JP5732482B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a variation of gaming symbols.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board, a symbol display is displayed on a symbol display device. When a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special game (big hit game) is controlled. In such special games, the big prize opening is opened up to a predetermined number of rounds provided on the game board, making it easy to win game balls, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is a player. Will be paid out.

  In general, even if a symbol change is started in the symbol display device, a particular symbol is not easily stopped, so that the interest of the game tends to decline. For this reason, in order to improve the interest of the game, there is known a gaming machine that has a plurality of types of effect modes and displays symbols in a variable pattern arrangement with different designs for each effect mode (see Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2002-78883 A

However, if the symbol arrangement is changed, the player may not understand the meaning of "what the symbol arrangement has been changed", causing game confusion and improving the interest of the game. could not.
In addition, as in the invention described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even if the change of the symbol pattern is to be changed according to the number of symbol fluctuations in order to prevent boredom, it is a novelty at the beginning of the game. Despite this, the game became bored as the game was played for a long time.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can change the symbol arrangement of symbols to further improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve such a problem, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start area detecting means for detecting entry of a game ball into a start area provided in a game area where a game ball flows down, and a game ball is inserted. Start variable winning device that can be changed between an open state that is easy to ball and a closed state that is difficult to enter, a start variable winning device detecting means that detects that a game ball has entered the start variable winning device, and the start region A determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information and a determination information storage that stores the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition unit when a game ball is detected by the detection unit or the start variable winning device detection unit Means, special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player with reference to the determination information stored in the determination information storage means, and the special game determination means Therefore, after it is determined that the special game is to be controlled, special game control means for controlling the special game, and a symbol display means for displaying a game symbol for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means, A symbol array storage means for storing a plurality of symbol arrays composed of a plurality of types of game symbols; a symbol array determination means for determining any one of the symbol arrays stored from the plurality of symbol arrays stored in the symbol array storage means; When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the game symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determination means are variably displayed on the symbol display means, and when the stop condition is satisfied, the symbol arrangement determination means A symbol display control means for performing control to stop and display the game symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol display means, and the start area detection When the game ball is detected by the stage or the starting variable winning device detecting means, the starting variable winning device is difficult to change to the opened state, and the starting variable winning device is opened. A gaming state determining means for determining any gaming state of a short-time gaming state that is easy to change to a state, and a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means,
Before SL gaming state determining means, when the game ball was triggered by detected by the starting variable winning device detecting means, said determined with high probability towards the time reduction gaming state than the normal game state, the symbol The arrangement determining means determines a specific symbol arrangement from a plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storage means when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, and the game in no event the by the state control means the normal game state is controlled, any of the If it is determined not to perform control of the special game by special game determination means, a normal symbol sequence and the specific symbol sequence The special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled, and determines the gaming state after the special game ends. When the time reduction gaming state is not determined by the stage, it determines the normal symbol sequence, wherein it is determined to perform the control of the special game by special game determination means, by the gaming state determining means after the said special game terminated When the short-time gaming state is determined, the specific symbol arrangement is determined with a higher probability than when the short-time gaming state is not determined by the gaming state determination means after the special game is ended .

In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a start variable winning device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter, and the game ball enters the start variable winning device. , Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player, and the special game control after the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled. Special game control means for performing, a symbol display means for displaying a game symbol for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means, and a symbol array storage means for storing a plurality of symbol arrays composed of a plurality of types of game symbols The symbol arrangement determining means for determining one of the symbol arrangements from the plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storing means, and when the determination by the special game determining means is performed, the symbol arrangement determining The game symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the stage are variably displayed on the symbol display means, and when the stop condition is satisfied, the gaming symbols constituting the symbol arrangement decided by the symbol arrangement determination means are A symbol display control means for performing a stop display on the symbol display means, a normal gaming state in which it is difficult for the start variable winning device to change to the open state when a predetermined transition condition is established, and the start variable winning device A game state determining means for determining any one of the short-time gaming states that are easy to change to the open state, a gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means, With
The gaming state determination means is more controlled than the normal gaming state when the special gaming determination means determines to control the special game when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. The short-time gaming state is determined with a higher probability, and the symbol arrangement determining means has a plurality of times stored in the symbol arrangement storage means when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. determining the specific symbol sequences from the symbol sequence, in no event where the normal game state by the gaming state control means is controlled, it is determined not to perform control of the special game by the special game determination means When the game is played, it is possible to determine either the normal symbol arrangement or the specific symbol arrangement, and the special game determination means controls the special game. If the short-time gaming state is not determined by the gaming state determination means after the special game is over, the normal symbol arrangement is determined, and the special game is determined to be controlled by the special gaming determination means. is, the when the special said time reduction gaming state by the gaming state determining means after the end of the game is determined, with a high probability than when the time reduction gaming state is not determined by the gaming state determining means after said special play ends The game machine is characterized in that the specific symbol arrangement is determined.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the design arrangement | sequence of a symbol can be changed and the improvement of the interest of a game can be aimed at more.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a time-saving game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of a design change effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a reel arrangement | sequence determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a replacement symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a reel arrangement | sequence. It is a figure which shows an example of a replacement symbol. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the data creation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect design determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart 1 which shows the change of effect design. It is a figure which shows an example of the time chart 2 which shows the change of effect design.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in a state where the glass frame is opened in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by pressing operation and a cross key 36 capable of pressing operation in at least two directions (usually four directions) are provided.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

  Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the firing rail 42 that is inclined downward, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward inclination of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then freely falls within the game area 6. . At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  The second start port 15 has a start movable piece 15b, and is controlled to move between a closed mode in which the start movable piece 15b is maintained in a closed state and an open mode in which the start movable piece 15b is in an open state. The At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled to the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 becomes easy. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the closed mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased as compared to the open mode.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. Then, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a “big hit lottery” described later is acquired.

  In addition, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, in addition to the special symbol determination random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value value for determining the variation time of the special symbol are also acquired.

  Further, even when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, the same as when the general winning port detection switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

  Further, in the left and right areas of the game area 6, normal symbol gates 13 constituting normal areas through which game balls can pass are provided.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of a game ball. Then, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing “normal symbol lottery” described later.

  In addition, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passing of the game ball, in addition to the normal symbol determination random number value, the normal symbol stop random number value for determining the normal symbol to be stopped and the normal symbol A random time value for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired.

  Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes the normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 through which the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second grand prize winning port 17 capable of balling is also provided.

  For this reason, the game balls are configured not to win the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 unless the operation handle 3 is rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, The number of game balls entered is counted, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and the second big prize opening 17 is moved by using one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that facilitates winning a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17.

