JP5559974B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of special games in which a special winning opening is opened.

  In a conventional gaming machine, a jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to acquire a right to execute a special game is executed when a game ball effectively enters the start opening, and the lottery result corresponds to the lottery result. The player is informed by stopping the special symbol after it has been variably displayed on the special symbol display device (hereinafter, the stop display after the variable display is referred to as variable display). If the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a “big jackpot”, the control means will execute a round game in which a special symbol corresponding to the “jackpot” is stopped and displayed, and the open / closed big winning opening is opened multiple times. Execute a jackpot game to play. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a prescribed number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out to the player as prize balls.

  The jackpot game is composed of, for example, a long hit game and a short hit game. In other words, “big hit”, which is one of the lottery results of the jackpot lottery, means “long win” which means the acquisition of the right to execute the game per long hit, and “short hit” which means the acquisition of the right to execute the short hit game. Consists of.

  The long hit game is intended to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player by allowing the player to acquire a large number of prize balls. Here, the opening of the big prize opening in one round game is continued until a predetermined number of game balls enter or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) at which a plurality of game balls can easily enter has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, the short win game has a different purpose from the long win game, which is different from that for winning a prize ball. That is, the opening of the big prize opening in one round game is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when it is difficult to enter a game ball. Since it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big winning opening, a player can hardly acquire a prize ball during a short hit game.

  In addition to the jackpot lottery executed with the effective entry to the starting gate described above, that is, independent of the jackpot lottery, the game ball is effectively passed to the winning gate. A lottery for determining whether or not to acquire a right to execute a game is executed. The lottery result of the winning lottery is notified to the player by variably displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result on the normal symbol display device. If the lottery result is a win, an auxiliary game is executed in which the start opening that can be opened and closed is opened to allow entry. When a game ball enters the start port, a specified number of game balls (for example, 3 balls) are paid out to the player as prize balls.

  By the way, when winning per long or short winning, that is, winning a jackpot, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed after the jackpot game related to the winning. That is, a transition from a low probability state in which a game progresses under a preset probability of winning the jackpot to a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is higher than the low probability state (see Patent Document 1). .

  Further, after winning the long win or short win, after the jackpot game related to the win is over, the opening time of the start opening and the time required to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as fluctuation time) can be changed. In other words, starting from the non-short-time state, in which the game progresses within a preset time when the opening time of the start-up port and the normal symbol change time are relatively low, and the frequency of entering the start-up port is relatively low The game progresses under the condition that the opening time of the mouth is long and the variation time of the normal symbol is short. On the other hand, there may be a transition from the short-time state to the non-time-short state. In this way, although the winning lottery is executed independently of the jackpot lottery, the game conditions related to the auxiliary game (the opening time of the start opening and the variation time of the normal symbol) change based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The game conditions can change after the jackpot game, but what kind of game conditions change after the jackpot game depends on the type of jackpot. Furthermore, as described above, there are “long hit” and “short win” as characteristics of the type of “big hit”. In other words, various “big hits” can exist depending on the combination of the type of jackpot game and the game conditions after the big hit game. In this way, there are many types of jackpots, and the benefits to the player vary depending on the types of jackpots, but any type of jackpot is still a “hit”.

JP 2007-209601 A

  By the way, in the main body of the gaming machine, the portion that is easily visible from the player, the winning probability of the jackpot in the jackpot lottery is displayed. Depending on the model, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state as described above and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state are displayed. Generally, a sticker on which the winning probability of winning a jackpot is affixed to a predetermined location such as a game board. The player selects a gaming machine that uses this jackpot winning probability as one criterion.

  The player uses the displayed jackpot winning probability as one criterion, and the jackpot winning probability includes a “jackpot” that hardly brings a profit to the player. The “big hit” that hardly brings a profit to the player may be, for example, a “big hit” in which a short win game is executed and the winning probability of the big win shifts to a low probability state after the short win game. This is a game where it is difficult to win a winning ball in the “short win game”, and any of the game conditions related to the win probability of the jackpot at the time of the big win (high probability or low probability), after the short win game This is because the winning probability of jackpot is in a low probability state.

  Therefore, if the “bonanza” that has little profit for the player constitutes the “bonanza”, the winning probability of the “bonanza” that can benefit the player is the winning probability of the jackpot that is actually displayed Lower. Such information can be known by an experienced player, but an inexperienced player selects a gaming machine based on the displayed jackpot winning probability without knowing the information. Sometimes. That is, conventional gaming machines do not provide useful information for inexperienced players. In addition, if an experienced player can know the probability of winning a jackpot that can benefit from the gaming machine, the trouble of investigating it can be saved. Therefore, even for an experienced player, information on the winning probability of “big hit” that can benefit the player can be useful.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that executes a plurality of types of jackpot games and provides useful information to the player.

The present invention relates to an image display device in which a predetermined effect is performed as a game progresses, and a big prize opening variable device that controls the big prize opening in an open mode in which a game ball can be entered or in a closed mode in which it is impossible A jackpot winning / no-going determining means for determining whether or not a jackpot winning game that generates a jackpot game with an opening mode of the jackpot is made on the condition that the starting entrance is a ball, In the jackpot game, the plurality of first jackpots in which the jackpot is in the first time and the opening mode, and in the jackpot game, the second jackpot in which the jackpot is in a second time mode shorter than the first time. is provided, the jackpot spruce when it is determined that the winning the jackpot by determination means, and determines jackpot type determining unit a type of the jackpot, the individual first Daito of the plurality of first jackpot Each Ri, the jackpot spruce determining means by respective first jackpot consisting probability and is multiplied value to be determined and the respective first jackpot by probability and the jackpot type determining means is determined to win the jackpot Based on the individual first jackpot winning probability stored in the storage means and storing means for storing the winning probability, the jackpot winning determination unit and the jackpot type determining unit win one of the plurality of first jackpots. calculation means for calculating the probability of, have a display means for displaying on the image display device the probability of winning either of said calculated plurality of first jackpot by said calculating means, displayed by the display means The probability of winning one of the plurality of first jackpots is not changed depending on the number of determinations by the jackpot winning / failing determination means. Characterized in that it is a value.

  The big prize opening is provided in the game board, and basically it is closed by a big prize opening changing device equipped with a pivotable big prize opening door, etc., that is, in a state where it is impossible to enter a game ball. Is retained. However, when the game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board as well, the big winning lottery is executed, and when the “big hit” is won, the big winning opening variable device operates as a big hit game. Then, the door for the grand prize opening and the like is rotated to open the grand prize opening, and it is possible to enter the game ball into the big prize opening.

  The type of “big hit” is not particularly limited, but is set in association with a preset game profit. As a type of game profit, there is an operating mode of the special prize opening variable device. The operation mode and operation count of the special prize opening variable device, that is, the opening time and the number of opening times of the special prize opening, constitute the operation mode of the special prize opening variable device, and the game ball enters the big prize opening. Since the winning ball is obtained by the above, the operation mode of the special winning opening varying device greatly affects the gaming profit given to the player. That is, for example, the longer the operation time of the special winning opening variable device is, and the more the number of operations is, the more gaming balls can be entered into the big winning opening to obtain more prize balls, and the gaming profit Becomes larger.

  In addition, the jackpot lottery is basically performed with a pre-set winning probability, but depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, it may consist of a jackpot winning probability, etc. The number of times a jackpot can occur per unit time may change. In such a case, the number of times that a jackpot can occur per unit time may correspond to the type of game profit. The large number of jackpots that can occur per unit time means that the number of jackpot games that can be played per unit time is large, so there is a high possibility of obtaining many prize balls. This is because game profits are increased.

  What constitutes the number of times that a jackpot can occur per unit time includes the number of lotteries per unit time in addition to the winning probability of “big jackpot”. The higher the probability of winning a "big hit", the more times you can win a "big hit" per unit time.In other words, the more times you can win a big hit game, the more chances you will win And the gaming profits will increase. In addition, as the number of lotteries per unit time increases, the number of times that can be won in a “big hit” per unit time under the same probability of winning a big jackpot, similarly, more prize balls can be obtained. The higher the game, the greater the game profit.

  In this way, as the types of game profits set in advance, there are operating modes of the big prize opening variable device and the number of times that can be won in a jackpot per unit time, but based on what type of game profit is actually `` big hit '' Whether the type is set depends on the model and the specifications of the gaming machine itself.

  The type of “big hit” may be set by a combination of a plurality of game profit types. For example, it is assumed that the number of operations of the winning prize varying device and the winning probability of winning a jackpot constitute the type of game profit, that is, the type of “big winning”. In other words, it is assumed that the number of times of operation of the special winning opening variable device is set to 15 times and 2 times, and the winning probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1/300 and 1/30. As the “big hit”, the number of operation of the winning prize varying device (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of times of operation”) is 15 times. The winning probability (hereinafter simply referred to as “winning probability”) is 1/30. “1”, 15 times of operation, “big hit 2” with 1/300 winning probability, 2 times of operation, “big hit 3” with 1/30 winning probability, 2 times of operating time, winning probability 1 / It is assumed that 300 “big hit 4” is set.

  In this case, in the conventional gaming machine, the overall winning probability of jackpot, which is the sum of all winning probabilities of jackpot 1 to jackpot 4, was pasted to a predetermined place on the game board by a seal or the like. Among all types of jackpots (jackpots 1 to 4), a specific jackpot winning probability is stored in advance in a predetermined storage device such as a ROM and displayed on the image display device.

  Here, the specific jackpot is not particularly limited. For example, the jackpot related to 15 times of operation (one jackpot and two jackpots), or the jackpot related to 1/30 winning probability (one jackpot and one jackpot) The jackpot can be 3). In other words, it is desirable to have a jackpot winning probability with a large profit for the player in each type of game profit. This is because it is useful information that can be a selection criterion for a gaming machine to be used. Therefore, the specific jackpot may be one or more.

