JP5534620B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special lottery in which whether or not a special prize is determined.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a special game lottery) is executed to determine the success or failure of acquiring a right to execute a special game when a game ball effectively enters the starting gate. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device, so that the player is notified. The special symbol stop display is not performed as soon as the special symbol display device is operated (immediately after the determination), but is performed via a special symbol variable display for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation). The display of the special symbol and the stop display of the special symbol is referred to as “special symbol display”).

  When the result of the special game lottery is a successful acquisition of the right to execute the special game (hereinafter referred to as “winning the special prize”), a special game is executed in which the openable and closable big winning opening is opened for winning. When a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out to the player. In this way, in a normal game where a special symbol display is executed when the game ball enters the start opening and a special game where the big winning opening is opened when winning a special prize in the special game lottery, A series of special symbol-type games will be held.

  By the way, apart from the special game lottery executed with the effective entry to the starting opening as described above, that is, independent of the special game lottery, the game ball effectively passes to the winning gate, An auxiliary game lottery for determining success or failure of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game is executed. The lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is notified to the player by stopping and displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result on the normal symbol display device. Note that the normal symbol stop display is not performed as soon as the normal symbol display device is activated (immediately after the determination), but is performed via a normal symbol variation display for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol variation). The display of the normal symbol and the stop display of the normal symbol is referred to as “normal symbol display”).

  If the lottery result is a successful acquisition of the right to execute the auxiliary game (hereinafter referred to as “winning”), an auxiliary game is executed in which the openable opening can be opened. When a game ball enters the start opening, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 4 balls) are paid out to the player. In other words, a series of normal symbols, which are a normal game in which normal symbol display is executed when the game ball passes to the winning gate, and an auxiliary game in which the start opening is opened when the win is won in the auxiliary game lottery System games are performed.

  By the way, if the right to execute a specific special game is successfully acquired in the special game lottery, after the special game is finished, the winning to the openable opening is relatively easy (hereinafter referred to as “specific state”). Is set. On the other hand, when the right to execute another specific special game is successfully acquired, it is set to a state in which it is relatively difficult to win the openable opening after the special game (hereinafter referred to as “non-specific state”). Is done. In other words, the ease of winning a prize at the openable opening / closing port is that the opening time of the starting port is longer than that in the non-specific state where the game progresses under a time in which the opening time of the starting port is relatively short or the non-specific state. Set to one of the specific states.

JP 2007-209601 A JP 2003-340005 A

  In general, the opening time of the start opening in the non-specific state is set to a time (for example, 0.2 seconds) in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. An easy time (for example, 5.0 seconds) is set. In such a case, in the non-specific state, the player's consciousness concentrates only on the special symbol type game. That is, the player pays attention only to whether or not the right to execute the special game can be acquired by the special game lottery. As a result, the game becomes monotonous. In addition, the probability of succeeding in acquiring the right to execute a special game is set to a predetermined value, but each special game lottery is performed independently, so that over a long period of time (the established denominator abnormal special game lottery If executed, the right to execute special games may not be obtained. When this happens, the game becomes increasingly monotonous.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces monotonization of games.

  In the present invention, a game area where game balls can flow down includes a start gate, a first start port, and a second normal start port that can be changed to a specific mode in which a game ball can easily enter the normal mode. In the gaming machine provided, a special game determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player by entering a game ball into the first start port or the second start port. When the special game determination is performed by the means and the special game determination means, the first determination symbol indicating the result of the special game determination after the first variable symbol is displayed on the predetermined first symbol display means. The first symbol display control means for performing the stop display of the game, the special game executing means for executing the special game when the first determination symbol indicating the result of executing the special game is stopped, and the start A game ball passes through the gate Thus, the auxiliary game determination means for performing an auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game with the specific mode for a predetermined time at the second starting port, and the auxiliary game determination is performed by the auxiliary game determination means. In such a case, the second symbol display control means for displaying the change of the second variation symbol in the predetermined second symbol display means and then stopping the second determination symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination, and the auxiliary game When the second determination symbol indicating the result of executing the game is stopped, the auxiliary game executing means for executing the auxiliary game and the second game start port are identified from the normal game state or the normal game state. A game state control means for controlling a game in a specific game state that is likely to become an aspect, and an effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect in the predetermined effect means, wherein the special game execution means has a degree of profit It is possible to execute one special game among the plurality of special games, and it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port. The game state control means executes a special game with a high probability and a high profit level when it is determined that the special game is executed by entering a game ball into the second starting port. Is a normal game state control means for controlling a game in the normal game state, and a specific game state control means for controlling a game in the specific game state after the special game is performed by the special game execution means. And the auxiliary game executing means normally includes the specific mode of the predetermined normal time of the second starting port when the game is controlled in the normal game state by the normal game state control means. When a game is controlled in the specific game state by the normal auxiliary game execution means for executing the auxiliary game and the specific game state control means, a predetermined specific time longer than the normal time of the second starting port Specific auxiliary game execution means for executing a specific auxiliary game with the specific mode, wherein the normal auxiliary game execution means is a first normal time of the normal time in the normal auxiliary game, the second The start port is in the specific mode, and after performing a normal interval for returning the second start port to the normal mode for a predetermined interval time, a second normal time longer than the first time in the normal time, The second starting port is set to the specific mode, and the specific auxiliary game executing means is configured to set the second starting port to the specific mode and the second starting port to the specific mode in the specific auxiliary game. After performing a specific interval for returning the second start port to the normal mode for a time shorter than a predetermined interval time, the second specific time of the specific time, the second start port is set to the specific mode, and the effect The execution means executes a notification effect that the second starting port is in the specific mode in the normal interval in the normal auxiliary game.

  In normal auxiliary games, the first normal time of the normal time, the second start port is set to a specific mode, and after a predetermined interval time, the normal interval to return the second start port to the normal mode is performed, In the second normal time longer than the first time, the second start port is set to the specific mode, while in the specific auxiliary game, the first specific time of the specific time, the second start port is set to the specific mode, After the specific interval for returning the second start port to the normal mode for a time shorter than the interval time of the second time, the second specific time of the specific time and the second start port are set to the specific mode, so the monotonous game is suppressed. be able to.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. 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 diagram showing a large winning game opening / closing control table for long games, (b) is a diagram illustrating a single winning game opening / closing control table for short games, (c) is a two winning game opening / closing control table for short games. The figure showing a control table and (d) are figures showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure showing a big winning opening / closing control table for one game per bonus, (b) is a figure showing a big winning opening / closing control table for small winning two games, (c) is a figure showing a small winning game control table It is. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram showing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a diagram showing a general pattern variation pattern determination table, and (d) is an auxiliary game control table. The figure shown, (e) is a figure which shows a 2nd start 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 FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd prior determination process in FIG. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st winning gate detection sensor input process in FIG. 11, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 3rd prior determination process in Fig.16 (a). (A) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd winning gate detection sensor input process in FIG. 11, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 4th prior determination process in Fig.17 (a). 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 figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 1st special figures in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for 2nd special figures in a normal period. It is a figure showing the variation pattern judgment table for the 1st special figure of the specific period which relates to probability variation jackpot and sudden probability jackpot. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for the 2nd special figure of the specific period which relates to probability variation jackpot and sudden probability jackpot. 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 the command reception process in an effect control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number addition process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation number subtraction process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery effect completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the usual drawing effect process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect execution determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect execution determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the usual drawing effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect start determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure holding | maintenance number effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an effect mode determination table. (A) is a figure showing a usual drawing effect execution determination table, (b) is a figure showing a usual drawing effect pattern determination table, (c) is a figure showing a long open middle winning effect pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the special figure reservation number production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart regarding a part of game. (A) is a figure showing a state before the general drawing effect is started, (b) is a diagram showing a state in the middle of the general drawing introduction effect, and (c) is a diagram showing a final state of the general drawing introducing effect. . (A) is a diagram showing how the ordinary drawing effect is fluctuating, (b) is a diagram showing how the ordinary drawing effect is stopped, and the normal symbol lottery results are reported to be lost, (c) ) Is a diagram showing a state in which the normal drawing effect is stopped and the normal symbol lottery result is notified. (A) is a figure showing the state of the long opening effect, (b) is a diagram showing the state of the winning effect during the long opening, and (c) is a diagram showing the state of the winning effect during the long opening. (A) is a diagram showing a state of a special suggestion effect, (b) is a diagram showing a state where a variation display of the effect symbol is being performed in the special effect mode, and (c) is a stop display of the effect symbol in the special effect mode. It is a figure showing a mode that it is performed. It is explanatory drawing showing the shortest winning path | route to the 2nd starting port of FIG.