  A specific area (not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 17 can pass are provided inside the second big prize opening 17. Furthermore, a sorting device (not shown) that distributes the game balls to a specific area or a non-specific area is provided.

  Further, the second grand prize winning port 17 is connected to the second big winning port 17 without distinguishing between the specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area and the specific area and the non-specific area. And a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the entry of the game balls. When the second grand prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, the number of game balls entered into the second big prize opening 17 is counted and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 games) is counted. Ball) is paid out. Further, when the specific area detection switch 18a detects the passing of the game ball, as will be described later, it shifts to the high probability gaming state after the big hit.

The distribution device is moved by the specific area distribution solenoid 18b, and the first movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area, and the second movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area. It becomes impossible, and the game ball passes through the non-specific area.
In the present embodiment, although not shown, the sorting device is configured as a movable bridge, and if the game ball can pass over the movable bridge, the game ball will pass into a specific area, and the game ball over the movable bridge. If the ball cannot pass, the game ball passes through the non-specific area.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, all of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17 are entered. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A first liquid crystal display device 31 (hereinafter also referred to as “main liquid crystal”) configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7.

  A second liquid crystal display device 37 (hereinafter also referred to as “sub liquid crystal”) having a size smaller than that of the first liquid crystal display device 31 is provided below the first liquid crystal display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the second liquid crystal display device 37 having a size (4.3 inches) smaller than the size (19 inches) of the first liquid crystal display device 31 is shown as an example. The display device may be the same size, and the second liquid crystal display device 37 may be larger than the first liquid crystal display device 31.

  The first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 display an image while the game is not being performed, or display an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, the first liquid crystal display device 31 displays three effect symbols 38 for informing a lottery lottery result, which will be described later, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed. As a result, the big hit is notified as the big win lottery result.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol variation display described later, and a special later described after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, above the first liquid crystal display device 31, a decorative member 33 having a mask shape and being drivable is provided. The decorative member 33 is driven by the effect driving device 33a and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical member moves to the front surface of the first liquid crystal display device 31. Then, various operating feelings can be given to the player by the operation mode of the decorative member 33.

  The effect button 35 is used to execute an effect by the player's operation, and this effect button 35 is also configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect driving device 33a (FIG. 2). reference).

  The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36 b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various effects devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs effects by sound. In addition, the effect lighting device 34 is configured to change the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp and perform the effect by illumination, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

  Below the right side of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, A normal symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

The first special symbol display device 20 informs a lottery result of a jackpot lottery performed as a special symbol when a game ball enters the first start port 14 as a special symbol, and is configured by an LED or the like. It is comprised by the several lighting member made. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not immediately notified, but is displayed in a variable manner (flashing) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit).
The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed as a special symbol when a game ball enters the second starting port 15 as a special symbol, and its function is This is the same as the first special symbol display device 20.

  Moreover, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and / or the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 can be comprised also by 7 segment LED. For example, “7” may be stopped and displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” may be stopped and displayed when the player is lost.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is A process for determining whether or not the random value corresponds to “big hit”.

Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is acquired in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.
This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13.

  Here, “ordinary symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a random symbol value for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and the random symbol value for determining the acquired normal symbol corresponds to “winning”. This refers to the process of determining whether or not a numerical value. Regarding the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not immediately notified. Instead, the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking, When a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. When the normal symbol lottery is won, a specific normal symbol (for example, “◯”) of the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time.

  Also, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during a special symbol change display or a special game, which will be described later, and if the big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately, Originally, the right to win the jackpot is held.

  More specifically, the special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The special symbol determination random number value acquired in step 2 is stored as the second hold. For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively.

  When there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 The two LEDs turn on. When there are three first holds, three LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first Four LEDs blink from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold indicator 23. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). With 51 as a fulcrum, the other end in the left-right direction (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to be released from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end side in the left-right direction of the glass frame 50. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a second start port that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a and a specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the specific area are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large opening opening / closing door 16b. Winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c, second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second large winning port opening / closing door 17b, a specific area sorting solenoid 18b for operating the sorting device, and a first special symbol for displaying a special symbol. A display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, A normal symbol hold indicator 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) referred to in the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the special symbol stop symbol, and the special electric accessory operation for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door A mode determination table (see FIG. 7), a special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8), a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern of special symbols, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, a special symbol special power processing data storage area, a general symbol normal power processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a stopped normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol storage area, Symbol hold count (U1) storage area, second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of releases (K) Storage area, number of entries in the big prize opening (C) storage area, start / release counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter , Hour / times (J) counter, game state buffer, stop special figure data storage area, stop common figure data storage area, transmission data storage area for production, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start Open timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up closure timer counter is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1 and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed and the first liquid crystal display device 31 is analyzed. The second liquid crystal display device 37, the audio output device 32, the effect driving device 33a, and the effect data for causing the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect (an effect pattern designating command or the like to be described later) are determined. Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, a symbol variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining a symbol variation effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, and a reel arrangement determination table for determining the reel arrangement of the effect symbols (See FIG. 12), a replacement symbol determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining a replacement symbol to be replaced with an effect symbol to be stopped (see FIG. 13), and an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 38 to be stopped and displayed (see FIG. 12). Etc.) are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, a symbol number storage area, a symbol variation effect pattern storage area, a reel arrangement storage area, a replacement symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33 a, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 receives presentation data (various commands) from the presentation control board 120, and based on the received presentation data, energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the presentation drive device 33a. Control and lighting control of the lighting device for effect 34 are performed.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the first liquid crystal display device 31, the second liquid crystal display device 37, and the audio output device 32, and the first liquid crystal display is based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Image display control in the device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 and audio output control in the audio output device 32 are performed.

  At this time, the image control board 150 and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 have a general purpose bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting it when displaying the image data. A substrate 39 is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37 for displaying image data. For example, SXGA (1280 dots × 1080) Dot) 19-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31, and XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch main liquid crystal connected as the first liquid crystal display device 31. Absorb differences.

  The image control board 150 performs liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, liquid crystal control RAM 150 b, liquid crystal control ROM 150 c, CGROM 151, crystal oscillator 152, in order to perform image display control of effect images displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A VRAM 153, an image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 2000 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP2000”), and a sound control circuit 3000 that performs control to output sound information from the sound output device 32 are provided.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list including drawing control command groups based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to the CGROM 151. An instruction to display the stored image data on the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37 is given.

  Further, upon receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process. Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a also instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, an animation Scene information and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read out in units of image data by the VDP 2000, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 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 crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000 and divides the pulse signal to synchronize with the system clock for the VDP 2000 to control and the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37. A synchronization signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 temporarily stores a display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, a main liquid crystal frame buffer area corresponding to the first liquid crystal display device 31, and a sub liquid crystal display device 37 corresponding to the second liquid crystal display device 37. It has a liquid crystal frame buffer area and the like.

