JP5616506B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a start port that can be changed between a closing mode and an opening mode.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a first start port and a second start port are provided in a start area provided on a game board so that they can be distinguished. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the second start port is configured to be able to change between a closed mode and an open mode. When a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, a determination is made as to whether or not to win a jackpot, and based on the determination result, a predetermined symbol fluctuates in the symbol display device for a predetermined time. Stop after the elapse of time (hereinafter, symbol change and symbol stop in the symbol display device are collectively referred to as “symbol display”). Here, the type of symbol to be stopped represents the determination result. That is, the stop display of a predetermined symbol serves as a notification of the determination result.

  In addition, the game is a low-probability gaming state in which it is difficult to win a jackpot, a high-probability gaming state in which a jackpot is easily won, and a non-short-time gaming state in which the second starting port is unlikely to be in an opening mode or a short-time gaming state in which it is likely to be in an opening mode. It is controlled by. Basically, the game is controlled in a low-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state. However, when a specific jackpot game is won, the game is controlled in a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state after the specific jackpot game. The high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are controlled until a predetermined number of symbol displays are executed after a specific jackpot game. In the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, it is notified that the game ball is launched toward the second starting port, and when the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are ended, the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are entered. It is notified that a game ball is fired toward the first start port for a predetermined period (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-115417 A

  In this way, the gameability of becoming a high probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state after a jackpot game, and becoming a low probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state when a predetermined number of symbol display is executed is becoming more and more common. It lacks sex.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs an unexpected game.

The present invention includes a first start port provided in a game area, a second start port provided so as to be distinguishable from the first start port in the game area, and changeable between a closed mode and an open mode, In a gaming machine having a game ball launching operation means for performing an operation for launching a game ball in a game area, a player is allowed to enter the first start port or the second start port on the condition Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the game, and a determination pattern indicating a result of the special game determination when the special game determination is performed by the special game determination means When the jackpot determination symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means to be displayed on the display means and the symbol display control means, the special game control means for causing the special game means to execute the special game, and the jackpot winning probability is low. A low probability gaming state, a high probability gaming state with a high probability of winning a jackpot, a short gaming state when the opening time of the second start port is extended from the normal gaming state, or a combination of these states A game state control means for controlling, a notification control means for causing the notification means to execute a specific notification for notifying the launch of the game ball to the second starting port when the game is progressing in the short-time game state, Fall determination means for making a fall judgment as to whether or not to shift to the low probability gaming state when a game is progressing in the high probability gaming state, and the gaming state control means is the jackpot judgment When a specific jackpot determination symbol is displayed among the symbols, the first game state control means for setting the high probability short-time gaming state after the special game, and the high probability by the first game state control means. And a second gaming state control means for setting the normal gaming state after the predetermined period has elapsed if it is determined that the player falls into the low probability gaming state within a predetermined period after the short gaming state is set. The notification control means ends the specific notification when the second gaming state control means sets the normal gaming state.
In addition, the present invention is provided in a game area where game balls can flow down, and is provided so as to be able to be distinguished from the first start port in which game balls flowing down can enter, and in the game area. A gaming machine comprising: a second starting port that can be changed between a closing mode and an opening mode; and a game ball launching operation unit that performs an operation for launching a game ball in the game area. Profit granting determination means for determining whether or not to grant a predetermined profit to the player on condition that the ball enters the mouth or the second starting opening, and the profit granting determination means When the grant determination is made, the symbol display control means for causing the symbol display means to perform the variable display of the symbol and then the stop display of the determination symbol indicating the result of the profit grant determination, and the second start port is the opening Normal play that does not change easily A game state control means capable of proceeding with a game in a specific game state in which the second starting port is more likely to change to the opening mode than a normal state or the normal game state, and when the game is proceeding in the specific game state Acquired by a notification means for performing a specific notification for notifying of the release of the game ball to the second start opening, a determination information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquisition means Determination means for performing a predetermined determination based on the determined determination information, and the gaming state control means, when a determination symbol indicating a result of the profit grant determination of granting a specific profit is stopped and displayed, When the game can proceed in the specific game state and the game is progressing in the specific game state, if the result of the predetermined determination by the determination means is a specific result, the specific game state The Specific state control means for ending, and the specific gaming state control means is configured to perform the specific determination in the predetermined determination until a predetermined period has elapsed after the stop display of the determination symbol related to the specific profit grant. If the result is, the first specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when the predetermined period elapses, and the specific result is obtained in the predetermined determination after the predetermined period elapses. A second specific gaming state ending unit for ending the specific gaming state when the predetermined determination is made, and the notification unit is configured to execute the specific gaming state by the first specific gaming state ending unit. A first notification end control means for ending the specific notification when the game ends, and a second for ending the specific notification when the specific gaming state is ended by the second specific gaming state ending means. And a notification end control means.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, an unexpected game can be performed when the result of the fall determination is a transition to the low probability gaming state.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A) is a diagram showing a fall determination table, (b-1) is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (b-2) is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, c) is a diagram showing a reach determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. It is a figure showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for games per first length, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for games per second length, (c) is a middle winning game It is a figure showing the big prize opening / closing control table. (A) is a figure showing the big winning opening opening / closing control table for 1st short win games, (b) is a figure showing the big winning opening opening / closing control table for 2nd short winning games. (A) is a figure showing a small hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing the big prize opening / closing control table for a small hit game. (A) is a figure showing a reference data judgment table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition judgment table, (c) is a figure showing a specific period judgment table. It is a figure showing a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the second special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (c) is the configuration of each storage unit. FIG. 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. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fall determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the command analysis process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch fall effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the scenario fall fall effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fall mode setting process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st percussion effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode control processing in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd percussion effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect management process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the left-handed effect management process in an effect control board. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the sub-RAM 102c, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the first effect information storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and (c) shows the configuration of the second effect information storage area of the sub-RAM 102c. FIG. 4D is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of each storage unit. It is a figure showing an example of the fall rolling effect execution determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table in the production mode A. (A) is a figure showing an example of an effect mode determination table, (b) is a figure showing an example of an effect mode execution frequency determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the relationship between a game state and production mode, and the frequency | count of execution of the change display of the special symbol after jackpot. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the presentation mode and the sorting effect when the special symbol display has fallen by the fall judgment after the winning per short length with high probability until 100 times are executed, (b) Is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the production mode and the sorting production when a special symbol display has been executed 100 times or more after a win per short length and then falls with a fall judgment, (c) is a high probability It is a figure showing an example of the relationship with the production | presentation mode in the case where it does not fall by fall determination even if a special symbol display is performed 100 times or more after winning per time with a short time, and a sorting effect. (A) is a figure showing an example of a right-handed effect, (b) is a figure showing an example of a fall falling effect, (c) is a figure showing an example of a notification that the result of the fall determination is “maintained”, d) is a diagram illustrating an example of a left-handed effect. (A) is a figure showing an example of a right-handed effect, (b) is a figure showing an example of a fall falling effect, (c) is a figure showing an example of a notification that the result of the fall determination is “falling”, d) is a diagram illustrating an example of a left-handed effect.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y includes an outer frame (not shown) that is fixed to the island facility of the game store, and a game board mounting frame Y1 that is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame. . A game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed is detachably attached to the game board mounting frame Y1.

  The gaming machine Y also includes a glass door Y2 that covers the gaming area 2A so as to be visible on the front side (player side) of the gaming board 2. The glass door Y2 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame Y1 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Therefore, by rotating the glass door Y2 like a door around the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum, the game area 2A and the front portion of the game board mounting frame Y1 can be opened and closed. Further, on the other end side of the glass door Y2, a lock mechanism R for fixing the glass door Y2 to the game board mounting frame Y1 and fixing the game board mounting frame Y1 to the outer frame is provided.

  Further, the glass door Y2 includes a game ball launching operation device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by being rotated, an audio output device 15 including a speaker, and a plurality of lamps and LEDs. An effect lighting device 16 and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 29 attached in a state of protruding from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 29 is disposed immediately below the frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, the curved inner rail member 29B, the outer rail member 29C, and the grand prize winning port 8 described later, and the game ball is placed on the second starting port 7 on the upper surface. The guide member 29 </ b> D and the like constitute a guide route that can be guided.

  An image display device 14 composed of a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A, and an effect accessory device 17 described later is provided, and a center accessory constituting a unit of the effect device in which these are integrated. The game board 2 is fitted in the center. Further, an inner rail member 29B is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and an outer rail member 29C is disposed further outside the inner rail member 29B.

  The game ball launching operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the glass door Y2, a launch handle 32 rotatably provided on the base 31, a touch sensor 32a attached in the launch handle 32, and launch A firing volume knob 32b that rotates in conjunction with the handle 32 and detects the rotation angle is provided. In response to an operation on the launch handle 32 of the game ball launch operation device 3, the game ball launch device 4 launches the game ball toward the game area. The game ball launcher 4 is provided at a position below the game board 2 of the game board mounting frame Y1 and facing the tray 50. The game ball launching device 4 includes a launch solenoid 41 that hits a game ball, and the launch solenoid 41 is connected to the game ball launch operation device 3 via a launch control board 106.

