JP5560305B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a predetermined effect.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a game ball enters a start port provided on a game board, a special symbol display device performs variable symbol display. The gaming machine is configured to stop and display a specific special symbol on the special symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, and to control a special game (big hit).

  At this time, in the special game, the game machine opens the big prize opening provided on the game board, facilitates the winning of the game ball, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball entered into the big prize opening is played. It is configured to be paid out to the person.

  Here, the gaming machine is provided with a low-probability gaming state and a high-probability gaming state (so-called probability change) with different winning probabilities (jackpot probabilities) for shifting to special games in order to improve the fun of the game. It is widely known that a game transitions to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, the period of the high probability gaming state is limited and the change display of the special symbol in the high probability gaming state is a prescribed number of times (for example, 50 times). When executed, a gaming machine (so-called special time, ST gaming machine) that changes from a high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state is disclosed.

  Further, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a gaming machine (so-called falling machine) provided with a probability gaming state change determination means for determining whether or not to set a low probability gaming state in a high probability gaming state. Yes.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-342771 JP 2007-244512 A

  By the way, as described above, Patent Document 1 holds a high-probability gaming state until a predetermined number of symbol fluctuation displays. As a result, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 increases the expectation of jackpot in the high-probability gaming state from the start of the high-probability gaming state to the specified number of symbol fluctuation displays.

  However, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 clearly recognizes that the game has shifted to the low probability gaming state after the specified number of symbol fluctuation display has been completed since the start of the high probability gaming state, and the expectation for the jackpot is remarkably increased. There is a problem of declining.

  On the other hand, as described above, the above-mentioned Patent Document 2 is different from the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 in that it always shifts to the low-probability gaming state after the display of the variable number of symbols for the specified number of times from the start of the high-probability gaming state. Since it is not, it does not make it clear that it has shifted to the low probability gaming state.

  Here, in Patent Document 2, for example, when the gaming state is a high probability and short gaming state, the determination information obtained on the condition that the game ball enters the starting port includes falling and latency. There is a case.

  In such a case, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, when the gaming state is a low probability non-short-time gaming state, the same quality production as in the case where the determination information includes latency is demonstrated, and the mode is shifted to the same quality production mode. Yes.

  This is because in Patent Document 2 described above, when the judgment information includes a fall, the gaming state is set from the high probability short-time gaming state to the low probability non-time short gaming state, and the jackpot judgment in the low probability non-time short gaming state is performed. Because it is.

  As an example, when the gaming state is a high probability short gaming state, an effect mode corresponding to the high probability short gaming state is demonstrated. And when falling and latency are acquired in the high-probability short-time gaming state, after the predetermined production, the production mode corresponding to the high-probability short-time gaming state is shifted to the production mode corresponding to the high-probability non-short-time gaming state. Yes.

  On the other hand, even when the latent probability is acquired in the low-probability non-short game state, similarly, a predetermined production is performed to shift to the effect mode corresponding to the high-probability non-short game state.

  Thereby, in the said patent document 2, when making it transfer to the production mode corresponding to a high-probability non-short-time game state from the production mode corresponding to a high-probability short-time game state, there exists a possibility of giving discomfort to a player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game effect by suppressing the uncomfortable feeling given to the player when the effect mode is shifted in view of the above-described conventional situation. There is to do.

In order to solve such a problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention controls a special game advantageous to the player by passing the starting ball provided in the gaming region where the gaming ball can flow down. A special game determination means for determining whether or not the special game is determined, a special game control means for controlling the special game when the special game determination means determines to control the special game, and the special game A probabilistic gaming state in which a high probability gaming state that is easily determined to be controlled by the determination means and a low probability gaming state that is less likely to be determined to control the special game than the high probability gaming state is set. A specific game state in which a setting means and a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to pass through the start area and a non-specific game state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the start area than the specific game state A constant section, and a demonstration execution control means for performing control to execute a predetermined effect in the effect means, the probability game state setting means, first low probability game state setting means for setting the low probability game state ( A low-probability gaming state during normal operation) and a high-probability gaming state setting means capable of setting the high-probability gaming state after the special game is controlled by the special game execution means (end of jackpot game) Thereafter, when the high probability game state is set by the high probability game state setting means, the special game determination is performed by the special game determination means. probability gaming state change determination means for determining whether or not to set a low probability game state (falling lottery (step from step S311-1 in the jackpot determination process S311-7)), the probability If it is determined to set the low probability game state by gaming state change determination means, it is set to a low probability game state upon second low probability game state setting means (tumble for setting the low probability gaming state (jackpot Steps S311-3 to S311-7)) in the determination process , and the specific gaming state setting means is set when the low probability gaming state is set by the first low probability gaming state setting means. First low probability non-specific gaming state setting means for setting the non-specific gaming state (the low probability non-time short gaming state is set in the normal state) and the low probability gaming state by the second low probability gaming state setting means when There it is set, it is set to a low probability non time reduction gaming state upon second low probability unspecified gaming state setting means (tumble for setting the non-specific gaming state (jackpot determining The step S311-7)) from step S311-3 in sense, when said non-specific game state is set by the first or second low probability unspecified gaming state setting means, by the special game execution means When the special game is controlled and the high probability game state is set after the special game is finished, high probability non-specific game state setting means for setting the non-specific game state in the high probability game state ( after jackpot game end is set to a high probability non-time reduction gaming state), when the upper Symbol high probability non-specific gaming state setting means the non-specific game state is set, the special game by the special game execution means If the high-probability gaming state is set by the high-probability gaming state setting means after the special gaming control is finished, the high-probability gaming state The first high probability specific gaming state setting means for setting the specific gaming state ( set to the high probability short-time gaming state after the end of the big hit game) and the specific gaming state by the first high probability specific gaming state setting means When the special game execution means controls the special game, and after the special game control is finished, the high probability game state is set by the high probability game state setting means. Second high-probability specific game state setting means for setting the specific game state in the high-probability gaming state (which is set to the high-probability short-time game state after the jackpot game is finished), and the effect execution control means Is determined to control the special game by the special game determination means when the non-specific game state is set by the first low probability non-specific game state setting means. If, after the control of the special game by the determination end, by the high probability non-specific gaming state setting means when said non-specific game state is set, the first to suggest that shifts to the non-specific gaming state While the specific gaming state is set by the first or second high- probability specific gaming state setting means while the effect (infiltration mode rushing) is executed, the second low-probability non-specific gaming state setting means When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means when the non-specific game state is set, the high probability non-specific game state setting means is used after the special game is ended by the determination. When the non-specific game state is set, the first effect is not executed .

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention relates to the aforementioned Starring out execution control means, the special game determination by the special game determination means from the non-specific game state is set by the second low probability unspecified gaming state setting means When the non-specific game state is set by the non-specific game state setting means until the means is performed a predetermined number of times, the first effect is not executed .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect by suppressing the uncomfortable feeling given to the player when the effect mode is shifted.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table, a hit determination table, and a fall determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table 1 of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table 2 of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table 3 of a special symbol. It is a transition block diagram of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the production mode transfer determination table at the time of a hit end. It is a figure which shows a mode prescription | regulation frequency setting table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process of the special symbol in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the determination information analysis process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the production mode setting process 1 in a production control board. It is a figure showing production mode setting processing 2 in the production control board. It is a figure which shows the production mode setting process 3 in the production control board. It is an example of the time chart after completion | finish of a game per long. It is an example of the time chart after completion | finish of a short hit game. It is an example of the display image 1 of effect mode in a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the display image 2 of the production mode in a liquid crystal display device. It is an example of the display image 3 of effect mode in a liquid crystal display device.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106.

  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 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the 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 a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  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 these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, above the general winning opening 7, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol 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 provided directly below the first start port 9.

  The second starting port 10 has movable pieces 10b, and is movable and controlled to a first mode in which these movable pieces 10b are maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the movable pieces 10b are in an open state. The

  Thus, when the 2nd starting port 10 is controlled by the 2nd mode, the above-mentioned movable piece 10b functions as a saucer, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the 2nd starting port 10.

  That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out.

  A big prize opening 11 is provided at the lower right of the game area 6. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball.

  On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11.

  The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 6, an exhaust for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the big winning port 11. An outlet 12 is provided.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects. Specifically, an image output device 13 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6, and a first effect accessory device 14 is provided on the right side surface of the image output device 13. . A second effect accessory device 15 is provided above the image output device 13.

  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 output device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner.

  The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array.

  As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped.

  By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player. Further, in order to notify the gaming state, a background image corresponding to the gaming state is also displayed.

