JP5470442B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a rendering device.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins in a starting area provided on a game board, a predetermined symbol fluctuates in a symbol display device and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed (hereinafter referred to as symbol variation in the symbol display device). The symbol stop is also referred to as “symbol display”). Here, when a specific symbol (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol”) is stopped, a specific game is executed. In the specific game, for example, a variable prize opening provided on the game board is opened. When a game ball wins a variable winning opening, a specified number of winning balls associated with the variable winning opening are paid out to the player. As described above, in the gaming machine, the symbol display configured by the change and stop of the symbol performed in the symbol display device in response to the winning of the game ball in the start area, and the specific game are performed.

  In addition, some gaming machines are provided with a production device, and this gaming machine produces production according to the progress of the game. That is, the gaming machine performs an effect corresponding to the symbol display (hereinafter referred to as “first effect”) when the symbol display is performed, and an effect corresponding to the specific game (hereinafter referred to as “first effect”). , “Second production”). The effect device is composed of, for example, a display device made up of a liquid crystal display device, an acoustic device made up of a speaker, etc., an illumination device made up of a lamp, etc., and a comprehensive effect made by a plurality of effect devices.

  For example, in the display device, in the first effect, in response to the symbol display in the symbol display device, the effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbol”) changes and stops (hereinafter, the effect symbol changes and stops). Are collectively referred to as “production symbol display”). In addition to the effect symbol display, an animation (moving image) composed of a background image, a character, and the like is also displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Although only such an effect is provided, an effect of preventing the game from being lightly stayed can be achieved. However, an additional effect can be achieved by performing a special effect with elaborate taste. For example, as a special production, before the production symbol is stopped, the production symbol is pseudo-stopped and slightly swung, or a special character associated with the reliability for the stoppage of a specific design (winning win) And display items. In this way, the player is tempered, and the expectation for the stop of the specific symbol is increased or decreased, so that the player has a psychological undulation, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  On the other hand, also in the second effect, a predetermined animation is displayed on the display device, and the effect is achieved by performing a special effect as in the first effect. For example, an animation having a story characteristic (for example, due to a battle scene) flows during a specific game, but the story of the animation branches in the middle depending on the length of the specific game period. That is, when the animation is expanded from a certain branch point to the first content (for example, winning the battle), the specific game is continued, and when the animation is expanded to the second content (for example, defeated by the battle), the specific game is performed. Ends. Thus, while enjoying the specific game, the player is nervous about whether or not the specific game continues with attention to the effect.

JP 2010-005155 A

  In this way, by performing a special effect such as a pseudo stop before the result of a predetermined game is finalized, it is possible to generate a psychological undulation in the player and enhance the interest of the game. However, if the timing of each special effect such as a pseudo stop is limited, it is possible to predict the appearance of the special effect, and if the appearance can be predicted, for the part until the special effect appears, There is a risk of cold treatment as irrelevant or unimportant. Therefore, it is desirable to set as many appearance timings as possible from the viewpoint of the effect.

  Here, when the timing of the appearance of a special effect is incorporated in advance in an effect pattern related to the first effect and the second effect, and is converted into an effect pattern and stored in the ROM, the type of effect pattern is selected. If the number is increased, the amount of data stored in the ROM increases. In addition, when the timing of the appearance of special effects is determined by software (lottery) to determine whether or not to perform special effects at a plurality of preset timings, the number of types of effect patterns is increased. Then, the number of processes by the CPU for performing a special effect increases.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the effect by increasing the effect pattern while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored and an increase in the number of processes. It is.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a start signal generating means for generating a start signal when a start condition for starting a game is satisfied, and a game including a lottery for winning or losing on the condition that the start signal is generated. The game control means for controlling the game, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol variation on the symbol display means, and the symbol stop display indicating the result of the lottery, triggered by the lottery by the game control means, An effect control means for causing the image display means to perform a change display of the effect symbol when the symbol change display is performed, and an effect signal different from the start signal independent of the start signal generating means for a predetermined time. When an effect signal generating means that generates at intervals and a variation effect of the effect symbol are being performed, an effect longer than a predetermined time interval related to the effect signal is established based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. An effect signal detection period setting means for setting a signal detection period, wherein the effect control means is configured to change a variation display aspect of the effect symbol when the effect signal is generated in the effect signal detection period. A change means is provided.

  An effect signal detection period longer than a predetermined time interval related to the effect signal is set when the effect symbol is displayed, and the effect symbol fluctuation display mode is triggered by the generation of the effect signal in the effect signal detection period. Therefore, the production effect can be enhanced by increasing the production pattern while suppressing the increase in the amount of data to be stored and the increase in the number of processes.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (b) is a figure showing a short winning game big winning opening / closing control table, and (c) is a figure showing a big winning game control table. (A) is a figure showing the big winning game opening / closing control table for small hit games, (b) is a figure showing the small hit game control table. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a figure showing the 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal period. It is a figure showing the 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a normal period. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram representing a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and (d) is an auxiliary game control table. The figure to represent, (e) is a figure showing the 2nd starting port opening / closing control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 35. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration effect standby process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production time management process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect time management process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production button production time management process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button signal interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect signal interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special effect signal interruption process of FIG. (A) is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination table in a certain effect mode, (b) is a figure showing an effect button effect and special effect time management table. It is a time chart which shows the timing of the 2nd special production in the fluctuation production of fluctuation production pattern A165. It is a time chart which shows the block production which concerns on the 2nd special production in the fluctuation production of fluctuation production pattern A165, and the block production of the fluctuation production pattern A161 corresponding to it. It is a time chart which shows the process until a demonstration production is performed. It is a time chart which shows the execution pattern of the special effect in other embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes a base frame 1A attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 1B attached to the base frame 1A. The base frame 1A is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, the glass frame 1B is provided with a glass plate that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 1B.