  When the player touches the launch handle 32, the touch sensor 32a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 described later. When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 41. When the firing handle 32 is operated to change the rotation angle of the firing handle 32, the gear connected to the firing handle 32 rotates and the knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 detected by the launch volume knob 32 b is applied to the launch solenoid 41 of the game ball launcher 4.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. That is, a game ball is launched at a strength (hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”) according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 (the rotation angle of the launch volume knob 32b). A game ball that is effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the inner rail member 29B and the outer rail member 29C, enters the game area 2A, and flows down in the game area 2A. . At this time, the game ball flows down unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 2A.

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

  A first winning gate 9 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the left center portion of the game area 2A. The first winning gate 9 is provided with a first winning gate detection sensor 9a for detecting a game ball. A second winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the lower right of the game area 2A. The second winning gate 10 is provided with a second winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. On the condition that the winning gate detection sensors 9a, 10a detect a game ball, a normal symbol lottery is performed.

  A first start port 6 is provided below the image display device 14 at the lower part of the game area 2A and is invariable and can always enter the ball. On the left side and the lower left side of the decorative frame 29A, a series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 6 by a nail, a windmill or the like is formed. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . When the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided immediately below the first start port 6. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the first basic mode in which no winning is possible or the first special mode in which a winning is possible. The second starting port 7 is provided with a second starting port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and the second special symbol is drawn on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. . When the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The second starting port control device 70 is provided with a rotating shaft at a lower side portion, a rotatable normal movable piece 70A, and a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 70B as a drive unit for moving the normal movable piece 70A. . The second start opening / closing solenoid 70B is driven on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the normal movable piece 70A is rotated. The normal movable piece 70A is composed of a rectangular door member. Normally, the movable piece 70A stops in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the second start port 7 is opened. Blocked. The second starting port 7 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 70A, so that the second starting port 7 is controlled to the first basic mode in which no winning is possible.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 70A rotates forward about the rotation axis and the second start port 7 is opened, so that the second start port 7 can win the first special. Controlled by the aspect. At this time, the second starting port 7 is opened and the normal movable piece 70A protrudes from the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the second starting port 7. . The predetermined condition for the second start-up port control device 70 is to win a winning in the above-described normal symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery”).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable large winning opening 8 is provided on the downstream side of the second winning gate 10. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the second basic aspect incapable of winning a prize or the second special aspect capable of winning a prize. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special winning opening control device 80 includes a special movable piece 80A composed of a rectangular door member having a rotation shaft on the lower side, and the special movable piece 80A operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. . In other words, the special movable piece 80A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied) in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A, and the special winning opening 8 is blocked. By closing the special winning piece 80A in the stopped state (not activated), the special winning opening 8 is blocked, so that the special winning opening 8 is controlled to the second basic mode in which no winning is possible.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80A is rotated forward about the rotation axis to open the special winning opening 8 so that the special winning opening 8 can be awarded in the second special mode. Be controlled. At this time, the special winning opening 8 is opened and the special movable piece 80A protrudes from the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the game ball flowing down and guide it to the special winning opening 8. The predetermined conditions for the special winning opening control device 80 are the above-described lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol). In the case of pointing, it is generically called “special symbol lottery”) and winning a special prize (bonus).

  In addition, various display devices for notifying predetermined information about the game are provided in a predetermined area other than the game area 2A on the game board 2. Specifically, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a symbol display device comprising a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, and A hold display device comprising a normal symbol hold display device 25, a round number display device 26, and a right-handed display device 27 are provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first starting port 6, and the second special symbol display device 21 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or more special symbols are preset in the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol according to the lottery result is used as the special symbol display device 20, 21 is displayed in a stopped state. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display devices 20 and 21 each have, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 are lit constitute a special symbol.

  In addition, the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 always display a predetermined special symbol in a fluctuating state for a predetermined time before the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, for one special symbol lottery, one special symbol display is performed, and in one special symbol display, a special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time, and then the special symbol is stopped. Is done.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes the first winning gate 9 or the second winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 22 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, appearance figures such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LED included in the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on constitute a normal symbol.

  In addition, a predetermined normal symbol is always displayed in a fluctuating state for a predetermined time before the normal symbol is stopped on the normal symbol display device 22. That is, one normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and in one normal symbol display, a normal symbol change display is performed for a predetermined time, and then a normal symbol stop display is performed. Is done.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol is displayed. The result of the lottery is not necessarily not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the first start port 6, and the second special symbol hold display device 24 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each special symbol hold display device 23, 24 The current number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25.

  The round number display device 26 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs and lights up in a predetermined manner at the start of the big hit game. The lighting mode indicates the number of executions of the round game of the jackpot game described later.

  The right-handed display device 27 includes one LED and lights up in a short time state to be described later. This lighting urges the launch of a game ball toward the second starting port 7 (in this embodiment, since the second starting port 7 is provided on the right side of the game area 2A in front view, “right-handed” "Is abbreviated as" right-handed "hereinafter). As described above, in the present embodiment, the first start port 6 and the second start port 7 are arranged so as to be able to be distinguished (so that the game ball is fired in a different manner). Specifically, the first start port 6 is provided at a position where a game ball can win through the left side of the image display device 14, and the second start port 7 has a game ball passing through the right side of the image display device 14. It is provided at a position where you can win a prize. That is, the game ball launch intensity related to the second start port 7 (suitable for the second start port 7) is higher than the game ball launch strength related to the first start port 6 (suitable for the first start port 6). . That is, it is possible to strike a game ball against the first start port 6 and the second start port. In other words, the game area 2 </ b> A includes the position of the first start port 6, and an area through which a game ball fired with a game ball firing strength capable of winning the first start port 6 can pass is defined as the first area. In addition, a region including the position of the second starting port 7 and allowing a game ball fired with a game ball firing strength capable of winning to the second starting port 7 to pass through can be divided into a second region.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device that executes various effects such as an effect performed in the gaming state (game effect) and an effect performed in the customer waiting state (demonstration effect). In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image display device 14, an audio output device 15, an effect lighting device 16, and an effect accessory device 17.

  The image display device 14 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the image display device 14, but other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display can also be used.

  The effect accessory device 17 includes a movable portion 17A, and operates the movable portion 17A to produce an effect by the operation. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 17A is disposed in front of the right end portion of the image display device 14 when viewed from the front, and simulates a leg-foot portion of a predetermined character and swings in a predetermined direction.

  The audio output device 15 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 16 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  Moreover, the production | presentation button apparatus 18 and the selection button apparatus 19 are provided in the saucer 50 as an input device which can be mainly operated concerning production (refer FIG. 2).

  The effect button device 18 includes an effect button 18A that can be operated and an effect button detection switch 18a that is connected to the effect button 18A and detects an operation of the effect button 18A. When the effect button detection switch 18a detects an operation of the effect button 18A, the effect button detection switch 18a outputs an effect button detection signal to an effect control board 102 described later.

  The selection button device 19 is connected to an operable selection button 19A and a selection button 19A, and includes a selection button detection switch 19a that detects an operation of the selection button 19A. The selection button 19A includes cursor keys arranged in a cross shape and an Enter key arranged in the center. When the selection button detection switch 19a detects the operation of the selection button 18A, the selection button detection switch 19a outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102 described later.

  The game effects are composed of various types of effects according to the game contents (game state). The effect that is performed at a high frequency in the game effects is a lottery effect that is performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game balls. In the lottery effect by the image display device 14, basically, the effect symbol is changed and displayed first for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop display of the effect design meaning that is performed. The effect symbol variation display is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed, and the effect symbol stop display is performed when the special symbol stop display is performed.

  The effect symbol is configured in various modes. When the effect symbol is configured with a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is performed when all the decoration symbols are stopped. For example, in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the screen of the image display device 14 or the like, the variation display and stop display of each decorative symbol are performed. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, since the lottery effect is a “rendering” performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily the lottery of the special symbol. It does not necessarily represent the result (a special symbol that is stopped and displayed).

  In the variation display of each decorative symbol, for example, a plurality of decorative symbols regularly move in the vertical direction from the next to the next (for example, scroll from top to bottom). Such a variation display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. There are various ways of moving the decorative symbols. For example, there are a mode in which the decorative symbols first move at a high speed and finally stop while gradually decelerating, and a mode in which the decorative symbols stop suddenly without decelerating. In addition, for example, a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are stopped in order (the fluctuation ends), the left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, and the middle symbol is finally stopped. There is a mode of stopping at the same time.

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

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

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a first winning gate detection sensor 9a, a second winning gate detection sensor 10a, And the general winning a prize detecting sensor 11a is connected, and a detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B and a special prize opening / closing solenoid 80B are connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). . Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device. 24, a normal symbol hold display device 25, a round number display device 26, a right-handed display device 27, and other display devices are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device via an output port (not shown). Is output.