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2, and an image output device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display device or the like is fitted in a frame body 14 and integrated with a central body at the center of the gaming board 2. ing. That is, the game area 5 is formed on the game board 2 facing the periphery of the frame body 14 constituting the center accessory. Further, the gaming machine 1 includes a game ball launching mechanism for launching a game ball, and the game ball launching mechanism has an operation handle 3 that is rotatably arranged. When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106 (see FIG. 2). .

  When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the launch volume knob 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3a is applied to the firing solenoid 3c. The operation handle 3, the launch volume knob 3a, the touch sensor 3b, and the launch solenoid 3c constitute a game ball launch mechanism of the present invention.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and the strength according to the turning angle of the operation handle 3 (the turning angle of the knob 3a of the firing volume). (Hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”), a game ball is launched toward the game area 5. The launched game ball rises between the rails 4a and 4b and reaches the upper part of the game board 2, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 5. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 5.

  The game area 5 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 11. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a, and when this general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  The game area 5 is provided with a first prize gate 9 and a second prize gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The first prize gate 9 is provided with a first prize gate detection sensor 9a for detecting the passage of a game ball, and the second prize gate 10 is provided with a second prize gate detection sensor 10a for detecting the passage of a game ball. It has been. When these gate detection sensors 9a and 10a detect the passage of a game ball, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed.

  Further, below the game area 5 and below the image output device 13, there is provided a first start port 6 that is invariable and can always enter the ball. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting the entrance of a game ball. When the detection sensor 6a detects the entrance of a game ball, the first special symbol described later is provided. A lottery will be held. It should be noted that a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is also paid out when the first start port detection sensor 6a detects the entry of a game ball.

  Further, below the first start opening 6, there is provided a second start opening 7 in which a series of winning paths are formed from the first winning gate 9 and the second winning gate 10. The second start port 7 is variable, that is, the second start port control device 70 is switched between a winable state and a non-winable state. The second start port control device 70 includes a movable piece 70b, and the movable piece 70b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally, the winning path to the second starting port 7 is cut off by the movable piece 70b that is stopped (not activated) (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the second starting port cannot win a prize. To be controlled. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the movable piece 70b is operated, so that a winning path to the second starting port 7 is formed and the second starting port 7 is in a state where a winning can be achieved. Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting the entrance of the game ball. When the detection sensor 7a detects the entrance of the game ball, the second special symbol lottery is selected. Done. Note that even when the detection sensor 7a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a big winning opening 8 is provided below the second winning gate 10. The special winning opening 8 is variable, that is, the special winning opening control device 80 switches between a state in which a winning can be made and a state in which a winning is impossible. 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. That is, normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the winning path to the big prize opening 8 is cut off by the rotating door 80b that is stopped (not activated), and the big prize opening 8 cannot be awarded. Controlled by the state. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the revolving door 80b is operated, so that a winning path to the big winning opening 8 is formed, and the second big winning opening 8 becomes ready for winning. 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 drawing lottery") is to win a special prize. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a. When the big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects a winning of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  At the bottom of the game area 5, a discharge port 12 for discharging game balls that have not won any of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, and the general winning port 11. Is provided.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, in addition to the image output device 13 described above, an effect accessory device 15 is provided above the image output device 13. By the operation of the effect accessory device 15, the effect can be made more flashy and various expectations can be given to the player. Furthermore, an illuminating lighting device 16 having a plurality of movable lights 16a is provided on the upper and lower portions of the game board 2. Various light effects are performed by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a. In addition, an audio output device 17 is provided on the outside in the horizontal direction of the effect lighting device 16 installed on the upper part of the game board 2, and various sound effects can be produced by changing the pitch and volume of the sound. Is done.

  The image output device 13 displays an image mainly according to the progress of the game. Among them, the effect that is performed at a high frequency is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the game ball to the first start port 6 or the second start port 7. Basically, in the lottery effect, first, the decorative symbols that make up the effect symbol are displayed in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time, and then the effect symbol changes, and then the effect symbol stops and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design. In addition, when a production | presentation symbol is comprised with a some decoration design, it is called the stop display of a production | presentation symbol when all the decoration designs are stopped and displayed.

  For example, effect symbol display is performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 13. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when all the stop displays are completed can correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. The lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special symbol lottery, but since the effect is only for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the effect symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily the special symbol. It does not necessarily represent the result of symbol lottery (a special symbol that is stopped).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbols are a left symbol displayed relatively on the left side, a right symbol relatively displayed on the right side, and a middle symbol displayed between the left symbol and the right symbol. being classified. In the variable display of individual effect symbols, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) for a 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 (so-called customer waiting), a demonstration effect is performed.

  The effect button 18 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 18 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 18 is provided with an effect button detection switch 18a. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102, which will be described later. Depending on the situation, a special performance is executed.

  Below the game area 5, 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, 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 device for displaying the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 is the second special symbol display device 20. This is a device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the starting port 7. A special symbol is set as a result of the lottery for each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 in a stopped state. . 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, characters, figures, patterns, and the like 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 device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes through the first winning gate 9 or the second 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, characters, figures, patterns, and the like that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 21 is lit constitute a normal symbol, but always vary for a predetermined time before the normal symbol stops. 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 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.

  A board unit including a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, and the like is provided on the back surface of the game board 2. A power board 107 is provided on the back side of the game board 2, and a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown) are provided on the power board 107.

  Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the control means 100 includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a launch control board 106, and a power supply board 107.

(Internal structure of control means)
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 the program stored in the main ROM 101b based on the input signals from the detection sensors and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a predetermined command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a first winning gate detection sensor 9a, a second winning gate detection sensor 10a, And the general winning opening detection sensor 11a is connected, and the detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input into 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 moving the movable piece 70b of the second start opening control device 70 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid for moving the open / close door 80b of the large winning opening control device 80 are provided. 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. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. An effect button detection switch 18 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18 has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection SW 18a or a timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on this, the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  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.

  Also, the payout CPU 103a confirms whether or not the game ball lending device 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire the game ball. Send the permitted launch control data.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization control of the launch solenoid 3c is performed, and the game ball is launched. In the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of game balls to be fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired each time the firing solenoid rotates.

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

  The image control board 105 generates at least an image generation unit 105 </ b> B that generates image data related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 13, and generates audio data related to the sound output from the audio output device 17. A sound generation unit 105C that controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105A of the image control board 105 receives the effect confirmation command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall CPU 105Aa of the overall control unit 105A controls the image displayed on the image output device 13 and outputs it from the audio output device 17. To control the voice. The general CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the general CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the general CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The image CPU 105Ba generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be finally displayed on the image output device 13, and transmits the image signal to the drive circuit of the image output device 13. On the other hand, the audio CPU 105Ca generates an audio signal corresponding to the audio that is finally output from the audio output device 17, and transmits the audio signal to the drive circuit of the audio output device 17.

  The image CPU 105Ba is connected to an image ROM 105Bb in which a control program executed by the image CPU 105Ba and image data are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 105Ba is read out. The image ROM 105Bb also stores in advance image data related to background images such as landscapes, characters, and items that form images to be displayed on the image output device 13, for example, decorative symbols and backgrounds of decorative symbols. The image CPU 105Ba is also connected to a VRAM 105Bc that stores image data generated in advance and stores image data stored in the image ROM 105Bb in advance.

  The image CPU 105Ba executes various image processing such as background image display processing, decorative design display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image are output as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13. That is, the decorative design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 105Bc by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  On the other hand, the voice CPU 105Ca is also connected with a voice ROM 105Cb in which voice CPU 105Ca executes a control program and voice data, and a control program necessary for the operation of the voice CPU 105Ca is read out. In the voice CPU 105Ca, voice data related to the voice output from the voice output device 17 is also stored in advance. The audio CPU 105Ca is also connected to an audio RAM 105Cc that stores the generated audio data.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a relay board for transmitting an external signal generated on the main control board 101 to the hall computer of the game shop and the game information display device 700. In the present embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected only to the game information display device 700 on the output side, and is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display apparatus 700, but is connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer from the game information output terminal board 108. It may be configured. Further, the game information output terminal board 108 may be connected to the game information display device 700 through a hall computer.

  The payout information output terminal board 109 is a relay board for outputting to the hall computer a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid and a ball rental request signal indicating the number of balls to be paid out, generated in the payout control board 103. It is. In the present embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is also connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. The payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the payout control board 103 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store. In this embodiment, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the hall computer via the game information display device 700. However, the payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to both the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. It may be configured. The payout information output terminal board 109 may be connected to the game information display device 700 via a hall computer.