  The glass frame 1B is connected to the base frame 1A via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. Therefore, opening and closing the inner part of the base frame 1A including the game board 2 by rotating the glass frame 1B covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52 like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. Can do. Moreover, the other end side of the glass frame 1B is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 1B to the base frame 1A. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 1B is provided with a door opening switch for detecting whether or not the glass frame 1B is opened from the base frame 1A.

  In addition, the glass frame 1B has a game ball launching device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by a turning operation, an audio output device 14 including a speaker, and an effect lighting having a plurality of lamps. A device 15 and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is formed by a game board 2 and a partition member 4 attached so as to protrude from the game board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped decorative frame 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. An image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 41, and a center accessory in which these are integrated is provided at the center of the game board 2. An inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the decorative frame 41, and an outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The game ball launching device 3 includes a launching handle 3a rotatably provided on the tray 50, a touch sensor 3b attached to the launching handle 3a, and a launch volume knob 3d that rotates in conjunction with the launching handle 3a. And a firing solenoid 3c. When the player touches the launch handle 3a, the touch sensor 3b detects that a person has touched the launch handle 3a, and transmits a launch handle signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 3).

  When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 3a changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 3a rotates and the knob 3d of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 3a (the rotation angle of the knob 3d of the firing volume) ( Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that has been effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail 42 and the inner rail 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning awards 11 are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10 a that detects a game ball and outputs a winning gate detection signal to the main control board 101. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the winning gate 10, there is provided a first starting port 6 that is invariable and can always enter a ball. The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6a that detects a game ball and outputs a first start port detection signal to the main control board 101, and the main CPU 101a receives the first start port detection signal. The first special symbol is lottery on the condition that is detected.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided immediately below the first start port 6. A series of game ball paths are formed between the winning gate 10 and the second start opening 7 to guide the game balls to the second start opening 7 by nails, windmills, or the like. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the first mode in which no winning is possible or the second mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a that detects a game ball and outputs a second start port detection signal to the main control board 101. The main CPU 101a receives the second start port detection signal. The second special symbol is drawn on the condition that is detected.

  The second start port 7 is basically controlled in the first mode, but is controlled in the second mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start port control device 70 includes a normal movable piece 70b and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this stop state, the second start port 7 is controlled to the first mode in which a prize cannot be won by the entrance of the second start port 7 being blocked by the (non-actuated) normal movable piece 70b. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start port control device 70 goes straight forward and the entrance of the second start port 7 is opened, so that the second start port 7 is controlled to the fourth mode in which a prize can be won. . Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  When the first start port detection sensor 6a or the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable prize winning opening 8 is provided on the right side of the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the third aspect in which no winning is possible or the fourth aspect in which a winning is possible. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a revolving door 80b, and the revolving door 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In other words, normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the rotating door 80b that is stopped (not actuated) blocks the entrance of the grand prize winning opening 8, so that the grand prize winning opening 8 cannot receive the third prize. It is controlled to the aspect. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, the rotary door 80b is rotated, and the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is opened. Controlled by the aspect. Note that the predetermined condition here refers to the above-described lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, when referring to both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol, simply “ "Special symbol lottery") is to win a special prize (big win and small win).

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image output device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and an effect accessory device 16.

  The image output device 13 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image output device 13. However, a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The effect accessory device 16 includes a movable part 16a and performs an effect by an operation by operating the movable part 16a. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 16a is disposed in front of the right end portion of the image output device 13 when viewed from the front, simulates a hand having a dumpling, and swings, for example.

  The audio output device 14 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 15 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  Further, the effect button device 17 includes an effect button 17b that can be pressed, and in a game, for example, when a message for operating the effect button 17b is displayed on the image output device 13 or the like, the operation is performed. Becomes effective. The effect button 17b is provided on the tray 50, and is connected to an effect button detection switch 17a that detects an operation of the effect button 17b. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects an operation of the effect button 17b, an effect button signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102 described later, and an effect button effect corresponding to this operation is executed.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a lottery of a special symbol based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image output device 13, basically, the effect symbol that the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is first displayed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

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

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

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

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

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or a plurality of special symbols are set in advance for the lottery results of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results are stopped in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

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

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

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with 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 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from each detection sensor and timer (quartz crystal unit), performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or A predetermined command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. That is, the image output device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, a sub RAM 102c, and a special effect signal generation circuit 102d. The main control board 101 can communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. It is connected to the. An effect button detection switch 17a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 17b has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  In the present embodiment, the special effect signal generation circuit 102d is composed of a random number generation circuit, generates a special effect signal having a pulse width of 0.2 seconds at a predetermined cycle T1, and outputs the special effect signal to the sub CPU 102a. The sub CPU 102a includes a detection unit (not shown) that can detect a special effect signal, and executes a special effect signal interrupt process based on the special effect.

  The sub CPU 102a receives a command transmitted from the main control board 101, a special effect signal transmitted from the special effect signal generation circuit 102d, an effect button signal transmitted from the effect button detection switch 17a, and a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the input signal, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

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

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

  Further, the payout CPU 103 a checks whether or not a prepaid card can be inserted and whether or not the game ball lending device 800, which is a device for lending game balls, is connected to the payout control board 103. If the payout CPU 103a determines that the game ball lending device 800 is connected, the payout CPU 103a transmits the fire control data permitting the fire control board 106 to fire the game ball.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch of the game ball. The launch control board 106 energizes the launch solenoid 3c based on information contained in the launch handle signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume knob 3d in a state where the launch of the game ball is permitted. Control and fire a game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

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

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 13 to a drive circuit of the image output device 13, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 14. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 14, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image output device 13 on the image generation unit 105B based on the effect control command, and also outputs a sound to the sound generation unit 105C. A sound instruction to be output from the output device 14 is issued.