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

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. Direct connection may be possible.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as various game effects according to game contents and demonstration effects according to the waiting state for customers. That is, the effect control board 102 causes the image display device 14, the sound output device 15, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory device 17 to execute a predetermined effect based on the internal state of the main control board 101.

  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. As described above, the main control board 101 transmits a predetermined command based on the result of the jackpot determination / special symbol determination to the effect control board 102, and therefore the predetermined command is input to the effect control board 102 as an input signal. An effect button detection switch 18a and a selection button detection switch 19a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 18A has been operated and the selection button 19A. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 18, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 19, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

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

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

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout drive unit 51 of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) 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 5 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.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 41 based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 32b, and launches the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). Is approximately 1.7 (pieces / second).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, similar to the above boards, and is connected to the effect lighting device 16 and the effect accessory device 17 on the output side. The lamp CPU 104a performs light emission control of the effect lighting device 16 and irradiation of light from the effect lighting device 16 based on a command related to effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102 (hereinafter referred to as “effect control command”). Drive control for the motor for changing the direction is performed. Further, the lamp CPU 104a performs drive control on a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 17 based on the effect control command.

  The image control board 105 generates at least a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image to be displayed on the image display device 14, and outputs the image signal to the image display device 14 and sound output to the sound output device 15. A sound generation unit 105C that generates and outputs the sound signal to the sound output device 15, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105Aa, an overall ROM 105Ab, and an overall RAM 105Ac for performing image display control by the image display device 14 and audio output control by the audio output device 15.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving a command related to effect control such as an effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image display device 14 based on the command, and a sound. A voice instruction to be output from the voice output device 15 to the generation unit 105C is issued.

  The general RAM 105Ac functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the general CPU 105Aa, and temporarily stores data read from the general ROM 105Ab.

  The general ROM 105Ab is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the general ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a parameter of the luminance of the image display device 14 is included.

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

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 14, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 105Bb includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The image generation unit 105B has a crystal oscillator. The crystal oscillator outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba. The VDP 105Ba divides the pulse signal to generate a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the image display device 14, and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device 14.

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

  FIG. 4A illustrates an example of the fall determination table. The fall determination is to determine whether or not to shift (fall) to a low probability state in a high probability state to be described later. In the fall determination table, the fall determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by collating the acquired fall determination random number with the fall determination table, either “fall down” or “maintain (no fall)” is determined. When the result of the fall determination is “does not fall (maintains high probability state)”, the high probability state is maintained, whereas when it falls “falls”, the state transitions (falls) to the low probability state.

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

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

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

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect. In the present embodiment, if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit” or “small hit”, the reach effect is executed without performing the reach determination, but the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination The relationship between presence / absence / reach production is appropriately set.

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols are stopped in two areas of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the image display device 14 during the variable display of the effect symbols, and predetermined in the remaining one area. If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effects frequently performed on the image display device 14 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are arranged, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning is partway through By creating a game, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

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

  Fig.5 (a)-FIG.5 (c) are figures which show an example of a special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a special symbol mode that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

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

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. In each special symbol determination table, a special symbol determination value and a special symbol type are uniquely associated and stored. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and special effect symbol designating commands are set. The special symbol stop symbol data is used in the processing in the main control board 101, and the special effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the time of the special symbol determination.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special effect designating command includes 1 byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1 byte for indicating the content (function) of the command. Data. As for the special effect designating command, if the MODE data is “E1H”, it means that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 (first special symbol display device 20), and the MODE data is “E2H”. For example, this means that a game ball has won the second starting port 7 (second special symbol display device 21).

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot game control table used when controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game control table is associated with a jackpot type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data).

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the opening to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening Command, type of table used to control opening / closing of the big winning opening 8, end time that is a period from the end of the last opening of the big winning opening 8 to the end of the big win game, and start of ending An ending command that is sometimes transmitted to the effect control board 102 is set.

  7 (a) to 7 (c) and FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (b) are the jackpot opening / closing control tables for the jackpot game used for controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot 8 in the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows an example. The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table used when controlling the small hit game. The small hit game control table is associated with a small hit type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data).

  The small hit game control table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the big winning opening 8, and the transmission to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening The opening command, the type of table used to control the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the ending time, which is the period from the end of the final opening of the big prize opening 8 to the end of the small hit game, and An ending command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of ending is set.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the small winning game used for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 in the small hit game. The big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the prize winning opening 8, a special electric operation number (K) that is an operation (opening of the prize winning opening 8) number of the prize winning opening control device, and an opening time / closing time (operation time / (Inactive time) is set.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data. The game condition data is identification information that represents a state of a game condition that is newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The game condition data is associated with the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state / high probability state). In each divided table, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) and the game condition data Are uniquely associated and stored.

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

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability and the entrance / exit opening award ease are set as the game conditions. The table includes special data that can be executed according to the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later and the state of the game condition. The number of symbol displays (Xa, Ja: hereinafter referred to as “executable number of times”) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of times that the special symbol display can be executed means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol variable display that is a notification of the result.

(Special symbol variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation pattern”), as will be described later. The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram variation time”) and the type of effect.

  The special symbol variation pattern judgment table includes special symbol stop symbol data and special symbol hold reflecting the result of special symbol lottery and the type of special symbol display device (starting port related to the special symbol display) that operates in the special symbol display. It is classified by the number (U1 or U2).

  In each table, the special figure variation pattern determination value and one or more special figure variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. Since the special figure variation pattern is allocated with a predetermined probability set in advance, the expectation of winning a big hit is set for the special figure variation pattern.

  A special symbol variation pattern designation command is set corresponding to each special diagram variation pattern. The special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (during the special symbol memory determination process in step S300) and transmitted to the effect control board 102. The special figure variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the type of the start port and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern.

  FIG. 12A to FIG. 12F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of the normal symbol lottery hit determination table. The winning determination is the success or failure of the right acquisition to execute at least the auxiliary game with the opening of the second starting port 7 based on the winning determination random number acquired based on the winning to the first winning gate 9 or the second winning gate 10 Is to determine (whether or not to win).

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table that is referred to in a non-short-time state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a time-short state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. In each hit determination table, a hit determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. Then, by collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 9 and 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination results (win and miss), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 12C determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required to display a variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-short state and a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the non-time-short state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the non-short time state is 15.0 seconds.

  FIG. 12D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 12D, in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current winning easiness state for the second starting port 7 and the normal stop symbol data, and the auxiliary game reference data correspond to each other. It is attached. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state when the normal symbol lottery is performed and the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 12E is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. In this table, conditions for controlling the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set. An auxiliary game control table is also stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 12 (f) is a diagram illustrating an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table is divided according to auxiliary game reference data, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. In each table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7, the operation number of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening of the second starting port 7) is the order of operation (D), and each opening time The closing time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, a special game that involves the opening of the big prize opening 8 (the big prize opening control device 80 operates) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit” is opened and closed. The game is composed of a “game” and a “small game” which is executed when the “small game” is won and opens and closes. Note that the jackpot game is mainly based on the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 8 according to the “game per first long”, “game per second long”, “game per middle hit”, “game per first short” and “first short win”. It is divided into “games per 2 shorts”.

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

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non- The game progresses under the "short time" state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state, and are referred to as “normal game state” based on the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state. .

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability” state of the jackpot winning probability means that the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7, It is set to be disadvantageous to the player relative to 1/288. Here, the winning of the “big hit” is to acquire the right to execute the “big hit game” in the jackpot determination. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the winning probability of jackpot is set higher than the “low probability” state, that is, set to 1/71 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

  The “non-short-time” state is a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is normal. Specifically, in the “non-time-short” state, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 9 and 10 (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol variation). Time) is set to 15 seconds, and the total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (opening time of the second starting port 7) that operates when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 0. It is set to 2 seconds or 4.7 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for normal symbols is set to 1/50. Note that the “total opening time” is that the second start port 7 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 70 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 7) is longer than in the “non-short time” state. It means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 7 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state where it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “short time” state, the normal fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, and the total maximum opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.0 seconds, The probability of winning a win is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 7 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 32. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per first long / game per second long / game per medium hit / game per first short / game per second short) and newly set after the jackpot game The state of the game condition to be played (a combination of a low probability state / high probability state and a non-short time state / short time state) is determined. In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, apart from the jackpot type based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the jackpot game type derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, the type of profit that the player enjoys, The jackpot type can be classified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the fall determination random number, the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, and the hit determination random 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 adds +1 to the initial value random number for fall determination, the initial value random number counter for jackpot determination, the initial value random number counter for special symbol, and the initial value random number counter for hit determination to update the random number counter. Perform random number update processing.

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a, first special symbol display device 20, second special symbol display device 21, first special symbol hold display device 23, second special symbol hold display device 24, round number display device 26, right-handed. A special symbol special electric control process (special symbol related process) for controlling the display device 27 and the special winning opening control device 80 (control of the special symbol system device) is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 22, the normal symbol hold display device 25, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a displays external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B, and the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80B. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and winning prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), symbol display devices 20, 21, 22 and hold display devices 23, 24, 25 display predetermined symbols. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data), display control data for displaying a predetermined symbol on the round number display device 26 (round number display) Data) and the right-handed display device 27 Perform data creation processing of 示制 your data (right-handed display data).

