JP5604050B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that outputs an image to an image output device.

  In conventional gaming machines, a lottery for a special prize (hereinafter referred to as a special prize lottery) is performed based on a valid winning at the start opening, and the lottery result of the special prize lottery (result of determination of success or failure) is identified by a special symbol display device. Information is notified (announced) when a special symbol as information is stopped and displayed. This special symbol stop display is not performed as soon as the special prize lottery is performed, but is performed after the special symbol variable display for a predetermined time in the special symbol display device (hereinafter referred to as variable display and stop display). Are called “variable display”). In this way, there is an effect that the player is thrilled by putting a predetermined time before the lottery result of the special prize lottery is announced. In general, a special symbol display device is composed of a 7-segment LED, a predetermined array of LEDs, and the like.

  By the way, in recent years, gaming machines are often provided with an image output device such as a liquid crystal display device in order to perform various effects such as video according to the progress of the game. And in such a gaming machine, the variable display of the decorative symbol in the image output device is also performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device. That is, during the variable display of the special symbol, the image output device displays a predetermined background image for each effect mode according to the state of the game, etc., but the decorative symbol is scrolled and displayed on the background image for a predetermined time, Thereafter, it is stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement.

  In the image output apparatus, the decorative pattern is displayed in a variable manner, but generally the background image also changes. That is, the background image is often composed of moving images. By making the background image corresponding to the variable display of the decorative design a moving image, the player's interest in the entire game is enhanced. In this way, one background moving image is displayed on the image output device in correspondence with one special symbol variation display. The time of one background moving image (so-called “scale”) substantially coincides with the time required for one special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as a special diagram variation time).

  In many cases, a plurality of special figure fluctuation times are set, but a plurality of types of background moving images are prepared for one special figure fluctuation time. Specifically, for example, when three types of special figure fluctuation times are set, such as 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, ten types of background moving images are prepared for the special figure fluctuation times of each second. One background moving image is composed of one moving image data consisting of the predetermined time, and is stored in advance. Therefore, when the special symbol fluctuation display is performed, the special figure fluctuation time is determined, and among the plurality of background moving image data stored (stored in advance) in association with the determined special figure fluctuation time. From this, one background moving image data is selected and determined (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4087009

  However, if a plurality of special figure fluctuation times are set and a plurality of types of background videos are prepared for one special figure fluctuation time, a huge amount of data can be obtained only by the background videos. A storage device such as a ROM capable of storing a large amount of data is required. Therefore, the product cost is increased.

  Therefore, if the type of special figure fluctuation time or the type of background moving image for one special figure fluctuation time is reduced, the amount of data is reduced, so that an increase in product cost can be suppressed. However, although the probability of winning a special prize varies depending on the game characteristics (specifications) specific to the gaming machine, it is not absolutely high (in general, the winning probability of a special prize is in the range of 1/10 to 1/400). Therefore, in consideration of the fact that the special prize lottery, that is, the variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the decorative symbol are repeatedly performed in most games (usually dozens of times, hundreds of times), the entire game is monotonous. It becomes easy for a player to get bored.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that suppresses an increase in product cost and prevents monotonous gaming.

The present invention provides a special lottery means for performing a special prize lottery based on the winning of a game ball at a start opening, and a special symbol display performed on the special symbol display device based on the special prize lottery performed by the special prize lottery means. A special symbol display control means for determining the required variation time and displaying the variation of the special symbol based on the determined variation time, and the effect of the variation effect performed in the image output device corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol An effect pattern determining means for determining a pattern, and a change effect control means for performing a change effect based on one effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means, and at least the first time in the change time A variation time, a second variation time N (N is an integer of 2 or more) times the first variation time, and the first variation time and the second variation time are added. There is a third variation time, and the contents of the variation effect include a normal effect and a specific effect indicating that the expectation of winning the special prize is higher than the normal effect. In the material data, a plurality of first material data having different production contents and a plurality of first material data having different production contents and a plurality of second material data having different production contents are formed. And the effect pattern of the normal effect of the first variation time is composed of one first material data of the plurality of first material data, and the effect of the normal effect of the second variation time The pattern is composed of one second material data of the plurality of second material data or a combination of N pieces of first material data, and the effect pattern of the normal effect of the third variation time Is N + 1 Or a combination of one first material data of the plurality of first material data and one second material data of the plurality of second material data. When the effect pattern of the normal effect of the second variation time or the effect pattern of the normal effect of the third variation time is configured with a plurality of material data, the normal effect based on the temporally adjacent material data certain components of varies mutually, the presentation pattern determining means includes storage means for storing the material data used last as the normal effect as the last material data information, determines the effect pattern of this base effect When confirming the last material data information, the specific component of the material data last used as the normal presentation indicated by the last material data information, And selecting means for selecting the current production pattern so that the specific component of the material data used first as the normal production of the times is different .

  According to the first aspect, since one production pattern is composed of a plurality of material data, it is possible to create more production patterns than the number of material data. That is, for example, if there are five types of material data, more production patterns can be created by combining them. Therefore, the amount of data stored in advance can be reduced.

  Further, according to the second or third invention, since the same specific component does not continue, the monotonous effect and the uncomfortable feeling (unnaturalness) of the effect are eliminated, and the reduction in the effect of the effect is reduced. Is done.

  Corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, the effect pattern determining means for determining the effect pattern of the change effect performed in the image output device, and a plurality of material data based on one effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determining means Therefore, it is possible to suppress the increase in product cost and to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

It is a front view of the gaming machine in which the nail of the present embodiment is omitted. It is a front view of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. It is a perspective view of the electrical decoration apparatus of FIG. It is the figure which removed the side wall from the electrical decoration apparatus of FIG. (A) is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the first start opening, the second big winning opening and the second starting opening in FIG. 1, the first starting opening popping prevention section, and the second large winning opening popping prevention section of FIG. 5 (a). And it is the figure which abbreviate | omitted the protrusion part for 2nd start openings. It is a perspective view which shows the state currently controlled to the state which can win a 2nd big winning opening. It is a perspective view which shows the state currently controlled to the state which can win a 2nd start opening. (A) is a perspective view when the second big prize opening control device is not energized, and (b) is a perspective view when the second big prize opening control device is energized. (A) is a perspective view when the second starting port control device is not energized, and (b) is a perspective view when the second starting port control device is energized. It is a rear view of the gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the dispensing device in FIG. 2. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device, and (b-1) is a jackpot determination table. The figure showing the symbol determination table for the 1st special symbol display device of (b-2) is the figure showing the symbol determination table for the 2nd special symbol display device at the time of big hit, (b-3) is the figure at the time of the small hit time The figure showing a symbol judgment table, (b-4) is a figure showing the symbol judgment table at the time of a loss, (c) is a figure showing the reach judgment table. (A) is a figure showing a big winning opening control device operation mode determination table for long win games, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening control device operation mode judging table for short win games, (c) is a small hit It is a figure showing the special winning opening control apparatus operating mode determination table for games. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern determination table selection process for a loss in a main control board. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table for every lottery result of special prize lottery and the presence or absence of reach. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting the number of executions after a special game flag and special game. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the output control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the port output control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change production selection process in an production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process in a production control board. It is a figure showing the table for setting the remaining number of production mode flags and production modes. It is a flowchart which shows a customer waiting command reception process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure showing the effect pattern determination table in the case of background pattern "AT", (b) is a figure showing the effect pattern determination table in the case of background pattern "AJ". It is a figure showing the outline of the change effect which concerns on 8 seconds of original data whose angle pattern is a front by background pattern "AT". It is a figure showing the outline of the change effect which concerns on the original data of 8 seconds whose background pattern is "AT" and whose angle pattern is the back. It is a figure showing the outline of the change effect which concerns on the original data of 8 seconds whose angle pattern is a front by background pattern "AJ". It is a figure showing the outline of the fluctuating effect which concerns on the original data of 8 seconds whose background pattern is "AJ" and an angle pattern is a back surface.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 5 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 that is rotatably arranged on the front side of the gaming board 2. Around the gaming machine 1, a data display 700 for displaying predetermined information and a card unit 800 in which a card insertion slot 800a for inserting a prepaid card (not shown) is formed. (Not shown) so as to be communicably connectable. A control board 100 for controlling the progress of the game is provided on the back surface of the game board 2.

  A game ball supply tray 25 is installed below the glass frame 110. The game ball supply tray 25 has a rental button 26 for borrowing a game ball and a return button 27 for returning a prepaid card. Is provided. When the rental button 26 is operated, the game ball is supplied to the game ball supply tray 25.

  Further, the operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110, and when a human body contacts the operation handle 3, a touch sensor 3 b provided on the operation handle 3 touches the operation handle 3 by the player. Is detected, and a touch signal is transmitted to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c (see FIG. 12).

  If the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 changes while the firing solenoid 3c is energized, a gear (not shown) directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates, and a knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. To do. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to the firing solenoid 3c (see FIG. 12). When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates according to the applied voltage, and the game area 5 has a strength (hereinafter referred to as "stroke") according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Launch a game ball toward

  The game area 5 is mainly partitioned by a partition member 4 projecting from the game board 2, and is formed around the center role C disposed in the approximate center of the game board 2. The center accessory C includes an image output device 13, an effect accessory device 14, an electrical decoration device 15, and a first stage S1. The game area 5 is formed on an upper game area 5A formed on the upper side of the center bonus C, a lower game area 5B formed on the lower side of the center bonus C, and on the left side of the center bonus C as viewed from the front. It consists of a left game area 5C and a right game area 5D formed on the right side of the center accessory C.

  The upper game area 5A is defined by an outer rail member 4a that divides the outside of the guide path and an upper rail member 4c that is positioned on the center accessory C, and the lower game area 5B is defined inside the guide path. The inner rail 4b is partitioned by a second stage 4d connected to the inner rail member 4b. On the other hand, the left game area 5C is divided by the inner rail member 4b and a center accessory C, and is divided by an illumination device 15A located at the left end of the center accessory C when viewed from the front, and the right game area 5D is The accessory C is configured and is partitioned by an electrical decoration device 15B located at the right end of the center accessory C when viewed from the front, and a side wall 4e connected to the outer rail member 4a.