  The image generation unit 105B includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 105Ba that is an image processor, a CGROM 105Bb that stores image data, and a VRAM 105Bc that has a frame buffer that temporarily stores drawing data generated from the image data. ing.

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image output device 13, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a landscape, a character, and an item constituting a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 14 is controlled.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 4 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 4 (a-2) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to the winning at the second starting port 7. Table)).

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

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

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

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

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

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. With the special symbol determination, the special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. It is to be.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 5A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 5B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. 5C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

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

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the jackpot game that constitutes the special game. FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in the long win game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 6B is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

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

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

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, an operation number (opening of the large winning port) of the big winning opening control device and an opening time / closing time (operating time / non-operating time) are set.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. Then, an ending time, which is a period from the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data and period specifying data. The game condition data is identification information associated with the state of the game condition newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The period specifying data is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the special game triggered by the big win and the small win.

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

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

  The period specifying data is composed of 1-byte data, and the types of special prizes based on the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol data (one jackpot, one jackpot, three jackpots, lose with reach, reach) (No loss). When the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the presence or absence of reach is also associated.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the ease of winning a prize are set as the game conditions. The table includes the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later, and a special symbol display according to the state of the game condition. The number of executions (X, J) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of executions of the special symbol display means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol display which is a notification of the result.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation pattern”) as will be described later.

  The variation pattern determination table for special symbols as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 includes the types of periods described later, the types of special symbol display devices that operate in special symbol display (starting ports for the special symbol display), and jackpot determinations. As a result, it is determined based on the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of reach production, and the number of special symbol reservations (U1 or U2). Based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the time required for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation time”) is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol serving as identification information of the special symbol A specified command 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.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data for indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (in the first special symbol display device 19) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 6 is indicated. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 7.

  FIG. 11A to FIG. 11E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  Fig.11 (a) is a figure which shows an example of the winning determination table for normal symbol lottery. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of winning the right to execute the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gate 10.

  The hit determination table is relatively high compared to a hit determination table (non-temporal hit determination table) that is referred to when the ease of starting a prize to be described later is relatively low (difficult) (normal). It consists of a hit determination table (short time hit determination table) that is referred to in the (easy) state (normal).

  By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a normal symbol determination random number acquired based on a winning at the winning gate 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol stop symbol) Data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of the hit determination (win and miss).

  FIG. 11C is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining the mode of display of variation of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary symbol variation pattern”). Specifically, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol to be stopped as a result of the hit determination by the normal symbol variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the determined variation pattern of the normal symbol. Therefore, it can be said that the “ordinary symbol variation pattern” defines at least the result of the hit determination and the variation time of the ordinary symbol.

  FIG. 11D shows an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table is also associated with the normal symbol type, similarly to the second start port opening / closing control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set.

  FIG.11 (e) is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd starting port opening / closing control table for winning. This table is a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time reduction) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. 2 start opening / closing control table (second start opening / closing control table for time reduction). The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the type of normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). That is, these tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7 are the open-circuit number (D), which is the order of the operation of the second starting port control device (the opening of the second starting port 7), and the respective opening times and closings. Time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

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

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

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

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

  “Non-temporal short” means that the time required to display the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol change time) is 29 seconds. And the total operation time of the second start port control device 70 (open time of the second start port 7) that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 5.6 seconds or 0 It means that it is set to 2 seconds. Here, “total” means that the second start port 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the number of game balls that can be won for one hit is It is because it is restricted.

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

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

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

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per long / short game) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (high probability state / low probability state and short time state / Non-time-short state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified. In other words, a long win game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot for setting the state of the game condition to “high probability” state and “short time” state is “long probability with high probability short time (probable change big hit)”, long hit by winning Execute a game, and then set the game condition state to a “low probability” state and a “short time” state. The game condition state is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot is set to “short chance with short time with high probability (surprise big hit)”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is changed The jackpot set in the “high probability” state and the “non-short-time” state is referred to as “high probability short-time short hit (latent probability big hit)”.

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

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (crystal oscillator) provided on the main control board 101. .

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 101a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 101a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game variable counter update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. And the time control process which updates the auxiliary | assistant game timer counter which performs the update process of the change time of a normal symbol, the update process of the stop time of a normal symbol, the update process of the opening / closing time of the 2nd start port 7, etc. is performed.

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

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold count display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device) ( Normal symbol system processing). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 31.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the prize ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7), the big winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 exceed “0”. If “0” is exceeded, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  The first pre-determination process is a process for tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310 to be described later before the special symbol variation display (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the first preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

  The determination result is reflected in the first start opening winning designation command set in step S238. That is, the first start opening winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the variation pattern designation command with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the first start port 6, and the lower byte identifies the result of the preliminary determination.

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

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

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

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

  The second pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the special symbol storage determination process in step S310, which will be described later, before the change display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the special symbol lottery). It is. Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, in the second preliminary determination, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process in step S311 described later, a special symbol determination process in step S312 and a special figure variation pattern determination process in step S313.

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

  Next, winning gate detection sensor input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S255, and ends the winning gate detection sensor input process. In step S254, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol holding number (G) displayed on the normal symbol holding number display device 22 with the normal symbol holding display data indicating the holding number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure change pattern determination process of FIG. 22, the determined special figure stop pattern data is displayed in the special symbol stop process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 25 or the small hit game process of FIG.

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

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

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

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area and the start opening prize flag stored in the starting opening prize storage area. As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after the special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area.