  The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. Output to the substrate 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 for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  Next, a part of the table stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 3A-1 and 3A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine success or failure of at least acquisition of the right to execute the special game based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 3A-1 is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol performed when the first start port 6 is won. is there. On the other hand, FIG. 3 (a-2) shows a table (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in the figure) referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed when the second starting port 7 is won. ).

  Each jackpot determination table is relative to the jackpot determination table (low probability jackpot determination table) that is referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a normal value). And a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) that is referred to when it is in a high state (set higher than a 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. The table in FIG. 3 (a-1) and the table in FIG. 3 (a-2) have the same winning probability for the jackpot, although the winning probability for the jackpot is different.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first low probability jackpot determination table) in a low probability state where the jackpot winning probability is relatively low as shown in FIG. Six jackpot determination random numbers 20 to 25 are determined to be jackpots. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol in the relatively high high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the first high probability jackpot determination table), 55 jackpot determination random numbers from 20 to 74 are jackpots. It is determined. Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 19, it is determined as “small hit”. If it is a random number other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability that the jackpot winning probability is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1/333, and in the high probability state. The probability of being determined to be a big hit is 1/35. Note that the probability determined to be a small hit is 1/100 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

  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 that can increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect is performed.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, two of the effect symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) are stopped by the image output device 13 during the variation display of the effect symbol, and a predetermined effective in the remaining one effect symbol. There is a mode in which a state of winning a big hit (so-called “reach state”) occurs when a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the line. 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, two effect symbols out of the three effect symbols representing the jackpot winning are aligned, and the game is created by creating the same situation as the “big hit” winning until the middle. Can expect the expectation of the jackpot. 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.

  4A to 4C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is to determine a special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / effect symbol designation data) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. That is. The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to in special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 4B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. 4C 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. 5A to FIG. 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for jackpots. FIG. 5A is a table that is referred to in a game per long game, FIG. 5B is a table that is referred to in one game per short game, and FIG. 5C is a table that is referred to in two games per short game. is there. 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 prize opening during the big hit game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big prize opening are the round number (R) which is the number of the round game, and the release number (K) which is the operation (opening of the big prize opening) of the big prize opening control device in each round game. ) And each opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 5D is a diagram illustrating an example of the 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 a condition 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, and the end of the last opening of the big prize opening The ending time, which is a period until the jackpot game ends, is set.

  6 (a) and 6 (b) are diagrams showing an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit 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 and closing of the big winning opening during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, an operation number (opening of the big prize opening) of the big winning opening control device and each opening time / closing time (operating time / non-operating time) are set.

  FIG. 6C 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 small win game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the big prize opening, and the final opening of the big prize opening are completed. And an ending time, which is a period until the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 7A 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 that is newly set (changed) after the jackpot game at the time of the jackpot winning, and the period specifying data is the jackpot winning and the jackpot winning It is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the special game.

  All the data are associated with the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery. In other words, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state / high probability state). In each of these divided tables, the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the game condition data, and the period specifying data are uniquely associated and stored.

  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 type of special prize 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 to four jackpots, one small jackpot, two small jackpots, Reach with reach, lose without reach). When the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the presence or absence of reach is also associated.

  FIG. 7B shows 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.

  FIG. 8A to FIG. 8E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the first winning gate 9 and the second winning gate 10. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning to the winning gates 9 and 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 with each other and stored, and by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot 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.

  According to the normal symbol hit determination table in the non-time-short state (hereinafter referred to as non-time-short hit determination table), 26 hit determination random numbers 225 to 250 are determined to be wins. On the other hand, according to the normal symbol hit determination table in the time reduction rate state (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction hit determination table), 226 random numbers for hit determination of 25 to 250 are determined to be wins. If it is a random number other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the hit determination random number value is 0 to 250, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time state is 1/10, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short state Is 9/10.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is a mode of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 9 and 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of the hit determination (win and miss). That is, the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to in the normal symbol determination when the hit determination result is “win”, and the corresponding determination result is “lost”. The table is referred to in the normal symbol determination.

  Each normal symbol determination table stores a normal symbol determination value and a normal symbol type in a uniquely associated manner. As the identification information of the normal symbol type, the universal symbol stop symbol data and the normal effect symbol designation command are set. In other words, the normal figure stop symbol data is used in the processing on the main control board 101, and the normal effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 8E is a diagram illustrating an example of the second start 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 types of normal symbols. These tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (general symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table is used in the auxiliary game is usually selected based on the type of symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port during the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start opening, the opening number (D) which is the order of the operation of the second start opening control device (opening of the big winning opening), and each opening time / closing time (operation time / (Inactive time) is set.

  FIG. 8D is a diagram illustrating 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 conditions for controlling the auxiliary game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second start opening, and the final opening of the second start opening are completed. And an ending time, which is a period until the end of the auxiliary game.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the special prize opening control device 80 is activated (the special prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the special 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 “long game”, “one game per short”, and “two games per short” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8. On the other hand, the “small hit game” is also divided into “one small hit game” and “two small hit games” 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.

  The “long hit game” is a jackpot game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls and that can easily increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, in the “long game”, the round game is performed nine times. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening 8 in one round game is uniformly set to 29.5 seconds (see FIG. 5A).

  The “one game per short” is a jackpot game in which it is most difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player in the present embodiment. In “one game per short”, round games are played a total of nine times, and the maximum opening time in one round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 5B). On the other hand, “two games per short” is a jackpot game that is basically difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by the player but is easier to win than one game per short. Even in "2 games per short", round games are played 9 times in total, but the maximum open time in 1-8 round games is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds, and the maximum open time in the 9th round game Is set to 1.2 seconds (see FIG. 5C).

  The “small hit game” is a game in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes in the same or similar manner as the short win game, and it is difficult or impossible to distinguish from the short hit game by visual recognition. It is not possible to know whether a short hit game or a small hit game is being executed, that is, by generating an ambiguous state in which it is unknown whether a short win or a small win is won. Can be increased. One game per hit corresponds to 2 games per short, and 2 games per short corresponds to 1 game per short. In the present embodiment, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in one game per small game, the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 8 in two short games, and the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 8 in two small games, The opening / closing mode of the big prize opening in one game per short is the same.

  In any of the small hit games, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 8, a predetermined number (for example, ten game balls) of game balls are paid out as a winning ball as in the big hit game. In addition, “small hit game” does not have the concept of round game, but like the big hit game, the number of game balls that can be won during the small hit game is limited, and the maximum number of open times and the maximum open time Is set. That is, when a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins throughout the small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  Note that the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, such as the number of round games executed in the “big win game” and “small bonus game”, the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time in the round game, is limited to the example of this embodiment. However, it is set appropriately depending on the type of model and the specifications of the model.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions which are preconditions for the progress of the game will be described. In this embodiment, the game is performed based on the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the winning probability of jackpot, and the “short time” state or “non-short time” for the ease of winning the game ball at the starting point. It is based on the state. 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, the winning of “big win” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game” in the big win 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 a normal symbol corresponding to a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 9 and 10 (hereinafter referred to as a normal time fluctuation time) The total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening time of the second starting port 7), which is set to 29 seconds and is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery, is 5.6 seconds. Or it is set to 0.2 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 gates 9 and 10, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is displayed after the normal symbol change display for 29 seconds corresponding to the lottery. It is notified by a stop display. 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 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 is in the “short time” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “short time” state is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. It can be said that it is a state.

  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 operation 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 in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) with respect to the ease of winning at the start opening.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of the jackpot game (game per long / one game per short / two games per short) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (high probability state / low probability state) , And short-time state / non-short-time 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, one game per long is executed by winning, and then the game condition is set to “high probability” state and “short time” state. The game condition state is set to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot is set to “per length with a low probability time”. The jackpot that is set to the "probability" state and the "short time" state is "1 per short with high probability time", and one game per short is executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is "high probability" state and "non-short time" state Set the jackpot to be set to “1 per short without high probability time”, 2 games per short will be executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition will be set to “high probability” state and “non-short time” state That the jackpot is referred to as a "high probability shorter working hours without the short-per 2".

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

  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.

  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 FIGS.

  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 FIGS.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 9a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first winning gate. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 10a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second winning gate. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  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 acquires game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and the like, and stores them in the first special symbol hold storage area in step S236.

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 6, and in step S238, the first starting port winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. 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 preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 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.

