JP5666548B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an image display device capable of displaying a predetermined effect image.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins in a starting area provided on a gaming board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win a jackpot, and a predetermined symbol changes in a symbol display device. Stop after a lapse of a predetermined 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 lottery result. That is, the stop display of a predetermined symbol serves as a notification of the lottery result.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes an effect device that executes a predetermined effect, and performs an effect corresponding to the game. The effect device is composed of, for example, an image display device made up of a liquid crystal display, an audio output device made up of a speaker, etc., and an illumination device made up of a lamp, etc., and a composite effect made by a plurality of effect devices is performed. .

  In this way, a gaming machine equipped with a rendering device displays a predetermined demonstration screen on the image display device when a special state in which a game is not performed (so-called “customer waiting state”) is displayed (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195393 A

  In the customer waiting state, the demonstration screen is displayed by the image display device, but the production by other directing devices is not performed, or even if performed, it is performed more conservatively than the gaming state, so the customer waiting state The power consumption in is smaller than in the gaming state. However, since dozens or hundreds of gaming machines are installed in the game store, even if all the installed gaming machines are waiting for customers, the entire game store consumes a large amount of power. Will be. Therefore, it is possible to suppress useless power consumption by putting a gaming machine that is not being used into a sleep state, but it becomes difficult to determine whether or not the gaming machine can be used. That is, it is difficult to identify a gaming machine whose use is prohibited.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce power consumption and easily determine that it can be used.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a first image display device that includes a light emitting unit that can emit light, and that can display a predetermined image by light emission from the light emitting unit, a second image display device that can display a predetermined image, When the game start condition is satisfied, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination by the determination unit causes a predetermined effect on the first image display device. An effect symbol control means for displaying the symbols in a variable manner and stopping the first determination effect symbol, which is an effect symbol representing the determination result after the fluctuation display, and a variable display of the first determination effect symbols by the effect symbol control means in advance. Special state setting means for setting a special state on the condition that it has not been performed for a predetermined time, and in a non-special state in which the special state is not set, the light emission luminance related to the light emission means is set to normal luminance. In the special state, when the special state is set by the light emission control unit that sets the light emission luminance of the light emitting unit to a special luminance lower than the normal luminance, and the special state setting unit, The second determination effect symbol in the same mode as the first determination effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the first image display device immediately before the setting is performed or in a mode corresponding to the first determination effect symbol is the second And a determination effect symbol control means to be displayed on the image display device .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it can be a Turkey suppressed player the power consumption in recognizable states that it is available.

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. It is a block diagram of an image control board. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (b) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for losers. (A) is a figure showing a big hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a big prize opening / closing control table for long hit games, (c) is a figure showing a big prize opening / closing control table for short hit games. is there. (A) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for a first specific game, (b) is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for a second specific game, and (c) is a third specific winning game. It is a figure showing the big prize opening / closing control table for games. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination 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 big winning opening detection signal input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big winning opening detection signal input 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 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 jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 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. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis process of FIG. 31. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stop effect pattern 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 power-saving mode standby process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the power saving mode control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button detection signal interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an example of a stop production pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure showing the time chart regarding an effect. It is a figure showing the mode of the 1st image display device and the 2nd image display device in power saving mode.

(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. A lock mechanism R that fixes the glass door Y2 to the game board mounting frame Y1 is provided on the other end side of the glass door Y2. The fixing by the lock mechanism R can be released by a dedicated key.

  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 73 including a speaker, and a plurality of lamps and LEDs. Illumination devices 74 to 79 for performing, and a tray 6 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 below the frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, a first grand prize winning port 23 described later, and a guiding member 29B constituting a guiding path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 on the upper surface, and The outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D have a curved shape.

  A first image display device 71 composed of a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29 </ b> A, and a center combination formed by integrating them is fitted in the central portion of the game board 2. An inner rail member 29D is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and an outer rail member 29C is disposed further outside the inner rail member 29D.

  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 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). On the other hand, a game ball launching device (not shown) that launches a game ball in response to an operation of the game ball launching operation device 3 is provided at a position facing the tray 6 of the game board mounting frame Y1. The game ball launcher includes a launch solenoid 41 for hitting a game ball (see FIG. 3).

  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 firing handle 32 detected by the firing volume knob 32 b is applied to the firing solenoid 41.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates in accordance with 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 has been effectively launched (normally at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D, 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 holes 27 are provided. Each general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 27a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 27a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a first prize gate 25 and a second prize gate 26 through which game balls can pass. The first winning gate 25 is located on the left side of the decorative frame 29A, and the second winning gate is located on the right side of the decorative frame 29A. Each winning gate 25, 26 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 25a, 26a (first winning gate detection sensor 25a, second winning gate detection sensor 26a) for detecting a game ball. On the condition that these winning gate detection sensors 25a and 26a detect a game ball, a lottery of normal symbols is performed.

  Below the first image display device 71, at the lower part of the game area 2A, a first start port 21 that is invariable and can always be entered is provided. A series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 21 is formed by a nail, a windmill, or the like. The first starting port 21 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 21a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 21a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 21a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 21. The second start port 22 is controlled by the second start port control device 220 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 start port 22 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 22a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 22a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 22a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start-up port control device 220 includes a normal movable piece 220A composed of a rectangular door member having a rotation shaft on the lower side, and the normal movable piece 220A operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do. That is, the ordinary movable piece 220A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), with the surface being flush with the game area 2A, and the second starting port 22 is blocked. The second starting port 22 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 220A, so that the second starting port 22 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 220A rotates forward about the rotation axis and the second start port 22 is opened, so that the first start port 22 can win the first special. Controlled by the aspect. At this time, the second starting port 22 is opened and the ordinary movable piece 220A 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 22. . It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second start port control device 220 is to win a win in the above-described normal symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery”).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable first big winning opening 23 is provided on the downstream side of the second winning gate 26. The first grand prize opening 23 is controlled by the first big prize opening control device 230 to either the second basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the second special mode in which a prize can be won. The first grand prize opening 23 is provided with a first grand prize opening detection sensor 23a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 23a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are provided. Will be paid out.