  The type of specific period is associated with the flag that is turned ON in the period specific flag storage area. That is, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game includes the type of special prize that generates the specific period, and the state of the game condition and the type of jackpot that are newly set after the big hit game when the special prize type is a big hit Is associated by. In the present embodiment, when winning a promising jackpot, the flag “F1” is turned on after the jackpot game. Similarly, when winning a normal jackpot, the flag “F2” is turned on. When winning the winning jackpot, the flag “F3” is turned on. Then, when winning the winning big hit, the flag “F4” is turned ON, and when winning the jackpot game while the winning probability of the big win is low, the flag “F5” is turned ON.

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

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

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

  Next, in step S313-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the period specifying data. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a loss, in step S313-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result indicates reach. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach, the main CPU 101a determines in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reach with loss in step S313-6. In step S313-7, the special figure variation pattern determination table for reachless loss is determined based on the confirmed number of holds. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-3 that it is not lost, in step S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the period specifying data (special prize type).

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

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 19, and in step S310-7, the main CPU 101a sends a variation pattern designation command having information on the special symbol variation pattern to the effect RAM transmission data. Set in the storage area. The fluctuation pattern designation command is a command corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern, and when the production control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the fluctuation display of the special symbol starts, and based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Finally, the lottery effect pattern associated with the contents of the lottery effect is determined. The variation pattern designation command is identification information reflecting the type of jackpot or jackpot, the presence / absence of reach production, the number of reserved special maps, the type of period, etc., in addition to the special map variation time.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the effect symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control board 102 to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a stores a period specifying flag (probability big hit specific period flag “F1”, normal jackpot specific period flag “F2”, sudden hit big specific period flag “F3”, latent probability big hit in the period specifying flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the specific period flag “F4” or the small hit specific period flag “F5”) is ON. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not the “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 11 to 20). Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-21. If it is not determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-17.

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

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a performs the operation when the winning probability of winning the jackpot is “low probability”. It is determined whether or not it has been broken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the period specifying data is “35H”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

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

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

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

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data is 01-10. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-3, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game, moves the process to step S360-8.

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

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

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a loads period specifying data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded reference data with a period specifying flag determination table (not shown), and sets the period specifying flag (F1 to F1). F5) is turned ON, and in step S360-10, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is set in the remaining variation counter of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag. However, when the period specifying data is “36H” to “37H” and “45H” to “47H”, nothing is performed in steps S360-90 and S360-10.

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

  The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a collates the hit determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning ease state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 11A), so the short time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a selects the time reduction common figure variation pattern determination table. When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101a selects a non-time reduction common use flag. A figure variation pattern determination table is selected (see FIG. 11C). Next, the main CPU 101a selects a general map variation pattern determination table based on the general map stop pattern data from the selected general map variation pattern determination table. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (normal map fluctuation pattern (normal map)). (Variation time).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following processing.

  First, in step S1001, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this processing, a main processing program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and flags and commands stored in the sub RAM 120c are initialized and set.

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a prohibits predetermined interrupt processing.

  In step S1003, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the effect random numbers (variable effect pattern determination random numbers, effect symbol determination random numbers, effect mode determination random numbers, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1004, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special effect permission flag, which will be described later, is ON in the special effect permission flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect permission flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1006. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect permission flag is not ON, a demo effect standby flag (to be described later) is set in the sub RAM 102c in step S1005. It is determined whether or not the demonstration effect standby flag storage area is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1006. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1006, the sub CPU 102a permits an interrupt process based on the special effect signal, permits an interrupt process other than the interrupt process based on the special effect signal in step S1007, returns the process to step S1002, and thereafter performs steps S1002 to S1002. The process of step S1007 is repeated.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (crystal oscillator) provided on the effect control board 102, so that a timer interrupt process described below is performed. Executed.

  First, in step S1100, the sub CPU 102a saves information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs a timer update process for updating each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs effect time control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special effect time control process and an effect button effect time control process for managing a time related to a special effect and an effect button effect, which will be described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 to 41.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
A command analysis process performed by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect standby process as a preliminary process for executing the demonstration effect, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305, and if it is not the starting opening prize designation command, moves the process to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start port winning designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the start port winning designation command, and determines the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A pending number addition process to be added is performed, and the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines 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 symbol designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S13307, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image output device 13 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command, and moves the process to step S1308. In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command to determine the combination of effect symbols according to the presence / absence of jackpot, the type of jackpot, and the like, and the effect symbol data indicating the combination of the effect symbols is sub RAM 102c. The effect symbol effect control command indicating the combination of effect symbols is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Further, in step S1307, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the effect symbol designation command, and sets the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” is performed.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a acquires the above-described effect mode determination random number, determines the effect mode based on the acquired effect mode determination random number, the effect symbol designation command, and the like, and the effect indicating the determined effect mode An outgoing mode determination process for setting the mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by an effect device including the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variation display). , Associated with the state of game conditions and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines 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 102a moves the process to step S1310, and if not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1311.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect mode of the lottery effect, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1312, and if it is not an effect symbol stop designation command, moves the process to step S1313.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1314 to end the command analysis process, and if not a gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1315. In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a 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 S1315, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1316 to end the command analysis process, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1317.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the special game effect pattern based on the opening designation command, sets the special game effect data indicating the determined special game effect pattern in the special game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, A special game effect control command indicating the determined special game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1318 to end the command analysis process, and if not a round designation command, moves the process to step S1319.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320 to end the command analysis process, and if not a ending designation command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of the ending effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines an ending effect pattern based on the ending designation command, sets ending effect data indicating the determined ending effect pattern in the ending effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined ending effect pattern. The ending effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Demonstration stand-by process for the production control board)
The demonstration effect standby process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The demonstration effect is executed when a waiting state for a customer, that is, when a special symbol-based game (special symbol special electric control process) is not performed for a predetermined time.