  A specific jackpot winning probability may be displayed on the image display device at any time (while the power is on) or at a predetermined time / period, but at a predetermined time / period. Is preferable. This is because, when the display is always performed, the effect of the effect is reduced when the effect accompanying the progress of the game is executed. The predetermined time / period is preferably a specific situation (so-called customer waiting) in which the lottery for winning or losing the jackpot is interrupted for a predetermined time. The occurrence of this specific situation is basically because the gaming machine main body is in an unused state. That is, as described above, a specific jackpot winning probability may be a criterion for selecting a gaming machine to be used, and gaming machines that are not in use are selected.

  An operable production switch capable of affecting a predetermined production, and production switch detection means for detecting that the production switch has been operated, and the production switch detection means detected the operation of the production switch Occasionally, a specific jackpot winning probability may be displayed on the image display device. A specific jackpot winning probability can be useful information for the player, but whether or not you want to know it depends on the player's subjectivity, so a player who wants to know the information by operating the production switch Only you can know the probability of winning a specific jackpot.

  Provided with a jackpot lottery means for lottery of big hits that triggers the operation of the big prize opening variable device on the condition of entering the starting hole, multiple types of jackpots are set in association with preset game profits The probability of winning a specific jackpot among a plurality of types of jackpots is stored in advance, and since the probability of winning a specific jackpot is displayed on the image display device, a plurality of types of jackpot games are executed, Information useful to the player can be provided.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the dispensing device in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A) is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table, (b-1) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device at the time of jackpot, (b-2) is a first special symbol display at the time of jackpot The figure showing the special symbol judgment table for apparatuses, (b-3) is the figure showing the special symbol judgment table at the time of loss, (b-4) is the figure showing the special symbol judgment table at the time of loss. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition judgment table, (c) is a figure showing a special electric accessory act | operation mode determination table. (A) is a figure showing the big winning opening operation mode determination table for long hit games, (b) is a figure showing the operating mode determination table of the big winning opening for short hit games, and (c) is for small winning games. It is a figure showing the action mode determination table of a big prize opening. It is a figure showing the jackpot winning probability for every jackpot type stored in the main ROM. 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 special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting setting process 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 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 jackpot game end 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 fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the payout control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the kind of prize ball request signal in a main control board, and the number of prize balls. It is a flowchart which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the data creation process for the external signals in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the port output control 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. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change effect selection process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure change effect completion process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows a customer waiting command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an effect mode determination table. (A) is calculated based on the jackpot winning probability for each jackpot type, and is a diagram showing the specific jackpot winning probability stored in the sub-ROM, and (b) is calculated based on the jackpot winning probability for each jackpot type It is a figure showing the jackpot winning probability by mode stored in the sub-ROM.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 6 of the game board 2. It has been.

  At the bottom of the glass frame 110, a lending button 26 communicatively connected to the card unit 800 having a card unit insertion slot 800a for inserting a prepaid card or the like for borrowing a game ball, and a game ball are returned. Return button 27 is provided. A game ball supply tray 25 is installed in the glass frame 110, and a game ball is supplied to the game ball supply tray 25 when the rental button 26 is operated.

  Further, the operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110, and when a human body contacts the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3b in the operation handle 3 causes the player to touch the operation handle 3. Is detected, and a touch signal is transmitted to the firing control board 106. 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 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 changes, a gear (not shown) directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates, and a knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to the launching solenoid 4a constituting the game ball launching device. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength (so-called “stroke”) according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is set in the game area 6. A game ball is fired towards.

The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.
The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of the general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting sensor 7a. When the general winning port detecting sensor 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, a winning gate 8 is provided in the gaming area 6 above the general winning opening 7 so as to be able to pass the game ball. The winning gate 8 is provided with a gate detection sensor 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection sensor 8a detects the passage of the game ball, an auxiliary game lottery described later is performed.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is formed immediately below the first start port 9, and a second start port opening / closing device A that allows the second start port 10 to be opened and closed is provided near the second start port 10. Is provided. The second starter opening / closing device A has a pair of movable pieces 10b connected to the second starter opening / closing solenoid 11c, and the first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state and the pair. The movable piece 10b is controlled to move to the second mode in which the movable piece 10b is opened.

  When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, a tray (not shown) that guides the game ball to the first starting port 9 and is located immediately above the second starting port 10 is provided. It becomes an obstacle, making it impossible or difficult to accept game balls. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and further, the game is wider than the tray of the first starting port 9. Since the ball is operated in such a manner as to guide the ball, it is easier to enter the game ball into the second start port 10 as compared to the first start port 9. In other words, the second starting port 10 has almost no opportunity for entering a game ball when in the first mode, but compared with the first starting port 9 when in the second mode (when an auxiliary game is executed). This will increase the opportunities for game balls to enter.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection sensor 9a and a second start port detection sensor 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the sensors 9a and 10a detect the entrance of a game ball, a lottery lottery described later is performed. Also, when the detection sensors 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a large winning opening / closing device B having a large winning opening 11 is provided further below the second start opening 10. This prize winning opening / closing device B includes a prize winning opening / closing door 11b connected to a prize winning opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, and the prize winning opening 11 is normally closed by the prize winning opening / closing door 11b. In other words, it is impossible to enter game balls. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, a special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, which will be described later, is energized, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened by the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Opened. In this way, when the prize winning opening / closing door 11b is opened, the prize winning opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game balls into the prize winning opening 11, and the game balls enter the prize winning opening 11. A ball is possible. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 11a. When the big prize opening detection sensor 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, 14 game balls) are provided. To be paid out. The special prize opening / closing device B constitutes the special prize opening variable device of the present invention.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, an image display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Devices 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The image display device 13 displays such an image during standby for which a game has not been performed for a predetermined period (so-called customer waiting), or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among these, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result of the big win is variably displayed. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, three numbers, scrolled for a predetermined time, and stopped in a finally arranged state. The decorative symbol scroll display (variation display) gives the player the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the decorative symbol stop display notifies the player of the lottery result of the big win lottery. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the decorative display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

The stage effect devices 14 and 15 give the player a sense of expectation according to their operation modes. In the present embodiment, the production actor device 14 is composed of a movable device that simulates a human face and operates so as to swing the head, while the production actor device 15 simulates a face. It is composed of a movable device that simulates 14 folds and operates so that the folds open and close. Various expectation feelings are given to the player by the combination of the operation modes of these effect actor devices 14 and 15 and the operation of both effect actor devices 14 and 15.
In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. The effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the image display device 13, for example. The effect button 25 is provided with an effect button detection SW 17a. When the effect button detection SW 17a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102 to be described later. Special effects are performed.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 18 (see FIG. 4) formed of a speaker. In addition to the above-described effect devices, music, voice, sound effects, etc. Sound production is also performed.

Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device 23, and A normal symbol hold display device 24 is provided.
The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the start ports 9 and 10. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery results of the jackpot lottery are provided, and the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results of the jackpot game lottery are stopped and displayed on these special symbol display devices 19 and 20. The result is notified to the player. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are composed of, for example, 7 segment LEDs, and “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the game is lost. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but this special symbol is not immediately displayed in a stopped state, but is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the start openings 9 and 10, a jackpot lottery will be performed. The lottery result of the jackpot lottery indicates that the start that entered the ball after a predetermined time has elapsed. A special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 corresponding to the mouth, so that the player is notified. Until the predetermined time elapses, the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are displayed (variable display) in such a manner that a lottery is currently being performed, for example, by blinking the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery performed when the game ball passes through the winning gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning is won by this auxiliary game lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 composed of LEDs is turned on, and then the start opening / closing device A is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. The lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery is not immediately notified when the game ball passes the winning gate 8. That is, the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. The blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the lottery result of the auxiliary game lottery.

  In addition, during the special symbol fluctuation display or during the special game described later, when a game ball enters the start ports 9 and 10 and the special symbol fluctuation display cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition is applied. The special symbol change display is put on hold.

  There is an upper limit on the number that can be held, and the upper limit is set to “4” for each start port 9, 10. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol change display rights for each start opening 9, 10, depending on the start opening 9, 10 in which the game ball related to the hold entered. The special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 are displayed in a predetermined manner.

Specifically, when the number of the first special symbol hold (U1) (the second special symbol hold number (U2)) is one, the first special symbol hold display device 22 (the second special symbol hold display device 23) When the LED on the left side of the LED is lit and the number of first special symbol hold (U1) (second special symbol hold number (U2)) is two, the first special symbol hold display device 22 (second special symbol hold display) The two LEDs of the device 23) are lit. Further, when the number of the first special symbol hold number (U1) (second special symbol hold number (U2)) is three, the left side of the first special symbol hold display device 22 (second special symbol hold display device 23) When the LED blinks and the right LED is lit and the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) (second special symbol reservation number (U2)) is four, the first special symbol reservation display device 22 (second The two LEDs of the special symbol hold display device 23) blink.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23 described above. It is displayed on the device 24.

  On the upper side of the gaming machine 1 is installed a game information display device 700 for displaying various game-related information (hereinafter referred to as game information). On the left side of the front view, a prepaid card is inserted to lend a ball (game) A card unit 800 that enables lending of a ball is installed.

  The game information display device 700 is provided with a dot matrix type data display unit 710 in which a liquid crystal panel and a large number of LEDs are arranged in a grid, and the data display unit 710 has a number of winning jackpots as game information (in FIG. "), The number of times of transition to the high-probability gaming state in the jackpot (" probable change "in the figure) for today, the previous day, and the day before two are displayed. In addition, the number of times of special symbol change display (“times” in the figure) performed from the previous jackpot to the present is displayed. Further, push button switches such as a “service” button, a “call” button, a “history” button, a “cumulative” button, and the like that can be appropriately operated by the player are arranged on the left and right of the data display unit 710. A lamp device is disposed outside the push button switch.