  The first big prize opening control device 230 includes a first special movable piece 230A composed of a rectangular door member having a rotation shaft at the lower side portion, and the first special movable piece 230A satisfies a predetermined condition. It works only when you do. That is, the first special movable piece 230A 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 first special winning opening 23 is blocked. By the first special movable piece 230A in the stopped state (not actuated), the first big prize opening 23 is blocked, so that the first big prize opening 23 is controlled to the second basic mode in which no prize can be won. .

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special winning piece 23A can be won by opening the first special winning opening 23 by rotating the first special movable piece 230A forward about the rotation axis. The second special mode is controlled. At this time, since the first special winning opening 23 is opened and the first special movable piece 230A protrudes from the game area 2A, the flowing game balls are received and guided to the first special winning opening 23. Is possible. The predetermined condition for the first grand prize opening control device 230 is the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol). When referring to both, it is a collective term called “special symbol lottery”) to win a special prize (bonus).

  Further, a variable second big prize opening 24 is provided in the vicinity of the second prize winning gate 26 of the decorative frame 29A. The second big prize opening 24 is controlled by the second big prize opening control device 240 to either the third basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the third special mode in which a prize can be won. The second big prize opening 24 is also provided with a second big prize opening detection sensor 24a for detecting a game ball. A predetermined number (for example, 15 pieces) is provided on condition that the detection sensor 24a detects a game ball. ) Will be paid out.

  The second big prize opening 24 is basically controlled to the third basic mode, but is controlled to the third special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second prize winning port control device 240 includes a second special movable piece 240A formed of a wing-like member, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). By the second special movable piece 240A in the stopped state (not actuated), the second big prize opening 24 is blocked, so that the second big prize opening 24 is controlled to the third basic mode in which no prize can be won. Yes. When the predetermined condition is established, the second special winning opening 24 is opened by rotating one wing-like member constituting the second special movable piece 240A to the right with the lower base end as a center, and the second special winning prize 24 is opened. The mouth 24 is controlled to the third special mode in which a prize can be won. It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second grand prize opening control device 240 is to win a special prize (bonus) in the special symbol lottery described above.

  In addition, the game machine Y is provided with various effect devices that execute effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes a first image display device 71, a second image display device 72, an audio output device 73, effect lighting devices 74 to 79, and an effect accessory device 80.

  The first image display device 71 is composed of a 10-inch liquid crystal display, and is provided on the game board 2 through the decorative frame 29A as described above. The first image display device 71 displays various still images and moving images to display images. Produce by. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the first image display device 71, but other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display can also be used.

  The second image display device 72 is constituted by a 4-inch liquid crystal display, and is attached to the decorative frame 29A on the front side of the first image display device 71 so as to be able to be raised and lowered. In the present embodiment, the second image display device 72 is configured by a liquid crystal display as in the case of the first image display device 71, but other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display are used. You can also.

  The sound output device 73 is provided on the glass door Y2, and produces a sound effect by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and is composed of a set of speakers.

  The lighting devices for performance 74 to 79 are provided on the glass door Y2, emit light, and perform lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and the light emission color. The illumination device 74 is provided at the center of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, the illumination device 74 is referred to as “first illumination device 74”), and the illumination device 75 is provided on the left side of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, illumination device). 75 is referred to as “second illumination device 75”), and the illumination device 76 is provided on the right side of the upper end of the glass door Y2 (hereinafter, the illumination device 76 is referred to as “third illumination device 76”). The lighting device 77 is provided from the left end side of the glass door Y2 to the left half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the lighting device 77 is referred to as “fourth lighting device 77”), and the lighting device 78 is connected to the glass door Y2. It is provided from the right end side to the right half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the lighting device 78 is referred to as “fifth lighting device 78”). The lighting device 79 is provided in a substantially cross shape around the effect button device 10 of the tray 6 to be described later (hereinafter, the lighting device 79 is referred to as a “sixth lighting device 79”). The second lighting device 75 and the third lighting device 76 are each movable and can rotate outward.

  The effect accessory device 80 is attached to the upper portion of the decorative frame 29A, and includes a drive unit 80b made of a motor and a decorative member 80A connected to the drive unit 80b. When the drive unit 80b is driven and the decorative member 80A is activated, an effect by the operation of the decorative member 80A is executed. The decorative member 80A simulates a part of the face of a predetermined character, and when the driving unit 80b is driven, the decorative member 80A descends, blocks the central portion of the screen of the first image display device 71, and rises to the original. Return to position.

  In addition, the gaming machine Y includes a selection button device 9 and an effect button device 10 as input devices related to the effect. As shown in FIG. 2, the selection button device 9 and the effect button device 10 are provided on the tray 6.

  The selection button device 9 is connected to an operable selection button 9A and a selection button 9A, and includes a selection button detection switch 9a that detects an operation of the selection button 9A. The selection button 9A includes an upper button 91A, a left button 92A, a lower button 93A, and a right button 94A. Each button 91A-94A is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 6 so that a press was possible. The selection button detection switch 9a is connected to the upper button 91A to detect the operation of the upper button 91A, and the left button detection is connected to the left button 92A to detect the operation of the left button 92A. The switch 92a includes a lower button detection switch 93a connected to the lower button 93A to detect an operation of the lower button 93A, and a right button detection switch 94a connected to the right button 94A to detect an operation of the right button 94A. . Each button detection switch 91a, 92a, 93a, and 94a will output a detection signal, if the operation of the corresponding button is detected. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 91a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 92a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 93a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 94a outputs a right button detection signal. In addition, an upper button detection signal and a left button detection signal are output, and a lower button detection signal and a right button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect button device 10 includes an effect button 10A that can be operated and an effect button detection switch 10a that is connected to the effect button 10A and detects an operation of the effect button 10A. The effect button 10 </ b> A is made of a cylindrical transparent member, and is provided so as to be capable of being pressed in the axial direction while protruding from the tray 6. An effect button LED 10B capable of emitting light is arranged inside the effect button 10A, that is, inside the cylindrical transparent member. When the effect button detection switch 10a detects the operation of the effect button 10A, the effect button detection switch 10a outputs an effect button detection signal to the lamp control board 104 described later.