  The game ball fired by the firing solenoid 3c enters the game area 5 through a guide path defined by the outer rail member 4a and the inner rail member 4b constituting the partition member 4. The game balls that have entered the game area 5 are divided into the following four patterns. First, a pattern in which a game ball falls within the guideway without entering the game area 5. Second, when the game ball escapes from the guide path at a slow speed, the pattern immediately flows down in the left game area 5C. Third, the game ball escapes from the guide path and enters the upper game area 5A, and then flows down in the left game area 5C. Note that the game ball flowing down in the left game area 5C passes through the windmill F (traveling direction changing means) installed near the boundary between the left game area 5C and the lower game area 5B, or the decoration device 15A. A game ball is guided by the warp line w provided with an entrance on the upper side, and enters the lower game area 5B via the first stage S1 located in front of the image output device 13. And fourthly, after the game ball escapes from the guide path at a high speed, it passes through the upper game area 5A and flows down in the right game area 5D. A game ball that has entered the right game area 5D wins a general winning opening 11 installed in the right game area 5D, which will be described later, or enters the lower game area 5B as it is. Basically, the necessary “stroke” increases from the first pattern to the fourth pattern.

  The game area 5 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 11. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a gaming ball, a predetermined number (for example, ten) of gaming balls are paid out as winning balls. In FIG. 1, three general winning holes 11 are provided in the lower game area 5B, and one general winning opening 11 is provided in the right game area 5D.

  A winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side as viewed from the center line of the center accessory C in the lower gaming area 5B, that is, on the downstream side of the general winning opening 11. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. When the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a gaming ball, a winning lottery described later is performed. In the winning lottery, when the “winning” is won, the second starting port control device 70 is operated, and the second starting port 7 can be won.

In addition, on the center line of the center role C in the lower game area 5B, a first start port 6 in which a game ball can always win, and a second big winning port 9 that can be switched between a winable state and a non-winning state. And the 2nd starting port 7 by which the state which can be awarded, and the state which cannot be awarded is switched is arranged in parallel from the top (from the center accessory C side).
The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6 a, the second big prize port 9 is provided with a second big prize port detection sensor 9 a, and the second start port 7 is provided with a second start port detection sensor 7 a. When each sensor detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three for the first starting port 6 and the second starting port 7 and 14 for the second large winning port 9) corresponding to each winning port. A game ball is paid out as a prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a first start with a U-shaped cross-section is received at the side and lower rim of the first start port 6 to receive the flowing game balls and guide them to the back side of the game board 2. A mouth receiving portion 61 is provided in a protruding manner. A series of game ball passages for guiding the game ball to the first start port 6 are connected to the upper end of the first start port receiving portion 61. Specifically, a third game ball passage K3 is formed from the upper left side of the first starting port 6 to the left upper end of the first starting port receiving portion 61 as viewed from the front, and the first starting port 6 is viewed from the front. A fourth game ball path K4 is formed from the upper right toward the upper right end of the first start port receiving portion 61 when viewed from the front. Each game ball passage is constituted by a large number of nails.

  Formed on the front surface of the first start port receiving portion 61 is a first start port pop-out preventing portion 62 that prevents the game balls that have entered the first start port receiving portion 61 from jumping to the front side. In addition, a winning prevention portion 63 is provided so as to protrude from both sides of the first start port receiving portion 61 (both sides). The winning prevention unit 63 has an adjustment hole h3 or a fourth game ball passage K4 formed in the third game ball passage K3 when the game ball flowing down along the third game ball passage K3 or the fourth game ball passage K4. This is to prevent winning from the adjustment hole h4 formed in the second to the second big winning opening 9. The adjustment hole h3 and the adjustment hole h4 are provided to adjust the number of winnings to the first start port 6.

  A curved guiding portion 63 a that descends toward the outside in the horizontal direction and is recessed toward the center line of the first starting port 6 is formed on the upper surface of the winning prevention portion 63. The third game ball passage K3 and the fourth game ball passage K4 are constituted by a plurality of nails, and are located closest to the first start port 6 and include the nail k3 and the adjustment hole h4 that constitute the adjustment hole h3. The constituting nail k4 and the guide portion 63a are separated from each other by an amount that allows easy passage of the game ball (for example, the diameter of the game ball + about 5 mm). Even if various manufacturing errors (nail position, nail driving angle, game ball shape, etc.) are taken into consideration, the game ball guided onto the guiding portion 63a is locked with the nail k3 or the nail k4. This is to ensure that the liquid is discharged to the outside in the horizontal direction.

  Since the guide part 63a is descending outward in the horizontal direction, the game ball colliding with the guide part 63a from above rebounds in a direction away from the center line of the first start port 6. Therefore, the bounced game ball collides with another game ball flowing down toward the first start port 6 and does not prevent winning of the game ball. In addition, since the guiding portion 63a has a curved shape that is recessed toward the center of the first starting port 6, the shortest distance between the guiding portion 63a and the nail k3 and the nail k4 is set so that the game ball can be easily passed. The required space can be saved.

  A side rim of the second grand prize opening 9 formed immediately below the first start opening 6 receives the flowing game ball and leads to the front of the second big prize opening 9 Receiving portions 91 and 92 are projected. Both upper surfaces 91 a and 92 a of both receiving portions 91 and 92 are inclined so as to descend toward the second grand prize winning opening 9. In addition, since the width of the upper surface 91a, 92a in the direction perpendicular to the game board 2 is at least equal to or larger than the radius of the game ball, the upper surface 91a, 92a can flow down on the upper surface 91a, 92a. A series of fifth game ball passages K5 for guiding the game ball to the second big prize opening 9 are provided at the end of the second big prize port receiving part 91 far from the prize gate 10 away from the prize gate 10. It is connected. Specifically, a fifth game ball passage K5 is formed from a number of nails from the upper left side of the front view toward the left end of the second grand prize opening receiving portion 91 in the front view.

  Guide portions 93 and 94 for guiding the slide (linear motion) of the slide member 90b are extended downward from the end portions of the receiving portions 91 and 92 closer to the second big prize opening 9. The slide member 90b includes a low plate 90b1, a side wall 90b2 erected on the outer edge portion of the low plate 90b1, and a front wall 90b3 erected on the front side end. The low plate 90b1, the side wall 90b2, and the front wall A game ball housing area for housing game balls is defined by 90b3 (see FIG. 8). The slide member 90b is connected to the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c via, for example, a rotatable connecting member 90d, and is completely in a normal gaming state (the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized). Are stored in the second big prize opening 9 (see FIGS. 6 and 8A), but when a predetermined condition is established and the special gaming state is entered (the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized), In conjunction with the linear motion of the second prize winning opening / closing solenoid 90c, the guide portions 93 and 94 linearly move in a direction perpendicular to the game board 2 (see FIGS. 7 and 8B).

  The slide member 90b controls the second big prize opening 9 to a state in which a prize cannot be won in a normal gaming state, but controls to a state in which a prize can be won when a predetermined condition is established and a special gaming state is established. That is, when the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized, the slide member 90b is completely accommodated in the second big prize opening 9, and between the side wall 90b2, the front wall 90b3, and the surface of the game board 2. A space larger than the maximum cross section (cross section passing through the center) of the game ball is not formed. On the other hand, when the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, the slide member 90b moves to the front side, and the maximum cross-section (center of the game ball) is between the side wall 90b2, the front wall 90b3, and the surface of the game board 2. (Cross section through) is formed. During the sliding of the slide member 90b, the upper end of the side wall 90b2 is maintained at the same height or lower as the top end of the upper surface 91a, 92a on the second big prize opening 9 side, so that the side wall 90b2 is in front of the game ball housing area (upstream side). ) Does not lock (block) the game ball. When the energization of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c is stopped again, the slide member 90b is completely accommodated in the second big prize opening 9. In this way, the substantial opening / closing of the second big prize opening 9 (whether or not winning is possible) is controlled depending on whether or not the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, that is, whether or not the slide member 90b is activated. The A first start port 6 is formed on the second big winning port 9, but the first start port 6 is kept in a state where a winning is possible at all times, and the winning area is fixed, When the second grand prize opening control device 90 is activated and the second big prize opening 9 becomes ready for winning a game ball, the winning path to the second big prize opening 9 is narrowed and the player's profit is reduced. There is no reduction.

  On the front side of the second winning prize receiving portions 91, 92, a second large winning opening pop-out preventing portion 96 that covers the receiving portions 91, 92 and the second winning winning opening 9 is formed. The front end of the slide member 90b that has slid stops near the back of the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 or stops in contact with the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 and the slide member 90b. The shortest distance from is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Accordingly, while the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is energized, the game ball guided to the second big prize opening receiving parts 91, 92 is received from between the receiving parts 91, 92. It is difficult to flow down. However, when the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c is not energized, the pop-out prevention part 96 and the slide member 90b are separated from each other by the diameter of the game ball. The played game ball is guided to the front of the second grand prize opening 9 and flows down from between the receiving portions 91 and 92.

  In the present embodiment, the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96 has transparency, and the operation of the slide member 90b can be visually recognized through the second big prize opening pop-out prevention section 96. , The player will not be completely disadvantaged. On the other hand, since the part 96A facing the slide member 90b of the second big prize opening pop-out preventing portion 96 is opaque, the player cannot easily visually recognize the operation of the slide member 90b. As a result, the concentration of the player is enhanced, and it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored easily. Further, the second big prize opening pop-out preventing portion 96 may be opaque, but in this case, in order to make it difficult to visually recognize the operation of the slide member 90b, for example, the slide It is necessary to make the part 96A facing the member 90a transparent or a hole.

  At the lower rim of the second start opening 7 formed just below the second grand prize winning opening 9, a second start opening receiving portion 71 that receives the flowing game balls and guides them to the back side of the game board 2 is played. Projecting from the board 2. A pair of anti-rotation portions 72 and 73 for preventing excessive rotation of a pair of blade members 70b and 70b described later are symmetrical with respect to the center line of the second start port 7 at both ends of the second start port receiving portion 71. Is formed. Between the rotation prevention parts 72 and 73, a pair of blade members 70b and 70b having the same shape are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center line of the second starting port 7 (FIGS. 2B and 9A). )reference). A rotating shaft perpendicular to the game board 2 is provided at each base end portion of the blade members 70b and 70b, and each rotating shaft is connected to one second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c. When the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, the blade members 70b, 70b rotate around the rotation axis of the base end portion and away from each other (opposite direction) (FIG. 9B). reference).