  A storage tank 30 for storing game balls is installed on the upper surface of the back surface of the gaming machine 1, and the storage tank 30 is a game ball or ball as a prize ball (prize) based on the entrance through the game ball passage. It is connected to a payout device 31 covered with a prize ball case 32 for paying out a game ball based on the lending request to the player. The payout device 31 pays out a game ball as a winning ball or a rental ball to the player one by one when the driving unit 31b (see FIGS. 3 and 4) such as a stepping motor is driven.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the output side of the payout device 31, a payout ball counting switch 31a composed of a proximity switch or the like is installed. Each time one game ball is paid out from the payout device 31, the payout ball counting switch 31a is turned on, and a payout detection signal indicating that one game ball has been paid out is output. In the present embodiment, the payout device 31 is configured to perform both the winning ball payout and the ball lending. However, the payout device 31 pays out the winning ball and the lending payout device that lends the ball. It can also be configured separately.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means 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, and an image control board 105.

  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.

  A general winning opening detection sensor 7a, a gate detection sensor 8a, a first starting opening detection sensor 9a, a second starting opening detection sensor 10a, and a large winning opening detection sensor 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. Each game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for moving the pair of movable pieces 10b of the start opening / closing device A and a large winning opening / closing for moving the large winning opening / closing door 11b of the large winning opening / closing device B are provided. A solenoid 11c 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, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold 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 output as a converted external signal via the output port. The 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) by the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with information for determining the game machine (unit). 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. In addition, an effect button detection SW 17 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 17 has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  Based on the command transmitted from the main control board 101 or the input signal from the effect button detection SW 17a or the timer, the sub CPU 102a reads out the program stored in the ROM 101b and performs arithmetic processing. Then, the command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The RAM 102c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the CPU 102a.

  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 checks whether or not the card unit (game ball lending device) 800 is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the card unit 800 is connected, causes the launch control board 106 to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

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 4a is performed, and the game ball is launched.
In the present embodiment, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a 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 games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates.

  The lamp control board 104 is provided with a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c in the same manner as the above boards, and controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and changes the light irradiation direction. Or drive control for the motor to do. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory devices 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the sub-control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image control unit 105B that controls images such as moving images and still images displayed on the image display device 13, a sound control unit 105C that controls sound output from the sound output device 18, and an image. And a control unit 105A that controls the control unit 105B and the sound control unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105A of the image control board 105 receives the effect command transmitted from the effect control board 102, and the overall control CPU 105Aa of the effect control unit 105A controls the image displayed on the image display device 13 and the sound output device 18. Controls the output sound. The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to a program ROM 105Ab in which a control program executed by the overall CPU 105Aa is stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the effect control CPU 105Aa is read out.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to the image CPU 105Ba of the image control unit 105B and the sound CPU 105Ca of the sound control unit 105C. The image CPU 105Ba generates an image signal corresponding to the image to be displayed on the image display device 13, and the generated image signal is displayed. It transmits to the drive circuit of the image display apparatus 13. On the other hand, the sound Ca generates a sound signal corresponding to the sound output from the sound output device 18 and transmits the generated sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 18.

  An image ROM 105Bb in which a control program executed by the image CPU 105Ba is stored is connected to the image CPU 105Ba, and a control program necessary for the operation of the image CPU 105Ba is read out. The image CPU 105Ba also stores in advance image data relating to an image such as a background, a character, a decorative design, and the like displayed on the image display device 13. The image CPU 105Ba is also connected to a RAM 105Bc that develops and stores the generated image signal.

  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 display device 13, but the background image, decorative design image, and character image are displayed 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 image RAM 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. Let

  On the other hand, a sound ROM 105Cb in which a control program executed by the sound CPU 105Ca is stored is also connected to the sound CPU 105Ca, and a control program necessary for the operation of the sound 105Ca is read out. In the sound 105Ca, sound data of a sound output from the sound output device 18 is also stored in advance. The sound CPU 105Ca is also connected to a sound RAM 105Cc that expands and stores the generated sound signal.

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 may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

FIGS. 5A-1 and 5A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 5 (a-1) is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the figure) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the first start port 9 is entered. (A-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the ball enters the second starting port 10 (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in the figure).

  Each of the jackpot determination tables includes a jackpot determination table that is referred to in the case of a gaming condition having a relatively low jackpot winning probability (hereinafter referred to as a low probability) described later, and a gaming condition having a relatively high jackpot winning probability ( The jackpot determination table is referred to when the probability is high). That is, the jackpot determination table is different based on the gaming state related to the jackpot winning probability. The jackpot determination random number extracted in the selected jackpot determination table is collated to determine whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The table in FIG. 5A-1 and the table in FIG. 5A-2 have the same jackpot winning probability, but the jackpot winning probability is the same.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device at the low probability shown in FIG. 5A-1 (hereinafter referred to as the low probability first jackpot determination table), three jackpot determination numbers 897 to 899 are determined. A random value is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device with high probability (hereinafter referred to as the high probability first jackpot determination table), 30 jackpot determination random numbers from 870 to 899 are determined to be jackpots. In addition, regardless of which first jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 2, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
In the present embodiment, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 899, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1/300, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is 1 / 30. In addition, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/300 for both low and high probabilities.

FIGS. 5B-1 to 5B-4 are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table.
A special symbol determination table is also provided for each of the start ports 9 and 10 into which a game ball enters. FIG. 5B-1 shows that the result of jackpot determination that is performed when a ball enters the first start port 9 is “ FIG. 5B is a table referred to in the special symbol determination in the case of “big hit” (the special symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device at the time of big hit in the drawing). It is a table (symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device at the time of jackpot in the figure) that is referred to in the symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination performed when entering the ball is “big hit”. FIG. 5B-3 is a special symbol determination table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the big hit determination is “small hit” regardless of the type of the start opening into which the game ball enters. is there. The selected special symbol determination table is compared with the extracted special symbol determination random number value to determine the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Then, as will be described later, the game condition data associated with the game type after the special game type (the special winning opening operation mode in the figure) and the special game is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). .

  FIG. 6 (a) is a game condition data determination table referred to for determining the game conditions after the big hit game, and shows the relationship between the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game condition data. It is a thing. FIG. 6B is a table for setting the high probability game flag, setting the remaining fluctuation count (X) of the high probability game, setting the short-time game flag, and setting the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time game. Yes, it represents the relationship between the game condition data, the type of game condition after the end of the big hit game, and the remaining number of executions of the variable symbol special display related to the game condition. The table of FIG. 6 (c) shows the types of special games composed of the number of round games that constitute the jackpot game, the opening time of the big prize opening 11 in one round game associated with the round game number, and the like. It is a table for deciding (the operation mode of the big prize opening 11), and represents the relationship between the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the special game type.

  The table shown in FIG. 7 is an operation mode determination table for the special winning opening 11 used when performing the operational control of the special winning opening 11 set for each type of special game determined in FIG. Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 in each round game (K), the opening time (s) of the big prize opening 11 at the opening of each big prize opening, the closing of the big prize opening 11 Time (s) is stored.

Here, the action mode determination table for short hits in FIG. 7B and the action mode determination table for small hits in FIG. 7C differ in terms of the number of round games (R), but the big winning opening 11 is opened. The number of times (number of times of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing door 11b) is the same 15 times, and the opening time (0.1 seconds) and the closing time (1.0 seconds) are also the same. It is not possible to distinguish whether the game is a small hit game or a short win game from the operation mode of the big prize opening 11. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
(Description of gaming state)
Next, game conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the game conditions of “low probability” or “high probability” and “short time” or “non-short time”. That is, there are a case of “low probability” and “short time” and a case of “low probability” and “non-short time”. Note that the game state when the game is started, that is, the game condition at the initial stage of the gaming machine 1 (when the power is turned on (at the time of recovery)) is set to “low probability” and “non-short time”. A gaming state in which conditions are combined is referred to as a “normal gaming condition” in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, “low probability” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the win probability of the jackpot is 1/300. It refers to the set game conditions. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later. On the other hand, “high probability” refers to a gaming condition in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1/30. Therefore, in the “high probability”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute the “long win game” or the “short win game”, that is, the big hit game than the “low probability”. Therefore, if the frequency of entering the game ball into the start port is constant, the possibility of winning a “big hit” per unit time increases, so the number of winning balls that can be acquired also increases. That is, a high probability has a greater gaming profit than a low probability, which is advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, “non-temporal short” means that the time required for the variable display is as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol variable display corresponding to the auxiliary game lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed the winning gate 8. The opening time for opening the second starting port 10 (the operating time of the starting port opening / closing device A) that is set when the winning combination is won is set to a short value of 0.2 seconds. A game state in which the number of game balls possessed by a player is reduced even when game balls are being fired by appropriate operation of the operation handle 3 (aiming at the second starting port 10). When the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, an auxiliary game lottery is performed, and the result of the lottery is notified to the player by displaying a normal symbol stop display 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the start opening / closing device A is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short time” means that the time required for the normal symbol variation display is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short time”, and the second start port 10 that is selected in the win is performed. A game condition in which an opening time of opening is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than “non-short time”. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning in the auxiliary game lottery is set to 90%, and this winning probability is the same regardless of the game condition of “non-short time” or “short time play”. .

  Therefore, in the “time reduction”, as long as the game ball passes through the winning gate 8, the start opening / closing device A is more easily controlled to the second mode than in the “non-time reduction”, and the game ball is placed in the start opening 10. It becomes easy to enter the ball. In other words, since the frequency of entering the game ball into the start opening increases, the number of lottery executions per unit time increases accordingly. If the probability of winning the jackpot is constant, the more the number of jackpot lottery runs per unit time, the higher the chance of winning the jackpot per unit time. . In other words, time saving has a greater gaming profit than non-time saving and is advantageous to the player.