  In step S237-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S237-1, the main CPU 101a ends the first preliminary determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the first preliminary determination in step S237-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers (for example, the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number (game media information)) stored in step S236, the predetermined determination (for example, the jackpot determination and the special symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S235, a reach determination random number or a special figure fluctuation determination random number may be acquired, and reach determination or special figure fluctuation pattern determination may be performed in the first pre-determination. In addition, the first start winning designation command set in step S238 reflects the determination result based on the determination result. That is, the first start winning designation command is associated with the type of the start opening related to the winning and 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 including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number and the like in step S245, and stores it in the second special symbol hold storage means in step S246.

  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 preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 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.

  In step S247-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed in a variable manner. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S247-1, the main CPU 101a ends the second pre-determination process. If it determines “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the second pre-determination in step S247-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers (for example, the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol determination random number (game mediating information)) stored in step S247, the predetermined determination (for example, the jackpot determination and the special symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S245, a reach determination random number or a special figure fluctuation determination random number may also be acquired, and reach determination or special figure fluctuation pattern determination may be performed in the first pre-determination. Further, the determination result is reflected in the second start opening winning designation command set in step S248 based on the determination result. That is, the second start winning designation command is associated with the type of the start opening related to the winning and the result of the prior determination.

  Next, the first winning gate detection sensor input process 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 first winning gate detection sensor 9a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first winning gate 9. 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”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like in step S254, and stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S255.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs third pre-determination processing based on winning to the first winning gate 9 in step S256, and sets the first gate winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S257. . At this time, in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 22, normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The third prior determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The third pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the normal symbol storage determination process in step S410, which will be described later, before the normal symbol display (notification of the result of the normal symbol lottery). .

  In step S256-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S256-1, the main CPU 101a ends the third pre-determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs a third pre-determination in step S256-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random number (for example, a random number for winning determination and a random number for determining normal symbol (game media information)) stored in step S255, a predetermined determination (for example, winning determination and normal symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S254, a random number for determining the normal variation may be acquired, and the normal variation pattern determination may be performed in the third prior determination. In addition, the first gate winning designation command set in step S257 reflects the determination result based on the determination result. That is, the first gate winning designation command is associated with the type of winning gate related to the winning and the result of the prior determination.

  Next, the second winning gate detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S261, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second 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 holding number”) of the normal symbol holding number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S262. ) 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 S263, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  The main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like in step S264, and stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S265.

  In step S266, the main CPU 101a performs a fourth pre-determination process based on winning in the second winning gate 10, and in step S267, sets the second gate winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. . At this time, in order to update the general symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold number display device 22, normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The fourth preliminary determination process will be described with reference to FIG. The fourth pre-determination process is a process of tentatively determining the predetermined items determined in the normal symbol storage determination process in step S410, which will be described later, before the normal symbol display (notification of the result of the normal symbol lottery). .

  In step S266-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is currently being performed. If the main CPU 101a determines “No” in step S266-1, the main CPU 101a ends the fourth pre-determination process. If the determination is “Yes”, the main CPU 101a performs the fourth pre-determination in step S266-2. Specifically, based on the predetermined random numbers stored in step S265 (for example, a random number for winning determination and a random number for determining normal symbol (game mediating information)), a predetermined determination (for example, winning determination and normal symbol determination) is performed. Do.

  If necessary, in step S265, a random number for determining the normal variation may be acquired, and the normal variation pattern may be determined in the fourth prior determination. The determination result is reflected in the second gate winning designation command set in step S267 based on the determination result. That is, the second gate winning designation command is associated with the type of winning gate related to the winning and the result of the prior determination.

  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. As a result, the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, and the like 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 number, and the like 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) 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, in step S311-2, a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol (see FIG. 3A-1) is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (is the second start port 7), in step S311-3, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol (FIG. 3). (Refer to (a-2)).

  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 (see FIG. 4A) in step S312-5, and is not determined to be a “hit”. If YES, the process moves to step S312-2.

  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 (see FIG. 4B) 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 collated with the reach determination table (see FIG. 3B).

  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 to select a special symbol determination table for reach-losing (see FIG. 4C). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “with reach”, ie, “without reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach (see FIG. 4C). select.

  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, the determined special symbol stop symbol data is determined as “big hit special symbol” or “small hit special symbol” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. ”Is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 29 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 (see FIG. 7A) 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. In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag 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 “F11” is turned on after the jackpot game. Similarly, when winning a normal jackpot, the flag “F12” is turned on. Then, when winning the latent big hit, the flag “F14” is turned ON, and when winning the big hit game while the winning probability of the big win is low, the flag “F15” is turned ON.

  The length of time of these specific periods is set by the number of executions of the special symbol variable display, and after that specific period, a special number of special symbols is won without winning a special prize (big win or small win). When the change display (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 period specifying flag in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process (in step S313-2), in this embodiment, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. This is because it is roughly divided according to the presence / absence of the period specifying flag (normal period or specific period) and the type of the period specifying flag (see FIGS. 23 to 26). 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 S313-2 and selects a 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.

  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 a loss has occurred in step S313-3, 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 variation pattern determination table for reach-losing in step S313-6. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no reach, in step S313-5, the number of special figure holds 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 special CPU variation start command having information related to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for effects in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure change start command is a command corresponding to the special figure change pattern, and when the effect control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the change display of the special symbol starts, and the special figure change start command. Based on the above, the lottery effect pattern associated with the contents of the lottery effect is finally determined. As shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 26, the special figure change start command includes, in addition to the special figure change time, the type of jackpot or small hit, presence / absence of reach effect, number of special figure hold, type of period, etc. Is reflected in the identification information.

  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 special symbol variation display data for the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 to perform the special symbol variation display. 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 figure change time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a sends a special figure change end command to notify the effect control board 102 that the special symbol change display 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 decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-5, 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 large hit specific period flag “F21”, normal jackpot specific period flag “F22”, sudden hit big specific period flag “F23”, latent probability big hit in the period specifying flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the specific period flag “F24” or the small hit specific period flag “F25”) 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 “36H, 37H”.

  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, depending on the special figure stop symbol data, the long winning big prize opening / closing control table (FIG. 5A), the short winning 1 big winning opening opening / closing control table (FIG. 5B), or Then, one of the two big winning opening opening / closing control tables (FIG. 5 (c)) per short is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. 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 sub RAM 102c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table (FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, FIG. 5C) determined in step 340-3, and the round number (R). Based on the round opening number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 (the operating time of the special winning 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, when the first round game of the first type big hit game is released for the first time, “1” is set in the round game number storage area, and “1” is set in the round release number storage area. A round start command indicating the first 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 start 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 start command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives a round start 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 to close the special winning opening 8, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. With reference to the control table (see FIG. 5A to FIG. 5C), the closing time of the first grand prize winning opening 8 is specially determined based on the current round number (R) and the round opening number (K). Set to the 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 shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  The small hit game processing 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, the second big prize opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of the small hit is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, depending on the special figure stop symbol data, the big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit 1 (FIG. 6 (a)) or the large winning opening / closing control table for the small hit 2 (FIG. 6 (b)). ).

  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 in order 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 350-3. 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 winning opening closing process, energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the large winning opening / closing control table (FIG. 7 (FIG. 7)) is determined. With reference to a) and FIG. 7B), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round opening number (K). 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 collates the game condition data with the game condition determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the probability flag is turned on. 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 gaming condition determination table shown in FIG. 7B is referred to, and the gaming condition data loaded in S360-3 is checked against the gaming condition determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on. 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 the period specifying data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded reference data against a period specifying flag determination table (not shown), and sets the period specifying flag (F11 to F11). F15) 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 “38H”, “39H”, “46H” to “49H”, 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, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-12, 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 ordinary power transmission 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 hit determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 8A), 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 result of the hit determination (win / loss) (see FIG. 8B), the normal determination related to the result of the hit determination is confirmed by checking the result of the hit determination. Select the symbol determination table.