  The first effect accessory device 14 and the second effect accessory device 15 give a player a sense of expectation according to their operation modes. In the present embodiment, the first effect accessory device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a robot.

  The second effect accessory device 15 is configured by a movable device shaped like a character. The first effect accessory device 14 and the second effect accessory device 15 move, for example, in the vertical and horizontal directions.

  Thus, the first effect accessory device 14 and the second effect accessory device 15 depend on the operation mode and the combination of the operations of the first effect accessory device 14 and the second effect accessory device 15. , To give players various expectations.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights, and performs various effects while executing a lighting pattern that changes the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light.

  The effect button 17 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (refer to FIG. 1 or 3) including a speaker, and outputs BGM (background music) and SE (sound effect) in addition to the above-described effect devices. In addition, voice 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 indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result that is made when a game ball enters the first start port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs.

  In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so.

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

  In addition, the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 20 is for alert | reporting the jackpot lottery result performed when the game ball entered the 2nd starting port 10 as an opportunity.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. When the normal symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved.

  More specifically, the right of lottery for winning a game that a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up.

  Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via the hinge mechanism 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the hinge mechanism 111 The other end side in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be pivoted in a direction to release from the outer frame 100.

  The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door using the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, a power plug 50 for supplying power to the power substrate 107 and a power switch (not shown) are provided.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the gaming machine of FIG.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c.

  The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a 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 switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a start opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the movable piece 10b of the second start opening 10; a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening / closing door 11b; A special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, and a normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected. Various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (refer to FIG. 4C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a fall determination table for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state (refer to FIG. 4D) A symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 5), a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state based on the special symbol and the data in the gaming state buffer (see FIG. 6), Special electric accessory actuating mode determining table (see FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b, long hitting opening mode determining table (see FIG. 8 (a)), short hitting opening mode determining table ( Refer to FIG. Open mode determination table for small prize (see FIG. 8 (c)), and variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of the special symbols (see FIGS. 9 to 11) or the like is stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. (0th reserved storage part), 1st special symbol storage area (1st reserved storage part-4th reserved storage part), 2nd special symbol storage area (5th reserved storage part-8th reserved storage part), round game Number of times (R) storage area, number of times of opening (K) storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, gaming state storage area, gaming state buffer, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, time reduction A number counter and various timer counters are provided.

  The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special figure special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 101 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value. .

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

  The 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. .

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

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, an effect mode transition determination table at the end of hitting (see FIG. 13), a mode prescribed number setting table (see FIG. 14) for setting the prescribed number of times in the GR mode, the Tachikoma maintenance mode, and the cyber mode are stored in the sub ROM 102b. Has been.

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

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a sub-hold storage area, a count display pattern storage area, a hold counter, a probability change guarantee counter, and the number of times that can be added. A counter, a continuous number counter, an additional number counter, a specified number counter, various flag storage areas, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101.

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

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused 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 of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 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. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  In the image control board 105, the voice CPU reads out the voice output device control program from the voice ROM based on the data transmitted from the effect control board 102, and controls the voice output in the voice output device 18.

  When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls image display on the image output device 13 based on the received effect command.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the image output device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM.

  The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the image output device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the image output device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control is performed in the image output device 13.

  The image CPU executes various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the image output device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are output as images. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM 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. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”.

  However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”.

  That is, (1) “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, (2) “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and (3) “high probability gaming state”. There are a case of “state” and “short-time gaming state” and a case of (4) “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5.

  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, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.9. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-temporary gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”.

  Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Set.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

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

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of big hits, “long hit” and “short hit”, and one type of “small hit” are provided.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot 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.

  In the “long game”, the round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 16 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends.

  In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot 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.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed a total of 16 times. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds.

  During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big win 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.

  Also in the “small win game”, the big prize opening 11 is opened 16 times as in the “short win game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. 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 present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. .

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.

  Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol.

  If the “small hit” is won, the gaming state will not be changed after the “small hit gaming state” is completed. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining special symbols.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random values “7” and “8” are obtained in the low probability gaming state. The jackpot is determined. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 4A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50” regardless of whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. ”,“ 100 ”,“ 150 ”, and“ 200 ”are determined to be“ small hits ”when the random numbers are four special symbol determination random numbers. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

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

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether “winning” or “losing” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table of the normal symbol display device shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined that one hit determination random value of “0” is hit when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when the game is in the short-time gaming state, ten hit determination random numbers “0” to “9” are determined to be wins. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the short time game state Is 10/11 up 10 times.

(Fall judgment table)
FIG. 4D is a fall determination table for determining whether or not to end the high probability gaming state. It is a table for performing a so-called “fall lottery”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the high-probability gaming state based on the acquired fall determination random number value based on the fall determination table.

  For example, according to the fall determination table shown in FIG. 4D, one specific fall determination random number “0” ends the high probability gaming state (from the so-called high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state). And falls). On the other hand, it is determined that the 59 fall determination random numbers “1 to 59” do not end the high probability gaming state (maintain the so-called high probability gaming state).

(Design determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big win, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 5 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol when lost.

  Specifically, when the jackpot is determined, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) at the time of jackpot is determined based on the random number value for jackpot symbol with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. .

  Further, when it is determined that a small hit is made, the special symbol type (stop symbol data) at the time of the small hit is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol with reference to the symbol determination table in FIG. .

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the game is lost, the special symbol type (stop symbol data) at the time of the loss is determined based on the random symbol value for the lost symbol with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.

  Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102.

  Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot end (see FIG. 6) and the jackpot mode (see FIG. 7) are determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol ends the jackpot It can be said that the game state and the big hit mode are determined later.

(Set data table at end of jackpot)
FIG. 6 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of winning stored in the gaming state buffer, the setting of the high probability gaming flag and the setting of the short-time gaming flag Then, the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time gaming state is set.

  It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  As the characteristics of the table in FIG. 6, the first special symbol for specifying 2 (stopped symbol data 02, corresponding to short hit) and the first special symbol for specifying 3 (stopped symbol data 03, corresponding to short hit) were determined. In this case, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied based on the game state at the time of winning stored in the game state buffer.

  Specifically, in the case of the first specific special symbol 2 (stop symbol data 02), data (00H :) indicating a gaming state in which both the high probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are not set in the gaming state buffer. If the low probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state) are stored, the high-probability gaming flag is set at the end of the jackpot, and the short-time gaming flag is also set, so that the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time gaming state is 30. Set to times.

  On the other hand, data indicating a gaming state in which the high probability gaming flag is set in the gaming state buffer but the short-time gaming flag is not set (01H: high-probability gaming state, non-short-time gaming state), and the high-probability gaming flag is Data indicating a gaming state that is not set but the short-time gaming flag is set (02H: low-probability gaming state, short-time gaming state) or a gaming state in which both the high-probability gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are set Is stored (03H: high-probability gaming state, short-time gaming state), the high-probability gaming flag is set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time gaming flag is also set, and the remaining number of fluctuations in the short-time gaming state (J) is also set to 100 times.

  Thereby, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time gaming state can be changed, and the player can enjoy what is the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the open state table of the big prize opening.

  Here, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment, the first specifying special symbol 1 and the second specifying special in the symbol determination table at the time of jackpot shown in FIG. Referring to the ratio of the total of the special symbol 1, in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second start port 10, the game ball enters the first start port 9. Compared with the first special symbol display device 19 that is activated when the ball is sphered, “long hit” is easily determined.

  This is because, in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is difficult to determine the long hit when the game ball enters the second start port 10 even though the game ball hardly enters the second start port 10. This is because even if the game state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decrease in motivation for the game, the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7 is configured so that “long hit” is easily determined.

(Open mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (a) is an opening mode determination table for long wins, and FIG. FIG. 8 (c) is a small hit use release mode determination table.

  Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8B and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8C are different in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, since the actual opening / closing operation of the big prize opening / closing door 11b is the same (16 times), the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.0 seconds) are also the same. The person cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance.

  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.

  In addition, the opening time of “short win” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above. Even if the open / close door 11b is opened, it is difficult to win the big prize opening 11, and the "short win" or "small win" opening mode can be said to be an "unfavorable opening mode". On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
9 to 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols (variation time of special symbols) as will be described later.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern determination table 1 that is referenced from the start of the short-time gaming state (after the end of a specific jackpot) until the special symbol variation display is rotated 50 times, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table 2 of the special symbol which the variation display of a special symbol is referred after 51 rotations in a game state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a special symbol variation pattern determination table 3 referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state.

  Specifically, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, for the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern Based on the random number value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for the variation pattern of the special symbol are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.

  Note that different variation patterns are determined for each of the variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and the variation pattern designation commands are also different, so that different effects can be executed according to various states.