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 20, 21, and 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, and 25, port output processing for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. Further, in order to turn on the LED of the round number display device 26, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. Further, in order to turn on the LED of the right-handed display device 27, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it, and wins the big prize mouth 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

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

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signals from the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a have been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gates 9 and 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

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

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S234, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a fall determination random number, a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 13A), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  In step S236, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first start port 6. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 6 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the determination information (random number for fall determination, random number for jackpot determination, random number for special symbol determination, random number for reach determination, and random number for determination of special pattern fluctuation pattern) related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S236. Based on this, a fall determination, a jackpot determination, a special symbol determination, and a reach determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs a fall determination process, a jackpot determination process, a reach determination process, and a special symbol determination process in the first preliminary determination. Here, the fall prior determination designation command and the first start opening prize designation command are determined as the determination results of the first preliminary determination. In other words, the first start opening winning designation command includes information on the determination result of the first pre-judgment (whether or not the jackpot, the special symbol type, and the presence / absence of reach).

  Then, in step S237, the main CPU 101a uses the fall predetermination designation command indicating the result of the previous fall decision and the first start opening prize designation command indicating the result of the first special symbol determination for the effect of the main RAM 101c. Set in the transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2, also referred to as “second special figure holding number”) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the second special figure holding number (U2) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S244, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S244, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 24, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a fall determination random number, a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the second special symbol holding storage area. The second special symbol holding storage area is divided into the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit (see FIG. 13B), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd prior determination process based on the winning to the 2nd starting port 7 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 7 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, in the determination information (randomness for fall determination, random number for jackpot determination, random number for special symbol determination, random number for reach determination, and random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination) related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S246 Based on this, a fall determination, a jackpot determination, a special symbol determination, and a reach determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs a fall determination process, a jackpot determination process, a reach determination process, and a special symbol determination process in the second preliminary determination. Here, the fall prior determination designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are determined as determination results of the second prior determination. In other words, the second start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the second pre-determination (win / no-win, type of special symbol, and presence / absence of reach).

  Then, in step S247, the main CPU 101a uses the fall predetermination designation command indicating the result of the previous fall determination and the first start opening winning designation command indicating the result of the first special symbol determination for the effect of the main RAM 101c. Set in the transmission data storage area.

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether or not a valid winning gate detection signal is input from the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a. If there is no valid winning gate detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid winning gate detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “ordinary figure holding number”) of the normal symbol holding number counter is obtained in step S252. It is determined whether it is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires determination information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, and ends the winning gate detection signal input process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a stores the random number value indicated by the counter related to the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol holding storage area of the main RAM 101c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 23 and 24 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. 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 this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol reservation storage area. The first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area.

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

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

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

  Next, in steps S311 to S314, the main CPU 101a performs a fall determination process, a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a new symbol determination process based on the data that is shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit. A special figure variation pattern determination process is executed. These determination processes constitute the above-mentioned special symbol lottery.

  The fall determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, that is, whether or not it is currently in a high probability state. When determining that the main CPU 101a is not in the high probability state, the main CPU 101a ends the fall determination processing. When determining that the main CPU 101a is in the high probability state, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S311-2.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a checks the fall determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit against the fall determination table to shift from the high probability state to the low probability state. A fall judgment is made to determine whether or not (whether to fall).

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the fall determination is a fall (shift to a low probability state). When the main CPU 101a determines that it is not a fall, the main CPU 101a ends the fall determination.

  The main CPU 101a performs low probability state transition processing, in other words, high probability state end processing in step S311-4. Specifically, the main CPU 101a turns off the high probability flag and resets an execution number counter in a high probability state to be described later.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 101a sets a fall determination designation command indicating fall (shift to a low probability state) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the hour / hour flag is turned on in the hour / hour flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, that is, whether or not the current hour / hour flag is set. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not in the time saving state, it moves the process to step S311-11, and if it determines that it is in the time saving state, it moves the process to step S311-7.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a time-count state execution number counter, which will be described later, is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (“100” in the present embodiment), that is, the time-short state guarantee period is It is determined whether or not it is finished. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, i.e., that the short-term guarantee period has expired, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S311-8. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S311-10.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a performs time reduction state end processing. Specifically, the main CPU 101a turns off the time reduction flag and resets the execution time counter in the time reduction state to be described later.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 101a sends a second right-handed end designation command to the effect control board 102 to notify the effect control board 102 that the time-short state has ended after the passage of the time-short state guarantee period. Set to. Further, in step S311-9, the main CPU 101a sets right-handed display stop data for ending right-handed display by the right-handed display device 27 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c because the time-short state has ended.

  In step S311-10, the main CPU 101a turns on the non-time reduction designation flag in the non-time reduction designation flag storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S3111-11, the main CPU 101a sets a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state (high probability state or low probability state and non-short time state or short time state) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c, and performs the fall determination process. finish.

  Next, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-1 whether or not the jackpot determination process is due to winning at the first starting port 6 based on the ON starting port winning flag. When it is determined that the main CPU 101a is the first starting port 6, a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S312-2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the main CPU 101a is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), a big hit determination table for the second special symbol is selected in step S312-3.

  Next, in step S312-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S312-4 that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, in step S312-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the table selected in step S312-2 or step S311-3 Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S312-6, the main CPU 101a further selects “from the table selected in step S312-2 or step S312-3”. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

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

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S313. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S313-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S313- The process is moved to 2.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. When it is determined that “small hit” is selected, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit in step S313-6. The process moves to step S313-3, and reach determination is performed. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S313-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not “reach exists” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S313-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S313-7, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S313-8, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach is selected.

  In step S313-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S313. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S313-11, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination for collating the special symbol determination random number value shifted in the above-described step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S313-12, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S313-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, in step S313-13, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S313-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined special figure stop symbol data indicates the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 8 when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG. 24 as described later, or in the jackpot game process of FIG. Also used when making decisions.

  In step S313-14, the main CPU 101a collates the special symbol stop symbol data with the reference data determination table, sets the reference data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine reference data, which is set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S314. In special figure variation pattern determination processing, based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of special symbol determination, and the result of reach determination, the time required to display the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time), etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a confirms the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c in step S314-1, and determines the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data in step S314-2. . This is because in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided by the special figure stop symbol data.

  In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “1BH” or “2BH”, that is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is losing without reach, the special figure holding number (U1orU2) related to the special symbol variation pattern determination process ) To determine the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table related to the reachless loss is also divided according to the special figure reservation number.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S314-3. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern.

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and in step S310-7, a special graphic variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special graphic variation pattern is transmitted for production in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the variation display of the special symbol starts, and based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. A variation production pattern associated with the content of the variation production is determined.

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

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

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data in order to perform variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

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

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

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 in step S320-3. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and if the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a displays the count value of the execution time counter in the short time state indicating the number of times that the special symbol variation display has been executed since the transition to the short time state (J: hereinafter referred to as “short time state execution number”). The operation value (J + 1) obtained by adding “1” to is stored as the time-short state execution count (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of time-short state executions (J) = 10000 (the number of time-short state executions). If the time-short state execution count (J) = 10000 (time-short state executable count), the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the time-short state execution count (J) = 10000 (time-short state executable count), step The processing is moved to S330-5.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of time-short state executions (J) = 100 (number of time-short state guarantees). If the time-short state execution count (J) = 100 (time-short state guarantee count), the process proceeds to step S330-6. If the time-short state execution count (J) = 100 (time-short state guarantee count), step S330- The processing is moved to 9.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the non-time reduction designation flag is turned on in the non-time reduction designation flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The fact that the flag is turned on in the non-time saving designation flag storage area means that “falling” is determined in the falling lottery before the time saving state guarantee period elapses, and the low probability state is currently set. If the flag is turned on in the non-time reduction designation flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is turned off in the non-time reduction designation flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-9. Move.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a performs a time reduction state end process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a turns off the time reduction flag and clears the count value of the execution number counter in the time reduction state (= 0).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a sets a first right-handed end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to notify the effect control board 102 that the time-short state is over when the time-short state guarantee period has elapsed. Further, in step S330-8, the main CPU 101a completes the right-handed display stop data for ending the right-handed display by the right-handed display device 27 because the short-time state ends and the right-handed right ends. Set to. Also, the main CPU 101a turns off the non-time reduction designation flag in step S330-8.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The fact that the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a executes the high-probability state execution count counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol variation display has been executed since the transition to the high-probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as “high-probability state execution count”). The calculated value (X + 1) obtained by adding “1” to the counter value of is stored as the high probability state execution count (X).

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state execution count (X) = 10000 (high probability state execution count). If the high probability state execution count (X) = 10000 (high probability state executable count), the process proceeds to step S330-12, and the high probability state execution count (X) = 10000 (high probability state executable count). If not, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a performs high probability state termination processing. Specifically, the main CPU 101a turns off the high probability flag and clears the count value of the execution count counter in the high probability state (= 0).