  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 in the normal symbol variation pattern determination process, the normal symbol variation pattern determination process determines whether the normal symbol variation pattern is a hit normal symbol in the normal symbol stop 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. 8C). 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 based on the auxiliary game control table (see FIG. 8D). And set the opening time corresponding to the stoppage design 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 start port opening / closing control table corresponding to the hit type is selected. Specifically, according to the universal stop symbol data, the second start port opening / closing control table for hit 1 (FIG. 8 (e)) or the second start port opening / closing control table for hit 2 (FIG. 8 (e)). And set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, “1” is first added to the value stored in the normal power operation count storage area (the normal power operation number (F)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the tongue piece member 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 general electric operation number (F) 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 450-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current general electric operation number (F). 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 of normal electric operation (F) is the preset number of times of opening of the second start opening 7, 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 ordinary power operation count storage area and sets “0” in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the normal power operation count storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and stops the normal stop based on the auxiliary game control table (see FIG. 8D). The ending time corresponding to the symbol data is set in 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, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 37, when power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1001, the sub CPU 102a updates effect random numbers such as effect mode determination random numbers and effect pattern determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1001 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S1011, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1012, the sub CPU 102a performs time control processing for updating the first effect timer counter and the second effect timer counter in the update processing of the time counter related to various effects.

  In step S1013, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect random numbers. 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 S2000, the sub CPU 102a performs command reception processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores various commands transmitted from the main control board 101 in predetermined areas corresponding to the respective commands of the sub RAM 102c. When a previously transmitted command is stored, the previous command is overwritten to store a newly transmitted command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 39 to 45 and FIGS. 49 to 50.

  In step S3000, the sub CPU 102a performs general drawing effect start determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to start the ordinary drawing effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S4000, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening notice effect start determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to start the long opening notice effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S5000, upon receiving the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 18a, the sub CPU 102a transmits an effect button confirmation command to transmit that the operation of the effect button 18 has been performed on the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  In step S6000, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect determination process for determining whether to perform a demonstration effect. As a result of the determination process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that a demonstration effect is to be performed, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S7000, the sub CPU 102a sends the current special figure hold status (for example, the special figure hold number (the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2))) to the image output device 13. The number-of-holds effect process is performed for display. Specifically, the current number of holds is confirmed based on the number-of-holds counter provided on the sub-control board 102, a hold effect confirmation command associated with the number of holds is generated, and set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. To do. Details will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 51.

  In step S8000, the sub CPU 102a performs command transmission processing (output control processing). In this process, a command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to perform a predetermined effect.

  In step S1014, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1001 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2003. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2002, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the state of the gaming condition indicated by the gaming state designation command, that is, the state of the jackpot winning probability and the state of the start opening winning ease. Based on this, the flag is turned ON / OFF in the high probability flag storage area and the short time flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start opening winning designation command is received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2005. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there has been a valid reception, in step S2004, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) indicated by the start opening winning designation command. A special figure holding number addition process is performed to add the counter value of the special figure holding number counter of the sub RAM 102c provided for each type of holding (see FIG. 40A).

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special figure change start command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2007. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2006, the definite special symbol lottery, that is, the lottery effect pattern determination processing for determining the lottery effect mode (contents) corresponding to the special symbol display. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2007, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special effect designating command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2009. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2008, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of hold indicated by the special effect designating command (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) and holds the sub RAM 102c. A special figure pending number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the number counter is performed (see FIG. 40B).

  In step S2009, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special figure change end command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2011. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs lottery effect end processing in step S2010. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 49.

  In step S2011, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a demonstration designation command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S2013. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect standby time measurement start process as a pre-process for starting the demonstration effect in step S2012.

  In step S2013, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the normal effect designating command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2015. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2014, it determines whether or not to perform the definite normal symbol lottery, that is, whether or not to perform a general symbol effect corresponding to the normal symbol display. Process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 50.

  In step S2015, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special game opening command (a big hit game opening command or a small hit game opening command) has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2017. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2016, the sub CPU 102a sets a special effect confirmation command associated with the contents of the special game effect, which is the main effect related to the special game, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A special game effect pattern determination process is performed. When the special game opening command is received, the sub CPU 102a turns on the special game flag associated with the type of special prize in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S2017, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a round designation command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2019. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is a valid reception, in step S2018, the sub CPU 102a sets a round start effect determination command indicating the content of the round start effect in which the round number related to the long game is displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Round start effect determination processing is performed.

  In step S2019, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special game ending command (a big hit game ending command or a small hit game ending command) has been received. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2021. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2020, the sub CPU 102c transmits a special game ending effect confirmation command associated with the contents of the large special game ending effect, which is an effect related to the special game ending. A special game ending effect pattern determination process to be set in the buffer is performed. When the special game ending command is received, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special game flag when the ending time has elapsed since the reception of the special game ending command.

  In step S2021, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a normal game opening command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, it moves the process to step S2023. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2022, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to perform a long opening effect in the auxiliary game. Details will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 50. FIG.

  In step S2023, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a normal game ending command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no valid reception, the command reception processing ends. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is valid reception, in step S2024, whether or not a condition for performing a special effect based on winning in the second starting port (priority starting port) 7 that is long open is established. Special effect execution determination processing is performed. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  The special figure reservation number addition process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2004-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command is a first start winning designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first start winning designation command, in step S2004-2, the first special figure pending number counter in the sub RAM 102c is incremented by "1" and updated. In step S2004-7, the sub RAM 102c The special figure production confirmation command generation flag is turned on in the predetermined area, and the special figure reservation number addition process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the first start winning designation command, that is, the second starting winning designation command, in step S2004-3, the second special figure pending number counter of the sub RAM 102c is incremented by "1". In step S2004-4, it is determined whether a winning effect flag during long opening, which will be described later, is ON.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long open prize effect flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S2004-7. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long open prize effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2004-5. Move. In step S2004-5, the sub CPU 102a performs long open winning prize counter update processing. That is, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the long open prize counter is less than the prescribed number of prizes (10 in this embodiment) in one auxiliary game. The counter value is updated by adding “1”. This long-opening winning counter is a device that counts the number of times the winning is made to the second start port 7 during the long opening in the auxiliary game related to the winning one.

  Then, in step S2004-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a long opening prize winning effect confirmation command, and moves the process to step S2004-7. In step S2004-6, the sub CPU 102a checks the counter value of the current long open prize winning counter with a long open prize effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 50C, and determines a long open prize effect confirmation command. . The winning effect confirmation command during the long opening is associated with the number of winnings to the second start port 7 up to the present time during the long opening. A long opening-time winning effect confirmation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, whereby a long opening by the effecting device including the image output device 13, the audio output device 14, and the like is performed. The middle prize production starts. The winning effect during the long opening will be described later.

  The lottery effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2006-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to an effect mode flag stored in an effect mode flag storage area described later, and selects a lottery effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode in step S2006-2. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of lottery effects performed by the effect device composed of the image output device 13 or the like corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or special symbol display), and the game conditions Associated with the state or period type. In the present embodiment, seven types of effect modes (effect mode “A” to effect mode “F” and special effect mode) are set in total (see FIG. 49). The effect mode flag is information (flag) for identifying the effect mode, indicates each effect mode, and is stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  For example, as the rendering mode of the lottery effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the scene such as the place, situation, time, etc., and the main characters and angles that appear are appropriately set. A lottery effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode is stored in the sub ROM 102b. That is, the effect pattern determination table for effect mode “A” to effect mode “F” and the effect pattern determination table for special effect mode are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode “A” corresponds to a normal period (low probability state and non-time-short state), the production mode “B” corresponds to a specific period related to a probable big hit, and the production mode “C” "Corresponds to a specific period related to the probable jackpot and the normal jackpot, the production mode" D "corresponds to a specific period related to the sudden jackpot, and the production mode" E "and the production mode" F "are the latent probability big win and the low probability state. Corresponds to a specific period of small hits. The reason why a plurality of special prizes correspond to one production mode is that the opening / closing mode of the special winning opening 8 can shift to the same production mode after the occurrence of the same or similar special prize. This is to make it difficult to determine which special award has been won and to give the player a sense of tension, thereby delaying the tiredness of the game. On the other hand, as will be described later, the special effect mode is triggered by winning the second starting port (priority starting port) 7 during the long opening of the auxiliary game related to the winning one in the normal symbol lottery.

  The sub CPU 102a analyzes the change start command in step 2006-3, and further, based on the change start command (change pattern) from the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode selected in step S2006-2 in step S2006-4. An effect pattern determination table is selected, and a final lottery effect pattern determination table is determined. This is because the lottery effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided for each change start command (change pattern).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of lottery effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each change start command in each effect mode. The lottery effect pattern is an identification number representing the contents of the lottery effect, and the lottery effect performed by the image output device 13, the effect accessory device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the audio output device 17, and the effect button 18. These specific modes are associated with each other. Therefore, the lottery effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content of the image displayed on the image output device 13 (lottery effect image mode). For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the lottery effect pattern. By receiving the lottery effect confirmation command, the image output device 13 displays an image associated with the lottery effect pattern.