  The main liquid crystal frame buffer area and the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area are storage areas for drawing or displaying an image, and each further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a, the VDP 2000 stores image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the main liquid crystal frame buffer area and / or the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area of the VRAM 153. Draw in the "drawing frame buffer". Further, the VDP 2000 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the main liquid crystal frame buffer area and / or the sub liquid crystal frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (such as an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) is generated and output to the first liquid crystal display device 31 and / or the second liquid crystal display device 37 for display.

  The sound control circuit 3000 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit 3000 reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs an audio signal. The output of the sound in the device 32 is controlled.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 4). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a “low probability gaming state” and a “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and a “non-short-time gaming state” as a state regarding the starter movable piece 15b included in the second starting port 15. “Time-short game state”. The states related to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the states relating to the startable movable piece 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. it can. That means
(1) The case of “low probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”;
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”.
Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 / 399 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 79.8. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In order to shift from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, it is a condition that the game ball passes through a specific area inside the second big prize opening 17 in the “big hit game”. If the game ball passes, the game state shifts to the high probability game state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “ It means a gaming state that is set longer than the “short-time gaming state” and that the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is easily set. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Stop display after 2 seconds. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to open for 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “non- The game state is set to be shorter than the “short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, for example, 3 seconds when the opening time of the second start port 15 when winning is won. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 15/16. And set high. Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the second start port 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “short-time gaming state” is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery are more advantageous than the “non-short-time gaming state”. Has been. However, the “short-time gaming state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 15 and the normal symbol lottery win probability is advantageous.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
In the present embodiment, although the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 are opened at different times, a plurality of jackpot games having different opening times for each round game are provided.
In the present embodiment, a first jackpot game to a third jackpot game are provided as a plurality of jackpot games, and the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game are collectively referred to as “special games”.

  In the present embodiment, the “first jackpot game” refers to a special game that is executed after winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery and determining a special symbol corresponding to the first jackpot game. The “game” refers to a special game that is executed after winning a jackpot and determining a special symbol corresponding to the second jackpot game in the jackpot lottery. Further, the “third jackpot game” refers to a special game that is executed after winning the jackpot and determining a special symbol corresponding to the third jackpot game in the jackpot lottery.

  In the “first big win game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 is opened up to a maximum of 29 seconds from the first round game to the seventh round game, and in the eight round game, the second big prize prize port 17 is set. A round game that opens up to a maximum of 29 seconds is performed, and from the 9th round game to the 16th round game, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 16 opens again for a maximum of 29 seconds is performed.

  In “2nd big hit game”, from 1 round game to 7 round game, the first big prize opening 16 is a round game that opens up to 29 seconds, and in 8 round games, it is difficult to enter game balls. As shown in the figure, the round game in which the second grand prize opening 17 is opened for only 0.052 seconds is performed. From the 9th round game to the 16th round game, the first grand prize opening 16 is again opened up to a maximum of 29 seconds. Play a game.

  In “3rd big hit game”, from 1 round game to 7 round game, the 1st big prize opening 16 carries out a round game that repeats the opening for 3 seconds and the closing for 1 second up to 3 times. Performs a round game in which the second grand prize opening 17 is released for a maximum of 29 seconds, and from 9 round games to a 16 round game, the first big prize opening 16 is open for a maximum of 29 seconds.

  Here, a prescribed number (for example, 9) is set for each round game, and before the maximum opening time (or total opening time) of each round game passes, Alternatively, when a specified number of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed.

  Further, the sorting device inside the second grand prize winning port 17 is moved by the specific area sorting solenoid 18b after one second from the opening of the second big winning prize port 17, and the game ball passes through the specific area. It is comprised so that it may become the 1st movable aspect which can be. For this reason, in the “second big hit game”, even if a game ball enters when the second big prize opening 17 is open for only 0.052 seconds, it enters the second big prize opening 17. The game ball that has been sphered cannot pass through the specific area.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table used for the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the jackpot determination table, the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 and determines whether it is “hit” or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value.

For example, according to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, two special symbol determination random values “7” and “8” are determined to be a jackpot when in the low probability gaming state. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 797, the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. The probability is 5 times up to 1 / 79.8.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result. FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a diagram for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a loss. It is a symbol determination table referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the symbol determination table for the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won) and a game ball in the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The jackpot symbol random number value acquired when the ball enters and is associated with the special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table in the loss is associated with the type of the special symbol display device and the special symbol (stop special symbol data). Note that, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table for the loss may also include a random symbol value for the loss symbol and may be associated with the random value for the loss symbol.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of special symbol display device and the random number for the jackpot symbol.

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is “40”, the stop special symbol data is “ 01 "(special symbol 1 (corresponding to the first jackpot game)) is determined. In case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as the stop special figure data without referring to any random number value.

  Then, at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, an effect designating command as information on the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, since the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 7) is determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data), it can be said that the type of special symbol determines the type of jackpot game. .

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode determining table. As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot opening mode determination table, it can be said that the jackpot opening mode determination table indicates the type of jackpot game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the special electric accessory operating mode determination table, special symbol stop special symbol data and a special winning opening opening mode determination table are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the special winning opening opening mode determination table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the concept of the configuration of the big prize opening opening manner determination table determined in FIG. 7, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing is determined by the big winning opening opening manner determination table. The opening / closing conditions of the door 17b are determined. FIG. 8 is a big winning opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot game TBL, a second jackpot game TBL, and a third jackpot game TBL.

  In the big winning prize opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8, the maximum number of round games (R) in one jackpot game, a prescribed number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in the big prize mouth in one round, The start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, the type of the big prize opening to be opened in each round game (the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17), and each round game The maximum number of times the grand prize opening is opened (K), the opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, and the closing of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game Time and is associated with.

  The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot game TBL, executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot game TBL, and executes the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot game TBL. Will do.

  Here, according to the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 8, in the 1-7 round game and the 9-16 round game, the first big winning opening 16 is opened, and in the 8-round game. The second big prize opening 17 is opened.

  In the case of the first jackpot game and the third jackpot game, the second big prize opening 17 is opened up to a maximum of 29 seconds in an eight-round game. A game ball that has been balled can pass through a specific area.

  On the other hand, in the case of the second big win game, since the second big prize opening 17 is opened only for a maximum of 0.052 seconds in the eight round game, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 17. It has become difficult. In other words, the opening time of the maximum second game of 0.052 seconds is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above. Even if the door 17b is opened, it is extremely difficult to win the second big prize opening 17.