  In addition, in the special symbol variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the average special symbol variation time is shortened as the number of reserved balls increases. ing. In other words, the larger the number of reserved balls, the easier it is to determine a variation pattern corresponding to “shortening variation” with a short variation time.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, even in the variation pattern determination table referenced in the same short time gaming state, the variation pattern determination table 1 referenced from the start of the short time gaming state shown in FIG. The variation pattern in which the reach effect is executed is more easily determined than the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in (2) (the reach probability is increased).

  This is because, as will be described later, when the short-time gaming state starts, the high-probability gaming state always starts. This is to improve the interest.

(Game state transition configuration diagram)
FIG. 12 is a game state transition configuration diagram.

  First, the transition of the gaming state when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state and the non-time saving gaming state will be described. When a short win game (no short time) is executed when the game state is “low probability / non-short time”, the game state shifts to “high probability / non-short time” after the short hit game (no short time) is completed. .

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “Niihama mode” to the “infiltration mode” in response to the start of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state.

  In addition, when a short win game (with short time) or a long win game is executed when the game state is “low probability / non-short-time”, after the short win game (with short time) or long win game, the game state Shifts to “high accuracy and short time”.

  At this time, in the case of a short hit game (with a short time), the sub CPU 102a changes the production mode from “Niihama City Mode” to “Denno Mode” in response to the start of the high probability game state and the short time game state. Let

  Further, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “Niihama mode” to the “GR mode” in response to the start of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in the case of long winning.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state when the gaming state is a high probability gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state will be described. When a winning game (short win (no short time), short win (with short time) and long hit) is executed when the gaming state is “high probability / non-short time”, the gaming state is “high” after the winning game is finished. Moves to “Accurate / short time”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “infiltration mode” to the “GR mode” in response to the start of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  Here, when the falling game is executed when the gaming state is “high probability / non-short time”, the gaming state shifts to “low probability / non-short time”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a changes the rendering mode from “infiltration mode” to “Niihama mode” corresponding to the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state on condition that a specific rendering mode random number value is acquired. To migrate.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state when the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state will be described. When a winning game is executed when the gaming state is “high probability / short time”, after the winning game is finished, the gaming state is shifted to “high probability / short time”, that is, “high probability / short time” is continued.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “GR mode” to the “GR mode” in response to the start of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, that is, continues the “GR mode”. .

  Here, when a falling game is executed when the gaming state is “high probability / short time”, the gaming state is “low probability / short time” or “low probability / non-short time” depending on the number of short times after the winning game ends. ”.

  More specifically, a short hit game (with short time) is executed at the time of “low probability / non-short time”, and the short time after the short hit game (with short time) is set to 30 times. For this reason, if the fall game is executed within 30 rotations after the short hit game (with time), the game state shifts to “low probability / short time”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode corresponding to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state to the “electronic brain mode”, that is, holds the “electronic brain mode”.

  Then, when the number of time reductions after the end of the short hit game (with time reduction) reaches 30 times, the sub CPU 102a changes from the low-probability gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state from the “electric brain mode”. "Niihama city mode" is made later.

  On the other hand, when the falling game is executed after 30 turns after the end of the short hit game (there is a short time), the gaming state shifts to “low probability / non-short time”. At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “electronic brain mode” to the “Niihama mode” in response to the start of the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state.

  In addition, a long hit game is executed at the time of “low probability / non-short time”, and the number of short hours after the end of the long hit game is set to 100 times. For this reason, when the fall game is executed within 100 revolutions after the long hit game, the game state shifts to “low probability / short time”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode corresponding to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state from the “GR mode” to the “Tachikoma maintenance mode”.

  Here, the “GR mode” is held up to 50 times of special symbol fluctuation display (stop display), which is the specified number of times. When the special symbol variation display (stop display) is completed 50 times, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode to the “GR mode” or the “Tachikoma maintenance mode” according to the gaming state.

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display (stop display) is completed 50 times and the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the “GR mode” is a prescribed number of times after 50 times. Up to the special symbol change display (stop display).

  Then, every time the special symbol variation display (stop display) is finished 10 times, the gaming state is confirmed. If the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the sub CPU 102a holds the “GR mode”, and the low In the case of the probability gaming state, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “GR mode” to the “Tachikoma maintenance mode”.

  That is, after 50 special symbol fluctuation displays (stop display) have been completed, the transition to the “tachikoma maintenance mode” occurs every 10 special symbol fluctuation displays.

  Here, when the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state continue from 100 rotations after the end of the long hit game, the sub CPU 102a changes from “GR mode” to “Sudden Death Time” when reaching 100 rotations. "Mode". When the falling game is executed after 100 rotations after the long hit game, the game state shifts to “low probability / non-short time”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from “Sudden Death Time Mode” to “Niihama City Mode” in response to the start of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state.

  Next, the transition of the gaming state when the gaming state is the low probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will be described. When a winning game (short win (no time), short win (with short time), and long win) is executed when the gaming state is “low probability / short time”, after the winning is finished, the gaming state is “high probability / short time”. ”.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode to the “GR mode” in response to the start of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  Here, when the time-short gaming state ends at the time of “low probability / short time”, the gaming state shifts to “low probability / non-short time”. At this time, the sub CPU 102a shifts the effect mode from the “tachikoma maintenance mode” to the “shinhama city mode”.

  Here, the sub CPU 102a shifts from the “GR mode” to the “Niihama mode” if the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state at the end of the 100 special symbol variation display (stop display). .

  In each game state, when a small hit game is executed, the game state does not change after the small hit game is completed. That is, regarding the small hit game, when the small hit game is executed in the high probability game state, the high probability game state continues after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, if the small hit game is executed in the low probability game state, the low probability game state continues after the small hit game ends. The same applies to the short-time gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state.

  At this time, the sub CPU 102a does not shift the effect mode when the short-time game state continues after the end of the small hit game, and when the non-time-short game state continues after the small hit game ends, Move to "Mode".

(Direction mode transition decision table at the end of winning)
FIG. 13 is an effect mode transition determination table for determining the transition of the effect mode in the image output device 13 or the like at the end of the hit.

  As will be described later, at the end of the hit (long hit / short hit / small hit), the sub CPU 102a determines an effect mode to be shifted based on the current effect mode.

  Specifically, at the end of the “short hit (with short time)”, the sub CPU 102a determines that the current production mode is a production mode (GR mode, sudden death time mode, cyber mode) corresponding to the high probability short game state. Next, the “GR mode” is determined.

  In addition, at the end of “short win (with short time)”, the sub CPU 102a determines the “GR mode” next when the current performance mode is a performance mode (infiltration mode) corresponding to the high probability non-short game state. To do.

  At the end of the “short win (with short time)”, the sub CPU 102a determines the “GR mode” next when the current production mode is the production mode (tachikoma maintenance mode) corresponding to the low-probability short game state. To do.

  Even at the end of “short win (no time saving)”, the sub CPU 102a determines that the current performance mode is the performance mode corresponding to the high probability short-time gaming state, the high probability non-time short gaming state, and the low probability short-time gaming state. Next, the “GR mode” is determined.

  Further, at the end of “short win (with short time)”, the sub CPU 102a determines that the current performance mode is the performance mode (Niihama City mode) corresponding to the low-probability non-time-short game state, and then switches to the “electronic brain mode”. decide.

  On the other hand, at the end of the “short win (no time saving)”, the sub CPU 102a determines that the current production mode is the production mode (Niihama mode) corresponding to the low-probability non-temporary gaming state, and then sets the “infiltration mode”. decide.

  At the end of the “small hit”, the sub CPU 102a determines the “infiltration mode” next only when the current performance mode is a performance mode (Niihama mode) corresponding to the low-probability non-short game state. .

  That is, if the current production mode is a production mode corresponding to a high probability short-time gaming state, a high probability non-time short gaming state, and a low probability short-time gaming state, the production mode does not shift.

  At the end of “long hit”, the sub CPU 102a always determines the “GR mode”.

(Mode specified number of times setting table)
FIG. 14 is a mode prescribed number setting table for setting the prescribed number of times of “GR mode”, “Denno mode” and “Tachikoma maintenance mode”. The sub CPU 102a sets each specified number of times based on the “GR mode”, “electric brain mode”, or “tachikoma maintenance mode”.

  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 performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs effect random number update processing for updating the random number value for the variation pattern of the special symbol, the random number value for the variation pattern of the normal symbol, and the random number value for reach determination.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. 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 time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the lose symbol random value, the hit determination random number value, and the fall determination random number value. Do.

  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 special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol 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 determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the large winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 17 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, and special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S500.