(Explanation of types of “big hit”)
In the present embodiment, in the jackpot lottery, obtaining at least the jackpot 11 the right to execute a jackpot game that is opened in a manner in which a game ball can enter is referred to as “jackpot”. There are two types of “big hit”, “long win” and “short win”, so in the big win lottery, if you win “long win”, the long win game will be executed, and if you win “short win” A short hit game is executed.

  In the “long winning game”, the round game in which the big prize opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total, and the total opening time of the big prize opening 11 in each round game is set to 30 seconds at the maximum ( FIG. 7 (a)). In each round game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 may be any number, but in the present embodiment, it is set to once. That is, all round games of “game per long” are configured as a first round game in which the big prize opening 11 is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of a plurality of game balls. Therefore, when the long hit game is executed, the player can easily increase the number of game balls possessed. Note that when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big winning opening 11 during each round game, one round game is completed.

  In “Short win game”, the round game that the winning prize opening 11 is opened is 15 times in total, and the total of the maximum open time in each round game through all round games is set shorter than the long game. Has been. In each round game, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 may be any number, but in the present embodiment, it is set to once.

  In the short win game, the total maximum opening time of the big winning opening 11 in each round game is set to 0.1 seconds (see FIG. 7B). During this time, if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game ends, but the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short, so that the game balls enter the ball. Since it is possible but difficult, it is unlikely that the game ball will enter the big prize opening 11. Therefore, it is difficult for a player to increase the number of game balls he possesses even if a short hit game is executed. In addition, even if a game ball has entered, there are at most one or two game balls that can be entered in one round game, so before the maximum opening time elapses after the grand prize opening 11 is opened. The possibility of closing is very low.

  As described above, the operation time and the number of operations of the special prize opening and closing device B, that is, the opening time and the number of times of the special prize opening 11 vary depending on the type of the big hit game, but depending on the game ball entering the big prize opening 11 Since a winning ball is obtained, the operating mode of the special winning opening / closing device B greatly affects the gaming profit given to the player. That is, for example, in the case of a long hit game, the operation time of the special winning opening / closing device B is longer than that in the short hit game. Therefore, a lot of game balls can be made to enter the big winning opening 11 to obtain a lot of prize balls, and the game profit obtained by the player is increased.

  It should be noted that the number of executions of round games in these jackpot games, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 11 in each round game are not limited to these.

  In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the “small winning game”, the big prize opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the above “short winning game”. That is, the opening mode of the big winning opening 11 in the small hit game is the same as or similar to the opening mode of the big winning port 11 in the short hit game. The opening mode of the special winning opening 11 is the opening time and opening / closing timing of the special winning opening 11. In the present embodiment, the 0.1 second opening of the special winning opening 11 is executed 15 times with an interval of 1.0 second.

  Note that “small hit” means acquiring a right to play a small hit game in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. It is. In the “small winning game”, the big winning opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the “short winning game” (see FIG. 7C). At this time, the operation mode according to the opening time, closing time, etc. of the big prize opening 11 is the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” Or it approximates to a difficult degree. Also in the “small hit game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball as described above.

  “Small game” has no concept of a round game, and if a predetermined number (for example, 9) is entered throughout the small game, the big prize opening 11 is closed even during the small game. The game ends. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  By the way, when the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot game is executed, the game conditions change. In other words, the game condition at the time of the jackpot lottery related to the winning probability of “big jackpot” is shifted to a new game condition across the jackpot game. Here, “change (transition)” includes the same game conditions as those in the jackpot lottery related to “big jackpot”. In this case, the game conditions do not change, but the number of executions of the remaining special symbol change display is renewed. Therefore, in this case, it can be said that “the game condition is updated”.

  As described above, the game condition is a combination of two types of game conditions (high probability / low probability, and short / non-short time), and which game condition to shift to after a big win game depends on the type of winning jackpot, That is, it is determined by the type of special symbol. There are also the types of jackpot games described above (long hit games and short hit games) as elements constituting the jackpot type. Therefore, when these are combined, the type of jackpot game corresponds to a combination of the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions to be transferred after the jackpot game ends. In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are five types (special special symbols 1 to 3 and normal special symbols 1 to 2) shown in FIG.

  In this way, the “big hit” is set in association with the game profit set in advance. As the types of game profits, there are operating modes of the big prize opening / closing device B and the number of times that a big hit can occur per unit time. The operation mode and operation frequency of the special prize opening / closing device B, that is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the special prize opening 11 are included in the operation mode of the special prize opening / closing device B. Since the winning ball is obtained by entering the ball, the operating mode of the large winning opening / closing device B greatly affects the gaming profit given to the player. That is, for example, the longer the operation time of the special prize opening / closing device B is, and the greater the number of operations, the more game balls can enter the big prize opening 11 to obtain more prize balls. Game profits increase.

  On the other hand, what constitutes the number of times a jackpot can occur per unit time includes the winning probability of jackpot and the number of lottery runs per unit. The number of times of winning the jackpot lottery further includes the opening time of the start port 10, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol, and the probability of acquiring an auxiliary game. The fact that the number of jackpots that can occur per unit time is high means that the number of jackpot games that can be played per unit time is large, so there is a high possibility of obtaining many prize balls. Game profits increase.

  On the other hand, when the “small hit” is won, the game conditions such as “high probability” and “short time” do not change after the “small hit game” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in “high probability”, “high probability” continues even after “small hit game” ends.

In the present embodiment, the above “long hit game” is referred to as “game with play”, and “short win game” and “small hit game” described later are collectively referred to as “no play game”. This is because, in a long game, the big prize opening 11 is opened to the extent that it is easy to increase the number of game balls held by the player from before the long game in one long game. On the other hand, in the “short win game” and “small hit game”, the big winning opening 11 is opened only to the extent that it is difficult to maintain the number of game balls possessed by the player. Here, in correspondence with the name of the game, “long hit” is referred to as “per hitting”, and “short hit” and “small hit” are referred to as “no hit”.
The main CPU 101a keeps track of which special game is currently being executed by storing a flag in the predetermined area 410 of the main RAM 101c.
Further, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state when “big hit” is won as a result of the special game lottery. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “hit” are provided, and the gaming state thereafter changes according to the type of “hit” won. The “big hit” provided in the present embodiment will be described below.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, based on a preset gaming profit, "per probability short per hour", "per low probability per short length", "high per probability short per hour", "high probability non-short per short" and "low A jackpot of the type of “short-to-probability wins” is provided.

  "High probability per short length" is a jackpot that gives a player three game profits. When this “high probability per short length” is won, the above “game per long” is executed as the first gaming profit, and the player can increase the number of game balls possessed by the player. It becomes possible to acquire a prize ball. When this “game per long” is completed, as the second and third gaming profits, the game progresses with “high probability” and the game progresses with “short time”. In addition, when the time is short, it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 10, and when a game ball enters the second start port 10, a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained. The decrease in the number of game balls to be played can be suppressed.

  “Low probability per short length” is a jackpot that gives two game profits to the player. When this “low probability time per short length” is won, the “long game” is executed as the first game profit, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls as described above. In addition, when the “game per long” is completed, the game proceeds with “short time” as the second game profit.

  “High probability short / short wins” is a jackpot that gives two game profits to a player. When winning this “high probability short-time win”, “short win game” is executed, and after the “short win game” is finished, the first and second game profits are “high probability” and “short time” The game goes on.

  "High probability non-short-time short-term win" is a big hit that gives a player one game value. Similar to the above “high probability short-short win”, “short win game” is executed, and after “short win game” is completed, the game proceeds with “high probability” as one game profit.

  “Low chance short / short wins” is a big hit that gives a player one game profit. When this “low probability short-term short win” is won, as the first game profit, the game proceeds in “short-time” after the end of this “short win game”.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 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 sub RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  Next, in step S11, the main CPU 101a transmits a jackpot winning probability command having information related to the jackpot winning probability set for each jackpot type (including the jackpot) stored in the main ROM 101b to the effect control board 102. (See FIG. 8). The jackpot winning probability is divided not only by the type of jackpot, but also by the type of start opening to win and the gaming conditions (at the time of low probability and at high probability) regarding the winning probability of jackpot.

  In step S <b> 20, the main CPU 101 a updates an effect random number composed of a random number value for variation pattern, a random value for reach determination, 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 updates the special symbol fluctuation time counter, updates the normal symbol fluctuation time counter, updates the operating time of the special prize opening / closing device B (special electric accessory), and opens / closes the start opening. A time control process for updating a special game timer counter such as an operation time update process for the device A (ordinary electric accessory) 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 predetermined detection switch is effectively turned on. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 display device 21, the second special symbol hold display device 22, and the big prize opening / closing device B. A special symbol special electric control process for performing (special symbol system control) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the start opening / closing device A (normal symbol system control). 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 checks whether or not the winning ball counter corresponding to the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10 and the general winning opening 7 exceeds "0". If it exceeds “0”, a winning ball request signal indicating the number of winning balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a controls external signal output control data for outputting an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, and drive control for driving the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c and the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Data (start opening / closing solenoid drive data, special prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and display control data (special symbol display data) for displaying predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 19 to 21 and the holding display devices 22 to 24 Normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external information data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. In addition, in order to light each LED of the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, and the normal symbol display device 21, the symbol display device output that outputs a signal based on the display control data created in S600. Process. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  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 S201, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 7. If there is a valid detection signal, the general winning opening prize ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S202, and if there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S203.

  Next, in step S203, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 8a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 8. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S207, and if there is a valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the normal symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S207. If the counter value is smaller than 4, the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained, so in step S205, the counter value of the normal symbol hold counter is incremented by “1”. In step S206, the winning determination random number is acquired and stored in the normal symbol holding storage device. At this time, in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24, normal symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c. The random number for hit determination constitutes the auxiliary game data of the present invention. The main CPU 101a that performs step S206 of the input control process constitutes auxiliary game data acquisition means.

  Next, in step S207, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 9a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S213. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S208.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S213, and if the counter value is less than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. In step S210, the counter value (U) of the special symbol whole holding counter is set. In step S211, the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is updated by adding "1".