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area. The fact that the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area means that it is currently a specific period after the special game. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-15. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-18.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a shifts to the specific period, and then the counter of the specific period execution number counter indicating the number of times that the special symbol variation display is executed (T: hereinafter referred to as “specific period execution number”). The calculated value (T + 1) obtained by adding “1” to the value is stored as a new specific period execution count (T).

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the specific period execution count (T) is a predetermined value. If the specific period execution count (T) = predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S330-17, and if the specific period execution count (T) = predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S330-18. The predetermined value is set in advance according to the type of the specific period.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a performs a specific period clear process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a turns off the period specifying flag and clears the count value of the specific period execution count counter (= 0).

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 10 to 15, 20 to 25).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the bonus symbol is a special symbol, in step S330-19, the main CPU 101a sets "3" to the special symbol special electricity processing data.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a resets the game condition flag storage area (the short time flag storage area and the high probability flag storage area), the short time state execution number counter, and the high probability state execution number counter.

  In the main CPU 101a, step S330-21, the period specifying flag storage area and the specific period execution number counter are reset.

  In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data to the special game timer counter. . The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished. In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a displays data indicating the number of round games (round number display data) in the main RAM 101c in order to display the number of round games of the jackpot game on the round number display device 26. Set to a predetermined area.

  If the main CPU 101a does not determine that it is a special jackpot symbol in step S330-18, in step S330-23, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “small hit”. judge. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 19, 29).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that it is a special bonus symbol, in step S330-24, the main CPU 101a sets “4” in the special figure special processing data, and moves the process to step S330-21. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a does not determine that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol, in step S330-25, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electric processing data and performs the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. Move.

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

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a round game start process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a big prize opening / closing control table according to the type of jackpot, and a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to. Specifically, a jackpot gaming big winning opening / closing control table corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a further stores a value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area of the main RAM 101c and a value (special power) stored in the special operation number storage area of the main RAM 101c. “1” is added to the operation number (K)) and stored. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in both the round game number storage area and the special electric operation number storage area.

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

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. For example, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the main CPU 101a ends the jackpot game process without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when “1” is set in the special operation number storage area, the main CPU 101a sets the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because the case where K = 1 means the opening of the first big winning opening 8 of the round game, that is, the start of the round game. Is to send to. For example, when the first round game of the jackpot game is released for the first time, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating a round is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

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

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current special electricity operation number (K) stored in the special electricity operation number storage area and stores it, and the process proceeds to step S340-4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

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

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a round game start process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a selects a big winning opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of the small hit based on the special figure stop symbol data, and determines the big winning opening opening / closing control table for the small hit game.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stored. Then, in order to open the special winning opening 8, the energization start data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80B is set, and the current special operation is performed with reference to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number (K) is set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

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

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

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80B is set in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the large winning opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the current special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special winning action number (K) is set to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 8 or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). It is that. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “5” in the special figure special processing data, and moves the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S <b> 360-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If the main CPU 101a determines that it is not a “hit”, it moves the process to step S360-8, and if it determines that it is “hit”, loads the game condition data in step S360-2.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded game condition data against the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S360-5. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is ON, in step S360-4, the high probability flag is stored in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. Turn on (01H).

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded game condition data against the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not the time flag is turned on in the time flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S360-7. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction flag (01H) is set in the time reduction flag storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S360-6. At the same time, the right-handed display device 27 sets right-handed display start data for starting right-handed display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 101a checks the current gaming condition state, sets a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming condition state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-8, sets the period. Load specific data.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded period specifying data against the specific period determination table to determine the specific period, and sets a period specifying flag indicating the determined specific period in the period specifying flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. Turn on.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 30, the ordinary power control process will be described. First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the loaded ordinary power processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. The normal symbol memory determination process (step S410) including the normal symbol determination of whether or not the second start port 7 is opened based on the determination information acquired based on the winning to the winning gates 9 and 10 is performed. If the normal symbol normal power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the normal symbol fluctuation processing (step S420) for operating the normal symbol display device 22 based on the normal symbol determination. If it is 2, the process is shifted to the normal symbol stop process (step S430), and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 3, the second start port 7 is opened (second start port control device 70). Actuating) the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

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

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

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

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 25 in accordance with the shift of data (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general 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 S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, since the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning ease state (non-short-time state / short-time state) (see FIG. 12A), the short-time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs a normal symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the normal symbol determination random number stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine the normal symbol. . As described above, since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the result of the hit determination (win / loss), the result of the hit determination is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the result of the hit determination is determined. select.

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

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

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain period of time by the upper LED constituting the normal symbol display device 22, and the lost normal symbol is a certain period of lighting by the lower LED. It is a symbol expressed by.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the normal pattern variation pattern determination table is classified according to the state of the start opening winning ease, the main CPU 101a first confirms the time flag storage area and determines the current start opening winning ease. A general pattern variation pattern determination table related to the state is selected. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number for determining the customary pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit, which is shifted in the above step S410-4, with the selected customary pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (normal map). (Variation time).

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data in order to perform the normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 22, and in step S410-12, the normal symbol suspension symbol data is set as the auxiliary game reference data. The auxiliary game reference data is determined by collating with the determination table and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 22 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets an ordinary symbol change end command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S420-3, the normal symbol is based on the ordinary symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Data for stoppage display for stopping display on the display device 22 is set. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special processing data. In step S430-5, the main CPU 101a collates the auxiliary game reference data with the auxiliary game control table to determine the opening time of the auxiliary game, and sets the opening time in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

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

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

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

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the auxiliary game reference data stored in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and enters the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

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

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

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

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, the energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

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

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the general electric operation number storage area and sets "0" in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the effect random numbers stored in the sub RAM 102c (pre-reading fallen effect execution determination random numbers, variation effect pattern determination random numbers, etc.). Specifically, the random number counter provided for each random number 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. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeatedly performing the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
A timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 36 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102.

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

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs time control processing for updating a predetermined timer counter for effects for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 37 to 45. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs effect management processing for performing predetermined control such as time management for a specific effect such as an effect (effect button effect) and a left-handed effect based on the operation of the effect button device 18. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 46 to 47.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether a command is received, that is, whether a command is newly stored in the reception buffer. If there is no newly stored command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a newly stored command, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1302.

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

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start opening winning designation command, confirms the type of the starting opening related to the start opening winning designation command, and stores it in the effect information storage area provided for each type. At the same time, a hold number addition process of adding “1” to the counter value of the effect hold number counter is performed, and the command analysis process ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (d), the effect information storage area stores information (hereinafter referred to as “first effect information”) related to a predetermined effect based on winning at the first start port 6. A first effect information storage area for storing; a second effect information storage area for storing information related to a predetermined effect based on winning at the second start opening 7 (hereinafter referred to as “second effect information”); The production information storage area (the 0th storage unit) is common to the production information and the second production information. Each production information storage area is composed of a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and production information is stored in ascending order of numbers.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a pre-falling determination designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a prior fall determination designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305, and if it is not a prior fall determination designation command, moves the process to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the preliminary fall determination designation command, performs a pre-reading fallen effect determination process for determining whether or not to perform a prefetched fallen effect described later, and ends the command analysis process. To do. Note that the look-ahead fallen effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1307, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1308.

  In step S 1307, the sub CPU 102 a analyzes the effect symbol designation command and, based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 14, that is, the combination of the decorative symbols on the effective line The effect symbol pattern determining process is determined, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1309, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1312.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start port related to the change pattern designation command, and performs a shift process on the data stored in the effect information storage area corresponding to the start port (see FIG. 48). Then, a hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the effect hold number counter provided for each type is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1310.

  In the data shift process, each effect information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first effect information storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first effect information storage area. The data stored in the first storage unit of the first effect information storage area or the second effect information storage area is shifted to the effect information storage area (the 0th storage unit) and stored in the 0th storage unit. The stored data is deleted.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to perform a scenario fall effect that will be described later. If it is determined to be performed, the sub CPU 102a determines the type (mode) of the scenario fall effect. To move to step S1311. Note that the scenario fall and fall effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1311, the sub CPU 102 a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a mode of the variation effect, and ends the command analysis process. The variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a fall determination designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a fall determination designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1313, and if it is not a fall determination designation command, moves the process to step S1314.

