JP5810182B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that detects a gaming ball that has flowed down a gaming area to become an out ball.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine provided with a game control means for performing a predetermined game and an effect control means for performing an effect based on a predetermined game by the game control means (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The game control means makes a jackpot determination as to whether or not to win a jackpot on the condition that the game ball passes through a starting area provided in the game area. When the game control means performs the jackpot determination, the game control means displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then displays the special symbol stop display indicating the result of the jackpot determination. The game control means executes a jackpot game that involves opening a big prize opening provided in the game area when the special symbol indicating the jackpot winning is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the effect control means executes an effect corresponding to the game content in an effect device such as an image display device when various games such as a special symbol variation display and a jackpot game are being performed.

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes an out-ball detection SW that detects a game ball that has flowed down to the game area and has become an out-ball. When the out sphere detection SW detects an out sphere, the out sphere detection SW outputs a detection signal indicating the detection to the effect control means. When the detection signal is input, the effect control means counts the number of times the detection signal is input, and performs the effect based on the count result.

JP 2010-158381 A

  Thus, the entertainment of a game improves by performing an effect based on the number of times of input of a detection signal indicating an out-ball in addition to the game content. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the detection signal is output only to the effect control means.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can output information about an out ball to the outside of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the present invention is based on game control means for performing game control related to a predetermined game performed based on the passing of a game ball through a start area provided in the game area, and game control by the game control means. Production control means for performing production control related to a predetermined production performed, and out ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the game area to become an out ball, and the game control means includes the External output means capable of receiving first out sphere detection information relating to the out sphere detected by the out sphere detecting means, and outputting predetermined information relating to the out sphere to an external device based on the received first out sphere detection information. The production control means includes second out ball detection information relating to the out ball detected by the out ball detecting means and a game relating to game control by the game control means. Is capable of receiving control information, it has a specific effect control means for performing the predetermined effect based on the second out ball detection information and the game control information received, the specific effect control means, the second out ball detection It has an out sphere detection determination means for determining whether the out sphere has not been detected for a predetermined period based on information, and performs the predetermined effect based on a determination result by the out sphere detection determination means. to.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to output the predetermined information relating Out spheres outside of the gaming machine.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a block diagram of the game system of a gaming machine and a server via the Internet. It is a sequence diagram of a game system. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a figure showing a big hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, and (c) is a figure showing a short winning game big prize opening / closing control table. (A) is a figure showing a small hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a big winning game opening / closing control table for a small hit game. (A) is a figure showing a game condition data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a figure showing the special symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in a non-time-short game state. It is a figure showing the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table in a time-saving game state. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the special symbol reserve storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the special symbol reserve storage area, (c) is a diagram of the normal symbol reserve storage area of the main RAM 101c The figure showing a structure is a figure showing the structure of each memory | storage part of a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the out sphere detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the electric power interruption interrupt process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. 42 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 41. (A) is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting effect start process in an effect control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting effect end process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production end process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode setting process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the round effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette effect determination process in an effect control board. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the roulette effect determination process of FIG. 50. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-reading effect mode execution determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the out ball process in an effect control board. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the out ball processing of FIG. 54. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game privilege control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the long open effect control process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure showing the structure of the production | presentation information storage area | region of sub RAM102c, (b) is a figure showing the structure of each memory | storage part of an production | presentation information storage area. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the special effect design stop display pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a production mode determination table. (A) is a figure showing an example of a special game effect pattern determination table, (b) is a figure showing an example of a specific special game effect pattern determination table, (c) is a figure showing an example of a round effect pattern determination table. . (A) is a figure showing an example of the roulette effect determination table for long hits, (b) is a figure showing an example of the roulette effect determination table for specific special figure results, (c) is an example of the roulette effect determination table for prefetch effect mode. FIG. (A) is a figure showing an example of the roulette effect determination table for 2 wins, (b) is a figure showing an example of the roulette effect determination table for losers. It is a figure showing the prefetch effect mode execution determination table. (A)-(d) is a figure showing an example of the reel structure determination table for non privilege provision modes. It is a figure showing an example of the reel structure determination table for non privilege provision modes. (A)-(d) is a figure showing an example of the reel structure determination table for privilege provision modes. (A)-(b) is a figure showing an example of the reel structure determination table for privilege provision modes. (A) is a figure showing the relationship between the reel configuration in the non-privilege grant mode and the roulette effect type, and (b) is a diagram showing the relationship between the reel configuration in the privilege grant mode and the roulette effect type. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of a reel image. (A) is a figure showing an example of a roulette effect pattern determination table, (b) is an explanatory view showing the relationship between the roulette effect pattern, the effect time of the roulette effect, and the effect start time, (c) is a normal map change display and each It is explanatory drawing showing the relationship with the roulette effect of a roulette effect pattern. It is a figure showing the special privilege game pattern determination table for long hits. It is a figure showing the special privilege game pattern determination table for specific special figure results and prefetch effect modes. It is a figure showing the special privilege game pattern determination table for 2 hits. It is a figure showing an example of a special game privilege determination table. (A) is a time chart of the roulette effect of the effect types other than the effect type 7, and (b) is a time chart of the roulette effect of the effect type 7. It is a figure showing the mode before a roulette effect starts. It is a figure showing an example of the change display of the specific effect design in a roulette effect. It is a figure showing the specific effect design which concerns on a roulette effect. It is a figure showing the mode of the firing stop alerting effect during fluctuation display. It is a figure showing the mode of the discharge instruction | indication effect during a specific round. It is a figure showing the mode of the discharge instruction | indication effect during a specific round. It is a figure showing the mode of the discharge instruction | indication effect during long open. It is a figure showing the mode of the discharge instruction | indication effect during long open. It is a figure showing the mode of a power-saving mode setting, and a re-seating effect. It is a figure showing the mode of special privilege provision mode. It is a figure showing the mode of special privilege provision mode. It is a figure showing the mode of special production. (A) is a figure showing an example of the figure showing the structure (array) of the special effect design in the non-privilege grant mode, (b) is a figure showing an example of the figure showing the structure (array) of the special effect design in the privilege grant mode. It is. It is a figure showing an example of the change display of the special effect design in privilege grant mode. (A)-(g) is a figure showing an example of the stop display of the special decoration symbol showing grant of a game privilege, (h)-(j) is an example of the stop display of the special decoration symbol showing the result of a special symbol lottery. FIG. It is a front view of the gaming machine in other embodiments. It is a block diagram of the control means of the game machine in other embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y is formed with a gaming board mounting frame Y1, a glass door Y2 supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the gaming board mounting frame Y1, and a gaming area 2A in which gaming balls flow down. And a game board 2.