  The tray 6 is also provided with a ball lending device that can be operated for lending game balls, a return device that can be operated for returning predetermined cards, and the like.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect performed frequently during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the game ball to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. The lottery effect by the first image display device 71 is basically performed at the time of a variable effect performed at the time of a special symbol variable display, which will be described later, and a special symbol stop display after the special symbol variable display. It consists of stop production.

  In the variation effect, the effect symbol is changed in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time, and the effect symbol is changed, and in the stop effect, the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect is ended, and the special symbol is selected. The stop display of the effect design which can show the result of is performed.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the first image display device 71 and the like. 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 the special symbol lottery. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special symbol lottery, since it is only an “effect” for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily the special symbol lottery. It does not necessarily represent the result of symbol lottery (a special symbol that is stopped). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the variable display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved from the next to the next in a predetermined direction (for example, from top to bottom) for a predetermined time from the start of the variable display to the stop display ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. .

  Further, in a predetermined portion other than the game area 2A in the game board 2, a symbol display device including a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, and a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device. 14, a hold display device comprising a second special symbol hold display device 15 and a normal symbol hold display device 16 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 11 is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first starting port 21, and the second special symbol display device 12 This is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed on condition that a game ball wins at the second starting port 22. One or more special symbols are set in advance for the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display devices 11 and 12 have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, respectively. 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 11 and 12 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 13 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 25 or the second winning gate 26. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in a stopped state on the normal symbol display device 13. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 13 is a notification of the result of lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 13 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, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 13 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are operated, even if the game ball is won at the start ports 21 and 22, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. The result of the special symbol lottery is not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 21 and 22. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol change displays for each of the start ports 21, 22, that is, the right to notify the result of the special symbol lottery. The first special symbol hold display device 14 corresponds to the first start port 21, and the second special symbol hold display device 15 corresponds to the second start port 22, and the special symbol hold display devices 14, 15 respectively. 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 16.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 which performs control regarding the game of the gaming machine Y 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, a main RAM 101c, and a crystal resonator 101d. 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 opening detection sensor 21a, a second start opening detection sensor 22a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 23a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 24a, and a first winning gate detection. A sensor 25a, a second winning gate detection sensor 26a, and a general winning opening detection sensor 27a are 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, the second start opening / closing solenoid 220B for operating the ordinary movable piece 220A of the second start opening control device 220 and the first special movable piece 230A of the first big prize opening control device 230 are operated. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 230B to be operated and the second special prize opening / closing solenoid 240B for operating the second special movable piece 240A of the second big prize opening control device 240 are connected, and an output port (not shown) is connected. A signal for controlling each solenoid is output via Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 14, a second special symbol hold display device. 15 and the normal symbol hold display device 16 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 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 controls a power saving mode that occurs in a special state in which a game effect according to the game situation or a game is not performed in a game state in which a game is performed. That is, the first image display device 71, the second image display device 72, the audio output device 73, the effect lighting devices 74 to 79, and the effect accessory device 80 that execute effects are caused to execute predetermined effects. Details of the power saving mode will be described later.

  The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, a sub RAM 102, and a crystal oscillator 102d, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. ing. As will be described later, the main control board 101 transmits a predetermined command based on the result of the special symbol lottery 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 10a and a selection button detection switch 9a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 10A has been operated and the selection button 9A. A selection button detection signal indicating that an operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104.

  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 10, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 9, 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, a payout RAM 103c, and a crystal resonator (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Yes.

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

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 51 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 drive unit 51 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 once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, a lamp RAM 104c, and a quartz crystal vibrator 104d, as in the above-described boards. On the output side, the lighting devices 74 to 79 for the production, the accessory device 80 for the production, and the production are provided. The button LED 10B and the second image display device 72 are connected. The lamp CPU 104 a performs light emission control of the effect lighting devices 74 to 79 based on a command related to effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control command”) transmitted from the effect control board 102. Further, the lamp CPU 104a performs drive control for the solenoid that operates the effect accessory device 80 and drive control for the solenoid that operates the second image display device 72 based on the effect control command. Furthermore, the lamp control board 104 performs light emission control of the effect button LED 10B based on the effect control command.

  The image control board 105 generates a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image to be displayed on at least the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, and the first image display device 71 and the second image display device. The image generation unit 105B to be output to 72, the sound signal relating to the sound to be output to the sound output device 73, the sound generation unit 105C to be output to the sound output device 73, the image generation unit 105B, and the sound generation unit 105C are integrated. And an overall control unit 105A for controlling.

  The overall unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105Aa, an overall ROM 105Ab, an overall RAM 105Ac, and a crystal resonator 105Ad for performing image display control by the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72.

  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. When the general CPU 105Aa receives a command related to effect control such as an effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa displays the command on the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72 based on the command. An instruction for an image to be output is issued, and an instruction for a sound to be output from the audio output device 73 to the audio generation unit 105C is output.

  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 configured by a mask ROM, and stores 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, and the like. Yes.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific contents of an effect produced by an image, and includes 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, luminance, duty) Ratio) and the like, and various information such as a drawing method.

  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 first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, for example, a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes the background of the decorative design image or the decorative design, etc. This is material data representing individual images. 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 CGROM 105Bb is divided into an area for storing image data of an image to be displayed on the first image display device 71 and an area for storing image data of an image to be displayed on the second image display device 72.

  The image generation unit 105B has a crystal oscillator 105Bd. The crystal oscillator 105Bd outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba. The VDP 105Ba divides the pulse signal to generate a synchronizing signal (horizontal synchronizing signal / vertical synchronizing signal) for synchronizing with the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72, and together with the video signal The data is output to the first image display device 71 and the second image display device 72.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first image display device 71 is provided with a liquid crystal layer including liquid crystal molecules, and a liquid crystal panel 710 in which a plurality of pixels are arranged, and a liquid crystal panel driver that controls each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 710. 711, a backlight 712 that is disposed behind the liquid crystal panel 710 and emits light (irradiates light) toward the liquid crystal panel 710, a backlight driver 713 that controls the luminance of the backlight 712, and the liquid crystal panel driver 711 and the backlight A video signal processing circuit 714 that controls the driver 713 is provided.