  Next, in step S212, a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach random number or the like is acquired and stored in a special symbol hold storage device. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 21, first special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c. .

Next, in step S213, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second starting port detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S219. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S214.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S219. If the counter value is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. In step S216, the counter value (U) of the special symbol whole holding counter is set. In step S217, the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is updated by adding "1".

  Next, in step S218, a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, or the like is acquired and stored in a special symbol hold storage device. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold count (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display data indicating the hold count is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c. .

  Next, in step S219, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 11. If there is no valid detection signal, the input control process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value of the big prize winning ball counter is incremented by “1” and updated in step S220. In step S221, The grand prize round entry counter value (C) is updated by adding “1”.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S301, the value of special figure special processing data is loaded, the branch address is referenced from the special figure special processing data loaded in step S302, and if special figure special processing data = 0, special symbol variation processing (step S310). ), The process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S320) if the special figure special process data = 1, and the process moves to the jackpot game process (step S330) if the special figure special process data = 2. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to a small hit game process (step S340), and if special figure special electric process data = 4, the process moves to a big hit game end process (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 0. If the special figure special power processing data is not 0, the special symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S <b> 310-2, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-7. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-3.

  In step S310-3, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol hold counter, that is, the special symbol hold number (U) is 1 or more. If the special symbol hold number (U) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to the customer waiting setting process in step S319. If it is determined that the special symbol hold number (U) is "1" or more, step S310- The process is moved to 4.

  Here, the customer waiting setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON. If it is determined that the flag is ON, the customer waiting setting process is terminated. If it is determined that the flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer. In step S319-3, the main CPU 101a turns on a customer waiting flag in the customer waiting flag storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the counter value (U) of the special symbol hold counter and the counter value (U1orU2) of the special symbol hold counter corresponding to the type of the start port related to the processing. And update.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a will execute the special symbol change display from now on, so the customer waiting flag is turned OFF, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the special symbol holding storage device is shifted. Do. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the 8th storage unit in the special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit, and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. 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 used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  Since the number of special symbol hold (U1oru2) is reduced by “1” by shifting the data, the special symbol hold counter value (U1orU2) is subtracted by “1” and the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 are changed. In order to do this, the special symbol hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes a jackpot determination process based on the data in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6.

  Here, the big hit determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines the type of the start port stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area, that is, which jackpot determination process is based on which start port is entered.

  If it is determined in step S311-1 that the first start port 9 is selected, in step S311-2, the main CPU 101a selects “a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device”. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S311-1 that the second start port 10 is selected, in step S3111-3, the main CPU 101a selects “a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device”.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is ON in the high probability game flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a stores the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Based on this, the “high probability first first jackpot determination table” or “high probability second 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 determines “low” based on the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first jackpot determination table with probability” or the “second jackpot determination table with low probability” is selected.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a obtains the special symbol determination random number value in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol hold storage area shifted in step S310-5 in step S311-5 or step S311-6. The determination is made based on the selected “high probability jackpot determination table” or “low probability jackpot determination table”.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-7. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-9, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-17.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 101a again determines the type of the start port stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol reservation storage area, that is, which jackpot determination process is based on which start port is entered. .

  If it is determined in step S311-9 that the first start port 9 is selected, in step S311-10, the main CPU 101a selects "special symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device at the time of big hit". On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-9 that the second start port 10 is selected, in step S311-11, the main CPU 101a selects "special symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device at the time of jackpot time". .

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a refers to the “high probability jackpot determination table” or “low probability jackpot determination table” selected in step S311-5 or step S311-6, and performs step S310-5. The special symbol determination random number value in the 0th storage part of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S311 is determined, the type of the special symbol is determined in step S311-13, and the stop symbol data of the determined special symbol is obtained. Set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol stop symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small bonus” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 16, as will be described later. It is used to determine the operating mode of the big winning opening 11 in the small hit game process, and to determine the game condition data referred to in order to determine the game condition after the big hit game end process in FIG. Is also used. Further, in the external information data generation process of FIG. 26, it is also used when generating the external information 1 indicating the jackpot winning and the external information 2 indicating shifting to the high probability gaming state.

  In step S <b> 311-14, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

In step S <b> 311-15, the main CPU 101 a determines game condition data to be referred to in order to determine a game condition after the jackpot, based on the stop symbol data.
Specifically, the game condition data is determined based on the stop symbol data with reference to the game condition data determination table shown in FIG.

  In step S311-16, the main CPU 101a sets the game condition data determined in step S311-15 in the game condition data storage area.

  In step S311-17, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-18. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-21.

In step S311-18, the main CPU 101a determines a special symbol type by determining the special symbol determination random number value in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-5.
Specifically, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol with reference to the symbol determination table for the small bonus symbol in FIG. In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same. In “small hit 1” and “small hit 2”, the special symbol display device 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

  In step S <b> 311-19, the main CPU 101 a sets stop symbol data indicating the determined special symbol type in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S <b> 311-20, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

  In step S <b> 311-21, the main CPU 101 a determines a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S <b> 311-22, the main CPU 101 a sets an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for loss in the transmission buffer in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

When the jackpot determination process is completed as described above, the description is returned to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 13 and step S312 is described. In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern selection process.
The variation pattern selection process acquires a variation pattern random value and a reach determination random value, and determines a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, special symbol determination result, variation pattern random value and reach determination random value. To do.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the transmission buffer. This change pattern designation command includes at least information related to the jackpot determination result of “big win”, “small win”, and “losing”, and the special symbol change time and production mode (reach with reach or production without reach). Have such information.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the transmission buffer.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a sets the fluctuation time (counter value) based on the fluctuation pattern determined in step S312 to the fluctuation time counter in the fluctuation time counter. The variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for special symbol variation display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. In other words, the type of special symbol display device to be operated and the mode of variable display (in this embodiment, “−” is blinked in 7 segments, for example, 0.5 second lighting and 0.5 second lighting off are repeated. ), Special symbol variation display data having information on variation time and the like is set. Here, the variation time is a variation time based on the variation pattern determined in step S312. In step S317, a special symbol operation start command is set in the transmission buffer in order for the effect control board 102 to recognize that the variation display of the special symbol is to be executed.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (whether or not the variation time 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.

  Next, when the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-7 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol variation display, and in step S310-8, the routine before the special symbol variation processing. In the process (big hit determination process), special symbol stop display data is set to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the special symbols set in steps S311-13, S311-19, and S311-21. . As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S310-9, a special symbol operation end command is set in the transmission buffer so that the effect control board 102 can recognize that the special symbol variation display is ended. In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets 1 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 1. If the special figure special electricity processing data is not 1, the special symbol stop process is terminated. If the special figure special electricity treatment data is 1, the process proceeds to step S320-2.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state. If the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-3. If the flag is turned off in the time-short game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-3, when the current game condition is a short time, the main CPU 101a obtains a calculated value obtained by subtracting "1" from (J) stored in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area. This is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (J).

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-6.

  In step S320-5, when the remaining number of changes (J) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the short time game flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (J) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the time reduction is performed a predetermined number of times and the time reduction ends.

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-7. If the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-10. Move.

  In step S320-7, if the current game condition is high probability, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from (X) stored in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area. The value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (X).

  In step S320-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-9. If it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S320-10. Move.

  In step S320-9, when the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) being “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability gaming state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the high probability ends.

  In step S320-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming conditions and sets a gaming state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S320-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 08). If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-15. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-12.

  In step S320-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 09, 10). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-14.

  In step S320-15, the main CPU 101a resets the game conditions and the number of executions. Specifically, the data in the high probability flag storage area, the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area, the time-short flag storage area, and the time-short remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S320-13, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-14, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-16, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 2. If it is not special figure special power processing data 2, the jackpot game processing is terminated, and if special figure special power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to step S330-2.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets an opening command corresponding to the jackpot type in the transmission buffer.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and selects a winning opening opening / closing device (special electric accessory) operation mode determination table according to the jackpot type. At the same time, it is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.
Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the long winning big prize opening / closing device operation mode determination table (FIG. 7A) or the short winning big winning opening opening / closing device operation mode determination table (FIG. 7B). ) Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S330-6, when the main CPU 101a determines that an opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S330-14.

In step S330-7, 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. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 330-14 that the special prize opening is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S330-7 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether the number of times of opening (K) = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is not 0, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  If it is determined in step S330-8 that the number of times of opening (K) = 0, it means that a round game will be started from now on. Therefore, in step S330-9, the main CPU 101a stores a round game number of times (R) storage area. "1" is added to the current number of round games (R) stored in and stored. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress and the set opening time has elapsed, nothing is stored in the round game count (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets a round start command in order to transmit information to the effect control board 102 that the round game starts. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start command in the jackpot game, an effect display is performed, for example, “fifth round”.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a adds and stores “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c energization start data in order to open the big prize opening 11 by moving the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the prize winning opening / closing device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 7A and 7B) determined in step 330-5, and determines the current round game number ( Based on R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is closed, it is determined in step S330-7 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S330-15.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Accordingly, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S330-27, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, step S330-15 is performed. Processing is transferred to.

In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set opening time has elapsed (whether or not the opening timer counter = 0).
As a result, when the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and when the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-19.

In step S330-17, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the big prize round entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9).
As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S330-18.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization stop data to stop energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and close the big prize opening 11.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), in the present embodiment, the maximum per round game is the same for any jackpot game (long game, short game). Since the number of times of opening is one, the round game is ended when the special winning opening 11 is opened once. Here, if the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, step S330-21. Move processing to.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a clears the number-of-opens (K) storage area, and in step S330-22 clears the round big prize entry counter and sets its counter value (C) to “0”. .

  In step S330-23, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-24, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S330-20.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening operating mode determination table (FIGS. 7A and 7B) set in step 330-5, and determines the current number of round games (R). Based on the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S330-25, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the ending command according to the jackpot type in the transmission buffer to transmit to the effect control board 102. .