  The game board mounting frame Y1 is rotatably supported by an outer frame (not shown) fixed to the island facility of the game store, and is detachably mounted.

  The glass door Y2 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame Y1 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Therefore, by rotating the glass door Y2 like a door around the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum, the game area 2A and the front portion of the game board mounting frame Y1 can be opened and closed. The glass door Y2 covers the game area 2A in a state where the game board 2 is closed so as to be visible.

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

  The glass door Y <b> 2 is provided with a receiving tray 50 that stores a plurality of game balls and a firing operation device 3 that can perform an operation for firing the game balls. The launch operation device 3 is connected to a game ball launch device (not shown) that can launch a game ball toward the game area 2A. The game ball launcher is provided on the front surface of the game board mounting frame Y1. The game balls stored in the tray 50 are supplied to the game ball launcher.

  The firing operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the glass door Y2, and a launch handle 32 that is rotatably provided on the base 31. The game ball launcher launches a game ball with a strength (hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”) according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32.

  In the game area 2A of the game board 2, a frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, an inner rail member 29B having a curved shape, an outer rail member 29C, and a special winning opening 8, which will be described later, are arranged and a game ball is placed. A guidance member 29 </ b> D having a guidance path that can be guided to the second starting port 7 formed on the upper surface is provided.

  The decorative frame 29 </ b> A is fitted into the approximate center of the game board 2. An image display device 14 including a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A. Further, an effect accessory device 17 is provided at the inner end of the decorative frame 29A.

  The inner rail member 29B is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and the outer rail member 29C is disposed outside the inner rail member 29B. A game ball fired with a predetermined game ball launch strength rises between the inner rail member 29B and the outer rail member 29C and enters the game area 2A. In the game area 2A, a plurality of nails and windmills are provided. A game ball that has entered the game area 2A can flow down in various directions by a plurality of nails and windmills.

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

  A first winning gate 9 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. In addition, a second winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. The winning gates 9 and 10 are provided with winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a for detecting game balls. A normal symbol lottery is performed on condition that the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a detect a game ball. The normal symbol lottery will be described later.

  In the game area 2 </ b> A, a first start port 6 that is invariable and can always enter a ball is provided below the image display device 14. The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball. A first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the first start port detection sensor 6 detects a game ball. The first special symbol lottery will be described later. When the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided directly below the first start port 6 in the game area 2A. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either a basic mode (closed mode) incapable of winning a prize or a special mode (open mode) of winning. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball. A second special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball. The second special symbol lottery will be described later. When the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The second start port control device 70 includes a rotatable normal movable piece 70A and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B as a drive unit for rotating the normal movable piece 70A.