  Further, 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 special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S500 are used. Display device output processing is performed. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

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

(Input control processing)
The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7.

  When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11.

  When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10 and makes a big hit determination. Predetermined data is set.

  That is, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 18 to be described later, the area for storing data is the first special symbol storage area (the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit) and the second special symbol store. Although it differs depending on the area (the fifth reserved storage unit to the eighth reserved storage unit), the random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for the big hit symbol, the random number value for the small hit symbol, the random number value for the lost symbol, the fluctuation pattern random number The same processing is performed for obtaining numerical values, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for fall determination, generation of start winning designation commands, and the like.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8.

  Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area.

  However, if “4” is stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, or a random number value for hit determination is acquired. The random number value acquired in the normal symbol hold storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

(First start port detection switch input process)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 9a.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a acquires a random number value for determining the special symbol, and stores the reserved storage units that are vacant in order from the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Searching is performed, and the acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored in a free storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a obtains a jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant reserved storage unit in order from the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Then, the acquired jackpot symbol random value is stored in the free storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a obtains a random number value for the small hit symbol, and stores the reserved storage units that are vacant in order from the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The search is performed, and the small random number value for the small hit symbol is stored in the vacant reserved storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a obtains the random symbol value for the lost symbol, and searches for the vacant reserved storage units in order from the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Then, the lost symbol random number value acquired is stored in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a acquires the random number value for the variation pattern and the reach determination random number value of the special symbol, and moves from the first reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area to the fourth reserved storage unit. The vacant storage unit is searched in order, and the obtained random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination are stored in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 101a obtains a random number value for fall determination, and searches for a vacant reserved storage unit in order from the first reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. Then, the fall determination random value acquired in the vacant storage unit is stored.

  Note that the fall determination random number value is used in the high probability gaming state to determine whether or not to end the high probability gaming state, but is not referred to in the low probability gaming state and is erased when the next fluctuation starts. Is done.

  As described above, the X-th reserved storage unit of the first special symbol storage area includes the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the lose symbol random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern. Random number values for reach, random numbers for reach determination, and random numbers for fall determination are stored.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 101a refers to a prior determination table (not shown), the first special symbol hold number (U1), the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the variation of the special symbol Based on the random number value for pattern, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for fall determination, a start winning designation command that can identify the start port determination information in advance is generated.

  In step S230-12, the main CPU 101a transmits the start prize designation command to the effect control board 102 in order to transmit the start prize designation command generated in the preliminary determination process in step S230-11 to the transmission data storage area for the effect. Set to.

  As a result, the sub CPUCPU 102a in the effect control board 102 that has received the start winning designation command analyzes the number of holdings and various types of determination information from the start winning designation command, and wins the game ball to the first start opening 9 this time. A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change of the special symbol triggered is started. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

(Special Figure Special Electric Control Process)
With reference to FIG. 19, the special figure special electric power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

(Special symbol memory judgment process)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, 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 (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step S310. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is 1 or more. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. If it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the step is performed. The processing is moved to S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and if it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is 1 or more, a step is performed. The processing is moved to S310-4.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a stores the random number value first (the first reserved memory unit or the fifth reserved memory unit) among the reserved memory units of the first special symbol memory area and the second special symbol memory area. Select the reserved storage section.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a selects “1” from the special symbol hold count (U) storage area corresponding to the hold storage unit (the first hold storage unit or the fifth hold storage unit) selected in step S310-4. "Is subtracted and updated.

  Specifically, when the first reserved storage unit is selected in step S310-4, the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area is updated by subtracting “1”, and the above-described step S310- When the fifth reserved storage unit is selected in step 4, “1” is subtracted from the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area and updated.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a stores the random number value stored in each reserved storage unit corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in step S310-5 in the previous reserved storage unit. Shift.

  Specifically, when the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area is subtracted, each random number value stored in the first reservation storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is determined as the determination storage area (0th storage area). And shift each random number value stored in the second reserved storage unit to the fourth reserved storage unit of the first special symbol storage area to the previous first reserved storage unit to the third reserved storage unit. Let

  Further, when the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area is subtracted, each random number value stored in the fifth reservation storage part of the second special symbol storage area is determined as a determination storage area (0th storage part). The random number values stored in the sixth reserved storage unit to the eighth reserved storage unit of the second special symbol storage area are shifted to the previous fifth reserved storage unit to the seventh reserved storage unit.

  In this way, the random number value stored in each holding storage unit is overwritten and deleted. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the lose symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the fluctuation pattern random value, and the fall determination random number used in the previous game The random value is deleted.

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a determines each random value (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. Based on random numbers for small winning symbols, random numbers for lost symbols, random numbers for falling determination), it is determined whether or not to shift to a special game, a fall determination process that determines whether or not to end the high probability gaming state The jackpot determination process for performing the jackpot determination process to be performed and the symbol determination process to determine the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination process determines the variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 9 from the start of the short-time gaming state (after the end of a specific jackpot) until the special symbol variation display is rotated 50 times, thereby reducing the short-time gaming state. 10, the variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10 is determined when the variation display of the special symbol is 51 rotations or later, and the variation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 11 is determined in the non-short game state.

  Then, with reference to the determined special symbol variation pattern determination table, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation pattern random value Based on the above, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 101a sets, in the processing area, data for starting the special symbol variable display in the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20. That is, when the data written in the processing area is related to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 19 is blinked, and when the data is related to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 20 is blinked.

  In step S316, when the main CPU 101a starts the variation display of the special symbol as described above, the main CPU 101a determines the variation time based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312 and uses the determined variation time as the special symbol time. Set to counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 101a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S318, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

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

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

(Big hit judgment processing)
The jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a reads the fall determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S310-6 and the fall determination table shown in FIG. Judgment processing is performed.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the fall determination table shown in FIG. 4D, and the fall determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) ends the high-probability gaming state. It is determined whether or not it is a specific random value for fall determination. For example, if the specific fall determination random number is 0, it is determined that the fall is a specific fall determination random value.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the random value is for a specific fall determination, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S311-4. If the main CPU 101a determines that the random value is not a specific fall determination random value, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S311-5. Move processing to.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a clears the high probability game flag set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short time counter in the figure is “0” based on the short time number (J) set in the jackpot end setting data table in FIG.

  In this process, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S311-6. On the other hand, in this process, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S311-7.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state, and sets a gaming state designation command according to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  That is, in step S311-2 to step S311-6, the main CPU 101a clears the high-probability game flag when it is determined that the high-probability game is ended in the fall determination process in the high-probability short-game state. Therefore, it is set to a low probability short-time gaming state or a low probability non-time short gaming state.

  Here, the main CPU 101a sets the low-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability non-time-short gaming state based on the short-time count (J) set in the hit end setting data table in FIG.

  Therefore, the main CPU 101a, for example, sets the low probability short game state if the number of changes after the end of the jackpot game by the first special design symbol 1 is 100 times or less, and sets the low probability if it is 101 times or more. Set to non-short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, in step S311-2 to step S311-6, the main CPU 101a clears the high-probability gaming state flag when it is determined that the high-probability game is not ended in the fall determination process in the high-probability short-game state. Because it is not, it is set to the high probability short-time gaming state.

  Here, for example, when the number of changes after the jackpot game with the first specifying special symbol 1 is 100 times or more, the main CPU 101a updates the number of time reductions for each change.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot determination table in FIGS. 4A and 4B, and for special symbol determination written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S310-6. Based on the random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-8. If it is determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10, and if it is not determined to be a big hit, the process proceeds to step S311-13.

  In step S 311-10, the main CPU 101 a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S 310-6 and determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data for jackpot symbol). ) And the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device in FIG. 5A, the type of special symbol reserved storage area (special symbol display device) shifted in step S310-6, Based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the type of special symbol to be stopped (stop symbol data) is determined.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 25 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game processing, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311-11, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a determines the game state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the game state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer.

  Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit.

  As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S311-13, it is determined whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-14, and if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-16.

  In step S311-14, the main CPU 101a determines the random symbol value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type for the small bonus symbol. Then, stop symbol data indicating the determined type of special symbol for small hit is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” 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, and the “special bonus A” and “small hit B” are the first special symbol display device. 19, only the special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 20 is different.

  In step S311-15, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and the transmission data storage area for the effect Set to.