  When the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the tip portions of the blade members 70b and 70b are separated by about the diameter of the game ball, and the flat guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 formed from these tips are 2 Opposing across the center line of the start port 7, the two are maintained substantially vertical. Therefore, if it is assumed that the game ball flows down between the leading ends of the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1, the second starting port 7 is won even though the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized. A second start port winning prevention portion 95 is extended from the guide portion 94 so as to prevent the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c from winning a game ball to the second start port 7 when not energized. That is, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the blade members 70b and 70b are held in a state where a winning can be made from the end portions to the second start port 7, but each of the blade members 70b and 70b. Since the distance between the front end portion of the first and the second start port winning prevention portion 95 is smaller than the diameter of the game ball (for example, 0 to 1 mm), the second start port 7 is controlled so as not to be able to win.

  On the other hand, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, the blade members 70b and 70b rotate around the respective rotation axes until the tip portions are separated from each other until they come into contact with the rotation prevention units 72 and 73. To do. A series of game ball passages for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 7 are connected to the tip portions of the blade members 70b and 70b in this state. Specifically, a sixth game ball passage K6 is formed from the upper left of the second starting port 7 when viewed from the front to the tip of the blade member 70b far from the winning gate 10, and the second starting port 7 is viewed from the front. A second game ball passage K2 is formed from the upper right toward the tip of the wing member 70b near the winning gate 10. The sixth game ball passage K6 is composed of a large number of nails, and the second game ball passage K2 includes the second stage 4d formed under the winning gate 10, and the second stage 4d side of the second stage 4d. It is composed of a plurality of nails continuing from the end.

  In addition, the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 are lowered toward the center of the second starting opening 7, and the shortest distance between the guiding portions 70b1 and 70b1 and the second starting opening winning prevention portion 95 is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball. The game balls that have reached the portions 70b1 and 70b1 can flow down toward the front of the second start port 7.

  Guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 project from the opposite sides of the rotation shaft with respect to the leading ends of the guide portions 70b1 and 70b1. The guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 face the second start port receiving portion 71 when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, and when the blade members 70b and 70b rotate (when energized), they are separated by more than the diameter of the game ball. Facing each other. Therefore, the game ball flowing down on the guide portions 70b1 and 70b1 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 from between the guide portions 70b2 and 70b2 of the second start port receiving portion 71. In this way, when the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is energized, a winning of the game ball to the second start port 7 becomes possible. A second start-out pop-out preventing portion 72 is formed on the front side of the second start-port receiving portion 71 so that the game balls that have entered the second start-port receiving portion 71 do not come out. The mouth receiving part 71 and the second start opening 7 are covered.

  The second start port winning prevention unit 95 is connected to the drop guide unit 95a extending downward from the second start port 7 side end of the guide portion 94 near the winning gate 10, and connected to the drop guide unit 95a at one end. And a discharge guiding portion 95b. The other end of the discharge guiding portion 95b forms a free end, and is formed up to the vicinity of the tip of the blade member 70b that is away from the winning gate 10 and is not energized.

  Since the length of the drop guide portion 95a is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, the guide balls 93 and 94 are escaped, and the game ball entering the area of the drop guide portion 95a is dropped as it is. As a result, the game ball is immediately guided out of the operating range of the slide member 90a, so that it is possible to prevent a failure of the second big prize opening control device 90 due to a collision between the slide member 90a and the game ball. In particular, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the second big prize opening control device 90 operates only in a short hit game in which the second big prize opening 9 opens and closes at high speed, so this effect is remarkable. .

  Since the upper surface (surface on the second big prize opening 9 side) 95b1 of the discharge guiding portion 95b is separated from the lower end portion of the guide portion 93 by more than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball flowing down on the guide portions 93 and 94 Can pass over the discharge guiding portion 95b. If the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is not energized, the tip of the blade member 70b that is far from the winning gate 10 is below the tip of the discharge guide portion 95b. Since it is located on the side, it flows down through the outside of the blade member 70b. On the other hand, if energized, the tip of the blade member 70b that is far from the winning gate 10 and the tip of the discharge guiding portion 95b are separated by more than the diameter of the game ball, so it falls on the guiding portion 70b1. Then, the second start opening 7 is won as it is. Further, the upper surface of the discharge guiding portion 95b descends in a direction away from the winning gate 10. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down on the discharge guiding portion 95b can be immediately discharged in a direction away from the winning gate 10, and smoothly flowed down without stopping. The first game ball passage K1 is constituted by a path that passes from the second large winning opening receiving portions 91 and 92 to the blade members 70b and 70b during energization through the second start opening winning prevention portion 95 (FIG. 5). 7).

  Since the discharge guiding portion 95b is formed with a certain thickness, the bottom surface (the surface on the second starting port 7 side) 95b2 is parallel to the top surface 95b1 and descends away from the winning gate 10. . Here, as described above, the shortest distance when the blade members 70b, 70b and the second start port winning prevention portion 95 are energized is equal to or greater than the diameter of the game ball, but the blade member 70b near the winning gate 10 and the second The shortest distance from the start opening winning prevention unit 95 is larger. That is, the game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 7 from the blade member 70b near the winning gate. As will be described later, the second start port control device 70 operates only when “winning” is won in the winning lottery performed when the winning gate 10 is won. Therefore, basically, the game balls that are launched aiming at the winning to the winning gate 10 enter the second grand prize opening 7 through the second gaming ball passage K2. Moreover, even if “winning” is won in the winning lottery, both the blade members 70b and 70b operate easily for the game ball to win the second starting port 7 (for a long time that is easy to win). Only when in a state. Therefore, in the short-time state, the game balls are launched targeting the winning gate 10, so that it is easy for the gaming balls to gather at the guiding portion 70 b 1 of the blade member 70 b near the winning gate 10. However, since the portion constituting the final entrance of the second starting port 7 near the winning gate 10 (the narrowest portion in the gap between the blade member 70b and the second starting port winning prevention unit 95) is larger, the game ball Can be smoothly guided to the second starting port 7. Therefore, it is possible to suppress useless collision between game balls and to save space.

  The game ball path to the second starting port 7 includes a second game ball path K2 on the winning gate 10 side, a sixth game ball path K6 on the opposite side to the winning gate 10, and receiving portions 91 and 92 for the second big prize port. The first game ball passage K1 is routed through the second start opening winning prevention unit 95. The game balls are awarded to the second start port 7 mainly along the second game ball passage K2 on the winning gate 10 side in a short time state. Here, the second game ball passage K2 on the winning gate 10 side and the other game ball passages K1 and K6 are blocked by the second start opening winning prevention unit 95. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down along the passage K2 and the game ball that has flowed down to the blade member 70b along the passage K1 or K6 collide with each other and are blown out of the blade member 70b. It is possible to reduce the unexpected disadvantage for the player that the chance of winning a prize in the mouth 7 is impaired. Further, the game balls flowing down to the second start opening 7 along the first game ball passage K1 jump out from the second start opening winning prevention portion 95 in a direction away from the winning gate 10, and therefore enter the second game ball passage K2. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably prevent a collision with the game ball flowing down to the second start port 7.

  A first big winning opening 8 is formed immediately below the winning gate 10. In the normal gaming state, the first grand prize winning port 8 is maintained in a state in which no winning can be achieved by being blocked by a plate-shaped rotary door 80b having a horizontal rotation shaft in the game board 2. The revolving door 80b is connected to the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80a via its rotating shaft, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the winning of “long win”). When the open / close solenoid 80b is energized, the rotary door 80b rotates around the rotation axis and is held substantially perpendicular to the game board 2 (or game area 5). That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the revolving door 80b rotates to receive a game ball and guide it to the first grand prize opening 8, so that the first grand prize opening 8 can be won. Guide portions 81 and 82 for guiding the rotation of the rotary door 80 b are provided projecting from the game board 2 on the edge side portion of the first grand prize winning opening 8.

  A part of the second game ball path K2 leading to the second starting port 7 is formed immediately below the first grand prize winning port 8, and the second game ball is entirely lowered toward the second starting port 7 in the horizontal direction. Stage 4d is formed. The other part of the second game ball passage K2 to the second start port 7 (hereinafter referred to as “second game ball passage rear portion K2B”) is entirely from the tip of the second stage 4d on the second start port 7 side. Therefore, it is formed to descend toward the horizontal second start port 7 side. Specifically, the second game ball passage rear portion K2B is formed from the tip of the second stage toward the second start port 7 toward the tip of the blade member 70b when the blade member 70b near the winning gate 10 rotates. And is constituted by a nail way. Adjustment holes h21 and h22 in which the axial length of the passage is equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball are formed in the middle portion of the nail passage and the end portion on the second start port 7 side. The adjustment holes h21 and h22 are holes for adjusting the number of game balls toward the second start port 7 along the second game ball passage K2, specifically, adjusting so as not to increase too much. is there.

  Regarding the winning probability to the second starting port 7 when the second starting port control device 70 is operating, that is, when the second starting port 7 is open, the first game from the second game ball passage K2. The ball passage K1 is higher. This is because, as described above, a space larger than the diameter of the game ball is formed between the second game ball passage K2 and the blade members 70b, 70b when the second start port control device 70 is energized. This is because two spaces (adjustment holes h21 and h22) having a diameter equal to or larger than the diameter of the game ball are formed on the passage K2.

  As described above, the game ball fired with a stroke aiming at the winning gate 10 basically goes to the second starting port 7 through the second gaming ball passage K2, but the winning ball to the second starting port 7 is won. Is not certain. However, the game balls that have accidentally reached the second grand prize opening receiving portions 91 and 92 when the second start port control device 70 is operated almost certainly (at least with a higher probability than the first game ball passage K1), the second Win at the starting port 7. As described above, if it is easy to reach the first game ball passage K1 having a relatively high probability of winning, the benefit given to the player may be excessive, but it is difficult to reach the first game ball passage K1, By making it easier to reach the second game ball passage K2, which has a lower probability of winning than the first game ball passage K1, from the first game ball passage K1, the game performance is moderately complicated and the benefits that the player enjoys Can be harmonized.