  In step S330-26, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time corresponding to the jackpot type in the ending timer counter. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the set time has elapsed, in step S330-28, the main CPU 101a Processing data = 4 is set, and the processing shifts to jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  The jackpot game ending process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 4. If the special figure special power processing data is not 4, the jackpot game end processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 4, the process proceeds to step S360-2.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a loads the game condition data set in the game condition data storage area in step S311-10.

  In step S360-3, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B is referred to, the game condition data determination table shown in FIG. 6A is referenced, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2. Thus, processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed.

  For example, the game condition data is composed of a front part and a rear part, and the front part is information indicating whether or not to shift to a high probability after the end of the jackpot game, and the rear part is information about whether or not to shift in a short time after the end of the jackpot. Show. Specifically, when the front part is “01H”, it represents a shift with high probability, and when it is “00H”, it represents a shift with low probability. On the other hand, when the rear portion is “01H”, it indicates that the time is shifted, and when it is “00H”, it indicates that the time is not changed.

  In step S360-4, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, a predetermined number of times is stored in the storage area (X) with a high probability of remaining fluctuations. Set. For example, if the game condition data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B, whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2 above. Perform the process. If the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S360-6, with reference to the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 6B, based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, a predetermined number of times are stored in the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the short-time game. To set. For example, if the game condition data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the game state / game condition and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing 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 special figure special electricity processing data = 3. If the special figure special power processing data is not 3, the small hit game processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 3, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-6.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a sets a small hitting opening command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines a small winning big winning opening operating mode determination table (FIG. 7C).

  In step S350-6, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-7, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-11.

If it is determined in step S350-6 that the opening is currently in progress, in step S350-7, 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 if the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-11 that the special winning opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-7 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a sets large winning opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energizing the large winning opening / closing solenoid 11c.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning big winning opening operating mode determination table (FIG. 7C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K), The opening time of the big winning opening 11 is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, it is determined in step S350-7 whether the closing time has elapsed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 11 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-22 whether or not the set ending time has passed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Is moved.

In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the open timer counter = 0).
As a result, when the set opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and when the set opening time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-14.

In step S350-14, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the round entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (9).
As a result, if it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached, the jackpot game process is terminated. If it is determined that the predetermined number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S350-15.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening solenoid energization stop data in order to stop the energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. Thereby, the special winning opening 11 is closed.

In step S350-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S350-17, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases, the process proceeds to step S350-18. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7C, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times of opening is 15 in the case of “small hit”.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning big winning opening operating mode determination table (FIG. 7C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K), Set closing timer counter for closing time. Note that the closing timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  If it is determined in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, in step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Reset.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a clears the round entry counter (C).

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit the information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-21, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time, that is, the ending time, in the ending timer counter of the main RAM 101c. The ending timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-22, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has passed. If it is determined that the ending time has passed, 0 is set in the special figure special processing data in step S350-23. The process moves to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S350-22 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  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 moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.

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

  First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. If the ordinary map / electric power processing data = 0 is not satisfied, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated, and if the special figure / electric power processing data = 0, the processing proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-4, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-3 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is “1” or more, it is stored in the ordinary symbol retained number (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation 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 reserved symbol hold display device 24 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current normal symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order. The main ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the winning random number, and the winning random number determination program determines whether or not the reading random number is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, among the random numbers from “0” to “250”, random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be successful, and other random numbers are determined to be lost. That is, in this embodiment, the normal symbol winning probability is set to about 90%.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S206. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-8 and determines that it is lost. In this case, a lost symbol is set in step S410-9.

  The winning symbol here means that the LED is finally turned on by the LED in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is that the LED is finally turned off. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, in step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 3 seconds to the normal symbol variation time counter, and sets the time-saving game flag. If it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the storage area, a counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set in the normal symbol variation time counter in step S410-12. By the processing of step S410-11 or step S410-12, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The variable time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data for the normal symbol display device 21 to perform the normal symbol fluctuation display. In other words, the mode of variation display (in the present embodiment, the mode of blinking the LED at a predetermined interval, for example, 0.2 second lighting and 0.2 second lighting off is repeated), and normal information having variation time, etc. Set the symbol variation display data. Here, the variation time is the variation time set in step S410-11 or step S410-12.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol operation start command in the transmission buffer to transmit information indicating that the normal symbol display device 21 operates to the effect control board 102, and the normal symbol variation process is performed. finish.

  In step S410-15, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the set variation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the variation time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-16, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a terminates the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21, and the above steps S410-8 or S410. Based on the normal symbol set at -9, the normal symbol stop display data is set to stop display on the normal symbol display device 21.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol operation end command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the operation of the normal symbol display device 21 is ended to the effect control board 102.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol set in step S410-18 is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-19. The ordinary figure / electric power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the ordinary electric accessory control process. If the set ordinary symbol is a lost symbol, the ordinary symbol variation process is terminated as it is.

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

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 1. If the ordinary power transmission process data is not 1, the normal electric utility control process is terminated. If the ordinary power transmission process data is 1, the process proceeds to step S420-2.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is ON in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, the main power release time counter Set a counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds.

In step S420-4, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds to the public power open time counter.
Here, the normal power release time is a time for controlling the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting port 10 to the second mode. In addition, the public power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets start port opening / closing solenoid energization start data in order to start energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a sets a normal electric accessory operation start command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the start opening / closing solenoid 10c is operating to the effect control board 102.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-8, if it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a uses start-port opening / closing solenoid energization end data to stop energization of the start-port opening / closing solenoid 10c. set. Based on this data, the second starting port 10 returns to the first mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary figure normal power processing data = 0, and shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation process of FIG.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 101a sets a normal electric accessory operation end command in the transmission buffer in order to transmit information indicating that the operation of the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c has ended to the effect control board 102. When this process ends, the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

The payout control process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in step S510, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the big prize winning ball counter> 0. As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening prize ball counter> 0, the main CPU 101a outputs the big prize opening payout signal constituting the prize ball request signal to the payout control board 103 in step S511, and in step S512, the big winning prize prize ball payout counter is greater than zero. The winning prize counter is decremented by “1” and the payout process is terminated. The “big winning award payout signal” has information on the number of winning balls (for example, 14) (see FIG. 24) corresponding to the paying to the big winning award 11, and the payout control board 103 A predetermined number (14) of prize balls are paid out based on a winning opening payout signal (prize ball request signal). If it is determined in step S510 that the big prize winning ball counter> 0 is not satisfied, that is, if it is determined that the big winning prize ball counter = 0, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S513.

  Next, in step S513, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the general winning opening prize ball counter> 0. As a result, when it is determined that the general winning opening prize ball counter> 0, the main CPU 101a outputs a general winning opening payout signal constituting the winning ball request signal to the payout control board 103 in step S514, and in step S515, the general winning opening prize ball counter> 0. The winning prize counter is decremented by “1” and the payout process is terminated. The “general winning opening payout signal” includes information on the number of winning balls (for example, 10) (see FIG. 24) corresponding to the winning at the general winning opening 7. If it is determined in step S513 that the general winning mouth prize ball counter> 0 is not satisfied, that is, if it is determined that the general winning mouth prize ball counter = 0, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S516.

  Next, in step S516, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the starting opening prize ball counter> 0. As a result, if it is determined that the starting opening prize ball counter> 0, the main CPU 101a outputs a starting opening payout signal constituting the award ball request signal to the payout control board 103 in step S517, and the starting opening prize is received in step S518. The ball counter is decremented by “1” and the payout process is terminated. The “start port payout signal” has information on the number of winning balls (for example, 3) (see FIG. 24) corresponding to the balls entering the start ports 9 and 10.

  When it is determined in step S516 that the start opening prize ball counter> 0 is not satisfied, that is, when it is determined that the starting opening prize ball counter = 0, the main CPU 101a ends the payout control process. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when the game balls enter the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 is the same, so that the prize balls based on the entrance to each start port Although the prize ball counter corresponding to is shared, if the number of prize balls is different, a prize ball counter corresponding to the type of start opening may be provided.

  The data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S611, the main CPU 101a starts the start opening / closing solenoid 10c based on the start opening / closing solenoid drive data (start opening / closing solenoid energization start data, start opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the normal electric accessory control process. Drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output to the port in order to bring the second start port 10 into an open state or a closed state by controlling the driving of the second start port 10 is created.

  In step S612, the main CPU 101a, based on the big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data (big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data, big prize opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the big win game process or the small hit game process, Drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output from the port is generated in order to drive and control the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c to open or close the special prize opening 11.

  In step S613, the main CPU 101a controls the display of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the special symbol display data (special symbol variation display data and special symbol stop display data) set in the special symbol variation process. Is turned on, turned off, or blinked, special symbol display control data corresponding to the special symbol display signal output from the port is created.

  In step S614, the main CPU 101a controls the display of the normal symbol display device 21 based on the normal symbol display data (normal symbol variation display data, normal symbol stop display data) set in the normal symbol variation process, thereby displaying the normal symbol display. Display control data corresponding to the normal symbol display signal output from the port to turn on, turn off, or blink the device 21 is created.

  In step S615, the main CPU 101a determines the first hold display device 22, the second hold based on the special symbol hold display data and the normal symbol hold display data set in the input control process, the special symbol change process, and the normal symbol change process. Display control data corresponding to the hold display signal output to the port in order to turn on / off or blink the LED is generated by controlling the display of the hold display device 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  In step S620, the main CPU 101a displays general game information (the number of jackpot wins, the number of shifts to a high-probability gaming state among the jackpots, and the change display of special symbols performed up to the present after the end of the previous jackpot game. The external information output control data is generated to display the number of times) on the game information display device 700. Specifically, the CPU 101a is externally output as a port for displaying general external information on the game information display device 700 based on the special figure special processing data and stop symbol data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c. Create external information output control data corresponding to the signal.