  The normal movable piece 70A is composed of a rectangular door member. Normally, the movable piece 70A stops in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the second start port 7 is opened. It is closed. The closing of the second starting port 7 by the ordinary movable piece 70 </ b> A constitutes a basic mode of the second starting port 7.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 70A is rotated forward about the rotation shaft formed at the lower end portion to open the second start port 7. The second start port 7 is controlled to a special mode that allows the ball to enter. The opening of the second starting port 7 by the ordinary movable piece 70 </ b> A constitutes a special mode of the second starting port 7. When the second starting port 7 is opened, the normal movable piece 70A protrudes from the game area 2A, and can receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the second starting port 7.

  Note that the predetermined condition for the second start-up port control device 70 is that the normal symbol lottery described above is determined as the winning normal symbol.

  On the downstream side of the second winning gate 10, a variable large winning opening 8 is provided. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either a basic mode in which no winning is possible or a special mode in which a winning is possible. The big winning opening 8 is provided with a big winning opening detecting sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a rotatable special movable piece 80A and a special prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80B as a drive unit for rotating the special movable piece 80A.

  The special movable piece 80A is composed of a rectangular door member. Normally, the special movable piece 80A stops in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the special winning opening 8 is closed. doing. The closing of the special prize opening 8 by the special movable piece 80 </ b> A constitutes the basic mode of the special prize opening 8.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80A is rotated forward about the rotation shaft formed at the lower end portion to open the special winning opening 8. The special winning opening 8 is controlled to a special mode in which a ball can be entered. Opening of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes a special mode of the special winning opening 8. When the special winning piece 80A is opened, the special movable piece 80A protrudes from the game area 2A and can receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the special winning opening 8.

  The predetermined condition for the special winning opening control device 80 is the above-described first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery”). In other words, the jackpot special symbol or the jackpot special symbol is determined.

  The first starting port 6 can receive a game ball that has passed through the game area 2A on the left side of the decorative frame 29A, but a game ball that has passed through the game area 2A on the right side of the decorative frame 29A can enter. I can't do it. On the other hand, the second starting port 7 can receive a game ball that has passed through the left game area 2A or the right game area 2A of the decorative frame 29A. The game winning ball 8 can enter a game ball that has passed through the game area 2A on the right side of the decorative frame 29A, but cannot enter a game ball that has passed through the game area 2A on the left side of the decorative frame 29A. It is like that. That is, the first start port 6, the second start port 7, and the big winning port 8 can play game balls separately.

  In addition, at the lowermost end portion of the game area 2A, there is a game ball that could not enter any of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, and the general winning port 11. An outlet 12 for entering the ball is provided.

  In addition, the game balls that have entered the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 11, or the out port 12 are discharged to the outside of the game area 2A. A predetermined discharge path (not shown) is connected to each of the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 11, or the out port 12. The predetermined discharge path connected to the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 11, or the out port 12 finally joins one discharge route. An out ball detection sensor 52 for detecting a game ball is provided on the one discharge path. The detection of the game ball by the out ball detection sensor 52 means that the game ball that has entered the first start port 6, the second start port 7, the big winning port 8, the general winning port 11, and the out port 12 is a game. It means that it has been discharged outside the area 2A. In the following, the game ball detected by the out ball detection sensor 52 is referred to as “out ball”.

  The first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol are on the surface of the game board 2 and outside the game area 2A, that is, in a predetermined area where the game balls on the surface of the game board 2 do not flow down. A symbol display device comprising a display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, a hold display device comprising a normal symbol hold display device 25, and a right-handed display device 26 are provided. Yes.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 21 is This is a variable display device that displays the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 7.

  In the first special symbol lottery, a big hit determination random number value is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 6, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” Determining whether or not. In the second special symbol lottery, whether a big hit determination random number value is acquired when a game ball enters the second starting port 7, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” Determining whether or not.

  When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation of the special symbol based on the lottery result, and displays the first special symbol lottery representing the result of the first special symbol lottery. Stop display is performed. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is a notification of the lottery result. The same applies to the second special symbol lottery and the second special symbol display device 21.

  For example, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 each include a plurality of LEDs. In the variation display of each special symbol, for example, a predetermined LED of the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21 blinks at a predetermined interval. In the special symbol stop display, a specific LED indicating the result of each special symbol lottery is lit.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10. In the normal symbol lottery, a winning random number value is acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10, and it is determined whether or not the acquired winning random number value is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process to do.

  When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol based on the lottery result, and the stop display of the normal symbol representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is performed. That is, the normal symbol stop display on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the lottery result.

  For example, each of the normal symbol display devices 22 includes a plurality of LEDs. In the normal symbol variation display, for example, a predetermined LED of the normal symbol display device 22 blinks at a predetermined interval. And in the stop display of a normal symbol, specific LED showing the result of a normal symbol lottery lights.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol variation display is performed. The result of the symbol lottery is not notified. That is, the special symbol variation display may be suspended under certain conditions. In the present embodiment, as a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four rights to execute the special symbol variation display for each of the start ports 6 and 7.