As a result, if the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is performed, the game ball can pass through the specific area and shift to the high probability gaming state after the first jackpot game or the third jackpot game is finished.
On the other hand, even if the second big hit game is performed, it is extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 17, and even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17, As described above, the distribution device inside the second grand prize winning port 17 is in the second movable state, and the game ball cannot pass through the specific area. For this reason, after the end of the second big hit game, the state shifts to the low probability game state without shifting to the high probability game state.

In addition, the third big hit game TBL is configured to open and close the first big prize opening 16 a plurality of times (K = 3) per round in the first to seventh round games (first). Grand prize opening 16 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second).
Therefore, the third jackpot game can enjoy a jackpot game different from the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game.

(Time-saving gaming state setting table)
FIG. 9 is a time-saving gaming state setting table for determining the contents relating to the transition of the time-saving gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the short-time game state setting table includes a probability game state (high probability game flag), special symbol stop special data, a game state buffer, a short-time game state, and a short-time number (J). Are associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “02H”, it indicates the game state information of the high probability game state and the short time game state in which both the short time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the short-time gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the probability gaming state (presence / absence of a high-probability gaming flag), special symbol stop special data, and the gaming state buffer, And the number of time reductions (J) are determined.

  The short-time gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 9 is characterized by the short-time gaming flag based on the information stored in the gaming state buffer (the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit) even if the stop special drawing data has the same special symbol. It is possible to vary the setting and the number of time reductions (J). For example, when the special symbol stop special figure data is the special stop figure data 02, 03, the information indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is not set in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short-time gaming flag and the number of times reduced (J). If (00H) is stored, the hour / short game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the hour / times (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if information (01H or 02H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the number of shorting times ( Set J) 100 times. Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start opening where a game ball has won), a jackpot lottery result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), and a special symbol display device. The number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the symbol, the reach determination random number value, the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and operates the special symbol display device, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol reserved balls (U1 or U2), and reach determination. The special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol variation time are determined based on the random number value for special use and the random number value for special design variation.

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value when the jackpot. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the average variation time of the special symbol is set shorter. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of reserved balls is 2 or less, a variation pattern 6 (normal variation) with a variation time of 10 seconds is determined with a probability of 90% based on the reach determination random number value. However, when the number of held balls is three or more under the same conditions, the fluctuation pattern 10 (shortening fluctuation) having a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is determined with a probability of 90% based on the reach determination random value.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Design variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a concept of a symbol variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 38 in the first liquid crystal display device 31 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the symbol variation effect pattern determination table, the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number value 1, and the symbol variation effect pattern are associated.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 and determines the symbol variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the same special symbol variation pattern designation command is used, different symbol variation presentation patterns can be determined on the basis of the random number value for production 1. Therefore, the number of special symbol variation pattern designation commands is determined as follows. By reducing the storage capacity, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “symbol variation effect pattern” is an effect device (first liquid crystal display device 31 and second liquid crystal display device 37, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33a, effect lighting performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to a specific performance aspect in the device 34). For example, in the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the background display mode, the character display mode, and the variation mode of the effect design 38 displayed by the symbol change effect pattern are determined. In addition, the “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 that informs the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 38 are performing the variable display. . For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 38 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 38 are variably displayed.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the symbol variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined symbol variation effect pattern to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

(Reel arrangement determination table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a concept of a reel arrangement determination table for determining the reel arrangement of the effect symbol 38 in order to change the reel arrangement of the effect symbol 38 in the first liquid crystal display device 31 when in the non-time saving gaming state. It is. When in the short-time gaming state, the reel arrangement 2 is determined and the reel arrangement is not changed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the reel arrangement determination table, the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the production random number value 2, and the reel arrangement are associated with each other.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the reel arrangement determination table shown in FIG. 12, and determines the reel arrangement based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the effect random number 2.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the reel arrangement, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command for displaying the determined reel arrangement to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

Here, the “reel arrangement”, as shown in FIG. 14, associates an identification number of image data with a symbol number having a function of determining the change order of the effect symbols 38.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the information on the reel arrangement 1 in which the identification number of the image data composed only of numerals is made to correspond to the symbol number, and the identification number of the image data composed of numerals and a clock. Is stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c. The image data itself is stored in the CGROM 151, and the “image data identification number” means, for example, the address of the CGROM 151 in which the image data is stored.

  Further, as a feature of the reel arrangement determination table shown in FIG. 12, when the reel arrangement 2 is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state and a big hit is made, it is configured to shift to a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state.

  Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, only when a variation pattern designation command when the first jackpot game is decided or a variation pattern designation command when the loss is decided (see FIG. 10) is received. The reel arrangement 2 is configured not to be determined. After the first jackpot game is completed, generally, a transition is made to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Therefore, when the reel arrangement 2 is determined and the jackpot is made, the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is made. It will be.

Thereby, when the variation display of the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2 is performed, the player can be expected to shift to the short-time gaming state.
In addition, as will be described later, in the short-time gaming state, a change display of the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2 is performed, and if a big hit is made in the short-time gaming state, at least the short-time gaming state is entered. "If you win a big hit with the design symbol 38 of the reel arrangement 2, the game will shift to the short-time gaming state" and "Change to the reel arrangement 2 in the non-time-saving gaming state, `` Migrate '' can be unified with the concept of `` Move to the short-time gaming state when a big hit with the production pattern 38 by the reel arrangement 2 '', what the reel arrangement was changed for the player, It is possible to understand what the reel arrangement means.

In the present embodiment, the reel arrangement 2 is determined only when the variation pattern designation command when the first jackpot game is decided or the variation pattern designation command when the loss is decided is received. Although configured, the reel arrangement 2 may also be determined when a variation pattern designation command when the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game is determined is received.
In this case, when the reel arrangement 2 is determined and a big hit is made, the probability of shifting to the short-time gaming state is higher than the probability of not shifting to the short-time gaming state (so-called short-time entry rate is 51% or more). The production random number value 2 may be associated. Specifically, the time-short rush rate by the reel arrangement 2 = (selection ratio at which the reel arrangement 2 is selected by the random number value 2 for the production of the variation pattern designation command when the first and third big hit games are determined) / (all The effect random number value 2 may be set so that the selection ratio of the reel array 2 selected by the effect random number value 2 of the variation pattern designation command when the big hit game is determined exceeds 50%.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in order to determine the reel arrangement of the effect symbol 38, the reel arrangement is determined based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value 2. The reel arrangement may be determined based on the effect designating command as the symbol information.
In this case, the reel arrangement 2 is determined when the production symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for which the first and third big hit games are decided and the production symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for which the loss is decided. What is necessary is just to comprise. Furthermore, if the production random number value 2 is set so that the time rush entry rate by the reel arrangement 2 exceeds 50%, the production symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for which the second big hit game is determined can be obtained. The reel arrangement 2 may be determined.