  In step S1303-1, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1303-2, the sub CPU 102a sets a predetermined value (in this embodiment, the demo effect execution counter of the sub RAM 102c). “10”) is set, and even in this case, the effect standby process is terminated.

  The demonstration effect execution counter is means for counting the number of times that the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect signal in a state where the demonstration effect standby flag is set. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the demonstration effect is started when the special effect signal is received a predetermined number of times (10 times). Thus, the normal / abnormal inspection of the special effect signal generation circuit 102d for generating the special effect signal is effective by setting the condition for executing the demonstration effect unrelated to the game as the number of input of the special effect signal. Can be combined.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1310-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and selects a variation effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode. (See FIG. 45). This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode.

  In step S1310-2, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the variation pattern designation command, and in step S1310-3, further changes the variation pattern designation command (special figure variation) from the variation representation pattern determination table for each representation mode selected in step S1310-1. A variation effect pattern determination table based on (pattern) is selected, and a final change effect pattern determination table is determined (see FIG. 45). This is because the effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided according to the type of variation pattern designation command.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of variation effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each variation pattern designation command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern is an identification number representing the specific contents of the variation effect, and includes an image output device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, an effect accessory device 16, an effect button device 17, And the specific aspect of the change production performed by the special production signal generation circuit 102d is matched. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image output device 13. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the changed variation effect control command, the image output device 13 displays an image associated with the variation effect pattern.

  Fluctuation effect patterns include variations of decorative designs, presence / absence of reach effects, presence / absence of effect button effects to be described later, presence / absence of special effects, background type / variation aspects of decorative symbols consisting of scenes and characters, etc. Is set. For example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the image output device 13 to perform the variation display of the decorative design based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command (performs the variation display of the effect design). . In addition, when receiving the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the image output device 13 to display a background image based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S1310-4, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number, stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the acquired effect pattern determination random number in step S1310-5. Fluctuation effect pattern determination to be collated with the variation effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S1310-6, the sub CPU 102a sets the variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1310-7, the sub CPU 102a subtracts the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern. The variable effect data storage area of the RAM 102c is set.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1310-8, it is determined whether or not to execute a special effect described later in the variable effect based on the variable effect data set in step S1310-7. If the sub CPU 102a does not determine to execute the special effect, it moves the process to step S1310-12, and if it determines to execute the special effect, it moves the process to step S1310-9.

  In step S1310-9, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special effect standby flag in the special effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and displays the change effect data and the effect button effect / special effect time management table stored in the sub ROM 102b. Based on this, the special effect standby time, which is the time to wait until the special effect is started in step S1310-10, is set in the special effect timer counter. In step S1310-11, the execution number of the special effect in the variable effect is executed. The counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S1310-12. The special effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

  The effect button effect / special effect time management table is a table for managing the effect button effect and the time of the special effect as shown in FIG. In this table, it is necessary to execute the effect button effect and the number of executions of the special effect (times), the standby time (s) and the execution time (s) for each time, and the special effect for each variable effect data representing the variable effect pattern. The number of receptions (times) of special special effect signals is set.

  The special effect execution counter is a means for counting the number of executions of the special effect in the variation effect. This is for managing the order and progress of the special effects since a plurality of special effects can be executed in one variation effect. In step S1310-10, a waiting time until the first special effect is started is set.

  In step S1310-12, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute an effect button effect described later in the variable effect based on the variable effect data set in step S1310-7. If the sub CPU 102a does not determine that the effect button effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 102a ends the variation effect pattern determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1310-13.

  In step S1310-13, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect button effect standby flag in the effect button effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1310-14 based on the effect button effect / special effect time management table. In step S1310-15, the production button production standby counter is set to the production button production execution counter, and the production button production standby counter is set to the production button production timer counter. The effect pattern determination process ends. The effect button effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

  The effect button effect execution counter is means for counting the number of executions of the effect button effect in the variation effect. This is because a plurality of effect button effects can be executed in one variation effect, so that the order and progress of the effect button effects are managed. In step S1310-14, a standby time until the first effect button effect is started is set.

(Production time management processing of production control board)
The effect time management process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect flag is turned on. The special effect flag here means a special effect standby flag or a special effect execution flag described later. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S1403. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a performs the special effect time management process in step S1402, and the process proceeds to step S1403. Move. The special performance time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect flag is turned on. The effect button effect flag here refers to an effect button effect standby flag or an effect button effect execution flag to be described later. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect time management process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect flag is turned ON, the effect button effect time management process is performed in step S1404. Then, the production time management process ends. The effect button effect time management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special production time management processing of production control board)
The special effect time management process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect standby flag is turned on in step S1402-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect standby flag is ON, it moves the process to step S1402-8, and determines that the special effect standby flag is not ON, that is, the special effect execution flag is ON. Then, the process proceeds to step S1402-2.

  In step S1402-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special effect timer counter is “0”, that is, whether the special effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the special effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect time management process, and the special effect timer counter is “0”. That is, if it is determined that the special effect standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1402-9.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect standby flag in step S1402-9, turns on the special effect execution flag in the special effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1402-10, and executes the special effect execution time in step S1402-11. Is set in the special effect timer counter, and in step S1402-12, the special effect permission flag is turned ON in the special effect permission flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the special effect time management process is ended. The special effect execution time is the length of a period during which the special effect can be executed. The special effect is “can be executed” because the special effect is performed based on the special effect signal during the period as described later, and thus the special effect signal is generated during the period and the sub CPU 102a performs the special effect. This is because the special effect is not executed unless a signal is detected. That is, it can be said that this period is a period during which a special effect can be performed.