  The first special symbol hold display device 23 displays the hold number (U1: hereinafter referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure change display”). To do. The second special symbol hold display device 24 displays the hold number (U2: hereinafter referred to as “second special figure hold number”) of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure change display”). To do. The first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24 include, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and turn on a predetermined LED according to the number of holds.

  Similarly, for the variable symbol display (hereinafter referred to as “general variable display”), the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number (G: hereinafter referred to as “general map reserved number”). ) Is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25. The normal symbol hold display device 25 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and lights a predetermined LED according to the number of hold of the normal symbols.

  The right-handed display device 26 is a display device that lights up in a short-time gaming state, which will be described later, and the right-handed display device 26 lights up by passing the game ball through the game area 2A on the right side of the decorative frame 29A. This indicates a notification of entering the ball. The right-handed display device 26 is composed of, for example, one LED.

  In addition, the gaming machine Y is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image display device 14, an audio output device 15, an effect lighting device 16, and an effect accessory device 17. An image display device 14 and an effect accessory device 17 are provided on the game board 2, and an audio output device 15 and an effect lighting device 16 are provided on the glass door Y2.

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

  The effect accessory device 17 includes a movable part 17A, and operates the movable part 17A to perform an effect by operation. The audio output device 15 produces a sound effect by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. The effect lighting device 16 performs an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp.

  The saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 18 and a selection button device 19 that function as input devices for performing operations related to setting and canceling various effects and privilege grant modes described later.

  The effect button device 18 includes an effect button 18A that can be operated and an effect button detection switch 18a that is connected to the effect button 18A and detects an operation on the effect button 18A (see FIG. 2).

  The selection button device 19 is connected to an operable selection button 19A and a selection button 19A, and includes a selection button detection switch 19a that detects an operation on the selection button 19A (see FIG. 2).

  The selection button 19A includes an upper button 191A, a left button 192A, a lower button 193A, and a right button 194A. Each button 191 </ b> A to 194 </ b> A is provided so as to be pressed in a state of protruding from the tray 50.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. As an effect, for example, there is a special drawing lottery effect that is performed in response to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. The special drawing lottery effect is performed in the image display device 14. In the special drawing lottery effect, a change display of the special effect symbol and a stop display of the special effect symbol are performed.

  The variation display of the special effect symbol is performed corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, and the special effect symbol varies for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner. The special effect symbol stop display is performed in response to the special symbol stop display (hereinafter, the special effect symbol change display and stop display are collectively referred to as “special effect symbol display”). In the special effect symbol stop display, the special effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner indicating the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special effect symbols represent, for example, three rows of special decorative symbols (for example, numbers from “1” to “9”) arranged in the left region, the center region, and the right region of the display region 140 such as the image display device 14. Decorative design). In the variation display of the special effect design, the special decoration design in each column moves (variation display) from top to bottom as if the reels are rotating. In addition, the aspect of the variable display of special effect symbols is not limited to this. In addition, during the variation display of the special effect symbol, various effect images such as a background image and an object image such as a character, a movie, and the like are displayed according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

  On the other hand, in the special effect design stop display, the above-mentioned three rows of special decoration designs are stopped and displayed in the left region, the center region, and the right region of the display region 140 of the image display device 14 or the like. The arrangement of special decorative symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, the central horizontal line in the display area 140) when the special effect symbols are stopped and displayed represents the result of the special symbol lottery.

  In addition to the special drawing lottery effect, a roulette effect that is triggered by a normal symbol lottery described later, a special game effect that is performed when a jackpot game is executed, and a special symbol variation display or special game is performed for a predetermined period. Various effects such as a demonstration effect performed in an internal standby state (so-called customer waiting state) are performed.

  Control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game is provided on the back surface of the game board 2 and the glass door Y2. The control means includes a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like.

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

  The power supply board 107 supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y. On the power supply board 107, a backup power supply (not shown) made of a capacitor and a power supply monitoring circuit 107a are mounted. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

  The power supply monitoring circuit 107a monitors the power supply voltage (supply power) supplied to the gaming machine Y, detects when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined level value lower than the normal value, and outputs a voltage drop signal as a main signal. Output to the control board 101. Specifically, the power supply monitoring circuit 107a detects a voltage drop of 30V by monitoring DC30V obtained by rectifying AC24V supplied to the power supply, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined level value (for example, + 22V), As a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal is output to the main control board 101. The power supply voltage to be monitored is higher than the power supply voltage (for example, +5 V) of the circuit element mounted on each board. For example, a voltage (+30 V) immediately after being converted from AC to DC is used.