  In the present embodiment, the winning gate 10 is such that the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 cannot win the first starting port 6 and the second major winning port 9 without special guiding means such as a game ball passage. In the position. In addition, guidance means such as a game ball passage for the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 to the first starting port 6 and the second large winning port 9 are not formed. Therefore, basically, the game ball that has passed through the winning gate 10 does not win the first starting port 6 or the second major winning port 9. However, there is a possibility that a game ball fired with a stroke aiming at the winning gate 10 (so-called “right-handed”) may accidentally win the first starting port 6 or the second major winning port 9. . This is for the following reason. That is, the game ball flows down in the left game area 5C and reaches the second stage 4d through the warp line w or jumps on the third game ball path K3 and the fourth game ball path K4. Thus, the player enters the winning gate 10 side in the lower game area 5B (right side in front view from the center line of the lower game area 5B). Then, the second game ball passage K2 from the top of the winning gate 10 to the first starting port 6 is formed, and it is possible to reach the end near the winning gate 10 of the second large winning port receiving portion 92. It is.

  In the present embodiment, the first start port receiving portion 61, the winning prevention portion 63, the second large winning opening receiving portions 91, 92, the guide portions 93, 94, the second starting opening winning prevention portion 95, and the second The two start port receiving portions 71 are integrated by the base plate 40.

  At the bottom of the game area 5, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 11, the first starting opening 6, the second starting opening 7, the first large winning opening 8, and the second large winning opening 9 Is provided with a discharge port 12.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with various effect devices for performing effects.
Specifically, an image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Further, the effect accessory device 14 is provided on the upper front side of the image output device 13, and the decorating devices 15A and 15B are provided on the front sides of both ends. The image output device 13, the effect accessory device 14, and the illumination devices 15A and 15B constitute a center role C. An effect lighting device 16 is provided above and below the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  On the image output device 13, an image corresponding to a standby state in which a game has not been performed for a predetermined period of time (so-called waiting for a customer) is displayed, or an image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed. In particular, when a game ball wins at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7, the decorative symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery corresponding to the winning is finally stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement. The decorative symbol is composed of, for example, three numbers, and is scroll-displayed (variable display) for a predetermined time before being stopped and displayed. The scrolling display of the decorative symbol gives the player the impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result of the big win lottery by the stop display of the decorative symbol. By displaying special images, characters, etc. during the scrolling display of the decorative symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a jackpot.

  The effect accessory device 14 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 14 simulates a belt provided with a rotatable windmill member at the center. Depending on the performance, the windmill member rotates or the entire belt descends.

  In addition, the electrical decoration device 15 (15A, 15B) includes an electronic circuit and an LED 151 mounted thereon, a board 152 attached to the game board 2, and a housing box 153 that houses the board 152. . The storage box 153 includes an outer wall 153A facing the game area 5, an inner wall 153B facing the image output device 13, an upper wall 153C facing upward, a lower wall 153D facing downward, an electronic circuit mounted on the board 152, The cover plate 153 </ b> E functions as a cover of the storage box 153 while facing the LED 151. Note that at least the surface of the storage box 153 is plated in order to enhance designability (decorativeness).

  The cover plate 153E incorporates a transmission part 153b made of a transparent member having a character shape of “transformation”. Therefore, when the LED 151 emits light in accordance with the progress of the game (effect contents), it appears that the characters “transformation” are shining. A cutout portion 153a is formed in a range of the outer side wall 153A facing the side surface 152a of the substrate 152. In the present embodiment, the notch 153a is formed from the base plate C2 of the center accessory C on the outer wall 153A to the position of the surface 152b on which the LED 151 and the like of the substrate 152 are mounted. As described above, the board 152 and the side walls 153A to 153D of the storage box 153 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance, and the cutout portion 153a is formed in the range facing the board 152 of the outer wall 153A. It is possible to reduce or prevent the static electricity generated by the contact with 153 from affecting the LED 151, and to reduce the deterioration of the rendering effect. In order to reduce the influence of static electricity on the LED 151, the volume of the storage box 152 may be increased in order to increase the distance between the storage box 153 and the substrate 152. However, the area on the front side of the image output device 13 and the game area 5 are reduced, which is not preferable. Here, the storage box 153 and the substrate 152 can be brought close to each other by the notch 153a. That is, the erosion to the area | region of the front side of the image output apparatus 13 of the storage box 153 (electric decoration apparatus 15) and the game area | region 5 can be reduced.

The effect button 17 is configured so that it can be pressed, and in a game, for example, the operation is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the image output device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection SW 17a. When the effect button detection SW 17a detects a player's operation, an effect button operation detection signal is transmitted to an effect control board 102 to be described later. Special effects are performed.
Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a sound output device 18 (see FIG. 12) including a speaker, and in addition to the above-described each production device, music, voice, sound effects, etc. Production by the sound of.

  Below the game area 5, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device 23, A normal symbol hold display device 24, a high probability state display device 25, and a time-short state display device 26 are provided.

  The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are for displaying the lottery results of the special lottery performed on the condition that the game balls win at the start ports 6 and 7. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery are set, and the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery is stopped and displayed on these special symbol display devices 19 and 20 so that the lottery result can be played. The person is informed. The special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are each composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When a big win is won, a plurality of specific LEDs are lit. One lights up. The pattern that appears as a result of lighting in this way becomes a special symbol. This special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. In other words, whenever a special symbol change display is performed, the special symbol is stopped and the lottery result of the special prize lottery is notified.

The normal symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery result of a lottery performed when a game ball passes through the winning gate 10. As will be described in detail later, when the winning is won by the winning lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 composed of LEDs is turned on, and then the start opening control device 70 is opened for a predetermined time. Note that the lottery result of this lottery is not immediately notified when the game ball passes through the winning gate 10. That is, the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. The blinking of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol variation display, and the lighting of the normal symbol display device 21 constitutes a normal symbol stop display corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  By the way, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7 during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 80 and 90 are operated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. If the lottery result of the special prize lottery is not notified, the change display of the special symbol (notification of the lottery result of the special prize lottery) is suspended under certain conditions. There is an upper limit for the number of special symbols that can be suspended, and the upper limit is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to reserve up to four special symbol variable display rights for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device corresponds to the first start port 6, the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each display device 22, 23 has a current The reserved number is displayed in a predetermined manner set according to the number.

  On the other hand, the upper limit reserved number is similarly set to 4 for the variable symbol display, and the reserved number is the same as that of the first special symbol hold display device 22 and the second special symbol hold display device 23. It is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 depending on the mode. The high-probability state display device 25 is configured by an LED, and lights up on the condition that it is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, before the power is turned off during morning (when power is restored). On the other hand, the short-time state display device 26 is also configured by an LED, but this is not limited to the time of wake-up but lights up on condition that the time-short state is present when the power is turned on.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, a storage tank 30 for storing game balls is installed at the upper part of the back surface of the gaming machine 1, and the storage tank 30 is a prize ball (prize) based on the entrance through the game ball passage. ) And a payout device 31 covered with a prize ball case 32 for paying out a game ball based on a ball lending request to a player. The payout device 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball or a rental ball to the player one by one by driving a drive unit 31b (see FIGS. 5 and 6) such as a stepping motor.

  As shown in FIG. 11, on the output side of the payout device 31, a payout ball counting switch 31a composed of a proximity switch or the like is installed. Each time one game ball is paid out from the payout device 31, the payout ball counting switch 31a is turned on, and a payout detection signal indicating that one game ball has been paid out is output. In the present embodiment, the payout device 31 is configured to perform both the winning ball payout and the ball lending. However, the payout device 31 pays out the winning ball and the lending payout device that lends the ball. It can also be configured separately.

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

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start opening detection sensor 6a, a second start opening detection sensor 7a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 8a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 9a, and a winning gate detection sensor 10a. And a general winning opening detection sensor 11a, and detection signals corresponding to the sensors are input to the main control board 101.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, the start opening / closing solenoid 70c for moving the pair of blade members 70b, 70b of the second start opening control device 70 and the large winning opening opening / closing door 80b of the first large winning opening control device 80 are moved. A first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c and a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 90c for moving the slide member 90b of the second big prize opening control device 90 are connected to each solenoid via an output port (not shown). A control signal is output. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is output as a converted external signal via the output port. The The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) by the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with information for determining the game machine (unit). On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. In addition, an effect button detection SW 17 a is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 17 has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power supply board 107 has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor (not shown), monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and controls the power interruption detection signal when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. Output to the substrate 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

FIGS. 13A-1 and 13A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table.
FIG. 13 (a-1) is a table (a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the figure) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed in response to a winning at the first start port 6. FIG. a-2) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination that is performed in response to a winning at the second start port 7 (a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in the figure).

  Each of the jackpot determination tables includes a jackpot determination table that is referred to in a low probability state, which will be described later, and a jackpot determination table that is referred to in a high probability state. In other words, the jackpot determination table is different based on the game conditions related to the jackpot winning probability. The obtained jackpot determination random number value is collated with a jackpot determination table corresponding to the game condition, and any one of “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, or “losing” is determined. The table in FIG. 13 (a-1) and the table in FIG. 13 (a-2) have the same winning probability for the jackpot, although the winning probability for the jackpot is different.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the low probability state shown in FIG. 13A-1 (hereinafter referred to as the first low probability jackpot determination table), five jackpot determinations of 25 to 29 are made. The random value for use is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device in the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as the first high probability jackpot determination table), 46 random jackpot determination random numbers 25 to 70 are determined to be jackpots. . Further, regardless of which jackpot determination table is used, if the jackpot determination random value is 0 to 24, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
In this embodiment, since the random number range of the jackpot determination random number value is 0 to 1998, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low probability state is 1 / 399.8, and it is determined to be a jackpot in the high probability state. The probability is 1 / 43.5. The probability determined to be a small hit is 1/80 in both the low probability state and the high probability state.