  When the video signal is input, the video signal processing circuit 714 outputs LCD data indicating control information of each pixel of the liquid crystal panel 710 to the liquid crystal panel driver 711 based on the video signal, and also controls the luminance of the backlight 712. Data is output to the backlight driver 713. When the LCD data is input, the liquid crystal panel driver 711 changes the arrangement of the liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal panel 710 based on the LCD data, and changes the image displayed on each pixel, that is, the liquid crystal panel 710. On the other hand, when the luminance data is input, the backlight driver 713 changes the duty ratio of the voltage applied to the backlight 712 based on the luminance data, and changes the luminance of the first image display device 71.

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

  FIGS. 5A-1 and 5A-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 the special game (whether the special prize is successful) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 21 and 22. FIG. 5 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 21 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 5 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol that is performed when the second starting port 22 is won. Table)).

  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 standard value). By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not “big hit” is won, that is, “big hit” or “lost” 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, either “big hit” or “lost” is determined. If a win other than “losing”, that is, “big hit” is won, a special game in which the special winning openings 23 and 24 are opened is executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. By comparing the acquired reach determination random number with the reach determination table, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is correct. As a result of the reach determination, when the reach is won (determined that there is a reach effect), a reach effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the jackpot during the lottery effect.

  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 71 during the variation display of the effect symbols, and the predetermined one in the remaining 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 effect frequently performed on the first image display device 71 and the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are aligned, and the same as the “big hit” winning until the middle By creating this situation, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for winning the jackpot.

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

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a mode of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 based on the acquired special symbol determination random numbers (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 (jackpot and loss). That is, FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 6B is the case where the result of the jackpot determination is “lost”. It is a table referred in the special symbol determination.

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and 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. 6 (a) to 6 (b), the special effect designating command includes 1 byte of 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 21 (actuating the first special symbol display device 11), and the MODE data is “ "E2H" indicates that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (actuating the second special symbol display device 12).

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table used when a jackpot game is controlled. The jackpot game control table is associated with a jackpot type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As a condition for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time (the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of either the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 24 is performed ( OP time), an opening designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of opening, a table type used for controlling opening / closing of the first grand prize opening 23 and the second grand prize opening 24, and the first grand prize opening 23 Alternatively, the ending time (ED time), which is the period from the end of the last opening of any of the second grand prize winning ports 24 to the end of the jackpot game, is transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the ending. An ending specification command is set.

  FIG. 7B to FIG. 7C are diagrams showing an example of a jackpot opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the first winning prize port 23, and FIG. 8A to FIG. FIG. 8C is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the second big winning opening 24. FIG. 7B is a table that is referred to in the long hit game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 7C is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game. On the other hand, FIG. 8A is a table referred to in the first specific winning game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 8B is a table referred to in the second specified winning game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. ) Is a table referred to in the third specific hit game constituting the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning openings 23 and 24 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning openings 23, 24, the type of the big winning opening for executing the jackpot game, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game, the big winning opening control device 230 in each round game, A special electric operation number (K) that is an operation number of 240 (opening of the big winning openings 23 and 24) and an opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 9A illustrates 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. 9B 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 game condition and the ease of winning a prize 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.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation display mode (special figure fluctuation pattern) of a special symbol 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 figure variation pattern determination table is classified by special figure stop symbol data (including the result of jackpot determination, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) and the special symbol hold 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 start opening prize designation command and a special symbol variation pattern designation command are set corresponding to each special diagram variation pattern. The start opening winning designation command is generated at the time of winning (at the time of the input control processing in step S200) and transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the special figure variation pattern designation command is used at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (in step S300 special). Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Each 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. 11A to FIG. 11F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26.

  Fig.11 (a) is a figure which shows an example of the winning determination table for normal symbol lottery. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure (winning / winning) of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gates 25 and 26.

  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. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 22 is opened is executed.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure which shows an example of a 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 13 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 25 and 26 (type of normal symbol: ordinary symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination result (win or miss), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 11 (c) determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required for displaying the 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. 11D shows 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. In the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current winning easiness state for the second start port 22 and the normal stop symbol data is associated with the auxiliary game reference data. 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. 11E 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, which is a period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second starting port 22, and the final opening of the second starting port 22 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. 11 (f) is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a second start port opening / closing control table that is referenced when the auxiliary game reference data is “01H”, and a second start port opening / closing control table that is referenced when the auxiliary game reference data is “02H”. It is configured. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  In each table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 22 during an auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 22 include the operation number of the second start port control device 220 (opening of the second start port 22), the normal operation number (D), and each opening time / The closing time (operation time / non-operation time) is set. In this embodiment, only one type of condition pattern is set in each table. That is, when the auxiliary game reference data is “01H”, the expected opening time in the second start port opening / closing control table is 0.2, while the second start port opening / closing control when the auxiliary game reference data is “02H”. The expected opening time in the table is 5.0 seconds.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are activated (the special winning openings 23 and 24 are opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won. It consists of a “big hit game” that opens and closes. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game”, a “short hit game”, and a “specific hit game” mainly depending on the opening and closing modes of the big winning openings 23 and 24.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the winning prize openings 23 and 24 are 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 “can be released” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning openings 23 and 24 during one round game is preset (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize opening 23, 24 is not opened the maximum number of times, the big prize opening 23, 24 may be closed and the round game may end. Further, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning openings 23 and 24 may be 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 openings 23 and 24 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 this embodiment, the “low probability” state regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 It means that the winning probability is set at a disadvantage to the player relative to 1/258. Here, winning of “big hit” means acquiring a right to execute “big hit game” in a special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, set to 1/34 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 22 is normal. More specifically, in the “non-time-saving” 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 25 and 26 (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol variation). Time) is set to 15 seconds, and the total expectation of the operation time (opening time of the second start port 22) of the second start port control device 220 that operates when the “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery The value is set to 4.1 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for the normal symbol is set to 1/50. Note that “the total opening time” is that the second start port 22 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 220 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 22) is longer than in the “non-short time” state, and the second start time This means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 22 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 22 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 22 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, the total maximum opening time of the second start port 22 is set to 5.0 seconds, The probability of winning a win is set to 1/5. In other words, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 22 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 ports 21 and 22, 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 22 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 (long win game / short win game) and the newly set game condition states after the jackpot game (low probability state / high probability state, non-temporary state / A combination with a short time state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the long win game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot for setting the state of the game condition to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “low probability short and long per hit” , Execute a short hit game, and then set the game condition state to a “high probability” state and a “short time” state. The jackpot that sets the state of “1” to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state is referred to as “low probability short time long and long” (see FIG. 9A). In addition, when winning the game, the first specified per game is executed, and then the game condition is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The game is executed, and then the game condition is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot for setting the condition state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is referred to as “high probability short time third specific hit” (see FIG. 9A).