  Furthermore, if the monitoring voltage (+30 V) is higher than the voltage (for example, +12 V) supplied to the various switches of the gaming machine Y, it is possible to prevent erroneous switch-on detection at the time of power interruption. That is, when the voltage of the + 30V power supply is monitored, the decrease can be detected at a stage before + 12V produced after the creation of + 30V starts to drop. In other words, when the voltage of the + 12V power supply decreases, the switch output becomes an on state. However, by monitoring the + 30V power supply voltage that decreases faster than + 12V and recognizing a power interruption, the switch output exhibits an on state. Before entering the power recovery waiting state, the switch output is not detected.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from various detection sensors, timers (quartz crystal units) and the like, performs arithmetic processing related to the game, and directly controls various control devices and display devices. Then, a predetermined command or the like based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the effect control board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like.

The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a. The main RAM 101 c is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 107.
That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine Y is stopped (disconnected), a part or all of the main RAM 101c is kept for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The contents are saved. That is, based on detecting that the power supplied to the gaming machine Y has reached a predetermined level value lower than the normal value, the main CPU 101a has at least gaming state information including a gaming state when the predetermined level value is detected. And information related to the out ball (hereinafter referred to as “out information”) is stored in the main RAM 101c so as to be able to be held even in a state where the power supplied to the gaming machine Y is not supplied.

  In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the main CPU 101a (big hit game flag, round number (R), high probability state designation flag, high probability flag (probability variation flag), special symbol determination result (big hit or lose) , Jackpot type), hour / hour flag, hour / hour remaining number of times (hour / hour counter), special figure special electricity processing data, ordinary figure electric power treatment data, etc.), the number of unpaid prize balls, and data indicating out information are the progress of the game This data indicates the state and is stored in the backup RAM (backup data).

  The data corresponding to the control state of the main CPU 101a is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of the power interruption based on the data when the power is restored after the power interruption. In the present embodiment, the entire main RAM 101c is backed up.

  Further, as described above, an interruption signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 107 has decreased to a predetermined level or less is input to an input port (not shown) of the main control board 101. That is, the power supply monitoring circuit 107a mounted on the power supply board 107 monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V, DC5V, etc.) used in the gaming machine Y, and the voltage value is set at a predetermined level. When the value drops to the value (when a drop in the power supply voltage is detected), an interruption signal indicating that is output to the main control board 101.

  Further, a RAM clear SW 101d is connected to the input side of the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown). The RAM clear SW 101d has a pushable button structure. When the RAM clear SW 101d is pressed when the power is turned on, a RAM clear signal is output to the main control board 101. When the signal is input to the input port, the main RAM 101c is cleared. .

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a first starting port detection sensor 6a, a second starting port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, and a first winning gate detection are detected via an input port (not shown). The sensor 9a, the second winning gate detection sensor 10a, the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, and the out ball detection sensor 52 are connected. When each detection sensor detects a game ball, various detection signals (first start port detection signal, second start port detection signal, big winning port detection signal, first winning gate detection signal, second winning gate detection signal, general (Winning mouth detection signal, out ball detection signal) are output to the main control board 101.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, via an output port (not shown), a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B for operating the normal movable piece 70A of the second start port control device 70, and a prize winning port control. A special prize opening / closing solenoid 80B for operating the special movable piece 80A of the device 80 is connected. The main control board 101 outputs a control signal for controlling each solenoid to the second start opening / closing solenoid 70B and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80B.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol hold are provided via an output port (not shown). A display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, a normal symbol hold display device 25, and a right-handed display device 26 are connected. The main control board 101 outputs display control signals for controlling the display devices to the display devices 20 to 26.

  Furthermore, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101 via an output port (not shown). The main control board 101 outputs predetermined information (game information) relating to the game and predetermined information (out information) relating to the out ball to the game information output terminal board 108 as external signals.

  A game information display device is connected to the game information output terminal board 108. The game information output terminal board 108 outputs an external signal to the game information display device and the hall computer. The game information display device is provided on the gaming machine Y, and displays predetermined game information and out information based on the predetermined game information (external signal). Therefore, the store clerk and player of a game store can confirm game information and out information. The hall computer can also input game information and out information and output the game information and out information, so that the game information and out information can be used for management of a game store.

  The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, a sub RAM 102c, and an RTC (real time clock) 102d. The effect control board 102 is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The main control board 101 transmits a predetermined command to the effect control board 102 based on the processing related to the game, and the effect control board 102 receives the predetermined command.

  The RTC 102d measures the current date and time. The RTC 102d operates with this power supply voltage when the power supply voltage is supplied to the effect control board 102, and is supplied from a backup power supply (not shown) built in the RTC 102d when the power supply voltage is not supplied to the effect control board 102. Operates according to the power supply voltage. For this reason, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine Y is not powered on.