  In step S <b> 311-16, the main CPU 101 a refers to the symbol determination table in FIG. 5C and determines a special symbol for losing based on the random symbol value for losing symbol. Thereafter, the determined stop symbol data for loss is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-17, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination process)
The special symbol variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

  In this process, when the main CPU 101a determines that the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a moves to step S312-2, and the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area. If it is not determined that it is, the process proceeds to step S312-5.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the time reduction counter, and determines whether or not the time reduction count> 50 of the time reduction counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the number of time reductions> 50, it moves the process to step S312-3, and if it determines that the number of time reductions> 50, it moves the process to step S312-4.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines the special symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines the special symbol variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10.

  In step S <b> 312-5, the main CPU 101 a determines the special symbol variation pattern determination table 3 shown in FIG. 11.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the determined special symbol variation pattern determination table, determines the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and Based on the random value for the variation pattern of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation pattern determination process of the special symbol is terminated.

(Special symbol variation processing)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, it is set in steps S311-11, S311-15, and S311-17 in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

(Special symbol stop processing)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  In this process, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-3, and the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. If it is not determined that it is, the process proceeds to step S330-5.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the counter set in the time reduction counter.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a performs a time-saving game end determination process. In the time reduction game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0. If the time reduction counter is 0, the time reduction flag is cleared, and if the time reduction counter is not 0, The process directly proceeds to step S330-5.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-6, 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 that of a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 04?).

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7.

  In step S330-7, 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 = 05 to 08?).

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

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity process data, and moves the process to step S330-12.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-11.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the time-short game flag storage area, and the remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area of the time-short game state are cleared.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win”, “short win”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and an opening corresponding to the type of special game Set the command in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win”, “short win”, or “small win” according to the stop symbol data, and an opening corresponding to the type of special game Set the time in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

(Big hit game processing)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.

  As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot start setting process. In the jackpot start setting process, first, according to the stop symbol data, it is determined whether the jackpot is “long hit” or “short hit”, and the release mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

  Next, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. In step S340-3, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special prize opening process. In this special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and updated.

  In addition, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S340-3 is referred to. Based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, 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. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 to be described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is applicable.

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In this special winning opening closing process, energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to close the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (FIG. 8) determined in step S340-3. Referring to (see), the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current round game number (R) and the number of times open (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches the maximum number (for example, 9). Therefore, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S340-13, 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.

  In this process, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-15 when the round game number (R) is the maximum, and proceeds to step S340-14 when the round game number (R) is not the maximum. Move.

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an ending command corresponding to the type of big hit to the effect control board 102. Is set in the transmission data storage area for production.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S340-19, and the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

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

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

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed.

  In this process, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process if the opening time has not elapsed, and moves the process to step S350-3 if the opening time has elapsed.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hitting start setting process. In this small hitting start setting process, an open mode determination table corresponding to the small hitting type is determined according to the stop symbol data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) is determined according to the stop symbol data.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In this special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored.

  In addition, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to open the special prize opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S350-3 is referred to. Based on the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed.

  In this process, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-14 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-7. If it is determined that the special prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-9 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-4.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9) or that the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is applicable.

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In this special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 11c is set to close the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and the opening mode determination table (FIG. 8) determined in step S350-3. Referring to (see), the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, the end condition for small hits is that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening or that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the maximum number (for example, 9). Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S350-11. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 102 in accordance with the stop symbol data.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter according to the stop symbol data.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-15 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Big jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the main CPU 101a increases Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “01” to “04”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, A setting process and a setting process for the number of time reductions are performed.

  For example, when the stop symbol data indicating the first specific special symbol 2 is “02”, if the game state buffer is “00H”, the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area and 30 times When the game time buffer is “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”, the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and 100 time-saving times are set. Is set in the short-time storage area.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

(Fujitsu control service)
The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S401. The process is 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. 29 and 30.

(Normal symbol variation processing)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-15, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, 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 S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 101a stores the number of retained ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first 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.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number 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.

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S210-5. If the winning determination is made, the main CPU 101a sets the winning symbol in step S410-7 and determines that it is lost. If it is, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short time game flag is set in the short time game flag storage area.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S410-10 and determines that the short-time game flag is set in the short-time game flag storage area. If not, the process proceeds to step S410-11.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a determines a variation time determination table for the short-time gaming state of the normal symbol.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a determines a variable time determination table for the normal symbol non-short game state. Note that the variation time determination table for the normal symbol non-short game state stores a longer variation time than the variation time determination table for the normal symbol time-short gaming state.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing. In this variation time determination process, first, a random value for variation time of a normal symbol is acquired.

  Next, referring to the normal symbol variation time determination table determined in step S410-10 or step S410-11, based on the acquired hit determination random number value and variation time random value, the variation of the normal symbol Determine the time.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets the fluctuation time (counter value) based on the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol determined in step S410-12 in the normal symbol time counter in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 101a starts the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn.

  This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-3. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-15, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 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 normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero.

  In this process, if the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the fluctuation display as it is, so the normal symbol fluctuation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed. Run.

  In step S410-16, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21.

  At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, and if the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-18. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 101a sets ordinary-use ordinary power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control processing.

  In step S410-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and determines that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area (ie, If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state), the counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the public power open time counter, and it is determined that the short-time gaming flag is not turned on in the short-time gaming flag storage area In this case, the counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the public power open time counter, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

(Normal electric accessory control processing)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 101a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 10 will open and it will be controlled by the 2nd mode.

  In step S420-2, 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 set normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-3, if it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 10c. As a result, 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 S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets the general-purpose normal power processing data = 0 and shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing of FIG. 29, and the normal electric accessory control processing ends.

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

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores random numbers (first mode transition random number value, second mode transition random number value, first effect random number value, second effect random number value, third effect random number value stored in the sub RAM 102c. , Flag setting random value, effect design determining random value, etc.) are updated. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 33 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing 2 in FIG. 34 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received. In this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines the demonstration effect pattern, sets the determined demonstration effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area, and transmits information on the determined demonstration effect pattern to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Therefore, data based on the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1621, and if not a starting winning designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start winning designation command, and the number of fall determination random numbers stored in the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area (first special symbol hold number ( U1) and the second special symbol hold count (U2)) are calculated, and a hold counter setting process for setting the calculated number of times in the hold counter of the sub RAM 102c is performed.

  In step S1622, the sub CPU 102a analyzes various determination information (random number values) acquired by the main CPU 101a from the start winning designation command. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the image output device 13 based on the contents of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command, determines effect symbol data constituting a combination of the effect symbols 30 according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is rendered. In addition to setting the effect symbol data in the symbol storage area and transmitting the effect symbol data to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1641 if the command stored in the reception buffer is the fluctuation pattern designation command, and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a performs a hold counter subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the hold counter of the sub RAM 102c and updated.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 102a determines the variation effect pattern to be executed from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. Process.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a sets the determined variation effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmits information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  Thus, the sub CPU 102a controls the image output device 13, the effect lighting device 16, and the sound output device 18 based on the variation effect pattern. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1651, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, moves the process to step S1660.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1642 and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in order to stop display the effect symbol 30. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode setting process 1 for shifting the effect mode in response to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates and stops. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and if not a gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1670.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, the sub CPU 102a can identify the current gaming state.

  In step S1662, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode setting process 2 for shifting the effect mode when the time-saving gaming state ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. In this process, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671 if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, and moves the process to step S1680 if it is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines a hit start effect pattern based on the opening command, sets the determined hit start effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area, and stores information on the determined hit start effect pattern in the image control board 105. In order to transmit to the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1672, the sub CPU 102a clears the fall determination flag from the flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Here, the “falling determination flag” is a flag that is set in the flag storage area when a specific falling determination random value is stored, and is set in step S1622-4 described later.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines a jackpot presentation pattern based on the big prize opening opening designation command, sets the determined jackpot presentation pattern in the presentation pattern storage area, and stores information on the determined jackpot presentation pattern on the image control board. In order to transmit to 105 and the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines a hit end effect pattern based on the ending command, sets the determined hit end effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area, and sets the determined hit end effect pattern information on the image control board 105. Is transmitted to the lamp control board 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode setting process 3 for shifting the effect mode in response to the end of winning (long hit / short hit / small hit). Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Determination information analysis processing of production control board)
The determination information analysis process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1622-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the high probability gaming state is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1622-2, and if it determines that it is not in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1622-5.

  In step S1622-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the flag storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the fall determination flag is OFF.

  In this process, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall determination flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1622-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall determination flag is not OFF, that is, it is ON, the process proceeds to step S1622-5.

  In step S1622-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received start winning designation command is a command corresponding to a specific fall determination random number value.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the command corresponds to the specific fall determination random value, the process proceeds to step S1622-4, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the command does not correspond to the specific fall determination random value, step S1622. Move processing to -5.

  In step S1622-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a fall determination flag in the flag storage area.