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the ease of winning at the starting port is always in a non-time-short state during the jackpot game. Further, in this embodiment, a jackpot game is set as a special game, that is, only a “jackpot” is provided as a determination result advantageous to the player in the special symbol determination. Although a special game for opening 23 and 24 is executed, it is possible to provide a small hit that does not change the state of the game condition during the special game.

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

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 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 an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 timer update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning openings 23 and 24, and the like. A time control process for updating an auxiliary game timer counter that performs a counter, a normal symbol variation time update process, a normal symbol stop time update process, a second opening / closing time update process, and the like is performed. .

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

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

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first special symbol hold display device 14, the second special symbol hold display device 15, and the first big prize opening control device 230. And the special figure special electric control process (special symbol related process) for performing the control (control of the special symbol system device) of the second big prize winning control device 240 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 13, the normal symbol hold display device 16, and the second starting port control device 220 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a has a start port (first start port 21 and second start port 22), a large winning port (first large winning port 23, second large winning port 24), and a general winning port 27. It is checked whether or not the corresponding prize ball counter exceeds “0”. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is paid out control board 103. Send to. 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 outputs 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 220B, and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. 230B and drive control data for driving the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 240B (second start opening / closing solenoid driving data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data and second big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data), and Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold) for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, 16 Display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 11, 12, and 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, and 16, a display device 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 transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 23. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 24. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21. 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 22a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, the game ball has won the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26. Determine whether or not. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 27. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  Next, the first big prize opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S211, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the processing is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, whether or not the jackpot game is currently being played in step S212, that is, whether or not special figure special electric processing data to be described later = 3. Determine whether. This is for confirming whether or not the winning to the first big winning opening 23 has been performed illegally.

  The main CPU 101a finishes the first big prize opening detection signal input process if the big hit game is not in progress, and if in the big hit game, in step S213, the main CPU 101a sets a predetermined big prize prize ball counter to be used for the prize ball. A counter of the round winning number counter (C) for counting and updating the number of game balls won in the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24) in the round while adding and updating data. Update by adding a value.

  In step S214, the main CPU 101a sets a first grand prize winning prize designation command indicating that a prize has been won in the first big prize winning opening 23 in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c. The winning opening detection signal input process is terminated.

  Next, the second big prize opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S221, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, it is determined in step S222 whether or not a jackpot game is currently being played, that is, whether or not special figure special processing data to be described later = 3. Determine whether. This is for confirming whether or not the winning to the second big winning opening 24 is illegally performed.

  The main CPU 101a ends the second big prize opening detection signal input process if the big hit game is not in progress, and if the big hit game is in progress, in step S223, the main CPU 101a sets the predetermined big prize mouth prize ball counter to a predetermined value. A counter of the round winning number counter (C) for counting and updating the number of game balls won in the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24) in the round while adding and updating data. Update by adding a value.

  In step S224, the main CPU 101a sets a second grand prize winning prize designation command indicating that a prize has been won in the second big prize winning opening 24 in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c. The winning opening detection signal input process is terminated.

  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 there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S234, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 14, 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 jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram 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 storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 12A), 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 1st prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 21 in step S236. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first 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 first starting port 21 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the first preliminary determination. Here, the first start opening prize designation command is determined as the determination result of the first preliminary determination. In other words, the first start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the first pre-judgment (win / no-win, type of special symbol, presence / absence of reach, and special pattern variation pattern).

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  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 there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescription counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 22 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 22 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 15, 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 S245, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram 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 storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 12B), 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 22 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination process will be described. In the second 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 second starting port 22 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S246 (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) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the second preliminary determination. Here, the second start opening winning designation command is determined as the determination result of the second pre-determination. In other words, the second start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the two pre-determinations (win / no-win, special symbol type, presence / absence of reach, and special symbol variation pattern).

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether there is a valid detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, whether a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 16 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 the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to the jackpot game process (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol 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. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number 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 jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number 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 14 and 15 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 the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol reserved storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol reserved 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 symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

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

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

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a executes jackpot determination processing based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit.

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (determination information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 21.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 21 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 21 (the second start port 22), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

  Next, in step S311-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. Here, the fact that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area means that the current jackpot winning probability is high.

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects “first” from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. “Low probability jackpot determination table” or “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 S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-4. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a performs reach determination. 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 S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the reach determination result in step S <b> 312-2 is “reach”. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-5, 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 S312-6 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-7, 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 21 or second start port 22), and step S312. At -8, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-10, an effect designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination, and the determined effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-1 that stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined special symbol stop symbol data is determined when the special symbol variation pattern is determined in the special symbol variation pattern determination processing of FIG. 23, as described later, and when the “special bonus special symbol” is determined in the special symbol suspension processing of FIG. In the jackpot game process of FIG. 26, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning openings 23, 24.

  In step S312-2, 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 S313. 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 S313-1, and determines the special figure variation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data in step S313-2. . 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.

  If the special symbol stop symbol data is “19H” or “29H”, that is, if the result of the special symbol lottery is losing without reach, the number of special symbol suspensions (U1orU2) related to the special symbol variation pattern determination process is further determined. ) 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 S313-3. 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 special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect 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 for the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 to perform variation display of the special symbol. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

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

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special 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 S312-11 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. 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. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the remaining number counter in the short time state that indicates the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display in the short time state (J: hereinafter referred to as “remaining number in the short time state”). The calculated value (J-1) is stored as the remaining time reduction state number (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining time (J) = 0. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining time-short states (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display is performed in the short-time state (Ja), and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short-time” state ends. It means to do.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a calculates “1 from the counter value of the high probability state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times of display of variation of the special symbol in the high probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as“ high probability state remaining number ”). Is stored as a new high probability state remaining count (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining count (X) = 0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the number of remaining remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability state remaining count (X) becomes “0” means that the special symbol change display is performed in the high probability state (Xa) and the special symbol change due to the “high probability” state. It means that the display ends.