(Replacement symbol determination table)
FIG. 13 shows a concept of a replacement symbol determination table for determining a replacement symbol for replacing the effect symbol 38 that is stopped and displayed with the effect symbol 38 of a different design when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed in the non-time-saving gaming state. FIG. Note that when the game is in the short-time game state, the effect design 38 is not replaced.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the replacement symbol determination table is associated with the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the production random number value 3, and the data indicating the content of the replacement symbol. ing.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the replacement symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13 and, based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the production random number value 3, data indicating the content of the replacement symbol. decide.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines data indicating the content of the replacement symbol, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command for replacing the effect symbol with the determined replacement symbol content to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  In the present embodiment, as the contents of the replacement symbols, (1) For the three effect symbols 38 of the left and right symbols, when each effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed is replaced with the replacement symbol 1. For the design symbol 38 of the middle symbol, “replacement symbol 1 for all symbols” with the content that the symbol 38 that is variably displayed is replaced with the symbol 1 when the reach variation is performed, and (2) left For all three effect symbols 38 in the middle right symbol, when each effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed is replaced with the replacement symbol 2 "replacement symbol 2 for all symbols" (3) “Left only replacement symbol 2” in which the left symbol only effect symbol 38 is replaced with the replacement symbol 2 when the left symbol effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, and (4) left and right symbols. Two production patterns 3 For, when the respective performance symbols 38 are stopped and displayed, and the "replacement symbol 2 on the left and right" is provided stating replacing the performance symbol 38 stopped and displayed replacement symbol 2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, it is composed of two types of replacement symbols, the replacement symbol 1 is composed of numbers and a clock, and the replacement symbol 2 is composed of characters of “curse”. It is configured. In particular, the replacement symbol 1 is composed of the same symbol as the effect symbol 38 of the reel arrangement 2 shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, information of a replacement symbol correspondence table in which the identification number of the replacement symbol and the symbol number of the effect symbol 38 to be stopped are associated with each other is stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c. The replacement symbol image data itself is stored in the CGROM 151, and the “replacement symbol identification number” means, for example, the address of the CGROM 151 in which the image data is stored.

  Further, as a first feature of the replacement symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13, when the replacement symbol 1 is determined in the non-time saving gaming state and a big hit is made, the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state are shifted. It is configured.

Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, only when a variation pattern designation command when the first jackpot game is decided or a variation pattern designation command when the loss is decided (see FIG. 10) is received. The replacement symbol 1 is not determined. After the first jackpot game is completed, generally, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. Therefore, when the replacement symbol 1 is determined and a jackpot is made, the game shifts to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. Will do.
Thus, when the replacement symbol 1 is reached, the player can be expected to shift to the short-time gaming state.

Further, as a second feature of the replacement symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13, when all the three middle left and right effect symbols 38 are replaced with replacement symbols 2 composed of characters of “curse”, The “third special game” will be executed.
Thereby, every time the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the expectation that the effect symbol 38 is replaced with the replacement symbol 2 can be given.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number update process for updating the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number value for normal symbol stop. 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 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter update process, the special game timer counter update process such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the normal symbol time counter update process, the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b. Time control processing for updating various timer counters such as update processing is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start / open timer counter, and the start / close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, the regular symbol stop random number value, and the regular symbol random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for updating the special symbol determining initial random value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, the normal symbol determining initial random value, and the normal symbol stopping initial random value. Perform update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and the second large winning opening. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 17a and the specific area detection switch 18a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol special electric control process for performing a jackpot lottery, a special symbol display control, an opening / closing control of the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17, and a game state control. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs ordinary symbol power control processing for performing ordinary symbol lottery, ordinary symbol display control, and opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, the specific area distribution solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, the normal Data creation processing of symbol display device data and storage number designation command is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, the port output for outputting the signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, and the specific area distribution solenoid data created in S600. Process.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol display device data created in S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. And normal symbol display device data are output.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.

In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.

In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process.
In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, and a predetermined value is determined. Set the data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.
However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next step.

  After adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the random number value for normal symbol determination, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the random number value for normal time are acquired, and the various random number values acquired are It memorize | stores in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Finally, based on the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the “normal symbol storing number specifying command” for indicating the normal symbol holding number is determined, and the determined normal symbol storing number specifying command is determined. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs specific area detection switch input processing.
In this specific area detection switch input process, when a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 18a during the jackpot game (when “special-character special process data = 3” described later is set), In order to shift to the state, “probability change preparation data” is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c. It should be noted that even if a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 18a when the big hit game is not being played, the “probability change preparation data” is not set.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input.
When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol, and searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number value storage area. The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a obtains the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The random number for jackpot symbol acquired is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a obtains the reach determination random value and the special figure variation random value as the effect random number value, and is emptied in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The stored storage unit is searched, and the acquired reach determination random number value and special figure variation random value are stored.

  As described above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. Become.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.
In this pre-determination process, based on the type of special symbol display device, the current gaming state, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired this time, the random number value for jackpot symbol, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special symbol variation, The winning information for grasping the determination information of the starting port in advance is determined.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning designation command based on the winning information determined in the predetermination process in step S230-8, and a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Thereby, the winning information can be transmitted as the start winning designation command to the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the starting winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change of the special symbol is started in response to the winning of a game ball at one start opening.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. A first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to the steps S230-8 to S230-10, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the starting winning based on the winning information is generated. A special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the designation command and the second special symbol hold count (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 20, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the big hit game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like. The special symbol memory determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330. Process to be transferred to the process. This special symbol variation process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big win symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reduction (J), time reduction game flag, high probability game number ( X), a high probability game flag setting process is performed. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling a jackpot game of any of the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game.

Specifically, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 8, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening solenoid 16c (or second) The driving data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.
When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 16 times.

  When the 16 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 16), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prizes (C) storage area are cleared, The special figure special power process data is set from special special figure special process data = 3 to special special figure special process data = 4, preparation is made to move to a big hit game end process subroutine, and the big hit game process ends.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process. This jackpot game end process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and updates it.

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage region or the second special symbol storage region is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random value, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol random value storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. The first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol random value storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a, based on the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. Then, the special symbol memory designation command is determined, and the determined special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a is based on the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value) written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and determines the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination random number value, and the special diagram variation random value. Based on this, the variation pattern is determined.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Main control board big hit judgment processing)
The big hit determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value.