FIGS. 13B-1 to 13B-4 are diagrams illustrating an example of the symbol determination table.
A symbol determination table is also provided for each type of start opening into which a game ball enters. FIG. 13 (b-1) shows that the result of the jackpot determination that is performed upon entering the first start opening 6 is “big hit”. FIG. 13B-2 is a table that is referred to in the symbol determination in the case of being a symbol (a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device at the time of jackpot in the diagram). This is a table (design determination table for the second special symbol display device at the time of jackpot in the figure) referred to in the symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination performed as a trigger is “Big Jack”. FIG. 13B-3 is a symbol determination table that is referred to in symbol determination when the jackpot determination result is “small hit” regardless of the type of start opening into which the game ball enters. The selected symbol determination table is compared with the acquired symbol determination random number value to determine the special symbol type (stop symbol data). FIG. 13B-4 is a symbol determination table that is referred to in symbol determination when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, regardless of the type of start opening into which the game ball enters. The selected symbol determination table is compared with the acquired symbol determination random number value to determine the special symbol type (stop symbol data).

  Then, as will be described later, based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the special game type in which the special winning opening control device operates is determined. Specifically, the type of the special prize opening control device to be activated (first big prize opening control device 80 or the second big prize opening control device 90) and the control content of the special prize opening control device (type of apparatus + operation mode ( The type of special game)) is determined. Further, game condition data corresponding to a game condition that is shifted after the jackpot game that is a part of the special game is determined.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In this embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device operates (the big prize opening opens) is composed of “big hit game” and “small win game”, and “big hit game” is further “long win “Game” and “Short win game”.

  The “long hit game” is a special game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained and the number of game balls possessed by the player can be easily increased. In the “long game”, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened at least once is performed 15 times in total. In the present embodiment, the total opening time that can be opened by the big winning opening in the round game is uniformly set to 30.0 seconds (see FIG. 14A). “The total opening time that can be opened by the big prize opening (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time)” means that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are placed in the big prize opening during one round game. This is because, when the player enters the ball, the grand prize opening is closed even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, and the round game ends.

  A “short hit game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the “short win game”, the round game is played 15 times in total, and the maximum open time in the round game is uniformly set to 0.052 seconds (see FIG. 14B). In the present embodiment, since the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in each round game is one, the big winning opening can be opened 15 times during the short hit game.

“Small game” is a game in which it is difficult to increase the number of game balls possessed by a player. In the present embodiment, in the “small win game” as well as the “short win game”, the big prize opening is opened 15 times, and the opening / closing mode by the opening time, closing time, etc. of the big prize opening at this time is: Although it is the same as the above “short win game” (see FIG. 14C), it is not necessarily the same, and it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish between “small hit game” and “short win game”. It only needs to be approximated to the extent. Also in the “small hit game”, when a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14 game balls) of game balls are paid out as prize balls in the same manner as described above. The “small hit game” does not have a concept of a round game, and when a predetermined number (for example, nine) is entered throughout the entire small hit game, the game ends even in the middle of the small hit game.

  Note that the opening / closing mode of the grand prize opening, such as the number of round games executed in “games per long” and “game per short”, the number of times a big prize opening is opened and the maximum opening time in round games, is limited to the example of this embodiment. However, it is set appropriately depending on the type of model and the specifications of the model. In the special lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 6 or the second start port 7, acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game is referred to as a “hit”. Acquiring the right to execute a game per long game is referred to as “long winning” and acquiring the right to execute a short game is referred to as “short winning”. Furthermore, acquiring the right to execute a small hit game is called “small hit”.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions (game value) which are preconditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds in a “low probability state” or “high probability state”, and in a “time-short state” or “non-time-short state”. The initial (when the power is turned on) game conditions are set to “low probability state” and “non-time-short state”, and in this embodiment, the game condition in which these two game conditions are combined is referred to as “normal game condition”. It shall be called.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability state” means that in the special lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7, the winning probability of “big hit” is 1/399. The game conditions set in .8. Here, the winning of “big hit” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game”. On the other hand, the “high probability state” means a game condition in which the winning probability of jackpot is set to 1 / 43.5. Accordingly, in the “high probability state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability state”.

  “Non-short-time state” means that the time required for the variable display is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol variable display corresponding to the lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 In addition, the game condition is such that the control time of the second start-up port control device 70 (the opening time of the second start-up port 7) that is activated when the winning is won is set as short as 0.2 seconds. Under this game condition, basically, even if the player launches the game ball by operating the appropriate operation handle 3, the number of game balls possessed by the player decreases. When the game ball wins the winning gate 10, a winning lottery is performed, but the player is notified of the lottery result by displaying a normal symbol stop display 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 7 is in a state where a game ball can be won for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time state” means that the time required for the normal symbol fluctuation display is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time state”, and the second start-up control that operates in a winning manner. A game condition in which the operation time of the device 70 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short-time state”. Therefore, in the “short time state”, the second starting port 7 is in a state where it is easier to win a game ball than in the “non-short time state”. When a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, in this embodiment, three prize balls can be obtained. Therefore, in the “short-time state”, the player possesses it in comparison with the “non-short-time state”. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls to be played. Here is the original purpose of the “short-time state”. In this embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the winning lottery is set to 90% in any game condition (non-short-time state / short-time state). However, in the “short-time state”, the winning probability is The above purpose of providing the “time-short state” may be achieved by setting it higher than the “non-time-short state”.

  As described above, the game condition is a combination of two types of game conditions (high probability state / low probability state, short-time state / non-short-time state), but the game condition changes only when a jackpot game is performed. . That is, the game condition at the time of the special prize lottery related to the winning of the “big hit” is changed to a new game condition corresponding to the type of the special symbol across the jackpot game. Here, “changes” includes the same game conditions as those in the special prize lottery related to “big hit”. In this case, the game condition itself has not changed, but the number of executions of the special symbol variation display is renewed.

  Which game condition to transition to after the jackpot game is determined by the type of the jackpot that has been won, that is, the type of special symbol (see FIG. 15). There are also the types of jackpot games described above (long hit games / short hit games) as elements that constitute the jackpot type. When these are combined, the jackpot type is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the jackpot game. Corresponds to the combination with the game conditions to be transferred after completion. In the present embodiment, the jackpot types are four types (special special symbols 1 and 2 and normal special symbols 1 and 2) shown in FIGS. 13B-1 and 13B-2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol fluctuation time counter, the normal symbol fluctuation time counter update processing, the first big prize opening control device 80, the second big prize opening control device 90 (special electric accessory). ), The time control process for updating the special game timer counter, such as the process for updating the operation time of the second start port control device 70 (ordinary electric accessory).

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

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

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the first big prize opening control device 80. And the special figure special electric control process for performing control (special symbol system control) of the 2nd big prize opening control device 90 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a corresponds to the start opening (first start opening 6, second start opening 7), grand prize opening (first big prize opening 8, second big prize opening 9), and general prize opening 11. It is checked whether or not the prize ball counter exceeds “0”. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. To do. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a drives the external signal output control data for outputting an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the start opening / closing solenoid 70c and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoids 80c, 90c. Drive control data (start port opening / closing solenoid drive data, big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and display control for displaying predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24 Data creation processing of data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a symbol display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in S600 is performed. Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36.

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

The input control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S201, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. If there is a valid detection signal, the general winning opening prize ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S202, and if there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S203.

  Next, in step S203, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S207, and if there is a valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S204.

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

  Next, in step S207, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S212, and if there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S208.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S212. If the counter value (U1) is less than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variable display is obtained. In step S210, the first special symbol hold counter In step S211, a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, or the like is acquired and the first special symbol hold storage device is updated. To remember. At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 21, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, in step S212, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to step S218. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding "1" in step S213.

  In step S214, it is determined whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S215. If the counter value (U2) is less than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. Therefore, in step S216, the second special symbol hold counter. The counter value (U2) is updated by adding “1”, and in step S217, a predetermined random number such as a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach random number, or the like is acquired, and the second special symbol hold storage device To remember. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, in step S218, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 8a or the second big prize opening detection sensor 9a, that is, the game ball is the first big prize opening 8 or the first prize winning hole. It is determined whether or not the two major winning openings 9 have been won. If there is no valid detection signal, the process proceeds to the input control process. If there is a valid detection signal, the prize winning ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S219. The counter is updated by adding “1”.

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

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

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

  In step S <b> 310-2, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-6. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-3.

  In step S310-3, if the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value (second special symbol hold count) (U2) of the second special symbol hold counter is 1 or more. . If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-6, and if it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is "1" or more, step S310 is performed. The process is transferred to -4.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a updates the second special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-5, shifts the data stored in the second special symbol reservation storage device. . Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the like used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  On the other hand, in step S310-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (first special symbol hold count) (U1) of the first special symbol hold counter is 1 or more. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the special symbol change process is terminated, and if it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is “1” or more, step S310. In step S-7, the first special symbol reservation number counter is updated by subtracting "1", and in step S310-8, the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage device is shifted. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the 0th storage unit is erased. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, and the like used in the previous game are deleted. Furthermore, the stop symbol data used in the previous game is also erased from the stop symbol data storage area.

  It should be noted that the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data are shifted in accordance with the data shift process (the hold digest process) in step S310-5 or step S310-7. In order to change, specifically, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second special symbol hold number (U2), the first and second special symbol hold display data are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes a jackpot determination process based on the data shifted in step S310-5 or S310-7 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

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

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning game determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is due to winning at the first start port 6.

  If it is determined in step S311-1 that the first start port 6 is selected, in step S311-2, the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 13 (a-1)). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), in step S3111-3, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device ( 13 (a-2)) is selected.

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area is currently in a high probability state.

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

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a selects the jackpot determination random number value shifted in step S310-5 or step S310-7 and stored in the 0th storage unit in step S311-5 or step S311-6. Further, the determination is made based on the “high probability jackpot determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”.

  In step S <b> 311-8, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-7. If it is determined as “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S311-9. If it is not determined as “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S311-17.

  In step S <b> 311-9, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not it is due to winning in the first start port 6 as in step S <b> 311-1.

  If it is determined in step S311-9 that the first start port 6 is selected, in step S311-10, the main CPU 101a selects a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device for the big hit. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-9 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), in step S3111 the main CPU 101a displays the symbol for the second special symbol display device at the time of the big hit. Select a judgment table.