  The lottery effect pattern consists of a decorative pattern display pattern, a decorative pattern background display pattern made up of scenes and characters, etc., based on the change start command, the decorative pattern change mode and stop mode, presence or absence of reach effect, background Type, variation mode, etc. are set. When the image control board 105 receives the change start command, the image control board 105 displays a decorative symbol based on the lottery effect pattern corresponding to the command (displays the effect symbol change display and the effect symbol stop display). Further, when the image control board 105 receives the lottery effect confirmation command, the image control board 105 displays a background image based on the lottery effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S2006-5, 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 S2006-6. The lottery effect pattern determination to be collated with the lottery effect pattern determination table is performed. In step S2006-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect confirmation command corresponding to the lottery effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2006-8, time required for the lottery effect corresponding to the lottery effect pattern is set. Is set to the production timer.

  Next, the lottery effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2010-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes an effect symbol designation command stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines in step S2010-2 whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. To do.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S2010-10, and if it determines that it is a loss, it refers to the effect mode flag storage area in step S2010-3. In step S2010-4, the effect mode “ It is determined whether or not it is “A”, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag “F20” is ON.

  When determining that the effect mode is “A”, the sub CPU 102a sets a lottery effect end confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2010-9, and ends the lottery effect end process. The lottery effect end confirmation command is a command indicating that the lottery effect corresponding to the change display of the special symbol is ended, that is, that the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the change end command stored in the sub RAM 102c is directly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as a lottery effect end determination command. The lottery effect end confirmation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is not “A”, in step S2010-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode flag “F29” is currently ON. . If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S2010-18. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect mode is not selected, the process proceeds to step S2010-6.

  In step S2010-6, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value (M) of the effect mode remaining number counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S2010-7, the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is. This effect mode remaining number counter is a device that counts the remaining number of executions of the lottery effect in the effect mode in which the number of executions of the lottery effect is set (the remaining number of effects mode). If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2010-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, the effect mode flag “F20” is turned on in the effect mode flag storage area in step S2010-8, and the process proceeds to step S2010-9. Move processing.

  In step S2010-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2010-12. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a small hit, in step S2010-11, it is determined whether or not the small hit is in a high probability state. judge. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the high probability state, it moves the process to step S2010-12, and if it determines that it is in the high probability state, it moves the process to step S2010-3.

  In step S2010-12, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current state is the special effect mode, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag “F29” is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S2010-13, and if it determines that it is not in the special effect mode, it moves the process to step S2010-14. In step S2010-13, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect restriction flag, clears the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter, and moves the process to step S2010-14.

  In step S2010-14, the sub CPU 102a confirms the result of the special symbol lottery based on the information included in the effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S2010-1, and is stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special prize. A table for determining the current production mode is selected (see FIG. 45).

  The effect mode determination value and the effect mode are associated with the effect mode determination table for each type of special prize. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect mode determination random number in step S2010-15, and in step S2010-16, collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table, and in the next lottery effect. Determine the production mode.

  In step S2010-17, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and the effect mode execution count set in the effect mode is stored in the effect mode remaining count. The counter is set, and the process proceeds to step S2010-9.

  In step S2010-18, the sub CPU 102a determines whether an adjustment flag described later is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the adjustment flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2010-20. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the adjustment flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a performs the effect mode remaining number adjustment process in step S2010-19. The fact that the adjustment flag is ON means that the special effect mode has been switched from the middle of the lottery effect. That is, since the lottery effect based on the winning at the second start port 7 during the long opening of the auxiliary game related to the winning 1 has not ended, the sub CPU 102a remains in the effect mode in which the second special figure holding number is set. The count counter is incremented by “1”. At the same time, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of presentation modes temporarily stored. Here, when the remaining number of temporarily saved effect modes becomes “0”, the sub CPU 102a rewrites the temporarily stored effect mode flag with the effect mode flag “F20”. Further, the sub CPU 102a turns off the adjustment flag in step S2010-19.

  In step S2010-20, the sub CPU 102a updates the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S2010-21, the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”. Determine whether. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2010-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2010-22.

  When the process proceeds to step S2010-22, since the lottery effect of the number of times scheduled in the special effect mode has been executed, the sub CPU 102a performs the special effect mode normal end process, and the process proceeds to step S2010-9. . In step S2010-22, the sub CPU 102a refers to the temporary effect mode flag turned on in the temporary effect mode flag storage area, and turns on the effect mode flag indicated by the temporary effect mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area. Further, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode remaining number stored in the temporary effect mode remaining number storage area and sets the effect mode remaining number in the effect mode remaining number counter. Further, the sub CPU 102a clears the temporary performance mode flag storage area and the temporary performance mode remaining number storage area.

  Next, the ordinary drawing effect process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2013-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning easiness is currently in a non-time saving state, that is, whether or not the time reduction flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the ordinary drawing effect process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is turned off, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined in step S2013-2. It is determined whether or not.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a win, it moves the process to step S2013-6. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a win, the sub CPU 102a acquires a special effect random number in step S2013-3, and determines whether or not to execute the ordinary drawing effect in step S2013-4. I do. Specifically, a special effect random number is collated with the ordinary drawing effect execution determination table stored in the sub-ROM 102b, and the success or failure of execution of the ordinary drawing effect is determined. In the ordinary drawing effect execution determination table, the determination value of the special effect random number and the success or failure of execution of the ordinary drawing effect are uniquely associated and stored (see FIG. 50A). The normal drawing effect is an effect corresponding to the normal symbol lottery, and the specific contents will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (a), when the special effect random number is 0 to 19, it is determined to execute the general effect, and when the special effect random number is 20 to 99, it is determined not to execute the general effect. The In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, the normal drawing effect is executed with a probability of 20%. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the ordinary drawing effect is executed with a probability of 100%. In the present embodiment, the probability that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a winning in the non-time-short state is 10%, and therefore the probability that the winning is when the regular drawing effect is performed is approximately 33%.

  In step S2013-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the ordinary drawing effect as a result of the ordinary drawing effect execution determination. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the ordinary drawing effect is not to be executed, the sub CPU 102a ends the ordinary drawing effect process. If the sub CPU 102a determines to execute the ordinary drawing effect, the process proceeds to step S2013-6. In step S2013-6, the sub CPU 102a performs the ordinary drawing effect pattern determination. That is, the contents of the normal drawing effect are determined based on the normal drawing effect pattern determination table in which the result of the normal drawing lottery and the normal drawing effect pattern are associated with each other. The ordinary drawing effect pattern determination table is stored in the sub ROM 102b, and confirms the result of the ordinary drawing lottery based on the normal effect designating command associated with the result of the ordinary drawing lottery.

  In step S2013-7, the sub CPU 102a provisionally sets the ordinary drawing effect confirmation command in the ordinary drawing effect confirmation command temporary setting area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2013-8 sets the ordinary drawing effect standby time in the special effect timer counter. In step S2013-9, the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is set in the ordinary drawing effect standby flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and the ordinary drawing effect processing is ended.

  The ordinary drawing production waiting time is the time from the start of the normal symbol variation display to the beginning of the ordinary drawing production. In the present embodiment, the ordinary drawing effect is not performed in complete synchronization with the normal symbol variation display. In other words, the general symbol effect starts when 15 seconds have elapsed since the start of the normal symbol variation display, and ends at the same time as the normal symbol variation display ends, in other words, at the same time as the normal symbol stop display.

  Next, the long opening effect execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2022-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the start port winning easiness is currently in a non-time saving state, that is, whether or not the time reduction flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect execution determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction flag is turned off, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined in step S2022-2. , Whether or not it is 1 is determined. The long opening effect is a long opening notice effect in which the second starting port 7 announces the long opening in which the game ball is opened in an easy-to-win manner and a long opening effect informing that the long opening is in progress. Composed. Specific contents of the long opening effect will be described later.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hit is not 1, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect execution determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the hit is 1, the process proceeds to step S2022-2. In step S2022-3, the sub CPU 102a temporarily sets the long release effect determination command in the long release effect determination command temporary set area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S2022-4 sets the long release effect standby time in the second effect timer counter. .