  Specifically, with reference to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “jackpot”. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big hit.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( The stop special symbol data) is determined, and the jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special symbol data in the stop special symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the type of special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). The stop special figure data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  The determined special symbol is used to determine the “big hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24 as will be described later, and determines the operation mode of the big prize opening in the jackpot game process of S340. It is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the jackpot stop special symbol data determined in step S311-2, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 01H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 02H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the jackpot, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot (such as the short-time gaming state and the number of short-time games).

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop special data for losing in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-5, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for stopping the special symbol set in -5 on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, ) 1 is subtracted from the number of time reductions (J) stored in the storage area and updated to determine whether the new time reduction number (J) is “0”. As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The process moves to step S330-3 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, when the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the processing is moved to step S330-3 as it is.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and when the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game count (X) stored in the high probability game count (X) storage area to determine whether or not the new high probability game count (X) is “0”. To do. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is set. On the other hand, if the high-probability game flag is not set in the high-probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 08?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing in S340.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determining table shown in FIG. The big winning opening release determination table of any one of the 1 jackpot game TBL, the second jackpot game TBL, and the third jackpot game TBL is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to third jackpot game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. ) And an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not “probability preparation data” is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is determined that “probability change preparation data” is set, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that “probability change preparation data” is not set, step S350 is performed. The process is transferred to -4.
The “probability change preparation data” is set when the game ball passes through the specific area during the jackpot game, as described above in step S260.

  In step S350-2, when the “probability change preparation data” is set, the main CPU 110a deletes the set “probability change preparation data” and then stores the high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets 120 times in the high probability game number (X) counter of the main RAM 110c. As a result, after the jackpot ends, the high probability gaming state is maintained until the number of times the special symbol fluctuates up to 120 times.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the time-saving gaming state setting table shown in FIG. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag is processed.
In this embodiment, if the high probability flag is set, the short time game flag is set. If the high probability flag is not set, the short time game is based on the stop special figure data and the game information in the game state buffer. The flag is set.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the time-saving gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 9, and based on the presence / absence of the high probability flag, the stop signal data, and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the time-saving number (J) counter Is set a predetermined number of times.
In the present embodiment, if the high probability flag is set, 120 times is set in the time reduction (J) counter, and if the high probability flag is not set, the stop special figure data and the game information of the game state buffer Based on the above, the number of time reductions (J) is determined.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Like the “Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data”, this “Putsu Normal Electric Processing Data” is set as needed in each subroutine of the General Drawings and Special Electric Control Processing. It will be processed appropriately.

  In the normal symbol variation process of step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol lottery process, a normal symbol determination process for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of a normal symbol, and the like.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

Next, processing is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 determines the normal symbol variation time and displays the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol variation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed. .
Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the random number value corresponding to “win” is 1/16 of the whole (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/16), and the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds. To be determined. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the random value corresponding to “win” is 15/16 of the whole (the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 15/16), and the variation time of the normal symbol is 0. .2 seconds is determined.

  If the random number for determining the normal symbol is “winning”, the specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal map electric power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is performed in the normal electric utility control processing of S420. Move. On the other hand, if the random number for determining the normal symbol is “lost”, the normal normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol fluctuation processing data = 0 is set, and the normal symbol variation processing is looped. Become.

In the ordinary electric accessory control process of step S420, the main CPU 110a drives the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c to control the start movable piece 15b in the open mode until the predetermined open time (opens the second start port 15). . Here, if it is a non-time-short game state, the starting movable piece 15b is controlled to an open mode until 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b is controlled to be opened for 3.0 seconds.
Then, when a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the normal figure normal power processing data = 0 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal symbol variation processing.

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

  In step S611, the main CPU 110a drives the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c to perform drive data creation processing for putting the start movable piece 15b into an open mode.

  In step S612, the main CPU 110a drives the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to move the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. A process for creating drive data for release is performed.

  In step S613, the main CPU 110a operates the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to turn on or turn off the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Perform the creation process.

  In step S614, the main CPU 110a operates the normal symbol display device 22 to create signal data for turning on or off the normal symbol display device 22.

  In step S615, the main CPU 110a operates the first special symbol hold indicator 23, the second special symbol hold indicator 24, or the normal symbol hold indicator 25, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol. A signal data generation process for turning on or off the hold display 24 or the normal symbol hold display 25 is performed.

  In step S616, the main CPU 110a moves the specific area sorting solenoid 18b 1.0 seconds or more after the second big prize opening 17 is opened, and first moves the specific device to the specific area. A process for creating sorting solenoid data for obtaining a mode is performed. The distribution solenoid data is deleted when the second grand prize winning port 17 is closed.

  In step S620, the main CPU 110a performs external information generation processing for generating external information related to game content in order to output information outside the gaming machine.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c (such as effect random number values 1 to 3, effect design determining random value). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35 or the cross key 36.

  In particular, in this effect input control process, when a signal from the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross key detection switch 36b is input during the variation display of the effect symbol 38, an effect pattern designation command for displaying a specific character or the like is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  Further, in this effect input control process, when the switch signals are input in a predetermined order from the effect button detection switch 35a or the cross key detection switch 36b during the stop display of the effect symbol 38 (during the so-called demonstration effect) (the player's When a password, which is unique information, is input), game history information relating to game contents in the gaming machine 1 is accumulated.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 31 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1602.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S <b> 1611, the sub CPU 120 a analyzes the start winning designation command and determines a pre-effect pattern for the pre-effect based on various random values acquired when winning the game ball to the start opening in advance of the jackpot lottery. Perform pre-production pattern determination processing.

  In this prior effect pattern determination process, a prior effect pattern is determined based on a received start winning designation command with reference to a prior effect pattern determination table (not shown) in which various random values and prior effect patterns are associated with each other. . Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined prior effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined prior effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33a, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the prior effect pattern.

In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special figure memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and sets the analyzed special figure memory number in the special figure memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks 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 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a determines the symbol number of the effect symbol (see FIG. 14) in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38 on the first liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Number determination processing is performed.

  In this symbol number determination process, first, an effect symbol designating command is analyzed, three symbol numbers constituting the combination of effect symbols 38 are determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and each determined symbol number is determined. Is set in the effect symbol storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined symbol number to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating three symbol numbers is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a performs a symbol variation effect pattern determination process for determining a symbol variation effect pattern.