  In step S311-12, the main CPU 101a displays the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device at the big hit selected at step S311-5 or step S311-10, or the second special symbol display device at the big hit. Referring to the symbol determination table for determination, the symbol determination random number value that is shifted in step S310-5 or step S310-7 and stored in the 0th storage unit is determined. Then, stop symbol data (special symbol type) of the special symbol is determined in step S311-13, and the determined special symbol stop symbol data is set in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  Note that the determined special symbol stop symbol data is used when determining “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop processing of FIG. 22, as will be described later. Game condition data used to determine the operating mode of the big winning prize control devices 80 and 90 in the small hit game processing and referred to in order to determine the game conditions after the big hit game end processing in FIG. It is also used when determining

  In step S <b> 311-14, the main CPU 101 a causes the effect control board 102 to recognize the special symbol stop symbol data (special symbol type) in order to recognize the special symbol stop symbol data determined in the processing. Set the specified command in the send buffer.

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

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

  If it is not determined as a big hit in the step S311-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined as a “small hit” in step S311-17. If it is determined as “small hit”, the process proceeds to step S311-18, the symbol determination table at the time of small hit is selected, and the processes of steps S311-12 to S311-316 are performed in the same manner. In the present embodiment, “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are the same, and the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 for “small hit 1” and “small hit 2” are the same. Only the special symbols that are stopped and displayed are different.

  In step S311-1, if it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-19, the symbol determination table at the time of loss is selected, and the process of steps S311-12 to S311-316 is performed in the same manner. Do.

  When the big hit determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, and performs a variation pattern determination process in step S312. In the variation pattern determination process, a reach determination random value and a variation pattern random value are acquired. Then, based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of symbol determination, the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination, the time required for variation display of the special symbol (special symbol variation time), presence / absence of reach, reach mode, etc. The variation pattern is determined from The pattern of the decorative symbol variation display in the image output device 13 corresponding to the special symbol variation display is determined.

  Here, the variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S312-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area, and selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the lottery result of the special prize lottery based on the stop symbol data. . That is, if the lottery result of the special prize lottery is long hit, the long hit determination table is selected (steps S312-1 to S312-2), and if short wins, the short hit variation pattern determination table is selected. (Step S312-3 to step S312-4), if it is a small hit, select a variation pattern determination table for small hits (step S312-5 to step S312-6), if it is lost A variation pattern determination table for loss is selected (step S312-7).

  Here, the variation pattern determination table selection process for loss will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 101a obtains a reach determination random number in step S312-7-1. In step S312-7-2, reach determination is performed by collating the reach determination random number with the reach determination table (FIG. 13C) stored in the main ROM 101b.

  Next, in step S312-7-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the reach determination in step S312-7-2 is reach. As a result, if it is determined that there is a reach, the process proceeds to step S312-7-4 to select a variation pattern determination table for loss with reach. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no reach, the process proceeds to step S312-7-5.

  In step S312-7-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the long hit post-game flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the determination of the special prize lottery is a specific period after the long game. As a result, if it is determined that the post-game per long flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S312-7-6 to select a variation pattern determination table for losing without reach after long game, and after the long game If it is determined that the flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S312-7-7, and a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table is selected except for after a long game (see FIG. 24).

  When the variation pattern determination table is thus determined, the main CPU 101a acquires the variation pattern determination random number in step S312-8, and in step S312-9, the variation pattern determination table in which the acquired variation pattern determination random number is selected. To determine the variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern designation command has a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern. The variation pattern designation command relates to the result of the special prize lottery and the presence / absence of reach in addition to the specific variation time. Information is also included. Then, the main CPU 101a sets the variation time in the special symbol variation time counter in step S312-10, and in step S312-11 sets the variation pattern designation command in the transmission buffer. The fluctuation time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-09, 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 transmission buffer. In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol variation display data for the special symbol display device 19 or 20 to perform the variation display of the special symbol. That is, special symbol variation display data having information based on the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, the variation time, and the like is set. Here, the variation time is a variation time based on the variation pattern determined in step S310-8. In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol operation start command in the transmission buffer in order to make the effect control board 102 recognize that the variation display of the special symbol is started.

  In step S310-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S312-10 has elapsed (variation time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in step S310-12, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol variation display, and in the routine processing (big hit determination processing) before the special symbol variation processing. The special symbol stop display data is set to stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the stop symbol data set in step S311-13. Thereby, the lottery result of the special prize lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S310-14, the main CPU 101a sets a special symbol operation end command in the transmission buffer in order for the effect control board 102 to recognize that the special symbol variation display is ended. In step S310-15, the main CPU 101a sets 1 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S320-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-10.

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

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

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

  In step S320-10, the main CPU 101a determines that the post special game flag (post long game flag, post short game flag, post short game flag, or small hit game flag) storage area after the special game flag (post long game flag, short game) It is determined whether the after flag or the small hit game after flag) is ON. The fact that the flag is turned on in the post-special game flag storage area means that the current period is a specific period after the special game. If the flag is turned on in the post-special game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-11. If the flag is turned off in the post-special game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S320-14. Move.

  In step S320-11, when the current gaming condition is high probability, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from (T) stored in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area. The value is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (T).

  In step S320-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-13. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0, the process proceeds to step S320-14. Move.

  In step S320-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the post-special game flag storage area. It should be noted that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 27) after the special game ends, and the specific period after the special game ends. means.

  In step S320-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition and sets a game state designation command in the transmission buffer.

  In step S320-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 04). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S320-20. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-16.

  In step S320-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not it is “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, 06). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-18. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S320-17.

  In step S320-17, the main CPU 101a resets the game conditions and the number of executions. Specifically, the data in the post-special game flag storage area and the remaining change count (T) storage area after the special game are cleared.

  In step S320-20, the main CPU 101a resets the game conditions and the number of executions. Specifically, a special game post flag storage area, a remaining change count (T) storage area after a special game, a high probability flag storage area, a high probability remaining change count (X) storage area, a time reduction flag storage area, a time reduction The remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the data storage area is cleared.

  In step S320-18, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-19, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG.

  In step S320-21, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines which jackpot is based on the stop symbol data, and selects a winning prize control device (special electric accessory) operation mode determination table according to the jackpot type. And set it in a predetermined area. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the long winning big winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14A) or the short winning large winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14B). ) Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 330-14 that the special winning opening control device is not operating (the special winning opening is closed), and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S330-7 has elapsed. The Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c, and operates the opening / closing door 80b or the slide member 90b to generate the first big prize opening 8 or In order to open the second big prize opening 9, the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid energization start data is set.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 14A and 14B) determined in step 330-5, and determines the current number of round games ( Based on R) and the number of times of opening (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 7 (8) is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 (9) is closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 (9) is closed, it is determined in step S330-7 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. If it is determined that the special winning opening 8 (9) is not closed, the process proceeds to step S330-15.

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

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

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

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization stop data in order to stop energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c) and close the big prize opening 8 (9).

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), in the present embodiment, the maximum per round game is the same for any big win game (long win game, short win game). Since the number of times of opening is one, the round game is ended when the special winning opening 8 (9) is opened once. Here, if the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S330-20, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, step S330-21. Move processing to.

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

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

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIGS. 14 (a) and (b)) set in step 330-5 to determine the current number of round games ( Based on R) and the number of times of opening (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

  In step S330-27, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set time has elapsed, it is set in the stop symbol data storage area in step S330-28. Load the stopped symbol data. Next, the stop symbol data is collated with the post-special game setting table (see FIG. 27) stored in the main ROM 101b, and in step S330-29, the post-special game flag is turned on in a predetermined area of the special post-game flag storage area. It is stored (set) in a predetermined area of the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area after the special game. Specifically, if the special game is a long game, the post long game flag is turned on in the post game long flag storage area in the post special game flag storage area, and the remaining number of changes after the special game (Tn ) Set “74” in the remaining number of changes (Tn) storage area after the game per length of the storage area. On the other hand, if the special game is a short win game, the short hit post-game flag is turned on in the short hit post-game flag storage area of the short hit post-game flag storage area, and the remaining number of changes after the short hit game (Tt) “74” is set in the remaining change count (Tt) storage area after the short hit game in the storage area.

  In step S330-31, the main CPU 101a sets special figure special power processing data = 4, and shifts the processing to jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

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

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

  In step S360-3, the game condition data is collated with the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B, and processing for determining whether or not to set the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area is performed.

  For example, the game condition data is composed of a front part and a rear part, and the front part determines whether or not to shift to a high probability state after the jackpot game ends, and the rear part determines whether or not to shift to a short time state after the jackpot ends. Indicates information. Specifically, when the front part is “01H”, it represents a transition to a high probability state, and “00H” represents a transition to a low probability state. On the other hand, when the rear part is “01H”, it represents a shift to the time-saving state, and “00H” represents a shift to the non-time-saving state.

  In step S360-4, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, a predetermined number of times are stored in the high probability remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area. Set. For example, if the game condition data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area in the high probability state.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B, whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2 above. Perform the process. If the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S360-6, the game condition determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to, and based on the game condition data loaded in S360-2, the number of remaining fluctuations of the short-time game (J) a predetermined number of times in the storage area. To set. For example, if the game condition data is 01H01H, 10000 is set in the short time remaining fluctuation count (J) storage area.

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

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG.

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

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not special figure special electricity processing data = 3. If the special figure special power processing data is not 3, the small hit game processing is terminated. If the special figure special power processing data is 3, the process proceeds to step S350-2.

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

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

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

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a selects the small winning big prize opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) and sets it in a predetermined area. Specifically, according to the stop symbol data, the small winning big winning opening control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

  If it is determined in step S350-6 that the opening is currently in progress, in step S350-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-11 that the second winning prize opening 9 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-7 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-8.

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

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energization of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 90c.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning jackpot control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K). Thus, the opening time of the second big winning opening 9 is set in the opening timer counter. The release timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second big prize opening 9 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, it is determined in step S350-7 whether the closing time has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second big prize opening 9 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-12.

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

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

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

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets the big winning opening solenoid energization stop data in order to stop the energization of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 90c. As a result, the second big prize opening 9 is closed.