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the fall determination designation command, performs a fall mode setting process for setting a fall mode, which will be described later, and ends the command analysis process. The drop mode setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed end designation command (a first right-handed end designation command and a second right-handed end designation command). If the command stored in the reception buffer is a right-handed end designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1315, and if it is not a right-handed end designation command, moves the process to step S1316.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the right-handed end designation command, and performs a first hit effect control process for controlling a hit effect for suggesting a game ball firing mode suitable for the player. Then, the command analysis process ends. The hitting effect is a right-handed effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the second starting port 7 and a right-handed game ball that is directed to the first starting port 6 when the short-time state ends. The left-handed effect that prompts the launch operation. The placement effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1317, and if it is not an effect symbol stop designation command, moves the process to step S1320.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and moves the process to step S1318. The effect symbol stop command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the effect symbol stop designation command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 recognize that the change effect ends, and end the change effect, and perform stop display of the effect symbol.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode control process for controlling the effect mode, and moves the process to step S1319. The effect mode control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by an effect device composed of the image display device 14 or the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variable display). , Associated with the state of game conditions and the type of period. That is, the effect mode can suggest the expectation of the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image display device 14, a predetermined element constituting the effect by the image such as the scene of the image to be displayed, the situation, the time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, is appropriately set. Is done.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a performs a second divided effect control process for determining whether or not to execute the left-handed effect that constitutes the divided effect, and ends the command analysis process. The second sorting effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG. The left-handed effect is after a lottery effect has been executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, “100” times) or more after a transition to a specific effect mode (in this embodiment, an effect mode B described later). An effect that suggests a left-handed strike when falling (shifting to a low probability state).

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1322. In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating a gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1323, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1324.

  In step S <b> 1323, the sub CPU 102 a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1325, and if not the round designation command, moves the process to step S1326.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1327, and if it is not an ending designation command, moves the process to step S1328.

  In step S <b> 1327, the sub CPU 102 a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1328, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1329, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not a demonstration designation command.

  In step S1329, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as pre-processing for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demo effect standby time). Is set in the demonstration performance timer counter.

(Predictive fall effect determination processing of the production control board)
With reference to FIG. 39, the pre-reading fallen effect determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1305-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently a specific effect mode (effect mode B) related to the winning of 1 to 3 jackpots. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the mode is not the production mode B, the sub-CPU 102a ends the prefetched fall effect production determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the mode is the production mode B, the process proceeds to step S1305-2.

  In step S1305-2, the sub CPU 102a counts the number of lottery effects that have been executed after the jackpot winning, which will be described later, whether the lottery effects have been executed 101 times or more after shifting to the effect mode B. It is determined whether or not the counter value (Ma) of the number counter is “101” or more. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is greater than or equal to 101, it moves to step S1305-3, and if it determines that the counter value is less than 101, it ends the prefetched fallen effect determination process.

  In step S1305-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the prior fall determination designation command stored in the reception buffer indicates “fall”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it indicates “fall”, it moves the process to step S1305-4, and if it determines that it does not indicate “fall”, it moves the process to step S1305-5.

  In step S 1305-4, the sub CPU 102 a turns on the falling effect designating flag in the falling effect designating flag storage area of the sub RAM 102 c and ends the prefetched falling effect designating process.

  In step S1305-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a predetermined falling fall effect condition is satisfied. Although it is possible to appropriately set the falling rolling effect condition, in the present embodiment, the variation effect related to the advance fall determination designation command (when the advance fall determination designation command is stored in the 0th storage unit) The pre-reading fall effect is not executed before the change effect is performed, that is, the fall information effect is stored in the effect information storage area that is digested before the effect information storage area in which the pre-fall determination designation command is stored. The specified flag is set not to be turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the falling effect effect condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 102a ends the pre-reading falling effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the falling effect condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305-6.

  In step S1305-6, the sub CPU 102a obtains a random amount for determining the falling effect, and performs a falling effect execution determination in step S1305-7. The rollover effect execution determination is performed using the rollover effect execution determination random number and the rollover effect execution determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the fallen roll effect execution determination table stores a determination value of a fallen roll effect determination random number and whether or not the fallen roll effect can be executed. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the falling-down effect can be executed by collating the random number for determining the falling-down effect obtained in the table (determination of falling-down effect production).

  In step S <b> 1305-8, the sub CPU 102 a determines whether or not the result of the fall effect production execution determination is “execute”. If it is not “execute”, the sub CPU 102a ends the pre-reading effect squeezing effect determination process. If it is “execute”, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1305-4.

(Scenario fall effect production judgment process of production control board)
With reference to FIG. 40, the scenario fallen effect determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1310-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently a specific effect mode (effect mode B) related to jackpot 1 to jackpot 3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the production mode B, it ends the scenario falling effect production determination process. If it determines that it is the production mode B, it moves the process to step S1310-2.

  In step S1310-2, the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value (Ma) of the effect mode execution number counter is a predetermined scenario fallen effect determination value (in this embodiment, “50”, “60”, “70”, “ 80 ”,“ 90 ”,“ 100 ”). If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is the determination value, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1310-3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is not the determination value, the sub CPU 102a ends the scenario falling effect determination process.

  In step S1310-3, the sub CPU 102a turns on the falling effect designating flag in the falling effect designating flag storage area of the effect information storage area (see FIG. 48A) of the sub RAM 102c, and determines the scenario falling effect designating. The process ends.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and is associated with the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the contents of the variation effect is classified according to the effect mode. In the present embodiment, five effect modes of effect mode A to effect mode E are set as effect modes.

  The production mode A is set corresponding to the low probability state and the non-time-short state as the normal period, and the production mode B and the production mode B which suggests that the game state is most disadvantageous to the player are jackpots. It is an effect mode that is set in correspondence with a high probability state corresponding to a specific period after winning 1 to 3 and a short-time gaming state, and suggests that the gaming state is most advantageous to the player. The effect mode D is an effect mode that is set corresponding to a high-probability state and a short-time gaming state corresponding to a specific period after winning the jackpot 4. The production mode E is a high probability state and non-short-time state related to a specific period after winning five to six jackpots, and a low-probability state and non-specific state related to a specific period after small winning in a low-probability state and non-short-time state. It is the production mode set corresponding to the time-short state.

  In step S1311-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the variation pattern designation command. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is also classified by the variation pattern designation command (see FIG. 50).

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value for each variation pattern designation command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a mode (specific contents) of the variation effect, and includes the image display device 14, the sound output device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the effect accessory device 17, and A variation effect mode performed by the effect button device 18 is associated.

  The variation production pattern includes the variation production time, the decorative display variation display mode, the presence / absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence / absence of the production button production, the content of the production button production, the presence / absence of the pre-reading production mode selection production described later, The contents of the fluctuating effects are set, such as the effect development structure (scenario), the background type of the decorative pattern made up of scenes and characters, and the like. That is, each variation effect pattern determination table is a table that stores information related to the variation effect.

  In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 102a stores the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the effect pattern determination random number in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1311-4, the stored effect pattern determination random number. Is compared with the determined variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern to determine the variation effect pattern. In step S1311-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer and the variable effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 102c. At this time, the change effect time, which is the time required for the change effect, is set in the game effect timer counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. Note that the game effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

  The variation effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. Then, for example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the image display device 14 to display the variation of the effect symbol based on the variation effect pattern indicated by the command (to perform the variation display of the effect symbol). The image display device 14 is caused to display a background image or the like based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  In step S1311-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the falling effect designation flag is turned on in the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the falling effect designating flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the variation effect pattern determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the falling effect designating flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a issues a falling effect control command in step S1311-7. Then, the change effect pattern determination process is completed.

  Note that the falling rolling effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. Then, when the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the falling effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 cause the effecting devices 14 to 17 to perform the falling effect according to the variation effect.

(Production control board fall mode setting process)
The fall mode setting process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1313-1, the sub CPU 102a turns on the fall designation flag in the fall designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the fall mode setting process.

(First percussion effect control process of effect control board)
Next, the first divided effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1315-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command set in the reception buffer is a first right-handed end designation command.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is the first right-handed end designation command, in step S1315-2, the sub-CPU 102a performs a left-handed effect start process, and ends the first divided effect control process. In the left-handed effect start process, the sub CPU 102a sets a left-handed effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The left-handed effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the left-handed effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 end the right-handed effect and give the left-handed effect based on the left-handed effect pattern indicated by the command to the effect devices 14 to 17. Let it be done.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command is not the first right-handed end designation command, in step S1315-3, the left-handed effect designation flag is turned on in the left-handed production designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the first divided production control process is performed. Exit.

(Produce mode control process of effect control board)
Next, the effect mode control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1318-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect symbol designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1318-2, determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. judge.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not lost, it determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit in step S1318-14. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a small hit, the process proceeds to step S1318-16. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a small hit, in step S1318-15, in the present predetermined presentation mode (in this embodiment, the presentation mode “ A "). If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the predetermined effect mode, it moves the process to step S1318-3, and if it determines that it is the predetermined effect mode, it moves the process to step S1318-16.

  In step S1318-16, the sub CPU 102a first creates an effect mode stored in the sub ROM 102b in association with the type of the special effect symbol designation command based on the information included in the special effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S1318-1. A table for determination is selected (see FIG. 51A).

  In the effect mode determination table for each type of special effect designating command, the type of special effect designating command and the effect mode are associated with each other. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode determination in step S1318-16 to determine an effect mode in the subsequent variable effects. Specifically, sub CPU102a collates a special effect designating command with an effect mode determination table, and determines an effect mode.