  In step S330-10, 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 S330-11, 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 = 10H to 15H, 20H to 25H). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-14, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the remaining high probability state Reset the fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the short time state.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in 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.

  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 the period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (the first opening of the first prize opening 23 or the first second prize opening 24). Say. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, a long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, a short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, a first specific winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, Either the 2 special per game special prize opening / closing control table or the third specific per game special prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stores the value. The main CPU 101a energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 230B or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 240B to open the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 24. The opening / closing solenoid energization start data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3 and opens the special winning openings 23 and 24 based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K). The time (the operating time of the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round start designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the time of the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round start designation command indicating one round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round start designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round start designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round start designation command in the long hit game, the short hit game or the specific hit game, for example, the display for the effect is performed on the first image display device 71 or the like such as “ROUND1”. .

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning openings 23, 24) 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 winning openings 23 and 24 are open, that is, whether or not the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are operating. If the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning openings 23 and 24 are not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 23, 24 is open, whether or not the “open completion condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 23, 24 is established in step S340-8. Determine whether or not. 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. The big prize opening closing process sets the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoids 230B and 240B in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to close the big prize openings 23 and 24, and is determined in step 340-3. With reference to the special winning opening / closing control table, the closing times of the special winning openings 23 and 24 are set in the special game timer counter based on the current round number (R) and special operation number (K). As a result, the special winning openings 23 and 24 are closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round game has ended. Specifically, in one round game, 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 number counter is a specified number (for example, 9 Since the process is terminated on the condition that it has been reached, it is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the jackpot type according to the special figure stop symbol data, and stores the ending designation command associated with the jackpot type to be transmitted to the presentation control board 102 to store the transmission data for presentation. Set to area. 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 4 in the special figure special power processing data, and moves the processing to the big hit game end processing shown in FIG.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a compares the game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. When the “high probability” state is set after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the number of executable times (Xa) in the high probability state remaining number counter (in this embodiment, 60 times).

  In step S350-3, 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. When the “short time” state is set after the big hit game, the short time flag is turned on in the short time flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the executable number (Ja) (70 times in this embodiment) is set in the short time state remaining number counter. set.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S350-5 sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG. 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. A normal symbol memory determination process including a normal symbol determination of whether or not the second start port 22 is opened based on the determination information acquired based on the winning to the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26 ( The process moves to step S410), and if the normal symbol normal power processing data = 1, the normal symbol change process (step S420) for operating the normal symbol display device 13 based on the normal symbol determination moves to the normal symbol change process. If the figure normal power processing data = 2, the process moves to the normal symbol stop processing (step S430), and if the normal figure normal power processing data = 3, the second start port 22 is opened. (Actuating the second start hole control device 220) and moves the process to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

(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 the sub RAM 120c in which flags and commands are stored is initialized.

  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 (random effect pattern determination random numbers, effect mode determination random numbers, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. 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)
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generating 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 each timer counter 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. 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 an effect button effect control process related to an effect (effect button effect) based on the operation of the effect button device 10.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure holding effect control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure hold effect control process for controlling the special figure hold effect.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs a power saving mode control process for controlling the power saving mode performed in the customer waiting state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1700, 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 S1800, 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)
A command analysis process performed by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves 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 opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1304.

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

  In step S1304, 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 S1305 and step S1306, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1307.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start port related to the effect designating command, performs a shift process on the data stored in the effect information hold storage area corresponding to the start port, and for each type. The hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the hold number counter provided in FIG. In the data shift process, 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 first effect information hold storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first effect information hold storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first effect information hold storage area is the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first effect information hold storage area and the second effect information hold storage area. ) And the data stored in the 0th storage unit are deleted.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command and, based on the information included in the received effect designating command, displays the effect design to be stopped and displayed on the first image display device 71, that is, the combination of the decorative design. The effect design pattern determination process to be determined is performed, and the command analysis process ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1308, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect mode of the lottery effect, and ends the command analysis process. Step S1308 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1309, 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 S1310 and step S1311. If it is not an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1312.

  In step S1310, 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. The effect symbol stop command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process. 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. Further, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode determination process for determining an effect mode in step S1311, and ends the command analysis process.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is performed by an effect device including the first image display device 71, the second image display device 72, and the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variation display). It is a classification mode (category) of the variation effect that is associated with 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 71, various elements constituting an effect such as a scene by location, situation, time, etc., a main character appearing, an angle, and the like are appropriately set.

  In step S1312, 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 S1313, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1314. In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1314, 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 S1315, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1316.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a 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 S1316, 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 S1317, and if not the round designation command, moves the process to step S1318.

  In step S1317, 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 S1318, 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 S1319. If the command is not the ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern which is an aspect of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1320, 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 S1321, and ends the command analysis process if it is not a demonstration designation command.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a turns on the power saving mode standby flag in the power saving mode standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c as pre-processing for shifting to the power saving mode, and the time until the power saving mode is started (power saving mode standby). Time) is set in the power saving mode timer counter. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Determination design pattern determination process of production control board)
The stop symbol pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1306-1, the sub CPU 102a refers to the special symbol effect symbol designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1306-2, the stop symbol pattern associated with the special symbol effect symbol designation command. Select a judgment table. This is because the stop symbol pattern determination table is classified by the special symbol effect symbol designation command.

  In the present embodiment, one or more stop symbol patterns are stored in association with the stop symbol pattern determination value for each special symbol effect symbol designation command (see FIG. 38). The stop symbol pattern is identification information that constitutes a lottery effect and represents an aspect of the stop effect that is performed immediately after the variation effect.