  In step S1622-5, the sub CPU 102a refers to the command corresponding to the special symbol determination random value for the jackpot specified in the received start winning designation command.

  In step S1622-6, the sub CPU 102a, from the received start winning designation command, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random value, the lost symbol random value, the variation pattern random value, Random number information corresponding to each of the reach determination random value and the fall determination random value is generated.

  In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores the generated random number information in the sub reserved storage area of the sub RAM 102c in association with each received start winning designation command (for each digest order).

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

  Here, the variation effect pattern is an identification number representing the specific contents of the variation effect, and includes the image output device 13, the first effect accessory device 14, the second effect accessory device 15, and the effect use. The specific form of the fluctuation effect performed by the illuminating device 16, the effect button 17, the audio | voice output device 18, and the 2nd signal output circuit 102d is matched.

  Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image output device 13. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the changed variation effect control command, the image output device 13 displays an image associated with the variation effect pattern.

  The variation effect pattern includes the variation pattern of the decoration pattern, presence / absence of reach effect, presence / absence of the effect button effect described later, presence / absence of special effect, background type / variation aspect of the decorative pattern composed of scenes and characters Is set.

  For example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the image output device 13 to perform the variation display of the decorative design based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command (performs the variation display of the effect design). .

  In addition, when receiving the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the image output device 13 to display a background image based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S1642-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and selects a variation effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode.

  In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 102a confirms the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1642-3, it is determined whether the fall determination flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall determination flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1642-4. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall determination flag is not ON, that is, is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1642-5.

  In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 102a selects a fall variation effect pattern determination table (not shown).

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 102a selects a normal variation effect pattern determination table.

  In step S1642-6, the sub CPU 102a acquires the random effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1642-7, the sub CPU 102a compares the random effect pattern determination random number acquired in step S1642-6 with the variable effect pattern determination table determined in step S1642-4 or step S1642-5. Make a decision.

  In step S1642-8, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1642-9, the sub CPU 102a sets the variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

(Produce mode setting process 1 of effect control board)
With reference to FIG. 37, the effect mode setting process 1 for shifting the effect mode triggered by the number of times the special symbol is changed and the number of stops will be described.

  In step S1652-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the “GR mode” is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the mode is “GR mode”, it moves the process to step S1652-2, and if it determines that it is not the “GR mode”, it moves the process to step S1652-8.

  In step S1652-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the specified number counter in the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether the specified number counter = 0. Here, the specified number of times in the GR mode is set in step S1692-3 which will be described later.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1652-3, and if it is determined that the specified number counter is not 0, the current presentation mode setting process 1 ends.

  That is, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter is not 0, the sub CPU 102a continues the “GR mode”.

  In step S1652-3, the sub CPU 102a refers to the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the high probability gaming state is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1652-4, and if it determines that it is not in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1652-7.

  In step S1652-4, the sub CPU 102a refers to the time reduction counter in the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether or not the time reduction counter = 0.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the time reduction counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1652-5. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the number of time reductions is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1652-6.

  In step S1652-5, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “sudden death time mode”. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to “Sudden Death Time”, and ends the current presentation mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-6, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “GR mode” and sets data corresponding to “10” to the specified number counter. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “GR mode”, and ends the current rendering mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-7, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “tachikoma maintenance mode” and sets data corresponding to “10” to the specified number counter. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “tachikoma maintenance mode”, and ends the current presentation mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-8, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode storage means in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the “tachikoma maintenance mode” is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the “tachikoma maintenance mode” is set, it moves the process to step S1652-9. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the “tachikoma maintenance mode”, it moves the process to step S1652-13.

  In step S1652-9, the sub CPU 102a refers to the specified number counter in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether the specified number counter = 0.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1652-10. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter is not 0, the current presentation mode setting process 1 ends.

  That is, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter is not 0, the “tachikoma maintenance mode” is continued.

  In step S1652-10, the gaming state storage area in the sub-RAM 102c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the time-saving gaming state has ended.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the end of the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S1652-11, and if it determines that it is not the end of the short-time gaming state, it moves the process to step S1652-12.

  In step S1652-1, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama mode”, and ends the current presentation mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-12, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to “10” in the specified number counter in the sub RAM 102c. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “tachikoma maintenance mode”, and ends the current presentation mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-13, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the “electric brain mode” is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the “electric brain mode”, it moves the process to step S1652-14, and if it determines that it is not the “electronic brain mode”, it ends the present effect mode setting process 1.

  In step S1652-14, the sub CPU 102a refers to the specified number counter in the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether or not the specified number counter = 0.

  Here, the specified number of times in the electronic brain mode is set in step S1652-3 or step S1652-8 described later, and is subtracted in step S1642.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter = 0, the process proceeds to step S1652-15. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specified number counter is not 0, the current presentation mode setting process 1 ends.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 102a continues the “electric brain mode”.

  In step S1652-15, the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c is referred to and it is determined whether or not the high probability gaming state is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1652-16, and if it determines that it is in the high probability gaming state, it ends the current effect mode setting process 1. That is, the electronic brain mode is continuously performed.

  In step S1652-16, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama city mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

(Production mode setting processing 2 of production control board)
The effect mode setting process 2 for shifting the effect mode when the short-time gaming state ends is explained with reference to FIG.

  In step S1662-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not it is the “sudden death time mode”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the “sudden death time mode”, the process proceeds to step S1662-2. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the “sudden death time mode”, the process proceeds to step S1662-4.

  In step S1662-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the high probability gaming state is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the high-probability gaming state is set, the current presentation mode setting process 2 ends. That is, in the current production mode setting process 2, the sub CPU 102a continues the “sudden death time mode”.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the high probability gaming state is not set, the process proceeds to step S1662-3.

  In step S1662-3, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama city mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c. In this process, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama mode”, and ends the current presentation mode setting process 1.

  In step S1662-4, the sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether or not the “infiltration mode” is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the “infiltration mode”, it ends the current presentation mode setting process 2. In other words, in the current production mode setting process 1, the sub CPU 102a continues the “infiltration mode”.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the mode is the “infiltration mode”, the process proceeds to step S1662-5.

  In step S1662-5, the sub CPU 102a refers to the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c and determines whether or not the high probability gaming state is set.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the high-probability gaming state is set, the current presentation mode setting process 2 ends. In other words, in the current production mode setting process 2, the sub CPU 102a continues the “infiltration mode”.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1662-6.

  In step S1662-6, the sub CPU 102a acquires a mode transition random number value in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1662-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the mode transition random value acquired in step S1662-6 is a specific mode transition random value.

  In this process, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the random number is a specific mode transition random number value, the process proceeds to step S1662-8. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a specific mode transition random number value, the current presentation mode setting process 2 ends. That is, the sub CPU 102a continues the “infiltration mode”.

  In step S1662-8, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “Niihama mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

(Production mode setting processing 3 of production control board)
The effect mode setting process 3 for shifting the effect mode when the winning (long hit, short hit, small hit) ends will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1692-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received ending command corresponds to a long hit. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it corresponds to the long hit, it moves the process to step S1692-2, and if it determines that it does not correspond to the long hit, moves the process to step S1692-4.

  In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “GR mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 102a refers to the mode prescribed number setting table shown in FIG. 14, and sets “50” as the prescribed number in the prescribed number counter in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the received ending command corresponds to the short hit. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it corresponds to short hit, it moves the process to step S1692-5, and if it determines that it does not correspond to short hit, it moves the process to step S1692-11.

  In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the gaming state at the time of winning is any one of “high probability / short time gaming state”, “high probability / non-time short gaming state”, and “low probability / hour short gaming state”. Determine.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the “low probability / non-short-time gaming state” is set. In this process, if the gaming state at the time of winning is “high probability / short time gaming state”, “high probability / non-short time gaming state”, “low probability / short time gaming state”, the sub CPU 102a performs step S1692-6. Move processing to.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the “high probability / short time gaming state”, “high probability / non-time short gaming state”, or “low probability / short time gaming state”, the process proceeds to step S1692-8. Move.

  In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “GR mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 102a refers to the mode prescribed number setting table shown in FIG. 14, and sets “50” as the prescribed number in the prescribed number counter in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the gaming state after the end of the winning game is the short-time gaming state. In other words, in this process, the sub CPU 102a determines that the short hit is made in step S1692-4, and determines whether the short hit is “probable” or “latent”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that “probability”, the process proceeds to step S1692-9. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not “probable”, that is, “latent”, the process proceeds to step S1692-11.