  In step S1318-17, the sub CPU 102a stores the effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the effect mode control process.

  On the other hand, in step S1318-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the presentation mode “A” is currently set, that is, whether the presentation mode flag “00H” is ON in the presentation mode flag storage area.

  When the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is “A”, the effect mode control process ends. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect mode is not “A”, in step S1318-4, the counter value of the effect mode execution count counter is incremented by “1”, and the effect mode execution count (Ma) is updated. 5, whether or not the counter value of the effect mode execution number counter is the number of times that the effect mode can be executed is determined based on the effect mode execution frequency determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b shown in FIG. . This effect mode execution count counter counts the number of times that the change effect is executed in the effect mode in which the change effect execution count is set (Ma: effect mode execution count).

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode execution number counter is not the number of executable times of the mode, the process proceeds to step S1318-6. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is the number of executable times, step S1318- In step 13, in order to end the effect mode and set the effect mode A, the effect mode flag “00H” is set in the effect mode flag storage area, and the effect mode control process ends.

  In step S1318-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not it is currently a specific effect mode (effect mode B related to jackpot 1 to jackpot 3 in the present embodiment). If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the specific effect mode, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode control process, and if it is determined that it is the specific effect mode, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the fall designation flag is turned on in step S1318-7.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall designation flag is not turned on in step S1318-7, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the fall designation flag is turned on, the effect mode execution number counter in step S1319-8. It is determined whether or not the counter value is a predetermined fall designation determination value. In the present embodiment, the fall designation designation value is set to “50”, “60”, “70”, “80”, “90”, “100”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not a fall designation determination value, it moves the process to step S1318-10, and if it determines that it is a fall designation determination value, it moves the process to step S1318-9.

  In step S1318-9, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect mode flag “02H” in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, sets the effect mode C, and moves the process to step S1318-12.

  In step S1318-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the effect mode execution number counter is within a specific range. In the present embodiment, the specific range is set to “101 or more”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not within the specific range, it ends the effect mode control process, and if it determines that it is within the specific range, moves the process to step S1318-11.

  In step S1318-11, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect mode flag “00H” in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c and sets the effect mode A.

  In step S1318-12, the sub CPU 102a turns off the fall designation flag, and ends the effect mode control process.

(Second control effect control process of effect control board)
Next, the second divided effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1319-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the left-handed effect designation flag is turned on in the left-handed effect designation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect designation flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the second hitting effect control process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect designation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1319-2. .

  The sub-CPU 102a turns off the left-handed effect designation flag in step S1319-2, turns on the left-handed effect standby flag in the left-handed effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1319-3, and left-handed in step S1319-4. The production waiting time is set in the divided production timer counter, and the second divided production control process is terminated.

  The left-handed effect standby time is a time until the left-handed effect is started, and is set to a time (for example, “0.8 seconds”) required to stop and display the effect symbol. The divided effect timer counter measures the time related to the divided effect, and is provided in the sub-RAM 102c. The divided effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Production management processing of production control board)
Next, the effect management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect management process, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure hold effect management process (S1410) for managing a special figure hold effect based on a winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7, and a demo based on a waiting state for a customer. Demonstration effect management processing (S1420) for managing the effects and assigned effect management processing (S1430) for managing the assigned effects are performed. The divided effect management process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Rendering control management process for stage control board)
With reference to FIG. 47, the divided effect management process by the effect control board 102 will be described. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the left-handed effect standby flag is turned on in step S1430-1. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1430-2. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect standby flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1430-5.

  In step S1430-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the placement effect timer counter is “0”, that is, whether the left-handed effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the percussion effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, that the left impact effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the percussion effect management process, and the percussion effect timer counter indicates “0”. In other words, if it is determined that the left-handed production standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1430-3.

  In step S1430-3, the sub CPU 102a turns off the left-handed effect standby flag, performs left-handed effect start processing in step S1430-4, and ends the divided effect management process. In the left-handed effect start processing, the sub CPU 102a turns on the left-handed effect execution flag in the left-handed effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and sets the left-handed effect execution time (for example, 10 seconds) that is the time required for the left-handed effect. In addition to setting in the percussion effect timer counter, a left-hand effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  The left-handed effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the left-handed effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 end the right-handed effect and cause the effects devices 14 to 17 to perform the left-handed effect.

  In step S1430-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the left-handed effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect execution flag is not turned on, the sub-CPU 102a ends the pertinent effect management process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the left-handed effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1430-6. .

  In step S1430-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the placement effect timer counter is “0”, that is, whether the left-handed effect execution time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the percussion effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, that the left effect effect execution time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the percussion effect management process, and the percussion effect timer counter indicates “0”. In other words, if it is determined that the left-handed effect execution time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1430-7.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1430-7, a left-handed effect end process is performed, and the left-handed effect management process ends. In the left-handed effect end process, the sub CPU 102a turns off the left-handed effect execution flag.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the relationship between the number of executions of the variation effect (special symbol variation display) after winning the jackpot 1 to the jackpot 3 and the gaming state and the effect mode will be described.

  First, the gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, when winning a jackpot 1 to jackpot 3 (hereinafter referred to as “specific jackpot”), after the jackpot game, the game is executed in a high probability state and a short time state. In the high probability state after winning the specific jackpot, when the special symbol display is executed, a fall determination (see step S311) for determining whether or not to shift to the low probability state is performed. The fall determination is performed immediately before the jackpot determination due to the special symbol display. If it is determined as “falling” in the fall determination, the state shifts to a low probability state before the jackpot determination is executed (see step S311-4).

  And if it is judged as “falling” during the period from when the jackpot game related to the specified jackpot is executed until the special symbol display is executed 100 times (hereinafter referred to as “first specified period”), the winning of the specified jackpot is won. When the subsequent 100th special symbol display ends, the state shifts to the non-time-short state. In other words, when winning a specific jackpot, 100 special symbol displays are guaranteed for the time-short state period, regardless of whether or not the fall judgment is made.

  As described above, when it is determined as “falling” in the first specific period, the game progresses in a high-probability state and in a short time state until it is determined as “falling”, and it is low until the 100th special symbol display ends. The game progresses in the probabilistic state and the short time state, and when the 100th special symbol display is finished, the state shifts to the low probability state and the non-short time state.

  On the other hand, in the period after the special symbol display is executed 100 times after the jackpot game related to the specific jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “specific jackpot game”) is executed (hereinafter referred to as “second specific period”), When the special symbol display immediately after the fall determination is started, the state shifts to the non-time reduction state. In other words, when it is determined that “fall” in the second specific period, the game proceeds in a high-probability state and a short-time state until it is determined “fall”. The game progresses in a short time state.

  Thus, even if it is determined as “falling” in either the first specific period or the second specific period, the game proceeds in the high probability state and the short-time gaming state until it is determined as “falling”. Here, when the game is progressing in the high probability state and the short-time game state, the variation effect is controlled in the effect mode B. However, until the special symbol display is executed 50 times after the specific jackpot game is executed, even if it has already been determined to be “falling”, the changing effect is performed in the effect mode B. That is, for the period of the production mode B, 50 fluctuation productions are guaranteed. As a result, even when the specific jackpot game ends and becomes a high probability state and a short time state, immediately after the fall determination, it is determined as “falling” and becomes a low probability state and a short time state. Until the number of times is reached, the fluctuating effect in the effect mode B is executed.

  Then, if it is determined as “falling” after the specific jackpot game is executed until the special symbol display is executed 50 times, when the 50th variation effect is finished, the effect mode C is switched, and the low probability state and It is notified that the state has shifted to the short-time state.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol display is not determined as “falling” until the special symbol display is executed 50 times after the specific jackpot game is executed, the effect mode B is continued even after the 50th special symbol display ends. Until the 100th special symbol display is finished, there is an opportunity to switch the effect mode every 10 times, in other words, an opportunity to notify whether or not the fall has occurred.

  After the 50th special symbol display is completed after the specific jackpot game is executed, if it is determined to be “falling” before the next 10 special symbol display is executed, the next 10 After the end of the special symbol display of the 60th time, that is, the 60th time, the effect mode C indicating the low probability state and the short time state is switched. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be “falling” before the next 10th special symbol display is executed, the effect mode B is continued at least in the next 10 special symbol displays. The opportunity of switching to the effect mode C or not is visited every 10 times until the 90th special symbol display is completed.

  And, when it is determined that “falling” has occurred between the end of the 90th special symbol display and the execution of the 100th special symbol display, the low probability state after the 100th special symbol display ends. And it switches to the production mode A which shows a non-time-short state (normal game state).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the relationship between the number of executions of the variation effect (special symbol variation display) after winning the jackpot 1 to the jackpot 3 will be described. As described above, after winning the specific big hit, the high probability state is maintained and at least the production mode B stays until it is determined as “falling” in the fall determination. Then, in the production mode B, a specific production (falling production production) is performed in which the player feels the tension of whether or not to fall.