  In step S1402-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect timer counter is “0”, that is, the special effect execution time has elapsed. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the special effect execution time has not elapsed, the special effect time management process ends, and the special effect timer counter is “0”. That is, if it is determined that the special effect execution time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1402-3.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect execution flag in step S1402-3, and updates the special effect execution counter by subtracting “1” in step S1402-4. This is because one special performance execution period has ended. In step S1402-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect execution counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the special effect in the variable effect has been completed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect execution counter is “0”, it ends the special effect time management process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect execution counter is not “0”, in step S1402-6, the special effect standby flag is displayed. Is turned on, the special effect standby time until the next special effect starts based on the counter value of the special effect execution counter is set in the special effect timer counter, and the special effect time management process ends.

(Production button production time management process of production control board)
The effect button effect time management process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect standby flag is turned on in step S1404-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1404-8, and the effect button effect standby flag is not ON, that is, the effect button effect execution flag is ON. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1404-2.

  In step S1404-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect timer counter is “0”, that is, the effect button effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, that the effect button effect standby time has not elapsed, the effect button effect timer counter ends. If it is “0”, that is, if it is determined that the effect button effect standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1404-9.

  In step S1404-9, the sub CPU 102a turns off the effect button effect standby flag, in step S1404-10, turns on the effect button effect execution flag in the effect button effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1404-11. The effect button effect execution time is set in the effect button effect timer counter, and the effect button effect time management process ends. The effect button effect execution time is the length of a period during which the effect button effect can be executed. The effect button effect is “can be executed” because the effect button effect is performed based on the effect button signal in the period as described later, so if the effect button effect signal is not detected in the period, That is, if there is no operation of the effect button 17b, the effect button effect is not executed. That is, it can be said that this period is a period during which a special effect can be performed.

  In step S1404-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect timer counter is “0”, that is, the effect button effect execution time has elapsed. When determining that the effect button effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the effect button effect execution time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button effect time management process, and the effect button effect timer counter indicates “ If it is “0”, that is, it is determined that the effect button effect execution time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1404-3.

  In step S1404-3, the sub CPU 102a turns off the effect button effect execution flag and updates the effect button effect execution counter by subtracting “1” in step S1404-4. This is because one effect button effect execution period has ended. In step S1404-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect execution counter is “0”, that is, the effect button effect in the variation effect is completed. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution counter is “0”, the effect button effect execution time management process ends, and when the effect button effect execution counter is determined not to be “0”, the special processing is performed in step S1404-6. The production button production standby time is set in the production button production timer counter until the next production button production starts based on the counter value of the production button production execution counter, and the production button production time management process concerned. Exit.

(Produce button signal interrupt processing of effect control board)
The effect button signal interruption process by the effect control board 102 is demonstrated using FIG. In step S1701, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect execution flag is turned on in the effect button effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S1704, and if it determines that the effect button effect execution flag is turned on, it moves the process to step S1703.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect button effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect button effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, and the effect button effect is executed. As described above, when the effect button signal is input while the effect button effect execution flag indicating that the operation of the effect button 17b is valid, that is, when the effect button 17b is operated, the effect button effect is executed. Is done.

  Thus, the effect button effect is finally performed at the timing of the operation of the effect button 17b by the player. In other words, the effect button effect is performed at a timing independent of the changing effect that is executed in response to winning at the start openings 6 and 7. In addition, the specific aspect of a production | presentation button production is matched with the said fluctuation production pattern, for example, the appearance of the special character and item linked | related with the reliability of the jackpot winning, or the preset predetermined character It may be a change in the color, shape, or size of the item. In addition, the effect button effect generally constitutes a fluctuating effect of a lottery effect, but is locally executed independently of the fluctuating effect. That is, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the change effect upon receiving the change effect control command, and execute the effect button effect upon receiving the effect button effect control command.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1701 to the register of the sub CPU 102a, and ends the effect button signal interrupt process.

(Special production signal interrupt processing of production control board)
The special effect signal interruption process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1801, the sub CPU 102a saves information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1802, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect standby flag is turned on in the demonstration effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1807. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1803.

  In step S1803, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the demonstration effect start counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S1804, whether the demonstration effect start counter is “0”, that is, whether the condition for executing the demonstration effect is satisfied. Determine whether or not. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect start counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S1809. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect start counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect button effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, and the demonstration effect is executed. As described above, when a special effect interruption signal is input a predetermined number of times in the internal waiting state for a customer, a demonstration effect is executed (see FIG. 49). That is, the special effect signal generation circuit 102d that generates the special effect interrupt signal functions as a timer for executing the demonstration effect, and the demonstration effect functions as a judgment criterion for whether the special effect signal generation circuit 102d is correct or not.

  In step S1806, the demonstration effect standby flag is turned off. In step S1810, the information saved in step S1801 is returned to the register of the sub CPU 102a, and the special effect signal interruption process is terminated.

  The fact that the demonstration effect standby flag is not turned on while the special effect signal interruption process is being performed means that the special effect permission flag is turned on. Then, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special effect counting flag, which will be described later, is turned on in step S1807. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect count flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1811, and if it is determined that the special effect count flag is not ON, the special effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1808. To do. The special effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, and the special effect is executed. As described above, the special effect signal generation circuit 102d generates and outputs the special effect signal while the special effect permission flag indicating that the effective input of the special effect signal is permitted is ON. Then, a special performance is executed.