  An effect button detection switch 18 a and a selection button detection switch 19 a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104.

  When the effect button 18A is operated, the effect button detection switch 18a outputs an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18A has been performed to the lamp control board 104 to the effect control board 102. When the effect button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs the effect control board 102 to the effect control board 102.

  When the selection button 19A is operated, the selection button detection switch 19a outputs a selection button detection signal indicating that the selection button 19A has been operated to the lamp control board 104 to the effect control board 102. When the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs it to the effect control board 102.

  The selection button detection switch 19a is connected to the upper button 191A to detect the operation of the upper button 191A, and the left button detection switch 192a is connected to the left button 192A to detect the operation of the left button 192A. The lower button 193A is connected to the lower button 193A to detect the operation of the lower button 193A, and the right button detection switch 194a is connected to the right button 194A to detect the operation of the right button 194A.

  When each button detection switch 191a, 192a, 193a, 194a detects an operation, the upper button detection signal, the left button detection signal, the lower button detection signal, and the right button detection signal are respectively transmitted via the lamp control board 104. To the effect control board 102. The upper button detection signal, the left button detection signal, the lower button detection signal, and the right button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  In addition, an out-sphere detection sensor 52 is connected to the input side of the effect control board 102. The out ball detection sensor 52 outputs an out ball detection signal to the effect control board 102 when a game ball is detected. The out sphere detection signal output from the out sphere detection sensor 52 to the effect control board 102 is the same signal as the out sphere detection signal output from the out sphere detection sensor 52 to the main control board 101, but is of a different type. It can also be a signal.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 18, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 19, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the out sphere detection signal output from the out sphere detection sensor 52 and the like, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 are processed. A command for controlling the production is transmitted to The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs launch control for launching the game ball and payout control for paying out the game ball to the player. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the power supply board 107 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and is connected to the effect control board 102 in one direction so as to be able to transmit.

  A touch sensor 32a and a firing volume knob 32b are connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a. The touch sensor 32 a is mounted in the firing handle 32. When a player, a store clerk, or the like touches the launch handle 32, the touch sensor 32 a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32 and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106. The firing volume knob 32 b is connected to the firing handle 32. The firing volume knob 32b rotates in conjunction with the firing handle 32 and detects the rotation angle.

  The payout control board 103 is connected to the firing solenoid 41 via the power supply board 107 on the output side. The payout control board 103 permits energization of the firing solenoid 41 when receiving the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a.

  When the firing handle 32 is operated to change the rotation angle of the firing handle 32, the gear connected to the firing handle 32 rotates and the knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 detected by the firing volume knob 32 b is applied to the firing solenoid 41.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. In this manner, the payout control board 103 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 41 based on the information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 32b, and launches the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 41 makes one reciprocation, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  Further, a payout drive unit 51 of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) to the player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, similarly to the above boards. On the output side of the lamp control board 104, an effect lighting device 16 and an effect accessory device 17 are connected.

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

  Further, on the input side of the lamp control board 104, an effect button detection switch 18 a of the effect button device 18 and a selection button detection switch 19 a of the selection button device 19 are connected. When the effect button detection signal or the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs each to the effect control board 102. That is, the lamp control board 104 relays the effect button detection signal and the selection button detection signal between the effect control board 102, the effect button device 18, and the selection button device 19.

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

  The overall control unit 105 </ b> A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105 </ b> Aa, an overall ROM 105 </ b> Ab, and an overall RAM 105 </ b> Ac for performing image display control by the image display device 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CGROM 105Bb is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

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

(Game system configuration diagram)
FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a gaming system of the gaming machine Y and the server 500 via the public line (Internet) 410.

  The gaming machine Y is configured to be able to store information on the gaming history performed on the gaming machine, and can generate and display a QR code (registered trademark) including the stored gaming history information. Here, the “game history” indicates the history of various games such as the number of executions of the special symbol display, the number of wins of the jackpot, and the game benefits granted by the bonus game described later. However, it is not always necessary to have the entire history in the game by the gaming machine Y, and may be a part of the history specified in the game.

  The terminal 400 includes a mobile phone with a camera and a smart device that can access the public line (Internet) 410, reads game history information displayed on the gaming machine Y from the QR code, and passes through the public line 410. The read game history information can be transmitted to the server 500.

  The server 500 is configured as an information processing apparatus, and more specifically, includes a Web server 501, an application server 502, and a database server 503.

  The web server 501 has a function of transmitting / receiving information to / from the terminal 400. Whether the application server 502 generates start information (password character data or sound data) for causing the gaming machine Y to start the “privilege grant mode”, or stores game history information received from the terminal 400 It has a function of performing authentication or the like. The database server 503 has a function of storing game history information received from the terminal 400. Here, the “privilege grant mode” is an internal specific state of the gaming machine Y, and is a state in which information of various game histories including a game privilege described later can be stored.