  The long opening effect standby time is the time from the start of the auxiliary game until the start of the long opening notice effect of the long opening effect. In the present embodiment, the long opening notice effect is started at the same time as the first opening of the second start port 7 is completed. In other words, the special guarantee period set in the closing period between the first opening of the second starting port 7 and the second opening of the second starting port 7 starts at the same time. In the present embodiment, the base symbol lottery is not set at the same time as the start of the auxiliary game. In the case of the normal symbol lottery, a win 1 and a win 2 are set. This is because it constitutes the first half. That is, the first start time of the second start port 7 of the auxiliary game related to hit 1 is 0.2 seconds, and the second start time of the auxiliary game related to hit 2 where the second start port 7 is opened once. It is the same as the opening time of the start port 7. Therefore, it is not possible to determine from which the winning position is won by the opening / closing operation of the second starting port 7 simply by winning the normal symbol lottery and opening the second starting port 7 for 0.2 seconds. In this way, the player can be thrilled by making the discrimination impossible and the interest of the game is improved. In this way, the game is improved to enhance the interest of the game, but if the long opening notice effect is performed simultaneously with the start of the auxiliary game, the game is lost. Therefore, a long opening notice effect is performed at the same time as the opening of the common second start opening 7 is completed so that the gameability is not lost. Note that the special guarantee period needs to be lengthened as the start time of the long opening notice effect starts from the end of the first opening of the second start port 7, so that the game tempo deteriorates. In addition, as in the present embodiment, if the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 7 is restricted for one auxiliary game, the player may consume the game ball in vain. Therefore, the start time of the special guarantee period is suitable as the start time of the long opening notice effect.

  In step S2022-5, the sub CPU 102a sets a long release effect standby flag in the long release effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S2022-6, the sub CPU 102c sets a special effect determination flag indicating that the special effect determination is to be performed. The predetermined area is turned on, and the long opening effect execution determination process is terminated.

  Next, the special effect execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2024-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect determination flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect determination flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect determination flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2024-2.

  In step S2024-2, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special effect determination flag, turns off the long open prize effect flag in step S2024-, clears the long open prize counter in step S2024-4, and executes step S2024. The processing is moved to 5.

  In step S2024-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect defining flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect provision flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect execution determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect provision flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2024-6. The special effect defining flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c during the special effect mode. Therefore, the special performance mode is prevented from being performed repeatedly by step S2024-5.

  In step S2024-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special game flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special game flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S2024-7. Accordingly, the transition to the special performance mode during the special game is prevented by step S2024-6.

  In step S2024-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a reach effect is currently being performed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the reach effect is being performed, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the reach effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S2024-8. Accordingly, the transition to the special effect mode during the reach effect is prevented by step S2024-7.

  In step S2024-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current second special figure holding number (U2)> 0, that is, whether there is a prize for the second starting port (priority starting port) 7 in the auxiliary game. Determine whether or not. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second special figure hold number (U2)> 0 is not satisfied, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect execution determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the second special figure hold number (U2)> 0, the process proceeds to step S2024. Move the process to -9.

  The sub CPU 102a sets a special effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S2024-9, and turns on a special effect restriction flag indicating that the special effect mode is being performed in a predetermined area of the sub CPU 102a in step S2024-10. In step S2024-11, effect mode storage processing is performed. From now on, since the special effect mode temporarily interrupts the current effect mode, the sub CPU 102a stores the temporary effect mode flag indicating the current effect mode in the temporary effect mode storage of the sub RAM 102c in order to save the information related to the current effect mode. The area is turned ON, and the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is stored in the temporary effect mode remaining number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The special effect confirmation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, so that the special effect by the effect device including the image output device 13, the audio output device 14, and the like is provided. Executed. Special effects will be described later.

  The sub CPU 102a performs a special effect mode setting process in step S2024-12. That is, the sub CPU 102a turns on the effect mode flag “F29” indicating the special effect mode in the effect mode storage area, confirms the second special figure reservation number counter, and indicates the current second special figure reservation number in the effect mode remaining. Set to the counter.

  In step S2024-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a lottery effect is currently being performed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the lottery effect, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect determination process. The special effect execution determination process ends.

  Next, the ordinary drawing effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S3001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is ON in the ordinary drawing effect standby flag storage area. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is not turned ON, the ordinary drawing effect start determination process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect standby flag is ON, it is determined in step S3002 whether the ordinary drawing effect standby time = 0. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the normal drawing effect standby time ≠ 0, the sub-CPU 102a ends the normal drawing effect start determination process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the normal drawing effect standby time = 0, the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S3003, the sub CPU 102a turns off the ordinary drawing effect standby flag. In step S3004, the sub CPU 102a sets the ordinary drawing effect confirmation command temporarily set in the ordinary drawing effect confirmation command temporary setting area in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S3005, the normal drawing effect time is set in the second effect timer counter, and the normal drawing effect start determination process ends. It should be noted that a general drawing effect is produced by an effect device composed of the image output device 13, the audio output device 14, and the like by transmitting the universal drawing effect confirmation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. Is executed. The general drawing production will be described later.

  Next, the long opening effect start determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S4001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the long opening effect standby flag is ON in the long opening effect standby flag storage area. When determining that the long opening effect standby flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect start determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the long open effect standby flag is ON, it is determined in step S4002 whether or not the long open effect standby time = 0. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby time ≠ 0, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect start determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby time = 0, the process proceeds to step S4003.

  In step S4003, the sub CPU 102a turns off the long opening effect standby flag. In step S4004, the sub CPU 102a sets the long opening effect determination command temporarily set in the long opening effect determination command temporary setting area in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In S4005, the long opening effect time is set in the second effect timer counter, and the long opening effect start determination process is ended. The long opening effect confirmation command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, so that the long opening by the effecting device including the image output device 13, the audio output device 14, and the like is performed. Production is performed. The long opening effect will be described later.

  Next, the special figure reservation number effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S7001, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the hold number effect determination command generation flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not turned on, it ends the special figure reservation number effect process. If it determines that it is turned on, it moves the process to step S7002.

  The sub CPU 102a confirms the first special figure reservation number counter in step S7002, confirms the second special figure reservation number counter in step S7003, and uses the reservation number effect determination command determination table shown in FIG. 51 in step S7004. The special figure reservation number effect confirmation command to which the first special figure reservation number (U1) and the second special figure reservation number (U2) are associated is determined.

  In step S7005, the sub CPU 102a sets a special figure hold number effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, turns off the hold number effect confirmation command generation flag in step S7006, and ends the special figure hold number effect process. When the special figure reservation number effect confirmation command in which the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are associated is transmitted to the image control board 105, the special figure reservation number display in the image output device 13 is changed.

  Next, the ordinary drawing effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 52, 53, and 54. As described above, the ordinary drawing effect is an effect corresponding to the normal symbol lottery, that is, the normal symbol display. The ordinary drawing effect is started 15 seconds after the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, and is performed until the change display of the normal symbol is finished. In the non-time-short state where the ordinary drawing effect is performed, the ordinary diagram changing time is 29 seconds, and therefore the ordinary drawing effect is performed for 14 seconds.

  When the multi-drawing production starts, a preparatory production (hereinafter referred to as “multi-drawing introduction production”) is performed in order to notice that the general drawing production is executed first (to attract attention). Is called. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (b), the dumpling stabbed on the skewer displayed on the upper right side of the screen of the image output device 13 swings, and a predetermined character Appears at the bottom right of the screen and moves towards the roulette displayed at the bottom center of the screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), when a predetermined character arrives at the roulette, the predetermined character displays a balloon “Dango chance time if the dumpling mark stops!” Is briefly described.

  Thereafter, a predetermined character is sucked into the roulette, and the roulette drum (drum) fluctuates (rotates) as shown in FIG. Simultaneously with the normal symbol stop display, the effect symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. Here, there are two types of effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, either the effect symbol corresponding to the loss (see FIG. 54B) or the effect symbol corresponding to the winning (see FIG. 54C) is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, there are two types of hits (one per hit and two per win), but the normal type effect does not notify the hit type. As mentioned above, even if you win in the normal symbol lottery, it makes it difficult to determine which win has been won, giving the player a sense of tension and increasing the interest of the game Because. In this way, the player can have a sense of tension because the degree of profit that the player enjoys differs depending on the type of winning. In any case, the fact that the winning in the normal symbol lottery is confirmed in the ordinary drawing production means that the possibility of long opening of the second start port 7 remains, so the player's The expectation for long openness is maintained.