  The special effect is finally triggered by the effective input of the special effect signal generated by the special effect signal generation circuit 102d independent of the start port detection sensors 6a and 7a constituting the start condition for the big hit lottery. That is, the special effect is performed at a timing independent from the variable effect that is executed in response to winning at the start ports 6 and 7. Note that a specific aspect of the special effect is associated with the variation effect pattern. It may be the activation / re-stop of the production symbols and characters, and the appearance of special characters and items representing the reliability of the big hit. In addition, the special effect generally constitutes a variable effect of the lottery effect, but is locally executed independently of the variable effect. That is, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the changing effect upon receiving the changing effect control command, and execute the special effect upon receiving the special effect control command.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect permission flag in step S1809, and moves the process to step S1810.

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

  When the lamp control board 104 receives an effect control command from the effect control board 102, it reads out the effect accessory device operation program based on the received effect control command, and controls the operation of the effect accessory device 16. Based on the received effect control command, the effect lighting device control program is read, and the light emission control of the effect lighting device 15 is performed.

  When the image control board 105 receives the effect control command from the effect control board 102, the host CPU 105 </ b> Aa reads out the audio output device control program from the host ROM 105 </ b> Ab based on the received effect control command, and outputs the audio output from the audio output device 14. In addition to performing control, an animation control program is read from the host ROM 105Ab, and image control of the image output device 13 is performed.

  Next, the special effect in this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 47-49. For example, as shown in FIG. 45, there are two occasions where a special effect can be performed in the change effect of change effect pattern A165 based on the change pattern designation command “E6H21H” or “E7H21H” in a certain effect mode. That is, two special effect execution periods are provided for the change effect of the change effect pattern A165. Here, the second special effect in the variation effect pattern A165 will be described as a specific example of the special effect.

  The period during which the second special effect can be executed, that is, the second special effect execution period is set to 10 seconds, and starts 110 seconds (55 + 18 + 37) after the change effect is started. In the variation effect of the variation effect pattern A165, during this second special effect execution period, a partial effect (block effect) associated therewith is performed. When the sub CPU 102a detects a special effect signal during the special effect execution period of 10 seconds, a special effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, and the special effect is executed. As a result, as a special effect, all the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the image output device 13 are pseudo-stopped (the effect symbols are pseudo-stopped). Here, the “pseudo stop” means that a combination of decorative symbols (for example, “777” indicating a probable big hit in the stop display of the effect symbol) fluctuates at a predetermined position (for example, the center in the vertical direction of the screen). It means shaking up and down. Then, as the special effect execution period ends, all the decorative symbols are completely stopped and the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (FIG. 46).

  As described above, if a special effect signal is detected in the variation effect of the variation effect pattern A165, the decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped as the special effect, but the timing of the pseudo-stop in the variation effect is arbitrary. The reason why the pseudo stop timing is arbitrary in the variation effect will be described below. The pseudo stop of the effect design (special effect) is performed in response to the input of the special effect signal. In this embodiment, when power is supplied to the effect control board 102, the special effect signal generation circuit 102b has a predetermined cycle T1. A special effect signal is generated at (9.6 seconds) and output to the sub CPU 102a. On the other hand, the variation effect constituting the lottery effect is performed in response to a winning at the start openings 6 and 7 of the game balls. This prize varies depending on the timing at which the player operates the firing handle 3b, the operation amount of the firing handle 3b (game ball launch strength), and the behavior of the game ball in the game area 2A. In addition, the timing of starting the variation effect is caused by the status of the special figure hold at that time, the special figure fluctuation time related to this or other winnings, and the like. As described above, since the variation effect uses a plurality of irregular uncertain elements as a condition for starting, the timing for starting the variation effect is arbitrary. Therefore, the start timing of the special effect execution period incorporated (associated) in the variable effect is also arbitrary. As a result, although the special effect signal is periodically generated, the timing of generating and outputting the special effect signal with respect to the special effect execution period (the timing detected by the sub CPU 102a) is arbitrary. Therefore, in the example of the variation effect pattern A165, the effect symbol is pseudo-stopped at an arbitrary timing from 0 to 9.6 seconds after the start of the second special effect execution period.

  As described above, since the execution timing of the special effect becomes arbitrary, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the appearance of the special effect, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the effect. In addition, by providing a special effect signal generation circuit 102b that generates a special effect signal at a preset period T1 independently of the start opening detection sensors 6a and 7a, any one of the variable effect patterns can be selected. Special effects can be executed at the timing. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data stored in the sub ROM 102b and an increase in the number of processes by the sub CPU 102a in order to set a plurality of execution timings of the special effects.

  Further, the second special effect execution period (T2) in the variable effect of the variable effect pattern A165 is longer than the generation period (T1) of the special effect signal. Therefore, the special effect can be surely executed.

  By the way, the variation effect of the variation effect pattern A161 related to the loss corresponds to the change effect of the variation effect pattern A165 related to the probability variation jackpot, and the content of the effect is similar to the same or difficult to determine. This is to prevent the player from easily guessing the result of the special symbol lottery and deteriorating the effect. Accordingly, in the variation effect of the variation effect pattern 161, there is no special effect execution period corresponding to the special effect execution period related to the second special effect of A165, but on the effect, the same time zone as the block effect (the relevant time zone) A block effect similar to a degree that is the same or difficult to determine is performed 10 seconds after the change effect starts.

  Even if the same block effect is performed, the second special effect is always executed in the variable effect pattern A165 related to the probability variation jackpot, but as shown in FIG. 48, the change in the variable effect pattern A161 related to the loss is performed. In the production, the second special production is not executed. Therefore, if the player knows this, it is hoped that a special effect (a false stop of a decorative design) will be executed when the block effect is started. A plurality of corresponding block effects are performed in this way, and the special effect is executed only in the block effect related to the jackpot, so that the player's appreciation for the special effect increases, so the effect of the special effect is improved.