  The stop effect pattern includes the stop effect time, the stop display mode of the effect symbol constituting the stop effect, the presence / absence of the effect button effect, the content of the effect button effect, the background type of the decorative pattern made up of scenes and characters, etc. Specific contents of the production are associated with each other. That is, the stop effect pattern determination table is a table that stores information related to the stop effect.

  In step S1306-3, the sub CPU 102a stores the random 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 S1306-4, the stored effect pattern determination random number. Is compared with the determined stop effect pattern determination table to perform stop effect pattern determination for determining the stop effect pattern. In step S1306-5, the sub CPU 102a sets a stop effect control command corresponding to the stop effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and sets it in the stop effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  The stop 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 S1700. For example, when receiving the stop effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the first image display device 71 to perform stop display of the effect symbol based on the stop effect pattern indicated by the command (perform the effect symbol stop display). ) And a background image based on the stop effect pattern corresponding to the command are displayed on the first image display device 71.

(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 S1308-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a power saving mode standby flag (to be described later) is turned on in the power saving mode standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode standby flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1308-4. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode standby flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a turns off the power saving mode standby flag in step S1308-2. In step S1308-3, a power saving mode timer counter described later is cleared.

  In step S1308-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a power saving mode flag, which will be described later, is turned on in the power saving mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S1308-8, and if it determines that the power saving mode flag is turned on, it moves the process to step S1308-5.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the power saving mode flag in step S1308-5, sets the first image display extinguishing end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1308-6, and displays the second image stop symbol display in step S1308-7. An end command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The first image display extinguishing end command and the second image stop symbol display end command set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700.

  In step S1308-8, the sub CPU 102a checks 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 is classified according to the effect mode.

  In step S1308-9, 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 classified according to the type of effect mode is also classified by the variation pattern designation command.

  In the present embodiment, in each effect mode, one or more variable effect patterns are stored in association with the change effect pattern determination value for each change pattern designation command (see FIG. 39). The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a mode (specific contents) of the variation effect. The first image display device 71, the second image display device 72, the audio output device 73, and the effect lighting devices 74 to. 79, the effect effect device 80 and the effect effect device performed by the effect button device 10 are associated with each other.

  The variation production pattern includes the variation production time, the decorative display variation display mode, the presence / absence of reach production, the contents of reach production, the presence / absence of production button production, the contents of production button production, production development configuration (scenario), scene and character The contents of the fluctuating effect including the type of the background of the decorative pattern consisting of are set. That is, each variation effect pattern determination table is a table that stores information related to the variation effect.

  In step S1308-10, the sub CPU 102a stores the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the random effect pattern determination random number in the random effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1308-11, the stored variable effect pattern is stored. The variation effect pattern determination for determining the variation effect pattern is performed by comparing the determination random number with the determined variation effect pattern determination table. In step S1308-12, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and sets it in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  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 S1700. For example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the first image display device 71 to perform a variation display of the effect symbol based on the variation effect pattern indicated by the command (the effect symbol variation display is performed). ) And a background image based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command are displayed on the first image display device 71.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1308-13, based on the variable effect control command set in step S1308-12, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect button effect that is an effect produced by operating the effect button device 10 in the variable effect. To do. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect is not to be executed, the sub CPU 102a terminates the variation effect pattern determination process and determines that the effect button effect is to be executed. Set the button effect standby flag, set “1” to the effect button effect number counter in step S1308-15, and wait in step S1308-16 until the effect button effect starts based on the effect button effect control table Is set in the effect button effect timer counter, and the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

  The effect button effect number counter is a means for counting the number of effect button effects executed in the variation effect, and is provided in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c, and is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. Go. This is because a plurality of effect button effects can be executed in one variation effect, so that the order and progress of the effect button effects are managed.

  The effect button effect control table is a table in which information for controlling the effect button effect is stored, and is stored in the sub ROM 102b. In this table, for each variation effect data representing the variation effect pattern, the number of executions (times) of the effect button effect in the change effect, the standby time (s) for each effect button effect, the execution time (s), and the like are set. Yes. The production button production standby time and the production button production execution time are set for each order in the production production of the production button production. This order is indicated by the counter value of the effect button effect number counter.

(Demonstration stand-by process for the production control board)
Next, the power saving mode standby process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1321-1, the sub CPU 102a turns on the power saving mode standby flag in the power saving mode standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1321-2, the power saving mode timer counter provided in the sub RAM 102c is turned on. A power saving mode standby time (for example, 30 seconds), which is a time to wait until the mode is started, is set, and the power saving mode standby processing is terminated. Note that the power saving mode timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Processing control board power saving mode control processing)
Next, the power saving mode control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1601, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the power saving mode standby flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode standby flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the power saving mode control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode standby flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1602.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the power saving mode timer counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the power saving mode standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode timer counter is not “0”, that is, the power saving mode standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the power saving mode control process, and the power saving mode timer counter is “0”. That is, if it is determined that the power saving mode standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1603.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the power saving mode standby flag in step S1603, and turns on the power saving mode flag in the power saving mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1604. In step S1605, the sub CPU 102a sets the first image display turn-off designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1606, sets the second image stop symbol display designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Exit.

  The first image display turn-off designation command and the second image stop symbol display designation command set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the image control board 105 receives the first image display turn-off designation command, the image control board 105 turns off the backlight 712 of the first image display device 71 and causes the liquid crystal panel 710 of the first image display device 71 to “activate to cancel the power saving mode. The message “Operate the button” is displayed. On the other hand, when receiving the first image display turn-off designation command, the lamp control board 104 turns on the effect button LED 10B. In addition, when receiving the second image stop symbol display designation command, the image control board 105 causes the second image display device 72 to display the stop display of the effect symbol that has been displayed on the first image display device 71 most recently.

(Production button detection signal interrupt processing on production control board)
The effect button detection signal interruption process shown in FIG. 37 is executed by outputting the effect button detection signal from the effect button device 10 to the effect control board 102.

  First, in step S1901, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1902, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1904. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is ON, the effect button effect control command is sent to the sub RAM 102c in step S1903. Set to send buffer.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the power saving mode is turned on in step S1904. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1910, the information saved in step S1901 is returned to the register of the sub CPU 102a, and the effect button detection signal interruption process is terminated.