  In this embodiment, if the number of executions of the special symbol display after the specific jackpot game is 100 times or less, the 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100th special symbol display, that is, the effect It is executed on the occasion of whether or not the mode is switched, and if it is 101 times or more, it is executed when a predetermined falling fall effect execution condition is satisfied.

  In the fallen rolling effect, as shown in FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (b) and FIGS. 55 (a) to 55 (b), an image representing a shutter that can be opened and closed in the vertical direction is displayed on the image display device 14. Then, the predetermined effect image displayed on the image display device 14 is made invisible. Specifically, when the variation effect is started, the shutter image pops up from above and below in the layer above the layer on which the image related to the variation effect such as the background image and the decorative design image is displayed, As a result, the shutter is closed, and a predetermined image related to a fluctuating effect such as a decorative design and a background image or a character image is hidden by the shutter image.

  And when the said change production | presentation is complete | finished, a shutter image opens and a fall fall effect is complete | finished. When the falling effect is finished, the result of the fall determination is displayed. The display mode of the result of the fall determination is not limited and is set as appropriate. For example, if the result of the fall determination is “maintained”, as shown in FIGS. 54 (c) to 54 (d), “continue” ”Is displayed and the production mode B is continued, and if it is“ falling ”, the characters“ sorry ”are displayed as shown in FIGS. 55 (c) to 55 (d), and the predetermined production mode is set. Switch.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 53, the relationship between the number of executions of the variation effect (special symbol variation display) after winning the jackpot 1 to the jackpot 3 will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game ball launching strength suitable for causing the game ball to enter the first start port 6 and the game ball suitable for causing the game ball to enter the second start port 7 are suitable. Unlike the game ball launch intensity, in order to focus on either the first start port 6 or the second start port 7, it is necessary to divide the game balls. In the non-short-time state, the second start port 7 is difficult to win compared to the first start port 6, and in the short-time state, the second start port 7 is easier to win than the first start port 6. . Further, the second start port 7 is likely to give a game profit advantageous to the player. Therefore, in the non-short-time state, the game to win the first start port 6 is the center, and in the short-time state, the game to win the second start port 7 is the center.

  Therefore, in the short-time state, a distinctive effect that prompts the launch of the game ball toward the second starting port 7 (because the game ball is directed toward the area on the right side of the image display apparatus 14, Is called). In the right-handed effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 54A and 55A, a plurality of “→ right-handed” characters are horizontally displayed on the upper and lower ends of the screen of the image display device 14. This is done by scrolling images arranged in the direction to the right.

  On the other hand, as described above, in the specific period after winning the jackpot 1 to 3, the hit effect that prompts the game ball to be fired toward the first starting port 6 when the fall judgment is made and the non-time-short state is entered. (Because the game ball is launched toward the left area of the image display device 14, it is hereinafter referred to as "left-handed effect"). In the left-handed effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (d), a plurality of characters “← Return handle” are arranged in the horizontal direction at the upper end and the lower end of the screen of the image display device 14. The image is scrolled in the left direction and a predetermined warning sound is output. In the present embodiment, the left-handed effect is performed for a preset time (for example, “10 seconds”). The period of the left-handed effect is not limited to time, but is a period until a predetermined number of game balls are fired in advance or a period until a predetermined number of game balls are won in the first start port 6 Etc., can be set appropriately.

  Then, the control related to the start / end of the placement effect comprising the right-handed effect and the left-handed effect is switched based on the number of executions of the variable effect after winning 1 to 3 jackpots. This will be described below.

  As described above, when the fall determination is made in the first specific period, the non-time-short state is entered when the 100th special symbol display ends. Here, during the 100th special symbol variation display, the falling-down effect is executed, and the right-handed effect is made invisible. Therefore, the right-handed effect is executed in a visible manner until the 100th special symbol display is executed, and when the 100th special symbol display is finished, that is, after the falling-down effect is finished, the left-handed effect is executed. (See FIG. 53 (a)).

  On the other hand, in the first specific period, if it is not determined that the vehicle has fallen, the high-probability state, the short-time state, and the right-handed effect are continued even after the 101st time (FIGS. 53B and 53C). )reference). Then, when the special symbol display is performed, the fall determination is performed, and when the fall determination is determined to be a fall or when the predetermined execution condition relating to the fall fall effect is satisfied even if the fall is not determined, the special symbol is displayed. In the display, the falling effect is executed. As described above, the right-handed effect is not visible during the falling-rolling effect, but if it is not determined to be “falling”, the right-handed effect is executed (continuation or revival) after the falling-rolling effect ends. (See FIG. 53 (c)). On the other hand, when it is determined as “falling”, the left-handed effect is executed after the falling effect is finished (see FIG. 53B). In other words, if it is determined that the vehicle has fallen in the second specific period, it will be in a non-time-short state immediately after it has been determined to have fallen, but in the variable effect corresponding to the determination result, in other words, the player will recognize. Possible left-handed effects are not executed. This is because the fall determination is performed when the special symbol variation display is started, so that the left-handed effect is prevented from being suddenly performed as soon as the special symbol variation display is started. Also, at this time, the right-handed effect is practically, in other words, if it is performed in a manner that the player can visually recognize, it will notify the fact that it is contrary to the fact, and the player suffers a disadvantage and the right-handed effect Restricts recognizable execution of Further, the falling-down effect is executed in order to eliminate the unnaturalness that neither the recognizable right-handed effect execution nor the left-handed effect execution is performed.

  As described above, since the right-handed effect cannot be visually recognized in the falling-down effect, the right-handed effect is not actually executed during the falling-down effect. Here, if the fall fall effect is performed only if it is determined to fall by the fall judgment, it can be easily understood that the fall has occurred, and the fall effect of the fall effect is reduced. Even if the determination does not determine that the vehicle has fallen, the fall-down effect is executed when a predetermined condition for falling-down effect is satisfied. In this case, when the falling-down effect is completed, a visible right-handed effect is executed again. In addition, during the falling roll effect, it is sufficient that the right-handed effect is not visible from the player, so it is also possible not to execute the right-handed effect internally (interrupt the right-handed effect) internally. However, it is also possible to make it impossible to visually recognize a fall falling effect, which can be set as appropriate.

  Further, as described above, when the special symbol display is started or ended, the time-short state is ended and the non-time-short state is entered, so that the range of game play is widened and high game play is realized. Furthermore, since the transition state of the game state and the production mode is different between the case of the first specific period and the case of the second specific period that are determined to fall by the fall determination, monotonization of the game is suppressed, and the game The interest of has improved.

  In this embodiment, the fall determination is performed when the game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, but the condition for executing the fall determination is not limited to this. For example, it may be performed when a predetermined time elapses, or a winning gate for falling determination is provided, and a random number for falling determination is obtained by passing through the gate, and falling determination is performed. Also good. Further, the execution timing of the fall determination is not limited to just before the jackpot determination as described above. In addition, the gaming state related to the jackpot winning probability does not change between the low probability state and the high probability state, it is set to a single gaming state, and it is changed from the short-time state to the non-short-time state by a determination different from the fall determination. It is also possible to migrate. In addition, the left-handed effect is performed after the first special symbol display after the fall determination is executed when the state shifts to the low probability state in the second specific period, but the execution timing of the left-handed effect is not limited to this. Alternatively, it may be performed after a predetermined number of special symbol displays have been executed. It is also possible to perform the display from a predetermined number of special symbol displays. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform the left-handed effect execution or the right-handed effect re-execution in the second specific period upon notification of the determination result of the fall determination.

Y gaming machine 3 game ball launch operation device 6 first start port 6a first start port detection sensor 7 second start port 7a second start port detection sensor 14 image display device 101 main control board 101a main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

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A first start port provided in the game area, a second start port provided so as to be distinguishable from the first start port in the game area and changeable between a closed mode and an open mode, and a game in the game region In a gaming machine having gaming ball launch operation means for performing an operation for firing a ball,
Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port;
When the special game determination is performed by the special game determination unit, a symbol display control unit that displays a determination symbol indicating the result of the special game determination on the symbol display unit;
Special game control means for causing the special game means to execute the special game when the jackpot determination symbol is displayed by the symbol display control means;
Low probability gaming state where the jackpot winning probability is low probability, high probability gaming state where the jackpot winning probability is high probability, short gaming state when the opening time of the second start port is extended from the normal gaming state, or those states Game state control means for controlling the progress of the game from the combination of,
A notification control means for causing the notification means to execute a specific notification for notifying the launch of the game ball to the second starting port when the game is progressing in the short-time gaming state;
Fall determination means for performing fall determination as to whether or not to shift to the low probability gaming state when a game is progressing in the high probability gaming state,
The gaming state control means includes
When a specific jackpot determination symbol is displayed among the jackpot determination symbols, first gaming state control means for setting a high probability short-time gaming state after the special game;
If it is determined that the first gaming state control means falls to the low probability gaming state within a predetermined period after the high probability short-time gaming state is set, the normal gaming state is set after the predetermined period has elapsed. A second gaming state control means,
The notification control means terminates the specific notification when the second gaming state control means sets the normal gaming state.

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