  In this symbol variation effect pattern determination process, first, one random number value is acquired from the effect random number value 1 updated in step 1100. Then, referring to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command and the obtained effect random number 1, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is determined as a symbol. Set in the variable effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined symbol variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control substrate 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined symbol variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device 37, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33a, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the symbol variation effect pattern. In addition, based on the symbol variation effect pattern determined here, the variation mode of the effect symbol 38 is determined.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a determines the reel arrangement (see FIG. 14) and the replacement symbol (see FIG. 15), and causes the first liquid crystal display device 31 to stop display based on the symbol number determined in S1631. An effect symbol determination process for determining the effect symbol 38 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 38.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  In the hit end effect pattern determination process, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined winning end effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Produce design decision processing of effect control board)
Details of the effect symbol determination process in step S1642 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1642-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is in the short time gaming state, it moves the process to step S1642-2, and if it determines that it is not in the short time gaming state, it moves the process to step S1642-3.

  In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 120a transmits the information on the reel arrangement 2 to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, so that an effect pattern designation command (“01H01H”) based on the reel arrangement 2 is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Set (see FIG. 12).

  In step S1642-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a reel arrangement determination process for determining the reel arrangement of the effect symbol 38 in the non-time-saving gaming state.

  In this reel arrangement determination process, the production random number value 2 is first acquired, and the reel arrangement is made based on the received variation pattern designation command and the obtained production random number value 2 with reference to the reel arrangement determination table shown in FIG. To decide.

In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the reel arrangement 1 is determined in step S1642-3.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the reel arrangement 1 has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1642-5. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the reel arrangement 1 has not been determined, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S1642-2.

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 120a transmits the information on the reel arrangement 1 to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150, so that the effect pattern designation command (“01H00H”) based on the reel arrangement 1 is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Set (see FIG. 12).

  In step S1642-6, when the sub CPU 120a is in a non-time-saving gaming state and the reel arrangement 2 is not determined, the sub CPU 120a can replace the effect symbol 38 that is stopped and displayed when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. A replacement symbol determination process for determining the contents of the replacement symbol is performed.

  In this replacement symbol determination process, first, the effect random number value 3 is acquired, and the received variation pattern designation command and the acquired effect random number value 3 are referred to by referring to the replacement symbol determination table shown in FIG. Determine the contents of the replacement symbol.

In step S1642-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is determined in step S1642-6 to replace at least one effect symbol 38.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is determined to replace the effect symbol 38, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1642-8. finish.

  In step S1642-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command based on the content of the replacement symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the information on the content of the replacement symbol to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150. (See FIG. 13).

  From the above, when receiving the effect pattern designation command based on the reel arrangement, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150 receives the effect pattern designation command based on the received reel arrangement and the stop symbol designation command indicating the symbol number (see step S1631 above). ) And an effect pattern designation command based on the symbol variation effect pattern (see FIG. 11), a display list is created so that the effect symbol 38 is varied and stopped with the reel arrangement determined by the sub CPU 120a. To do.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150 receives the effect pattern designation command based on the contents of the replacement symbol, the effect pattern designation command based on the received replacement symbol contents and the stop symbol designation command indicating the symbol number Based on the contents of the replacement symbol determined by the sub CPU 120a based on the effect pattern designation command (see FIG. 11) based on the symbol variation effect pattern (see step S1631 above), the change display and stop of the effect symbol 38 Create a display list to display.

  As described above, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150 transmits the created display list to the VDP 2000, so that the first liquid crystal display device 31 performs the variable display of the effect symbols 38 of the reel arrangements 1 and 2. Or the production design 38 is replaced.

(Explanation of changing the design)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, description will be made on the contents of the production symbol 38 being changed by the reel arrangement or the replacement symbol.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a time chart of the content in which the effect symbol 38 is changed by the reel arrangement, and FIG. 34 shows an example of a time chart of the content in which the effect symbol 38 is changed by the replacement symbol. FIG.

  The time chart of FIG. 33 will be described on the assumption that the reel arrangement 2 (see FIG. 14) is determined by the sub CPU 120a.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, if the reel arrangement 2 is determined by the sub CPU 120a when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is started (at the start of variation), the variation of the effect symbol 38 is started. From time to time, the reel arrangement is changed from the reel arrangement 1 to the reel arrangement 2, and the variable display is started.

  When the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is stopped (at the end of fluctuation), the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed with the reel arrangement 2 kept.

Note that the “temporary stop” shown in the time charts of FIGS. 33 and 34 means a state in which the variation of the effect symbol 38 is maintained without changing the contents of the effect symbol 38 being displayed. As an example, there is a state where it is slightly shaken up and down. On the other hand, “determined display” means a state in which the production symbol 38 is completely stopped.
The “stop display” in the present embodiment includes both “temporary stop” and “confirmed display”.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is newly started, if the reel arrangement 2 is not determined by the sub CPU 120a, the change of the effect symbol 38 is started. Then, the reel arrangement returns from the reel arrangement 2 to the reel arrangement 1, and the variable display is started.

  The time chart of FIG. 34 will be described on the assumption that the sub-CPU 120a has determined the content of the replacement symbol “replacement symbol 1 for all symbols” (see FIG. 15).

  As described above, the replacement symbol is replaced when the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed. The “replacement symbol 1 for all symbols” described here is that, for the two effect symbols 38 of the left and right symbols, when each effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol 38 that is stopped and displayed is replaced with the replacement symbol 1. The effect symbol 38 of the middle symbol is a content that replaces the effect symbol 38 that is variably displayed with the replacement symbol 1 when the reach variation is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is started (at the start of variation), variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started in the reel arrangement 1. In the present embodiment, the replacement of the effect symbol 38 is performed only in the reel arrangement 1 (see FIG. 32).

  As shown in FIG. 34 (d), when the left design effect symbol 38 of the reel arrangement 1 makes a temporary stop, the temporary effect stop design 38 is replaced with the replacement symbol 1. Here, the replacement symbol 1 is replaced with the replacement symbol 1 corresponding to the same symbol number as the symbol number of the effect symbol 38 to be temporarily stopped. That is, the symbol number itself is not replaced.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the replacement symbol 1 is also used as the reel arrangement 2, but the replacement symbol 1 may not be used as the reel arrangement 2 but may be configured with a different symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (e), when the right design effect symbol 38 of the reel arrangement 1 is temporarily stopped, the temporary stop effect symbol 38 is replaced with the replacement symbol in the same manner as the left design effect symbol 38. Replace with 1. At this time, the effect symbol 38 of the middle symbol of the reel arrangement 1 performs reach fluctuation for performing the reach effect, and the effect symbol 38 that is variably displayed in the reel arrangement 1 is replaced with the replacement symbol 1 (difference). (Replacement symbol 1 = variable display with reel arrangement 2).