  In this embodiment, the server 500 is configured by the Web server 501, the application server 502, and the database server 503 as described above. However, the server 500 may include one server or a server having other functions. Also good.

  Note that the gaming machine Y constituting the gaming system of this embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, but instead of the gaming machine Y, a revolving type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), a jiyan ball gaming machine, and an arrange ball gaming machine are used. It can also be used.

(Game system sequence diagram)
Next, a sequence diagram of the gaming system described with reference to FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the left column of FIG. 5 shows the player's operation, in other words, the processing of the terminal 400, the center column shows the processing of the gaming machine Y, and the right column shows the processing of the server 500.

  First, the player accesses the server 500 via the terminal 400, for example, by an address (URL) to a homepage. When the server 500 is accessed from the terminal 400, the application server 502 of the server 500 performs start information generation processing (step S2-1).

  In the start information generation process, the application server 502 first acquires terminal-specific information of the terminal 400 (for example, a user ID for a mobile phone or the like, hereinafter referred to as “UID”) and is stored in the database server 503. The game history information associated with the terminal-specific information is acquired.

  Next, the application server 502 generates start information for causing the gaming machine Y to set a privilege granting mode based on the acquired terminal unique information, game history information, and the like. The start information is composed of, for example, a password composed of alphanumeric characters, and the password includes game history information. The generated start information is transmitted to the terminal 400. Accordingly, the terminal 400 acquires start information.

  When the player inputs the start information acquired by the terminal 400 to the gaming machine Y, the gaming machine Y authenticates the input start information (step S1-1). When the authentication of the start information is successful, the gaming machine Y clears the gaming history information stored in the gaming machine Y (step S1-2) and permits the accumulation of gaming history information (step S1-3). That is, when the password acquired from the server 500 is input to the gaming machine Y, the privilege grant mode is set.

  When the player starts the game by rotating the operation handle 32, the gaming machine Y performs game processing such as special symbol lottery and special symbol variation display (step S1-4). The gaming machine Y in which the privilege grant mode is set stores game history information corresponding to the gaming process performed in step S1-4 (step S1-5).

  When the player ends the game, a predetermined end operation is performed on the gaming machine Y using the effect button 18A and the selection button 19A.

  When a predetermined end operation is performed by the player, the gaming machine Y includes information on gaming history stored in the gaming machine Y, terminal-specific information, and an address for accessing the server 500 (so-called homepage address). A QR code including information and the like is generated, the generated QR code is displayed on the image display device 14, and the privilege grant mode is canceled (step S1-6).

  Then, the player reads the QR code displayed on the gaming machine Y with the terminal 400 and accesses the server 500 from the QR code. That is, the terminal 400 transmits game history information, terminal specific information, and the like included in the QR code to the server 500 via the public line 410.

  When the game history information is received from the terminal 400, the application server 502 of the server 500 performs a QR authentication process (step S2-2). As the QR authentication process, the application server 502 acquires the terminal specific information included in the QR code and also acquires the terminal specific information of the terminal 400 accessed this time. Determine. Then, when the terminal-specific information of both matches (when the authentication in the QR authentication process is successful), the application server 502 stores the game history information included in the QR code in the database server 503.

  In addition, when authentication in the QR authentication process is successful, the server 500 displays game history information on the terminal 400, so that the game history image data processed based on the game history information is stored in the terminal 400. Send. On the other hand, when the authentication in the QR authentication process fails, the server 500 transmits error image data notifying the error to the terminal 400 in order to display the failure on the terminal 400 (step S2-3).

  Further, when the player wants to confirm the game history information so far, the player accesses the server 500 via the terminal 400, for example, by an address (URL) to a homepage.

  When accessed from the terminal 400, the server 500 reads the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400 and authenticates whether the terminal-specific information of the accessed terminal 400 is registered in the database ( Step S2-4)

  If the server 500 is terminal specific information already registered in the database, the game history information corresponding to the terminal specific information is displayed on the terminal 400. Therefore, the game history image data for the top page is displayed on the terminal 400. (Step S2-5).

  In addition, the process of the server 500 in the sequence diagram mentioned above does not show all the processes of the server 500, and other processes for performing many functions are performed.

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

  FIGS. 6A-1 and 6A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination constitutes a special symbol lottery and is to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 6A-1 is a table (hereinafter referred to as “first jackpot determination table”) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 6 as a trigger. On the other hand, FIG. 6A-2 is a table (hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot determination table”) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 7 as a trigger.

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the standard value).