  In step S1692-9, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “electronic brain mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-10, the sub CPU 102a refers to the mode prescribed number setting table shown in FIG. 14, and sets “30” as the prescribed number in the prescribed number counter in the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1692-11, the sub CPU 102a sets data corresponding to the “infiltration mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 102c.

(Time chart in production mode)
Next, an example of a time chart of the effect mode controlled by the above control flow will be described. FIG. 40 is an example of a time chart after the end of the long hit game, and FIG. 41 is an example of a time chart after the end of the short hit game. In each time chart, “big hit operation”, “contents of liquid crystal display device”, “probability gaming state”, and “time saving gaming state” are described.

  As shown in FIG. 40, after the end of the long hit, the state shifts to the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state. Here, the short-time gaming state is held until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches 100, while in the high probability gaming state, a so-called falling lottery (1/60) is performed every time the number of changes of the special symbol, and the falling Based on the result of the lottery, the holding of the high probability gaming state is determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 40A to 40C, after the end of the long hit, the mode always shifts to the “GR mode”, and the “GR mode” is held until the number of times the special symbol is changed to 50 times. Here, a background image corresponding to the “GR mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In other words, the “GR mode” is maintained until the game state is changed from the high-probability gaming state to the low-probability gaming state until 50 rotations after the big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the special symbol variation display (stop display) is completed 50 times, if it is a high probability gaming state, it shifts to the “GR mode”, that is, the “GR mode” is changed. Hold.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), after the special symbol variation display (stop display) 50 times, the “GR mode” is continued every time the special symbol variation count becomes 10. Or move to “Tachikoma maintenance mode”.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), when the number of changes of the special symbol becomes 70, if the gaming state is low probability, the mode shifts to the “tachikoma maintenance mode”. When the number of changes in the special symbol becomes 100, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, and the effect mode shifts to the “Niihama City mode”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the special symbol variation display (stop display) 50 times is finished, if the game state is low probability, the mode shifts to the “tachikoma maintenance mode”. When the number of changes in the special symbol becomes 100, the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state, and the effect mode shifts to the “Niihama City mode”.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (c), after the special symbol variation display (stop display) 50 times, the “GR mode” is continued every time the special symbol variation count reaches 10. When the “GR mode” continues until the special symbol fluctuation display (stop display) 100 times, the mode shifts to the “Sudden Death Time Mode”.

  When the gaming state shifts from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state in the “sudden death time mode”, the effect mode shifts from the “sudden death time mode” to the “shinhama city mode”.

  As shown in FIG. 41, after the short win that does not shift to the short-time gaming state, the high-probability gaming state shifts to the non-time-saving gaming state, and after the short winning that shifts to the short-time gaming state, And it shifts to the short-time gaming state. As described above, in the high-probability gaming state, retention of the high-probability gaming state is determined based on the result of the falling lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (a), after the end of the short hit to shift to the short-time gaming state, the mode shifts to the “electronic brain mode”. Then, the “electric brain mode” is held until the special symbol variation display is 30 times. Here, the image output apparatus 13 displays a background image corresponding to the “electric brain mode”.

  That is, until the end of the short hit game, up to 30 rotations, even if the gaming state shifts from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state, the “electronic brain mode” is maintained.

  When the number of changes in the special symbol becomes 30, the gaming state shifts to a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, and the effect mode shifts to the “Niihama City mode”.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (b), when the fluctuation display (stop display) of 30 special symbols is finished, if the game state is a high probability game state, a transition is made to “electronic brain mode”. Hold.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (c), after the end of the short win that does not shift to the short-time gaming state, the mode shifts to the “infiltration mode”.

  When the game state transitions from the high probability game state to the low probability game state in the “infiltration mode”, the production mode transitions from the “infiltration mode” to the “Niihama mode” on condition that the lottery is won. To do.

  That is, even when the gaming state shifts from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state in the “sneaking mode”, the effect mode does not immediately shift from the “sneaking mode” to the “Nihama City mode”.

(Example of display image in effect mode in liquid crystal display device)
Next, an example of the display image in the effect mode that is actually displayed on the image output device 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 42, on the condition that the determination information including the short hit is acquired in the “Niihama mode”, the display image until the transition to the “infiltration mode” or the “electric brain mode” after the short hit is completed. An example will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 42A, a display image of “Niihama city mode” is displayed on the image output device 13. At this time, the gaming state is set to the low probability non-short gaming state.

  FIG. 42 (b) shows that when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the special symbol changes from the stop display, and interlocks with the stop display and the change display of the special symbol. The display image displayed on the image output device 13 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 42B, when the display image of “Niihama mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, that is, when the gaming state is set to the low probability non-short gaming state, When the winning (no time saving) is executed, “intrusion mode entry” is displayed as a display image displayed when the effect symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display.

  FIG. 42C shows a display image related to the effect mode displayed on the image output device 13 after the effect symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display, the short hit is performed, and the short hit is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (c), a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In FIG. 42 (d), similar to FIG. 42 (b), when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the special symbol changes from the stop display, and the special symbol is displayed. A display image displayed on the image output device 13 is shown in conjunction with the stop display and the variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the display image of “Niihama mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, that is, when the gaming state is set to the low-probability non-short gaming state, When the short hit (with short time) is executed, a display image of “electronic brain mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  42 (e), like FIG. 42 (c), the display related to the effect mode is displayed on the image output device 13 after the short win is performed and the short win is performed after the effect symbol is changed from the variable display. An image is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (e), when the short hit is completed, a display image of “electronic brain mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In addition, when the long hit is executed when the display image of “Niihama mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, “GR” is displayed as the display image that is displayed when the effect symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display. “Mode entry” is displayed, and when the long hit game ends, a display image of “GR mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, on the condition that the judgment information including the fall and the short hit is acquired in the “infiltration mode”, the display until the transition to the “infiltration mode” or the “electronic brain mode” after the short hit is completed. An example of an image will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 43A, a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13. Here, as a trigger for displaying the display image of “infiltration mode” on the image output device 13, when the display screen of “Niihama city mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, This is a case where a small hit is executed.

  It should be noted that here, when the display image of “Niihama City Mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, when the short hit (no time saving) is executed, the image output device 13 after the short hit ends. It is assumed that a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the “sneaking mode” display image is displayed on the image output device 13, if the judgment information includes long hits, the “GR mode entry” display image is displayed. The

  As shown in FIG. 43 (c), when the long winning game ends, a display image of “GR mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (d), when the display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, if the judgment information includes a fall and short hit (no time saving), “infiltration mode continues” Is displayed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42B, when the display image of “Niihama city mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, it is displayed when the determination information includes a short hit (no time saving). A display image of “continue infiltration mode” different from this “intrusion mode entry” is displayed for “infiltration mode entry”.

  In this embodiment, the display image displayed on the image output device 13 is made different in conjunction with the special symbol stop display and the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display image displayed on the image output device 13 may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (e), when the short hit game is completed, a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode after the end of the winning game is shifted to the same effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode may be shifted to a different effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (f), when a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, if the judgment information includes a fall and a short hit (with a short time), “transition to electronic brain mode” Is displayed.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42D, when the display image of “Niihama city mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, it is displayed when the determination information includes a short hit (with a short time). In response to “entering cyber mode”, a display image of “transition to cyber mode” different from this “entering cyber mode” is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the display image displayed on the image output device 13 is made different in conjunction with the special symbol stop display and the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display image displayed on the image output device 13 may be different.

  As shown in FIG. 43 (g), when the short hit game is completed, a display image of “electronic brain mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode after the end of the winning game is shifted to the same effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode may be shifted to a different effect mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, after the end of the short hit, the “infiltration mode” or the “electronic brain mode” is obtained on the condition that the determination information including the fall and the short hit is acquired in the “GR mode (or sudden death time mode)”. An example of the display image until the transition to "" will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 44A, a display image of “Sudden Death Mode” is displayed on the image output device 13. At this time, the gaming state is set to a high probability short gaming state.

  FIG. 44 (b) shows that when a game ball wins at the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the special symbol changes from the stop display, and in conjunction with the stop display and the change display of the special symbol. The effect symbol also shows a display image displayed on the image output device 13 when performing variable display from stop display.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (b), when a display image of “GR mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, if the determination information includes a fall and a short hit (no time reduction), “Warning” is displayed as a display image displayed when the stop display is performed from the variable display.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), when the display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, the “infiltration” displayed when the determination information includes a short hit (no time saving). For “mode entry”, a display image of “warning” different from this “intrusion mode entry” is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the display image displayed on the image output device 13 is made different in conjunction with the special symbol stop display and the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display image displayed on the image output device 13 may be different.