  When determining that the power saving mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a turns off the power saving mode flag in step S1905, turns on the power saving mode standby flag in the power saving mode standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1906, and in step S1907. A predetermined power saving mode standby time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the power saving mode timer counter.

  In step S1908, the sub CPU 102a sets a first image display extinction end command, and in step S1909 sets a second image stop symbol display end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The first image display extinction end command and the second image stop symbol display end command set in the transmission buffer are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700.

  When the image control board 105 receives the first image display turn-off end command, the image control board 105 ends (cancels) turning off the backlight 712 of the first image display device 71 and turns on the light with the original predetermined luminance, and also displays the second image display. The stop display of the effect symbol displayed on the device 72 is displayed on the liquid crystal panel 710 of the first image display device 71. On the other hand, upon receiving the first image display extinguishing end command, the lamp control board 104 ends the effect button LED 10B. In addition, when receiving the second image stop symbol display end command, the image control board 105 deletes the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the second image display device 72.

  Next, the state transition according to the effect of the present invention, in particular, the power saving mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41. As shown in FIG. 40, for example, when the game ball wins the first start port 21 and the first start port detection sensor 21a detects the game ball, the jackpot determination and the special symbol determination are performed, and the special symbol Fluctuation display is performed. At the time of special symbol variation display, a predetermined rendering device such as the first image display device 71 performs variation rendering and stop rendering based on the results of the jackpot determination and special symbol determination.

  When a predetermined time (in this embodiment, “30” seconds) when a game such as a special symbol variation display or a jackpot game is not performed elapses, the power saving mode flag is turned on and the power saving mode is set.

  In the power saving mode, the first image display turn-off designation command and the second image stop symbol display designation command are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, and the image control board 105 is in the backlight 712 of the first image display device 71. Is turned off, and the second image display device 72 is caused to stop display the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed most recently on the first image display device 71. That is, when a predetermined time elapses without playing the game, the stop display of the effect symbol is switched from the first image display device 71 to the second image display device 72, and the backlight 712 of the first image display device 71 is turned off ( The luminance is “0”). Thus, in a special state where no game is being performed, the backlight 712 of the larger first image display device 71 is turned off, so that the power consumption of the gaming machine Y can be suppressed. At the same time, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner different from that during the game, so that the player can recognize (notify) that it is in a special state but can be used.

  As a method for turning off the backlight 712, in addition to setting the duty ratio to “0”, it is also possible to set the current flowing through the backlight 712 to “0”. In addition to these, it is also possible to turn off the power of the backlight 712 and set the voltage applied to the backlight 712 to “0”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol stopped and displayed on the second image display device 72 is reduced to the appropriate size for the second image display device 72 as it is (the effect symbol stopped and displayed on the first image display device 71). (For example, 0.5 times), but the corresponding image is reduced to an appropriate size on the second image display device 72, although it is different from the effect design stopped and displayed on the first image display device 71. It can also be. As a corresponding image, for example, if the decorative design that makes up the effect design is made up of characters and numbers, the character portion is removed and only the numbers make up the content of the effect design itself. However, the image can be simplified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect button device 10 that can be operated by the player is turned on, and when the effect button device 10 is operated during the power saving mode, the power saving mode is ended and the display of the original effect symbol is stopped. Thus, since the power saving mode canceling means and the power saving mode notifying means are linked, the convenience of the gaming machine Y is improved.

  In addition, since the production button LED 10B protrudes from the game board 2 protruding from the game board 2, it can be seen from outside the game shop, so the game shop is operating due to the backlight 712 being turned off in the power saving mode. It can also prevent misconception that it is not. Note that lighting in the power saving mode is not limited to the effect button LED 10B, and a device capable of emitting light including predetermined lighting devices 74 to 79, predetermined display devices 11 to 16, and the like can also be used.

  Further, the first image display device 71 has a reflective structure, and during the power saving mode, the liquid crystal panel 710 has a message “Please press the effect button during the power saving mode” and the power saving mode canceling method. Since it is displayed, the player can visually recognize “please press the production button during the power saving mode” by the light from the light (illumination device) of the game store. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the player is in a special state and can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the power saving mode, the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 is won, and when the special symbol variation display is started, the power saving mode is canceled and the variation effect is started. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the power saving mode from being entered in the gaming state without knowing how to cancel the power saving mode using the effect button. Note that the trigger for releasing the power saving mode is not the display of fluctuation of the special symbol, but the launch of the game ball (operation of the launch device) or the contact with the launch handle 32 (detection by the launch handle detection sensor).

  In the present embodiment, the luminance of the backlight 712 of the first image display device 71 is “0” and the backlight 712 is turned off during the power saving mode, but the luminance is almost less than 5%, for example. It is also possible to make the level not.

  Further, the image display device of the present invention is not limited to a liquid crystal display, and may be a display device of another type such as a plasma display or an organic EL.

Y gaming machine 10 effect button device 21 first start opening 21a first start opening detection sensor 22 second start opening 22a second start opening detection sensor 23 first big prize opening 23a first big prize opening detection sensor 24 second big prize Mouth 24a Second big prize opening detection sensor 71 First image display device 72 Second image display device 710 Liquid crystal panel 712 Backlight

Claims (1)

A first image display device comprising a light emitting means capable of emitting light and capable of displaying a predetermined image by light emission by the light emitting means;
A second image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image;
A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a game start condition is satisfied;
When the determination by the determination means is performed, the first image display device displays a predetermined effect symbol in a variable manner, and after the variable display, the first determination effect symbol that is an effect symbol representing the determination result is stopped and displayed. Design control means;
Special state setting means for setting a special state on the condition that the variation display of the first determination effect symbol by the effect symbol control means is not performed for a predetermined time set in advance;
In the non-special state in which the special state is not set, the light emission luminance related to the light emitting means is set to a normal luminance, and in the special state, the light emission luminance related to the light emitting means is set to a special luminance lower than the normal luminance. A light emission control means,
When the special state is set by the special state setting means, the same state as the first determination effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the first image display device immediately before the special state is set, or the A game machine comprising: a determination effect symbol control means for causing the second image display device to display a second determination effect symbol having an aspect corresponding to the first determination effect symbol .