  The external information data creation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S621, the main CPU 101a loads the special figure special electricity processing data stored in the special figure special electric treatment data storage area, and determines whether or not the special figure special electric treatment data = 2.

  In step S621, when it is determined that the special figure special electric processing data = 2, in step S622, the main CPU 101a outputs an external information signal 1 indicating that a jackpot game will be executed from now on to the game information output terminal board 108. External information signal 1ON data is created. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S621 that the special figure special power processing data is not equal to 2, in step S623, the main CPU 101a outputs an external information signal 1 indicating that a big hit game is to be executed to the game information output terminal board 108. In order to prevent this, external information signal 1OFF data is created.

  In step S624, the main CPU 101a loads the special figure special electricity processing data stored in the special figure special electric treatment data storage area, and determines whether or not special figure special electric treatment data = 4. If it is determined that the special figure special electric processing data ≠ 4, the process proceeds to step S627.

  If it is determined in step S624 that the special figure special electricity processing data = 4, in step S625, the main CPU 101a loads the game condition data and determines whether it is “01H01H” or “01H00H”. That is, it is determined whether or not to shift to a high probability.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S625 that the game condition data is “01H01H” or “01H00H”, the main CPU 101a sends an external information signal 2 indicating the transition to the high probability state in step S626 to the game information output terminal board 108. The external information signal 2ON data is created to output the data. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S625 that the game condition data is not “01H01H” and “01H00H”, the main CPU 101a sends an external information signal 2 indicating that the game state data shifts to the high probability state in step S627 to the game information output terminal. In order not to output the signal to the plate 108, the external information signal 2OFF data is created.

  In step S628, the main CPU 101a loads the special figure special electricity processing data stored in the special figure special electric treatment data storage area, and determines whether or not the special figure special electric treatment data = 1.

  If it is determined in step S628 that the special figure special electric processing data = 1, in step S629, the main CPU 101a outputs the external information signal 3 indicating that the special symbol variation display has been executed to the game information output terminal board 108. Then, the external information signal 3ON data is created. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S628 that special figure special electricity processing data ≠ 1, the main CPU 101a outputs an external information signal 3 indicating that the special symbol variation display has been executed to the game information output terminal board 108 in step S630. In order to prevent this, external information signal 3OFF data is created.

  The output control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S710, the main CPU 101a performs port output processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S780, the main CPU 101a displays a display signal (special symbol display) based on the display control data created in steps S613 to 615 to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21. Signal, normal symbol display signal, hold display signal).

  In step S790, the main CPU 101a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to the effect control board 102.

  The port output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S711, the main CPU 101a outputs a drive signal to the second start opening / closing solenoid 10c based on the drive control data for the start opening / closing solenoid 10c created in S611, and in step S712, the main CPU 101a Based on the drive control data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c created in S612, a port output process for outputting a drive signal to the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is performed. Furthermore, in step S713, the main CPU 101a performs port output processing for the external information information Nos. 1 to 3 to the game information output terminal board 108 based on the external signal output control data created in step S620.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 29, 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 S1010, 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.

  Next, in step S1011, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot winning probability command reception process. Specifically, the jackpot winning probability set for each type of jackpot (including the jackpot) is stored in the jackpot winning probability storage area of the sub-RAM 102c in association with the game conditions related to the jackpot winning probability. Then, the sub CPU 102a calculates a predetermined jackpot winning probability set in advance based on the jackpot winning probability set for each jackpot type and stores it in the specified jackpot winning probability storage area (FIG. 37 ( a)). Further, based on the jackpot winning probability set for each jackpot type, the winning probability for each jackpot is calculated and stored in the jackpot probability storage area for each mode (see FIG. 37B). . In this manner, the specific jackpot winning probability or the like is calculated based on the jackpot winning probability for each jackpot type stored in the main ROM 101b in advance. Therefore, in the same series of gaming machines having different specifications, even if the jackpot winning probability for each jackpot type is changed, it can be dealt with by simply rewriting the data stored in the main ROM 101b. Further, it can be used in a similar manner in another series of gaming machines having completely different specifications such as the jackpot winning probability and the ratio of jackpot type. That is, the versatility is high.

  In step S1020, the sub CPU 102a updates various effect determination random numbers. Thereafter, the process of step S1020 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 (4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

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

  In step S1110, the sub CPU 102a performs time control processing for updating the effect time timer counter in various effect time counter update processing.

In step S1120, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect fixed 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 S1200, 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 a predetermined area 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.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs effect button processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect confirmation command transmission process (output control process). In this process, various effect confirmation commands are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in order to produce effects based on the various effect confirmation commands set in step S1200 and step S1300.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

  The command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1201, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special symbol operation start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1204. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure variation effect selection process in step S1202 in order to perform a special figure variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a turns off the customer waiting flag. As will be described later, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is turned on when a predetermined period has elapsed after the customer waiting command is transmitted from the main control board 101, and the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined period. This indicates a so-called customer waiting state. Here, the fact that the special symbol operation start command is received means that the special symbol change display will be performed from now on, and since the customer waiting state has been released, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF to correspond to the situation. .

  In step S1204, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special symbol operation end command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1206. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure variation effect end process in step S1205. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1206, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the opening command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1208. If it is determined that there is a valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect selection process in step S1207 in order to perform a main effect related to the big hit game or the small hit game.

  In step S1208, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a round start command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1210. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a round start effect selection process in step S1209 in order to perform an effect of displaying the round number related to the jackpot game.

  In step S1210, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an ending command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1212. If it is determined that there is valid reception, in step S1211, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect selection process to perform an ending effect related to the ending of the big hit game or the small hit game.

  In step S1212, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting command reception process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure variation effect selection process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area in step S1202-1. In the present embodiment, the effect mode is the highest classification (category) for the effect mode of effects performed in the image display device 13. In the present embodiment, seven types of effect modes (A mode to G mode) are set in total, and effect mode flags “0” to “6” correspond to effect modes “A” to “G”. As specific examples of the production mode, various elements constituting the production such as background, situation, season, and main characters can be set as appropriate.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a selects an effect pattern table in step S1202-2. The effect pattern is a classification of a lower conceptual effect mode of the effect mode. The effect pattern table is stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the effect mode, and the special symbol stop display content corresponding to the change display, that is, the big hit, the small hit or lose, and the type of the big win (the stop symbol) Data) and the like. For example, the sub-ROM 102b stores a long hit effect pattern table, a short hit effect pattern table, a lost reach effect pattern table, and a lost effect pattern table for each of the effect modes “A” to “G”. This is the part selected based on the effect symbol stop command.

  Further, these tables also correspond to the variation times determined by the main control board 101. That is, the long hit effect pattern table is also classified by a plurality of preset variation times (for example, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute). This is a portion selected based on the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control board 101.

  And, the most detailed production pattern, that is, the special figure variation production confirmation command indicating the specific production contents is the most detailed production pattern table, and the special figure fluctuation production decision random value (for example, 0 to 250) It is associated. The sub CPU 102a randomly extracts one random number from the special figure variation effect fixed random number, acquires the special figure variation effect fixed random number, and collates it with the effect table, so that the final special figure variation effect pattern is obtained. It is determined. The decorative pattern pattern / background pattern in the image display device 13, the operation pattern of the effect accessory devices 14, 15, the irradiation pattern of the effect lighting device 16, and the sound pattern generated from the sound output device 18 by the special figure change effect confirmation command Are determined respectively. In step S1202-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a special figure variation effect start command in the transmission buffer in order to cause the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 to recognize that the special figure change effect starts.

  Next, in step S1202-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display flag is ON. The jackpot winning probability display flag by mode is a flag that is turned ON in the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display flag storage area in the special figure fluctuation effect finishing process described later, and the jackpot winning probability when the mode effect is performed Is associated.

  If it is determined in step S1202-4 that the flag is not turned on, the special figure variation effect selection process is terminated. If it is determined that the flag is turned on, in step S1202-5, the mode-specific jackpot winning probability A mode-specific jackpot winning probability display effect confirmation command is set in the transmission buffer based on the mode-specific jackpot winning probability corresponding to the effect mode to be started, which is stored in the storage area. The winning probability display effect flag is turned OFF.

  Next, the special figure variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1206-1, the sub CPU 102a determines the lottery result of the jackpot lottery related to the variation display of the special symbol based on the stop symbol data stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1206-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the determination result is a loss (stop symbol data = 11). If the result is a loss, the process proceeds to step S1206-3. If the result is not a loss, the process proceeds to step S1206-8.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag in step S1206-3, and determines in step S1206-4 whether or not the effect mode flag is “F0”. The production mode flag “F0” is not special and represents the production mode “A” performed immediately after the power is turned on. Unlike the other special production modes “B” to “G”, this production mode “A” is displayed. The remaining number of times is not set.

  Accordingly, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag is “F0” in step S1206-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a special figure change effect end command in the transmission buffer in step S1206-12, and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F0”, one special symbol variation display related to the effect mode for which the remaining number of times has been set ends, so in step S1206-5, the effect mode remaining number counter “1” is subtracted from the counter value (M).

  Next, in step S1206-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value (M) of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the special figure variation effect related to the effect mode ends. Determine whether or not. If it is determined that M = 0, the effect mode flag “F0” is set, and if it is determined that M ≠ 0, a special figure change effect end command is set in the transmission buffer in step S1206-12.

  In step S1206-8, the sub CPU 102a performs effect mode flag change processing based on the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. That is, in step S1206-2, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery related to the change display of the special symbol is not a loss, that is, “big jackpot” or “small jackpot”. In this embodiment, after the jackpot game Alternatively, after the small hit game, it can be changed to a special production mode other than the production mode “A”. Therefore, the effect mode changed in step S1206-8 is determined.