  Even when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is stopped (at the end of change), the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed with the replacement symbol 1 (reel arrangement 2).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), when the operation of the first special symbol display device 20 is newly started, unless the reel arrangement 2 is determined by the sub CPU 120a, the replaced effect symbol 38 is displayed. Returning to the effect symbol 38 of the reel arrangement 1, the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the reel arrangement of the effect design 38 is changed to the reel arrangement 1 or the reel arrangement 2 in the non-time-saving gaming state. Then, in the non-short-time gaming state, the reel arrangement 2 is changed when the first jackpot game is determined or when the lose is determined, and the reel arrangement 2 is determined and the jackpot Then, it shifts to the short-time gaming state (see FIG. 12).
Thereby, when the variation display of the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2 is performed, the player can be expected to shift to the short-time gaming state.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the game is in the short-time game state, the variation display of the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2 is performed (see FIG. 32). The game state is entered (see FIG. 9).
As a result, the fact that “the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state when a big hit is made with the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2 in the short-time gaming state” and the effect symbol by the reel arrangement 2 is changed to the reel arrangement 2 in the non-time-saving gaming state. "If you win a big hit at 38, the game will shift to the short-time gaming state" can be unified with the concept of "If you win a big hit at the effect symbol 38 by the reel arrangement 2, it will shift to the short-time gaming state". It can be understood what the meaning of the reel arrangement means.

  In the present embodiment, the first starting port detection switch 14a corresponds to “starting area detecting means”, and the second starting port detection switch 15a corresponds to “starting variable winning device detecting means”.

  In the present embodiment, the second starting port 15 having the starting movable piece 15b corresponds to a “starting variable winning device”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the first and second start port detection switch input processes in steps S230 and S240 corresponds to “determination information acquisition means”, and includes a first special symbol random number storage area and a second The main RAM 110c having the special symbol random value storage area corresponds to “determination information storage means”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot determination process shown in step S311 corresponds to “special game determination means”, and the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process shown in step S340 corresponds to “special game control means”. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 31 that displays the display pattern 38 in a variable manner and stops display corresponds to “symbol display means”, and information on the reel arrangement in which the identification number of the image data corresponds to the symbol number The stored liquid crystal control ROM 150c corresponds to “symbol arrangement storage means”. Further, the sub CPU 120a that performs the reel arrangement determining process shown in step S1642-3 corresponds to “symbol arrangement determining means”, and the sub CPU 120a, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the VDP 2000 that control the change display and stop display of the effect design 38 are “ This corresponds to “design display control means”.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game end process shown in step S350 for determining the game state corresponds to the “game state determination means”. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a for updating the number of time reductions (J), setting and clearing the time reduction game flag corresponds to “game state control means”.

  In the present embodiment, a specific area is provided inside the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball is configured to shift to the high-probability gaming state after the end of the big hit game on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area. However, it may be configured to determine whether or not to shift to the high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is ended according to the type of special symbol (stop special symbol data) without providing a specific area.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrangement ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 20 1st special symbol display apparatus,
21 second special symbol display device 31 first liquid crystal display device 35 effect button 35a effect button detection switch 36 cross key 36b cross key detection switch 37 second liquid crystal display device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Image control board 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
150b Liquid crystal control RAM
150c LCD control ROM
151 CGROM
2000 VDP

Claims (2)

A start area detecting means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the start area provided in the game area where the game ball flows down;
A variable start winning device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
Start variable winning device detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the start variable winning device;
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information triggered by detection of a game ball by the start area detection means or the start variable winning device detection means,
Determination information storage means for storing determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
With reference to the determination information stored in the determination information storage means, special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game control means for controlling the special game after the special game determination means is determined to control the special game;
A symbol display means for displaying a game symbol for informing the determination result by the special game determination means;
A symbol array storage means for storing a plurality of symbol arrays composed of a plurality of types of game symbols;
A symbol arrangement determining means for determining any symbol arrangement from a plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storage means;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the game symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determination means are variably displayed on the symbol display means, and when the stop condition is satisfied, the symbol arrangement determination A symbol display control means for performing control to stop and display the gaming symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the means on the symbol display means;
When the game ball is detected by the starting area detecting means or the starting variable winning device detecting means, the starting variable winning device is difficult to change to the open state and the starting variable winning a prize. A gaming state determining means for determining any gaming state of a short-time gaming state in which the device is easy to change to the open state;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means;
With
Before SL gaming state determining means, when the game ball was triggered by detected by the starting variable winning device detecting means, said determined with high probability towards the time reduction gaming state than the normal game state,
The symbol arrangement determining means includes:
When the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, a specific symbol arrangement is determined from a plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storage means,
In no event where the normal game state is controlled by the gaming state control means,
When it is determined not to control the special game by the special game determination means, it is possible to determine a symbol arrangement of either a normal symbol arrangement or the specific symbol arrangement,
When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means, and the short game state is not determined by the game state determination means after the special game is finished, the normal symbol arrangement is determined,
When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means and the short-time game state is determined by the game state determination means after the special game is ended, the game state determination is performed after the special game is ended. The gaming machine characterized in that the specific symbol arrangement is determined with a higher probability than when the short-time gaming state is not determined by means. A variable start winning device that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player by entering a game ball into the start variable winning device;
Special game control means for controlling the special game after the special game determination means is determined to control the special game;
A symbol display means for displaying a game symbol for informing the determination result by the special game determination means;
A symbol array storage means for storing a plurality of symbol arrays composed of a plurality of types of game symbols;
A symbol arrangement determining means for determining any symbol arrangement from a plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storage means;
When the determination by the special game determination means is performed, the game symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determination means are variably displayed on the symbol display means, and when the stop condition is satisfied, the symbol arrangement determination A symbol display control means for performing control to stop and display the gaming symbols constituting the symbol arrangement determined by the means on the symbol display means;
When a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, a normal gaming state in which the start variable winning device is difficult to change to the open state and a short-time gaming state in which the start variable winning device is easily changed to the open state. Gaming state determination means for determining any gaming state;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means;
With
The gaming state determination means is more controlled than the normal gaming state when the special gaming determination means determines to control the special game when the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means. Determine the short-time gaming state with a high probability,
The symbol arrangement determining means includes:
When the short-time gaming state is controlled by the gaming state control means, a specific symbol arrangement is determined from a plurality of symbol arrangements stored in the symbol arrangement storage means,
In no event where the normal game state is controlled by the gaming state control means,
When it is determined not to control the special game by the special game determination means, it is possible to determine a symbol arrangement of either a normal symbol arrangement or the specific symbol arrangement,
When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means, and the short game state is not determined by the game state determination means after the special game is finished, the normal symbol arrangement is determined,
When it is determined that the special game is controlled by the special game determination means and the short-time game state is determined by the game state determination means after the special game is ended, the game state determination is performed after the special game is ended. The gaming machine characterized in that the specific symbol arrangement is determined with a higher probability than when the short-time gaming state is not determined by means.