In step S350-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S350-17, and if the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases, the process proceeds to step S350-18. .
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14C, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times of opening is 15 in the case of “small hit”.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a refers to the small winning jackpot control device operation mode determination table (FIG. 14C) determined in step 350-5, and based on the number of times of opening (K). Then, the closing time counter counter is set. Note that the closing timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-22, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. When determining that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a determines in step S3500-23 that the stop symbol set in the stop symbol data storage area. Load data. Next, the stop symbol data is collated with the post-special game setting table (see FIG. 27) stored in the main ROM 101b, and in step S350-24, the post-special game flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the special post-game flag storage area. It is stored (set) in a predetermined area of the remaining fluctuation count (T) storage area after the special game. Specifically, after the small hit game flag is turned ON in the post-special game flag storage area in the post-special game flag storage area, the remaining number of changes after the special game (Tn) in the storage area remaining after the small hit game “74” is set in the number of fluctuations (Tk) storage area.

  In step S350-25, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S350-22 that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the ordinary power control process will be described.

  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. 31 and 32.

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. If the ordinary map / electric power processing data = 0 is not satisfied, the normal symbol variation process is terminated. If the ordinary / common electric power processing data = 0, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

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

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

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

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the reserved symbol hold display device 24 as the data is shifted (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current normal symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of hit random number values are stored, the hit random number values are read in the stored order. The main ROM 101b is provided with a table for determining the winning random number value (not shown), and the read random number value is checked against the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, the range of winning random numbers is “0” to “250”, and the above table is set so that random numbers from “0” to “224” are determined to be winning and other random numbers are determined to be lost. Yes. In this case, the normal symbol winning probability is about 90%.

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

  Here, the winning symbol is a symbol expressed by the final lighting by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol expressed by the final light extinction of the LED. . The winning symbol set is to store data indicating a winning symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data) in the normal symbol stopping symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The lost symbol set is data indicating a loss. (Ordinary symbol stop symbol data) is stored in the general symbol stop symbol data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short flag storage area is when the game condition is in a time-short state, and the case where the flag is not turned on is when the game condition is in a non-time-short state. .

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

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, in step S410-16, the main CPU 101a ends the variation display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 21, and the ordinary symbol display device 21 displays the ordinary symbol. In order to stop display, normal symbol stop display data is set based on the data set in step S410-8 or S410-9.

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

  In step S410-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data is a winning symbol. Processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

  In step S420-3, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving flag storage area, that is, if the current game condition is the time-saving status, the main power release time counter is set to 3. Set 5 seconds.

In step S420-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving flag storage area, the main CPU 101a sets 0.2 seconds in the public power open time counter.
Here, the opening time of the electric train is a time period in which the second start port control device 70 is not operated, that is, the second start port 7 is in a state where the game ball can be won by the pair of blade members 70b and 70b. That is. In addition, the public power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 101a sets start opening / closing solenoid energization start data to start energization of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the normal power open time counter = 0.

  In step S420-8, when it is determined that the set normal power release time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the start-up opening / closing solenoid energization to stop energization of the second start-up opening / closing solenoid 70c. Set the data. Based on this data, the second start port 7 returns to a state in which the game ball cannot be won, and the auxiliary game that has been executed ends.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

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

  In step S611, the main CPU 101a performs the second start opening / closing operation based on the start opening / closing solenoid drive data (start opening / closing solenoid energization start data, start opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the ordinary electric accessory control process. Drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output from the port is generated in order to drive the solenoid 70c and place the second start port 7 in a winning or non-winning state.

  In step S612, the main CPU 101a, based on the big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data (big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data, big prize opening / closing solenoid energization end data) set in the big win game process or the small hit game process, The drive control data corresponding to the drive signal output to the port is created in order to drive and control the prize winning opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c) to open or close the prize winning opening 8 (9).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S780, the main CPU 101a displays a display signal (special symbol) based on the display control data created in steps S613 to 615 to turn on the LEDs of the symbol display devices 19 to 21 and the hold display devices 22 to 24. Display signal, normal symbol display signal, hold display signal).

  In step S790, the main CPU 101a performs command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to the effect control board 102 (see FIG. 36).

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

  In step S711, the main CPU 101a outputs a drive signal to the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c based on the drive control data for the start port opening / closing solenoid 10c created in S611, and in step S712, the main CPU 101a Based on the drive control data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c created in S612, port output processing is performed for outputting a drive signal to the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c (90c). Further, in step S713, the main CPU 101a performs port output processing for the external signals 1 to 3 toward the game information output terminal board 108 based on the external signal output control data created in step S620.

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

  As shown in FIG. 36, when power is supplied from the power supply board 107, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1010, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the activation program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes each storage area of the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on.

  In step S1020, the sub CPU 102a updates the effect determination random number including the effect mode determination random number, the effect pattern determination random number, and the like. Thereafter, the process of step S1020 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S1120, the sub CPU 102a performs random number update processing of various effect fixed random numbers. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs command reception processing. In this process, the sub CPU 102a stores various commands transmitted from the main control board 101 in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c. When a previously transmitted command is stored, the previous command is overwritten to store a newly transmitted command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 to 48 (excluding FIG. 43).

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

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

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

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

  In step S1204, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special symbol operation end command has been received effectively. If it is determined that there is no valid reception, the process proceeds to step S1206. If it is determined that there is valid reception, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect end process in step S1205. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1202-1, the sub CPU 102a acquires an effect pattern determination random number and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c. Next, in step S1202-2, the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area is referred to. In the present embodiment, the effect mode is the highest classification mode (category) in the effect mode of the effect performed in the image display device 13. In the present embodiment, four types of effect modes (A mode to D mode) are set in total, and effect mode flags “F01” to “F04” correspond to effect modes “A” to “D”. As the production mode, various elements that make up the production such as the background depending on the place, situation, season, etc., the main characters that appear, the angle of the background, etc. can be set as appropriate, but in this embodiment it depends on the type of “background” The production mode is set differently.

  Next, in step S1202-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode is the “B” mode, that is, whether or not the effect mode flag is “F02”. This is to prevent the last background pattern of the previous effect from being the same as the first background pattern of the effect when the effect in the B mode is performed, as will be described later. is there. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the mode is "B mode" in step S1202-3, in step S1202-4, the sub CPU 102a refers to a previous background pattern flag stored in a previous background pattern flag storage area to be described later. In step S1202-5, an effect pattern determination table related to the background pattern in the change effect is selected from background patterns other than the previous background pattern.

  The effect pattern determination table is stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the effect mode, and is based on a special symbol stop display content corresponding to the change display, that is, a special lottery lottery result and a specific state based on the presence or absence of reach. Selected. For example, in the sub ROM 102b, for each effect mode “A” to “D”, an effect pattern determination table for winning per long win, an effect pattern determination table for winning per short win, an effect pattern determination table for lose winning with reach, no reach It is stored separately in a specific state with a lost win production pattern determination table.

  These tables are further classified according to the variation time determined by the main control board 101. That is, the effect pattern determination table is also classified according to a plurality of preset variation times (for example, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, and 120 seconds). However, in the present embodiment, only when the effect mode is the B pattern, the medium is conceptually classified by the background pattern between the specific state and the variation time. That is, the effect pattern determination table classified according to the specific state of the B mode is further classified according to the background pattern, and each effect pattern determination table classified according to the background pattern is also classified according to the variation time of the special symbol.

  More specifically, for example, the B pattern non-reach lost production pattern table includes background patterns “AI”, “AT”, “AJ”, “AH”, “HI”, “HT”, “HJ”, “ Classified as “HH”.

  Here, the background pattern will be described. These are large: “AI”, “AT”, “AJ”, “AH” with the initial “A”, “HI”, “HT”, “HJ”, “HH” “H” can be divided into those that are attached. Specifically, “AI”, “AT”, “AJ”, and “AH” are settings where the background location is an enemy base (Ajito), and “AI” is a character on a straight path in the base. "AT" represents a scene traveling on a T-junction, "AJ" represents a scene traveling on a crossroad, and "AH" represents a scene traveling on a square. On the other hand, “HI”, “HT”, “HJ”, and “HH” are settings where the background location is on lava, “HI” is a scene on a lava path, and “HT” is T-shaped. A scene traveling on the road, “HJ” represents a scene traveling on the crossroads, and “HH” represents a scene traveling on the square.

  Therefore, for example, if the previous background pattern flag is a flag indicating “AJ”, an effect pattern determination table relating to a background pattern other than “AJ” is selected for the effect. The previous background pattern flag is turned on only during the B mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the scene (“AI”, “AT”, “AJ”, “AH”, “HI”, “HT”, “HJ”, “HH”) is used as a component of the production pattern. There is an angle that is projected. That is, there are a configuration in which the background moving image of each scene is projected from the front side of the character (-S) and a configuration in which the background moving image is projected from the back side (-H). Accordingly, the minimum unit of the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the minimum effect pattern) by the combination of the background pattern and the angle pattern is “AI-S”, “AI-H”, “AT-S”, “AT-H” in all. , “AJ-S”, “AJ-H”, “AH-S”, “AH-H”, “HI-S”, “HI-H”, “HT-S”, “HT-H”, “ There are 16 types of “HJ-S”, “HJ-H”, “HH-S”, and “HH-H”.

  As shown in FIG. 44, the effect pattern determination table classified by each background pattern is further classified by the variation time. This variation time corresponds to the variation time shown in FIG. In other words, when the specific state is a lossless reach, the variation time is either 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 12 seconds. Therefore, the effect pattern for winning a lossless reach is also classified into 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 12 seconds. Yes.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the effect of the B mode is being executed, when the lottery result of the special prize lottery is “losing” and the presence / absence of the reach is “none”, the special corresponding to the specific state The time of the background moving image displayed on the image output device 13 in the symbol variation display is any of 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds.