  The effect mode is associated with the lottery result (stop symbol data) of the jackpot lottery. As shown in FIG. 36, when the stop symbol data = “01”, “06” or “04”, “07”, that is, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, and the long winning game is performed. After a long hitting game, if the game progresses under the “high probability” and “short time” gaming conditions, or the “low probability” and “non-short time” gaming conditions, one to one, A special figure variation effect is produced by the effect mode “B” or the effect mode “C”. Therefore, when the above stop symbol data = “01”, “06”, “04”, “07”, the type of jackpot and the production mode correspond one-to-one. It is easy to guess.

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol data = “03” or “09”, “10”, that is, the variation display of the special symbol is finished, the short win game is performed, and after the short hit game, “ When the game progresses under the “high probability” and “non-short-time” game conditions, or when the special symbol variation display ends and the small hit game is performed, the production mode “D”, “E” One is done. Since two types of jackpot are set for one rendering mode (“D” or “E”), it is difficult to guess the jackpot type from the rendering mode.

  In this way, it is difficult to guess the type of jackpot because it is difficult to distinguish the mode of operation of the big prize opening 11 in the short win game and the mode of action of the big prize port 11 in the small hit game. . That is, if it becomes difficult to discriminate between the operating mode of the big prize opening 11 and the post-game production mode, the player does not know which “big win” has been won after the game, so the player can determine what game conditions I don't know if the game is going on. Therefore, the player is thrilled because he / she plays in a situation where he / she does not know whether he / she is advantageous or unfavorable. Thus, by thrilling the player, it is possible to add clarity to the game and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the present embodiment, two effect modes “D” and “E” are further performed for stop symbol data = “03” or “09”, “10”. The ratio of is different. Specifically, the execution of the effect in the effect mode “D” has a probability of 20%, and the game relates to the stop symbol data “03”, that is, “high probability” and “non-temporal”. The game is progressing, and the game is related to the stop symbol data “09” and “10” with a probability of 80%, that is, the game is progressing under the game conditions before the game.

  On the other hand, the performance of the performance mode “E” is executed with a probability of 50%, and the game is progressing under the game conditions related to the stop symbol data “03”, with a probability of 50%. Thus, the game is progressing under the game conditions related to the stop symbol data “09” and “10”. As described above, in the case of the effect in the effect mode “D”, it is not possible to specify the actual game condition, but to some extent (if the game condition is related to the stop symbol data “09” and “10”). I can guess. However, if the production mode is “E”, the gaming conditions can hardly be predicted.

  Similarly, when the stop symbol data = “02”, “05”, or “08”, the effect is performed in one of the effect modes “F” and “G”.

  Next, in step S1206-9, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the updated effect mode is “D” or “E”. Here, when the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not “D” or “E”, in step S1206-12, a special figure change effect end command is set in the transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the sub CPU 102a is “D” or “E”, the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display flag is turned ON in step S1206-10. Based on the ON-mode jackpot winning probability display flag that has been turned ON, the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display effect is displayed on the image display device 13. Specifically, for example, when an effect by the effect mode “D” is executed, an apparent jackpot winning probability display effect by mode is displayed. The “apparent” is because the jackpot winning probability displayed here is different from the actual jackpot winning probability determined internally. As described above, the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display flag is turned ON at the end of the variable symbol special display that causes the effect mode to change. Based on this flag, the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display effect confirmation command is set when the next special symbol variation display starts (during the special diagram variation effect selection process) (see FIG. 32). The extra jackpot winning probability is displayed from the time when the first special figure variation effect in which the effect mode is changed starts. Note that the time for which the mode-specific jackpot winning probability display effect is executed may be determined as appropriate.

  The effect of the effect mode “D” is executed, and the game condition, that is, the winning probability of the jackpot is not known, but it is actually determined internally. However, if the actual jackpot winning probability is displayed, the meaning of performing such an effect is lost. Therefore, the appearance probability (20%, 80%) of the game related to the type of jackpot in the production mode “D” and the actual jackpot winning probability in each game are displayed, and the “apparent” jackpot winning probability is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to provide a level of game profit that is clearer than the suggestion of the type of effect mode, and it is possible to provide a feeling of thrill and a sense of security simultaneously. In this embodiment, the effect is executed when stop symbol data = “03”, “09”, or “10”, but stop symbol data = “02” or “05”, It can also be performed in the case of “08”.

  Next, in step S1206-11, the sub CPU 102a updates the effect mode remaining number counter based on the effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 36, and sets a special figure change effect end command in step S1206-12.

  Next, the customer waiting command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1213-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether a customer waiting command has been received effectively. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it has been received, in step S1213-3, the sub CPU 102a starts measuring the customer waiting authorization time. Turn on the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S1213-5.

  In step S1213-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the customer waiting authorization time has elapsed. Here, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the time has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1213-1 that the customer waiting command has not been received effectively, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting authorized time measurement flag is turned on in step S1213-2. If it is determined that it is not turned on, the process ends. If it is determined that it is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1213-5.

  When the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1213-5 that the customer waiting authorization time has elapsed, the customer waiting authorization time measurement flag is turned OFF in step S1213-6, and a customer waiting effect confirmation command is transmitted in step S1213-7. Set to buffer. By transmitting this command to the image control board 105, a customer waiting effect is executed.

  In step S1213-8, the sub CPU 102a turns on the customer waiting flag in the customer waiting flag storage area and ends the processing. As described above, this flag is turned off when the new special symbol variation display is executed next time. Therefore, this flag indicates that the customer is currently waiting.

  The effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection SW 17a. If it is determined that there is no such signal, the sub CPU 102a ends the process, and if it is determined that there is the signal, in step S1302, the effect button command is set in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for notifying the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 that the operation of the effect button 17 has been detected.

  Next, in step S1303, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is turned on, that is, whether or not the current customer waiting state is set. If it is determined that the customer waiting flag is not turned on, the process is terminated. If it is determined that the customer waiting flag is turned on, a specific jackpot winning probability display effect confirmation command is set in step S1304. By setting this command based on the specific jackpot winning probability calculated from the jackpot winning probability command transmitted from the main control board 101 shown in FIG. Various specific jackpot winning probabilities are displayed on the image display device 13. That is, the specific jackpot winning probability is displayed only when the customer waiting effect is being performed. This is the information that is useful when selecting the game machine to be used mainly, and if the probability of winning a specific jackpot is displayed during the production accompanying the progress of the game, the effect of the presentation is reduced. It is because there is a possibility of inviting. Further, these winning probabilities are not displayed unless the operation button 17 is operated. Therefore, it can be left to the player to determine whether or not to display the probability.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), as a component of the specific jackpot winning probability, a winning jackpot winning probability, a high probability winning jackpot winning probability (high probability after the jackpot game), or at least a hitting jackpot winning or high There is a probability of winning the probability jackpot. Generally, the jackpot winning probability at low probability and the jackpot winning probability at high probability are displayed by stickers etc. at predetermined positions, but the jackpot winning probability displayed here is actually Also includes “low chance short and short wins” that give little benefit to players. Therefore, it cannot be said that useful information for the player is not necessarily provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide useful information to the player by informing the specific jackpot winning probability associated with the type of game profit. Furthermore, by setting a plurality of these, it is possible to meet various demands of players with various values.

  In the present embodiment, all the specific jackpot winning probabilities shown in FIG. 8A are displayed by operating the effect button 17, but the type of the specific jackpot that can be displayed first is displayed, and the gaming machine is provided. The type of probability to be displayed may be selected by a predetermined cursor or the like (not shown). In this case, the probability selected by selecting the type of probability with the cursor and operating the effect button 17 is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37A, a specific jackpot winning probability is stored for each jackpot winning probability (when the probability is low and when the probability is high). Accordingly, when the specific jackpot winning probability is displayed as the game progresses, it is also possible to display it according to the gaming conditions related to the jackpot winning probability. That is, when the jackpot winning probability is progressing at a low probability, only the specific jackpot winning probability at the low probability is displayed. In this case, since useful information selected according to the game conditions is displayed, the player can grasp the game situation and enjoy the game with peace of mind. However, it is desirable to avoid the time when the special figure variation effect is performed in the effect modes “D” to “G” as described above as the time to display. This is because the game condition is clarified by the display, and the production effect is reduced.

A Start opening and closing device B Large winning opening and closing device (Large winning opening variable device)
9 First Start Port 10 Second Start Port 11 Grand Prize Port 13 Image Display Device 100 Control Unit 101 Main Control Board 102 Production Control Board 105 Image Control Board

Claims (1)

An image display device in which a predetermined effect is performed as the game progresses;
A special prize opening variable device for controlling the special prize opening to an open mode in which a game ball can be entered or a closed mode in which a game ball can be entered;
A game machine comprising: a jackpot winning / non- judgment determining means for determining whether or not a jackpot winning game that generates a jackpot game with an opening mode of the jackpot is made on the condition that a starting ball is entered.
In the jackpot game, there are a plurality of first jackpots in which the jackpot is in the opening mode for the first time in the jackpot game, and a second time opening mode in which the jackpot in the jackpot game is shorter than the first time. A second jackpot is provided,
A jackpot type determining means for determining a type of the jackpot, if the jackpot winning / not determining means determines that the jackpot is won;
For each of the first jackpots of the plurality of first jackpots, there is a probability that the jackpot winning / non-judgment determining means determines that the jackpot is won and a probability that the jackpot type determining means determines the individual first jackpot Storage means for storing individual first jackpot winning probabilities composed of multiplied values ;
Based on the individual first jackpot winning probability stored in the storage means, calculating means for calculating a probability of winning one of the plurality of first jackpots by the jackpot winning / failing determining means and the jackpot type determining means ;
Have a display means for displaying on the image display device the probability of winning either of said calculated plurality of first jackpot by said calculating means,
The gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning one of the plurality of first jackpots displayed by the display means is a fixed value that is not changed by the number of determinations by the jackpot winning / failing determination means .

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