  The ordinary drawing effect is executed 100% when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, and is executed at a rate of 20% when the result is a loss. In other words, the first auxiliary game (the long opening of the second start port 7) is not executed unless the ordinary drawing effect is executed. In this way, by executing the ordinary drawing effect, the player's expectation for long opening can be raised. In addition, since the general drawing effect starts from the middle of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the player executes the normal drawing effect until 15 seconds elapse after the fluctuation display of the normal symbol starts. It is not possible to determine whether or not Therefore, the player's expectation can be met until 15 seconds have elapsed since the start of the normal symbol variation display. It should be noted that the player's expectation can be further increased by making the start time of the general drawing effect for the normal symbol variation display variable and unspecified. Then, the player's expectation can be further enhanced by the stop display of the effect symbol related to the winning in which the winning type is concealed. Thus, the interest of the game can be enhanced by gradually raising the player's expectations.

  It should be noted that the general positional relationship between the first winning gate 9 and the first starting port 6 (the first winning gate 9 is arranged on a series of winning paths to the first starting port 6) and appropriate game ball launch intensity. In consideration of the winning rate (about 20% to 30%) in the case, if the regular drawing production is executed every time the regular symbol lottery is performed, the regular drawing production will be performed too frequently, and on the contrary, it will become annoying. The production effect may be reduced. Therefore, it is preferable to execute the usual drawing effect at an appropriate frequency (for example, about 15% to 30% with respect to the number of winnings).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed deterministically in the ordinary drawing effect, but the reliability for the winning one may be displayed (indicated) in an ambiguous manner. For example, in the case of hit 1, when the roulette wheel part stops, a red character with a probability of 70%, a yellow character with a probability of 20%, and a blue character with a probability of 10% are stopped. On the other hand, in the case of hit 2, when the turning section stops, a yellow character stops with a probability of 70%, a blue character with a probability of 20%, and a red character stops with a probability of 10%. Furthermore, in the case of losing, when the turning section stops, a blue character is stopped with a probability of 70%, a red character is stopped with a probability of 20%, and a yellow character is stopped with a probability of 10%.

  Next, the long opening effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 55 (a). As described above, in the present embodiment, the long opening effect is composed of the long opening notice effect and the long opening effect. The long opening notice effect is performed from the start of the special warranty period until the long opening is performed. As the contents, in a predetermined area of the screen of the image output device 13, a notice of “long opening until long open” and a long opening notification are made, and the time until the long opening actually starts is indicated by a circle. (Seconds) is counted down to 3 · 2 · 1. Furthermore, the special guarantee period is started at the same time as the start of the long opening notice, and is set to a time when it is easy to reach the second starting port 7 even if a game ball is fired thereafter. In this way, it is difficult for the player to miss the opportunity to open long. On the other hand, the effect during long opening is performed during long opening as shown in FIG. As a content thereof, in a predetermined area of the screen of the image output device 13, a display suggesting that the dumpling chance time! Electric Chu is open!

  Next, with reference to FIG. 52, FIG. 55 (b), and FIG. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number that can be reserved for the second special figure and the number that can be won in one auxiliary game are limited, and the number that can be won in one auxiliary game is reserved. More than you can. Accordingly, the second special figure reservation number effect alone cannot also serve as a winning effect for the second start opening 7 during the long opening. Therefore, the winning effect during the long opening is performed separately from the second special figure holding effect. That is, every time there is a winning at the second starting port 7 during the long opening, a dumpling stuck in a skewer indicating a winning at the second starting port 7 is displayed. More specifically, dumplings stabbed on the right side of the screen of the image output device 13 appear in order from the bottom. At the same time, a balloon “acquired dumplings XX” is displayed from the predetermined character displayed on the front side of the roulette. This OO is the number of dumplings stuck on the skewer indicating the winning at the second starting opening 7, and corresponds to the number of prize balls for winning at the second starting opening 7. Therefore, every time there is a winning at the second start port 7, the number displayed in OO increases by three. However, the display of “XX pieces” is until the winning to the second starting port 7 is performed four times during the long opening, and when the winning to the second starting port 7 reaches five times, “Dango” The display changes to “mass acquisition”, and this display does not change even if there are more winnings at the second starting port 7. These four times correspond to the number of the second special figure that can be reserved. In other words, instead of having to hold the second special figure any more, it is not possible to obtain the right of the second special symbol lottery by displaying the player with a feeling of satisfaction or achievement of “mass acquisition”. Dissatisfaction can be suppressed. Even if the number of winnings at the second starting port 7 during the long opening exceeds the upper limit of the number of reserved 2nd special figure, the dumpling displayed on the right side continues to increase with the winning at the second starting port 7. . In this manner, the player can experience the long opening more strongly (compared to the case where the effect is not performed) by the winning effect during the long opening.

  Next, a special effect will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special effect is executed after the long opening. That is, as a special effect, the player stays in the special effect mode while the lottery effect based on the winning at the second start port 7 is performed. As shown in FIG. 56 (a), as a part of the special effect, the special effect is executed (switched to the special effect mode) after the end of the long opening and before the transition to the special effect mode. A special suggestion effect that suggests As described above, by executing the special effect corresponding to the special symbol lottery related to the winning during the long opening, the player can further experience “long opening”.

  The “time (T) that is easy for the game ball launched after the first lottery result notifying means has notified the result of the first lottery to reach the variable start winning area” according to the present invention is: For example, a game ball that has been launched with a launch strength that is optimal for the shortest of the winning paths to the variable start winning area and that has been fired at the launch strength to the second starting port 7 through the shortest winning path. Time to reach. For example, if the average speed of the game balls related to the optimal game ball launch intensity with respect to the shortest winning path K to the second starting port 7 as shown in FIG. 57 is V and the distance of the shortest winning path K is L, Time (T) is L / V. In this case, the optimum game ball launch intensity is the optimum game ball launch intensity for passing the point X on the shortest winning path K.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 1st big winning port 8a 1st big winning port detection sensor 9 1st winning gate 9a 1st winning gate detection sensor 10 2nd winning gate 10a 2nd winning gate detection sensor 19 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special symbol display device 21 normal symbol display device 70 2nd starting opening control device 80 large winning opening control device 100 control means 101 main control board 102 presentation control board 104 lamp control board 105 image control board

Claims (1)

A game area in which a game ball can flow down is provided with a start gate, a first start port, and a predetermined normal mode and a second start port that can be changed into a specific mode in which a game ball can easily enter the normal mode. In the machine
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player by entering a game ball into the first start port or the second start port;
When the special game determination is performed by the special game determination unit, the first determination symbol indicating the result of the special game determination is displayed after the variation display of the first variation symbol is performed on the predetermined first symbol display unit. A first symbol display control means for performing
Special game execution means for executing the special game when a stop display of the first determination symbol indicating the result of executing the special game is performed;
Auxiliary game determination means for performing auxiliary game determination as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game with the specific mode for a predetermined time at the second start port by passing a game ball through the start gate;
When the auxiliary game determination unit performs the auxiliary game determination, the second determination symbol indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination is displayed after the second variable symbol is displayed on the predetermined second symbol display unit. A second symbol display control means for performing
An auxiliary game execution means for executing the auxiliary game when a stop display of the second determination symbol indicating the result of executing the auxiliary game is performed;
A game state control means for controlling a game in a normal game state or in a specific game state in which the second starting port is likely to be in a specific mode than the normal game state;
An effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect in the predetermined effect means,
The special game executing means is capable of executing one special game among a plurality of special games having different degrees of profit, and the special game determining means causes a game ball to enter the first starting port. In the case where it is determined that the special game is executed by entering a game ball into the second starting port, the special profit with a high probability and the degree of profit is higher than the case where it is determined that the special game is executed by Run a game,
The gaming state control means includes
Normal game state control means for controlling the game in the normal game state;
Specific game state control means for controlling the game in the specific game state after the special game is performed by the special game execution means,
The auxiliary game execution means includes
Normal auxiliary game execution means for executing a normal auxiliary game with the specific mode of a predetermined normal time of the second start port when a game is controlled in the normal game state by the normal game state control means;
A specification for executing a specific auxiliary game with the specific mode for a specific time longer than the normal time of the second starting port when the game is controlled in the specific game state by the specific game state control means. An auxiliary game execution means,
In the normal auxiliary game, the normal auxiliary game execution means sets the second start port to the specific mode during the first normal time of the normal time, and sets the second start port to the normal mode for a predetermined interval time. After performing the normal interval to return to the second normal time longer than the first time of the normal time, the second start port to the specific mode,
In the specific auxiliary game, the specific auxiliary game execution means sets the second start port to the specific mode during the first specific time of the specific time, and the second start port is shorter than the predetermined interval time. After performing a specific interval for returning to the normal mode, the second specific time of the specific time, the second start port to the specific mode,
The effect execution means executes a notification effect that the second starting port is in the specific mode in the normal interval in the normal auxiliary game.