  Further, the corresponding block effect is ended, the variation effect is ended, and a stop display of the effect symbol and a stop display of the special symbol (notification of the result of the big hit lottery) are performed. This is because, even if the result of the special symbol lottery was suggested by the presence or absence of the second special production, if the notification of the result of the special symbol lottery is delayed, the subsequent production will become white and the production effect will be improved. This is because there is a risk of lowering.

  In the present embodiment, the second special effect execution period is not provided for the variable effect of the variable effect pattern A161, but is executed with a probability lower than the execution probability of the second special effect in the variable effect of the variable effect pattern 165. It can also be made. Since the second special effect is performed with a probability of 100% in the variation effect of the variation effect pattern A165, for example, the second special effect is executed with a probability of approximately 30% in the variation effect of the variation effect pattern A161. In this case, since the generation period (T1) of the special effect is 9.6 seconds, the special effect execution period is set to about 3 seconds. Note that 3 seconds of the special effect execution period may be provided so as to correspond to any section of the second special effect execution period of the variable effect pattern A165. For example, on the basis of the start of the variation effect, it may start at the same time as the second special effect execution period of the variation effect pattern A165 (3 seconds after 110 seconds from the start of the variation effect) You may make it complete | finish (it is 3 seconds after 117 seconds after the said change production starts). Furthermore, the special effect execution period can be divided into a plurality of times, for example, 1.5 seconds × 2 times.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is only temporarily stopped once as the second special effect of the variation effect pattern A165, but the sub CPU 102a receives the special effect signal a plurality of times during the special effect execution period. It is possible to reduce the fluctuation width (amplitude) of the decorative symbol that is pseudo-stopped every time the special effect signal is effectively received. In the present embodiment, the special effect execution period (T2) related to the second special effect of the variable effect pattern A165 is the same as the block effect time associated with the special effect execution period (T2). You can make it longer.

  The first special effect execution periods of the variation effect pattern A161 and the variation effect pattern A165 correspond to each other, and similar to the above-mentioned block effect, the variation effects of each variation effect pattern are similar or difficult to determine. Block production is performed. However, the special effect execution period in this case is 18 seconds exceeding the generation period (T1) of the special effect signal, and the number of receptions of the special effect signal of the sub CPU 102a for executing the special effect is set to once or twice. This number is determined by lottery. Thus, even if the special effect execution period is longer than the generation period (T1) of the special effect signal, the special effect is executed at any timing of the special effect execution period by selectively providing a plurality of reception times. In addition, the degree of freedom in setting the special performance execution period is increased, so that the performance effect can be improved. In addition, as a special effect in this case, display (appearance) of a predetermined item set in a different mode (for example, red for probability variation jackpot and yellow for lose) is performed according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The processing of the sub CPU 102a in this case will be described below. For example, in step S1402-11, when the special effect execution period is to draw the number of receptions of the special effect signal for executing the special effect, the number of reception of the special effect signal is lottery by a predetermined lottery, If the result is a plurality of times, a special effect signal count flag indicating that the number of receptions of the special effect signal is counted is turned ON. Further, the sub CPU 102a sets the determined number of receptions in the special effect signal count counter.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect signal count flag is turned on in step S1807 of FIG. 43, and subtracts “1” from the counter value of the special effect signal count counter in step S1811, as shown in FIG. In step S1812, it is determined whether or not the special effect signal count counter = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect signal count counter ≠ 0, the process proceeds to step S1810. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect signal count counter = 0, the sub CPU 102a sets a special effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1813. In step S1814, the special effect signal count flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to step S1809.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special effect is executed in the variable effect, but as another embodiment, it may be executed in the special game effect or the special game ending effect. In this case, for example, the special effect signal generation circuit 102b generates a pulse signal having a pulse width of 3 seconds and a pulse interval of 9 seconds as the special effect signal, and the special effect is performed in the short win game effect related to the short hit game. It can be made to be. Further, the sub CPU 102a sets the special effect signal (pulse signal) to the ON state as the special effect execution period, and receives the round designation command during that period, and causes the special effect to be performed. As a special effect, the sub CPU 102a, for example, outputs a special sound effect from the audio output device 14, or operates the movable portion 16a of the effect accessory device 16 in a special manner. In this case, in the small win game, if the same effect as the short win game effect or similar to the extent that it is difficult to discriminate is performed, the short win game and the small hit game in the aspect and effect of the big prize opening 8 Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between short win games and small hit games with or without special effects. Further, the special effect signal generation circuit 102d can generate a pulse signal having a predetermined pulse width and output it to the sub CPU 102a when noise of a predetermined level or higher is generated.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 13 Image output device 14 Audio | voice output device 15 Illumination device 16 for production | presentation accessory device 16a Movable part 17 Effect button device 17a Effect button detection switch 17b Effect button 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
102d Special effect signal output circuit

Claims (1)

Start signal generating means for generating a start signal when a start condition for starting a game is satisfied;
Game control means for controlling a game including a lottery of winning or losing, on condition that the start signal is generated,
In response to the lottery by the game control means, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol variation in the symbol display means, and for stopping the symbol indicating the result of the lottery,
Effect control means for causing the image display means to perform change display of the effect symbol when the symbol change display is performed;
Effect signal generating means for generating an effect signal different from the start signal independently of the start signal generating means at a predetermined time interval;
And an effect signal detection period setting means for setting an effect signal detection period longer than a predetermined time interval related to the effect signal based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the effect effect is changed. And
The game control device includes a mode change unit that changes a mode of display of variation of the effect symbol in response to generation of the effect signal in the effect signal detection period.

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