  Here, the original data (material data) constituting the actual background video is composed of the original data of 4 seconds and the original data of 8 seconds, and these original data are directly or combined to form one background. Compose a video. Specifically, if the background video time is 4 seconds, the background video is composed of one 4-second original data, and if it is 8 seconds, the background video is a combination of two 4-second original data, or 1 When it is 12 seconds, the background moving image is composed of a combination of three 4-second original data, or one 8-second original data and two 4-second original data. This original data and the minimum performance pattern (the above-mentioned “AI-S”, “AI-H” to “HH-S”, “HH-H”). That is, when the background moving image is composed of a plurality of original data, one background moving image is displayed by outputting the original data continuously in time based on the overall effect pattern including the minimum effect pattern. In other words, one background video is divided into a plurality of blocks, and one block constituting the background video is displayed corresponding to one original data. By outputting, a plurality of blocks are continuously displayed to form one background moving image.

  In this way, by configuring a single moving image by combining original data of a plurality of times shorter than the time of the moving image, the type of overall effect pattern (background moving image) is increased, and data to be stored The amount can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to prevent an increase in product cost and a monotonous game.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44, in the present embodiment, when the background moving image in one variation effect is combined by a plurality of original data, the same minimum effect pattern (background pattern + angle pattern) is not continuous. Is set to That is, when the background moving image has a time of 8 seconds and the background moving image is composed of two 4-second original data, the minimum effect pattern related to the 4-second original data to be executed the first time and 4 to be executed the second time. The minimum production pattern related to the original data of seconds is combined so as to be different. Similarly, when the background moving image has a time of 12 seconds and the background moving image is composed of three pieces of original data of 4 seconds, the minimum effect pattern related to the original data executed for the first time and the original data executed for the second time are used. The minimum effect pattern, the minimum effect pattern related to the original data executed for the second time, and the minimum effect pattern related to the original data executed for the third time are combined to be different. Thus, since the same background pattern does not continue between the moving image blocks which comprise the same variation | change effect, the fall of an effect can be reduced.

  Here, original data having the same minimum production pattern but different in the number of seconds will be described. As described above, the original data includes 4 seconds and 8 seconds, and 16 minimum performance patterns are set for each. In any minimum production pattern, a certain character is running on a predetermined background, but there is a difference in the action performed by the character depending on the number of seconds. That is, the specific character continues to run in the background moving image related to the original data of 4 seconds, and the specific character stops for about 4 seconds in the middle of the background moving image related to the original data of 8 seconds. As a specific example, FIG. 45 shows an 8-second pattern of a T-junction front pattern (AT-S) in the enemy base, but the 4-second pattern of the same background pattern and angle pattern is shown in FIG. The scene is cut. FIG. 46 shows an 8-second pattern of a T-shaped back surface pattern (AT-H) in the enemy base, and FIG. 47 shows a 10-time front pattern (AJ-S) in the enemy base. FIG. 48 shows the 8-second pattern of the back pattern of the crossroads at the enemy base (AJ-H). Similarly, these 4-second patterns are the same as those of (b). The scene is cut.

  In step S1202-6, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the variation pattern designation command to confirm the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the effect, and determines the effect pattern determination table in step S1202-7.

  Next, in step S1202-8, the effect pattern determination random number stored in step S1202-1 is collated with the effect pattern determination table to determine the effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the range of the random number for effect pattern determination is “0 to 99”, and each of the effect pattern determination tables classified in the most detail (the lowest order) is collated. That is, in the effect pattern determination table categorized by the effect mode, the background pattern, and the variation time, the effect pattern determination random value is associated with the effect pattern constituted by the minimum effect pattern. Although not shown, the effect pattern is associated with a change effect confirmation command indicating the effect pattern.

  In step S1202-9, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect confirmation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c based on the determined effect pattern, and in step S1202-10, among the minimum effect patterns constituting the effect pattern. The previous background pattern flag is stored (overwritten) in the previous background pattern flag storage area based on the background pattern which is arranged last. The minimum effect pattern arranged last is the last used in time in the original data corresponding to the minimum effect pattern. The original data used last in terms of time means original data related to the last of the blocks of the background moving image constituting the background moving image displayed corresponding to the variation time. For example, if the production pattern “AT-S-4, AI-H-4, AJ-S-4” stored in the 12-second production pattern determination table of FIG. The original data corresponding to “−S-4” is the original data used last in time.

  Therefore, when the time of the background image according to the effect pattern is composed of 12 seconds and the background image is composed of three 4-second original data, the original data corresponding to the portion constituting the last 4 seconds of the background image The previous background pattern flag indicating the background pattern is stored in the previous background pattern flag storage area. In this case, the background pattern of the background image in the next variation effect is selected from other than this background pattern. If the background image is composed of 8 seconds and the background image is composed of one 8-second original data, the previous background pattern flag indicating the background pattern of the original data is set to the previous time in step S1202-10. It is stored in the background pattern flag storage area. As described above, since the same background pattern does not continue between the varying effects, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the effect.

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, like the background pattern in the image output device 13, the decoration design pattern in the image output device 13, the operation pattern of the effect accessory device 14, the illumination pattern of the illumination device 15, and the effect The illumination pattern of the illumination device 16 and the sound pattern generated from the sound output device 18 are also determined. And the information regarding the pattern which concerns on each effect is contained in the change effect confirmation command.

  In step S1202-11, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect start command in the transmission buffer in order to cause the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 to recognize that the change effect starts. Then, when the change effect start command and the change effect confirmation command set in the transmission buffer are transmitted and the image control board 105 receives these commands, the change effect is executed in the image output measure 13 based on the change effect confirmation command. Is done. Specifically, the original data (material data) corresponding to the minimum effect pattern is stored in the image ROM 105Bb of the image control unit 105B of the image control board 105, and the effect related to the received change effect confirmation command by the image CPU 105Ba. Based on the pattern, the variation effect is controlled by outputting the original data corresponding to the minimum effect pattern constituting the effect pattern to the image output device 13 successively in the arrangement order of the minimum effect pattern.

  Next, the variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1206-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the lottery result of the special prize lottery related to the variation display of the special symbol.

  In step S1206-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the determination result is a loss (effect symbol designation command = E03H001H). If the result is a loss, the process proceeds to step S1206-3. If the result is not a loss, the process proceeds to step S1206-8.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the effect mode flag in step S1206-3, and determines in step S1206-4 whether the effect mode flag is “F04”. The production mode flag “F04” represents a production mode “D” which is not special and is performed immediately after the power is turned on. Unlike the other special production modes “A” to “C”, this production mode “D” is displayed. The remaining number of times is not set.

  Therefore, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode flag is “F04” in step S1206-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect end command in the transmission buffer in step S1206-10, and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect mode flag is not “F0”, one special symbol variation display related to the effect mode for which the remaining number of times has been set ends, so in step S1206-5, the effect mode remaining number counter “1” is subtracted from the counter value (M).

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

  In step S1206-8, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect mode determination random number and stores it in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1206-9, based on the information included in the effect designating command, more specifically, based on the type of special game to be performed, the effect mode determination random number is associated with the type of special game and the sub ROM 102b. Are compared with the effect mode determination table stored in (1) to determine the effect mode in the changing effect from the next time (see FIG. 41). In step S1206-9, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and sets the remaining number of effect modes in the effect mode remaining number counter.

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

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

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

The effect button process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a valid effect button detection signal from the effect button detection SW 17a. If it is determined that there is no such signal, the sub CPU 102a ends the process, and if it is determined that there is the signal, in step S1302, the effect button command is set in the transmission buffer. This command is a command for notifying the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 that the operation of the effect button 17 has been detected.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 4d 2nd stage 5 Game area 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 1st grand prize port 9 2nd grand prize port 10 Winning gate (first specific area)
10a winning gate detection sensor 15 lighting device 61 first starting port receiving portion 63 winning prevention portion 63a guiding portion 70 second starting port control device (normal electric accessory)
80 1st grand prize opening control device 90 2nd big prize opening control device (special electric accessory)
91, 92 Receiving portion 93, 94 for second big prize opening guide portion 95 Second start opening winning prevention portion 95a Drop guiding portion 95b Discharge guiding portion 95b1 Discharge guiding portion upper surface 95b2 Discharging guiding portion lower surface 100 Control means 101 Main Control board 102 Production control board 151 LED
152 Substrate 152a Side surface 153 of substrate Storage box (base storage box)
153A Outer box outer wall 153a Notch K1 First game ball passage K2 Second game ball passage K3 Third game ball passage K4 Fourth game ball passage K5 Fifth game ball passage K6 Sixth game ball passage

Claims (1)

A special lottery means for performing a special lottery based on winning at the start of a game ball;
Based on the special prize lottery performed by the special prize lottery means, the special symbol display device determines the fluctuation time required for the special symbol fluctuation display to be performed on the special symbol display device, and performs the special symbol fluctuation display based on the determined fluctuation time. Design display control means;
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern of a change effect performed in the image output device in response to the change display of the special symbol
Variation effect control means for performing a change effect based on one effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means,
The variation time includes at least a first variation time, a second variation time that is N (N is an integer of 2 or more) times the first variation time, and the first variation time and the second variation time. There is a third fluctuation time that is added to the fluctuation time of
In the production contents of the fluctuation production, there are a normal production and a specific production representing that the expectation of winning the special prize is higher than the normal production.
Among the variation effects, the material data used for the normal effect constitutes the first variation time, constitutes a plurality of first material data having different contents of the production, and the second variation time, respectively. Including multiple second material data with different contents,
The effect pattern of the normal effect of the first variation time is composed of one first material data of the plurality of first material data,
The production pattern of the normal production of the second variation time is composed of one second material data of the plurality of second material data, or composed of a combination of N pieces of first material data,
The effect pattern of the normal effect of the third variation time is configured by a combination of N + 1 first material data, or one first material data and the plurality of first materials among the plurality of first material data. Consists of a combination of one of the two material data and the second material data,
When the production pattern of the normal production of the second variation time or the production pattern of the normal production of the third variation time is composed of a plurality of material data, the specific production of the normal production based on the temporally adjacent material data is specified. components varies with each other,
The effect pattern determining means includes
Storage means for storing material data last used as the normal performance as last material data information;
When determining the production pattern of the normal production this time, the last material data information is confirmed, the specific component of the material data used last as the normal production indicated by the last material data information, and the normal production of this time A gaming machine comprising: selection means for selecting a current production pattern so that a specific component of material data used first as production is different .

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