  FIG. 44 (c) shows a display image related to the effect mode displayed on the image output device 13 after the effect of the effect symbol is changed from the variable display and the short hit is made and the short hit is completed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 44C, when the short hit game is completed, a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode after the end of the winning game is shifted to the same effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode may be shifted to a different effect mode.

  In FIG. 44 (d), similar to FIG. 44 (b), when a game ball wins the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the special symbol changes from the stop display and the special symbol is stopped. In conjunction with the display and the variable display, the effect symbol also shows a display image displayed on the image output device 13 when the variable display is performed from the stop display.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (d), when a display image of “Sudden Death Time Mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, if the judgment information includes a fall and a short hit (with a short time), “WARNING” is displayed as a display image displayed when the symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the display image of “Niihama city mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, it is displayed when the judgment information includes a fall and a short hit (with a short time). “Warning” that is different from this “Denno mode entry” is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the display image displayed on the image output device 13 is made different in conjunction with the special symbol stop display and the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The display image displayed on the image output device 13 may be different.

  FIG. 44E shows a display image related to the effect mode displayed on the image output device 13 after the effect of the effect symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display, the short hit is made, and the short hit is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (e), when the short hit (with short time) game ends, a display image of “electronic brain mode” is displayed on the image output device 13.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode after the end of the winning game is shifted to the same effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect mode may be shifted to a different effect mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a display image of “infiltration mode” is displayed on the image output device 13, when the determination information includes a fall and a short hit (no time saving), “Continue infiltration mode” is displayed as a display image displayed when the stop display is performed from the variable display.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the “Niihama mode” display image is displayed on the image output device 13, a short hit (no time saving) is executed, and a “sneaking mode” display image is displayed. The display image displayed when the effect symbol is changed from the variable display to the stop display is different between the case where the fall and the short hit (no time saving) are executed.

  Here, demonstrations are performed when shifting from "Niihama City Mode" to "Infiltration Mode", and demonstrations are performed when shifting from "Infiltration Mode" to "Infiltration Mode", that is, when "Infiltration Mode" is maintained. If the production to be performed is the same, there is a possibility of hindering the story when the production mode is shifted.

  As an example, “intrusion mode entry” is displayed when shifting from “Niihama city mode” to “infiltration mode”. And, when “infiltration mode” is displayed when shifting from “infiltration mode” to “infiltration mode”, that is, when “infiltration mode” is held, the story characteristics when changing the production mode are hindered. End up.

  As a result, when the “infiltration mode” is shifted to the “infiltration mode”, that is, when the “infiltration mode” is maintained, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when transitioning from the “Niihama mode” to the “infiltration mode” and the transition from the “infiltration mode” to the “infiltration mode”, that is, holding the “infiltration mode”. Therefore, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity when changing the production mode.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to store a plurality of effect modes and shift the effect modes without impeding the storyline when each of the plurality of effect modes is transferred to another effect mode. It is possible to improve the interest in the production.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol constitutes a game symbol, the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 constitute symbol display means, and the special symbol special electric control process shown in FIG. The main CPU 101a that manages symbols constitutes symbol display control means.

  In this embodiment, the fall determination random number value constitutes the determination information, and the main CPU 101a that performs the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process in steps S230 and S240 is the determination information acquisition unit. Configure. The main RAM 101c having the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area constitutes the determination information storage means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the jackpot determination process in step S311 constitutes a special game determination unit. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the big hit game process shown in FIG. 25 and the small hit game process shown in FIG. 26 constitutes a special game control means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that sets (ON) and holds the high probability flag in the special figure special power control process shown in FIG. 19 constitutes a high probability gaming state control means. In steps S311-1 to S311-5, the main CPU 101 a that determines whether or not the value is a specific fall determination random number value and clears the high-probability game flag constitutes high-probability game state ending means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image output device 13 that controls display of a predetermined background image, the audio output device 18 that controls output of a predetermined BGM, the lighting device 16 for effecting lighting control of a predetermined lighting pattern, and these are controlled. The image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 to be configured constitute the notification means, but it is not always necessary that all the apparatuses constitute the notification means, and the image output apparatus 13 (image control board 105) for controlling display of a predetermined background image. Only may constitute the notification means.

  In the present embodiment, the “GR mode” constitutes a specific notification mode. In the production mode setting process 3 shown in FIG. 39, the “GR mode” is triggered by the end of winning (long hit, short hit, small hit). The sub CPU 102a that determines “mode” constitutes the specific notification mode determination means.

  In the present embodiment, in step S1642, the sub CPU 102a that performs the effect number subtraction process of subtracting the specified number of times from the specified number counter of the sub RAM 102c constitutes the number counting means.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs the processes of steps S312 and S316 for determining the variation time of the special symbol constitutes the variation time determination means. In the present embodiment, the main ROM 101b that stores a variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 9 to 11) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol constitutes a variation time table storage unit.

  In this embodiment, it is decided to shift to the high probability gaming state after the end of the jackpot (so-called probability variation rush rate 100%), but transition to the high probability gaming state at a predetermined rate (for example, probability variation rush rate 80%). You may let them. In this case, it may be configured to shift to the “tachikoma maintenance mode” after the end of the special game that does not shift to the high probability gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, two special symbol display devices, a special symbol hold indicator, and a special symbol storage area are provided. However, one special symbol display device, a special symbol hold indicator, and a special symbol storage area are provided. May be configured.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board, the image control board, and the lamp control board are separately configured, but may be configured as one control board, and the combination thereof can be freely designed as appropriate.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrange ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 1st start port 9a 1st start port detection switch 10 2nd start port 10a 2nd start port detection switch 10b Movable piece 11a Large winning port detection switch 11b Large winning port opening / closing door 13 Liquid crystal display device 16 Illumination device 18 for production 18 Voice Output device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
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Claims (2)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player by passing the game ball through a starting area provided in a game area where the game ball can flow down;
Special game control means for controlling the special game when it is determined by the special game determination means to control the special game;
Either a high-probability gaming state that is easily determined to control the special game by the special game determination means or a low-probability gaming state that is difficult to determine to control the special game than the high-probability gaming state is set. Probabilistic gaming state setting means;
Specific game state setting means for setting either a specific game state in which a game ball easily passes through the start area and a non-specific game state in which the game ball is less likely to pass through the start area than the specific game state;
Effect execution control means for performing control to cause the effect means to execute a predetermined effect,
The probability gaming state setting means includes
First low probability gaming state setting means for setting the low probability gaming state;
High probability game state setting means capable of setting the high probability game state after the special game is controlled by the special game execution means;
When the high probability game state is set by the high probability game state setting means, it is determined whether or not the low probability game state is set when the special game determination is performed by the special game determination means. Probability gaming state change determination means to
A second low-probability gaming state setting unit that sets the low-probability gaming state when it is determined by the probability gaming state change determination unit that the low-probability gaming state is set;
The specific game state setting means includes
First low probability non-specific gaming state setting means for setting the non-specific gaming state when the low probability gaming state is set by the first low probability gaming state setting means;
Second low probability non-specific gaming state setting means for setting the non-specific gaming state when the low probability gaming state is set by the second low probability gaming state setting means;
When the non-specific game state is set by the first or second low probability non-specific game state setting means, the special game is controlled by the special game execution means, and after the special game is finished, When the high probability gaming state is set, high probability non-specific gaming state setting means for setting the non-specific gaming state in the high probability gaming state ;
When the front Symbol the non specific gaming state by the high probability non-specific gaming state setting means is set, the said control of the special game by special game execution means is performed, after completion of the control of the special game, the high When the high probability gaming state is set by the probability gaming state setting means, a first high probability specific gaming state setting means for setting the specific gaming state in the high probability gaming state;
When the specific game state is set by the first high probability specific game state setting means, the special game execution means controls the special game, and after the special game control is finished, the high probability When the high probability game state is set by the game state setting means, the second high probability specific game state setting means for setting the specific game state in the high probability game state,
The production execution control means includes:
When the non-specific game state is set by the first low probability non-specific game state setting means and the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, the special game based on this determination When the non-specific game state is set by the high-probability non-specific game state setting means after the end of the control, the first effect that suggests that the non-specific game state is to be transferred is executed ,
When the specific gaming state by the previous SL first or second high-probability a particular gaming state setting means is set in when the non-specific game state is set by said second low probability unspecified gaming state setting means When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means, the non-specific game state is set by the high-probability non-specific game state setting means after the special game is ended by the determination. , Not performing the first performance ,
A gaming machine characterized by Before Ki演 out execution control means,
The non-specific game state setting unit performs the predetermined game determination by the non-specific game state setting unit after the non-specific game state is set by the second low probability non-specific game state setting unit. When the non-specific gaming state is set, the first effect is not executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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