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 with the jackpot determination table, Either “winning” or “losing” is determined.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, the jackpot game with the opening of the jackpot 8 is executed after the special symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed. If the result of the big hit determination is “small win”, the small win game with the opening of the big winning opening 8 is executed after the special symbol indicating the result is stopped. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, neither the jackpot game or the jackpot game is executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination value and the presence / absence of execution of reach production are uniquely associated and stored. As described later, whether or not the reach effect is executed by collating the reach determination random number obtained when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 with the reach determination table Is determined.

  If the result of the reach determination is “execution of reach production”, the reach production is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the big hit in the special drawing lottery production.

  As a reach effect, for example, the above-mentioned special-figure decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in two areas of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display area 140 of the image display device 14 during the variable display of the effect symbols. (A part of the production symbol performs a pseudo stop display), and if a predetermined special figure decoration symbol stops on a predetermined effective line in the remaining one region, it becomes an arrangement of special figure decoration symbols representing the winning of the jackpot There is a reach effect in which a state (so-called “reach state”) occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached.

  After the reach state occurs in the reach production, a specific production (so-called “super-reach production”) that increases the expectation of winning a big win may or may not be developed. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. That is, there is also a reach effect in which a predetermined effect is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the big hit without reaching a reach state. If the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, the reach effect is basically performed in most cases.

  Fig.7 (a)-FIG.7 (c) are figures which show an example of a special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination constitutes a special symbol lottery, and determines the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 (special symbol stop display mode) based on the result of the jackpot determination. It is.

  The special symbol determination table is largely divided according to the result of the jackpot determination (big hit, small hit and loss). That is, FIG. 7A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, and FIG. 7B is the case where the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. A table referred to in the special symbol determination, FIG. 7C, is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  Each of these tables is further divided according to the type of start port (first start port 6 or second start port 7) where a game ball was entered as a trigger for the special symbol determination. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is further divided according to whether or not the reach effect is executed (reach determination result).

  In each special symbol determination table, the special symbol determination value and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, the special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 is collated with the special symbol determination table to be stopped and displayed. A special symbol is determined. As special symbol identification information to be stopped and displayed, special symbol stop symbol data and special effect symbol designating commands are set.

  The special figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the special effect design designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102. The special effect designating command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the special symbol variation display (during the special symbol memory determination process in step S300).

  The special effect designating command is a 1-byte MODE data for identifying a special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21) on which the special symbol related to the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. And 1-byte DATA data for identifying a special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Regarding the special effect designating command, if the MODE data is “E3H”, it means that the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 20, and if the MODE data is “E4H”, the second is displayed. The special symbol display device 21 indicates that the special symbol is stopped. The special effect symbol designating command with MODE data “E3H” is referred to as “first special effect symbol designating command”, and the special effect symbol designating command with MODE data “E4H” is referred to as “second special effect symbol designating command”. "

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table used when controlling a jackpot game.

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the opening to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening Ending time, which is the period from the end of the last opening of the big winning opening 8 to the end of the jackpot game, and the ending An ending designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start is set. The conditions for controlling these jackpot games are related to the type of jackpot, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, which control condition is used in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  FIG. 8B to FIG. 8C are diagrams showing an example of the big winning opening opening / closing control table for the big hit game used when the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 is controlled. FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to in the long hit game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 8C is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, a special number is a round number (R) which is the number of the round game, and an opening number of the big prize opening 8 (operation of the big prize opening control device 80) in each round game. The operation number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) of the special winning opening 8 are set.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table used when controlling the small hit game.

  The small hit game control table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the big winning opening 8, and the transmission to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening The opening designation command, the type of table used to control the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the ending time which is the period from the end of the last opening of the big prize opening 8 to the end of the small hit game, And the ending designation | designated command transmitted to the production | presentation control board 102 at the time of ending start is set. The conditions for controlling these small hit games are related to the type of the small hit, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, which control condition is used in the small hit game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game used when controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8. The big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. The conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the special prize opening 8 include the special electric operation number (K) that is the opening number of the special prize opening 8 (operation of the special prize opening control device 80), and the opening time of the special prize opening 8. The closing time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

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

  The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents a jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the winning probability of the jackpot is set to a high probability (high probability gaming state) after the jackpot game, and if it is “00H”, the winning probability of the jackpot is low (low probability game). Status). On the other hand, the low-order byte of the game condition data represents the start opening prize ease that is newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the start port winning ease after the jackpot game is set to easy (short time gaming state), and if it is “00H”, the starting port winning ease is difficult after the jackpot game (non-short time gaming state). ).

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine a game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability and the start opening winning ease are set as the game conditions.

  The game condition determination table includes game condition data and each game condition, that is, ON / OFF of a flag indicating the game condition (high probability flag and short time flag), and the number of times of special symbol variable display that can be executed according to the game condition. (Xa, Ja: hereinafter referred to as “executable number of times”) are uniquely associated and stored. The number of times that the special symbol display can be executed means the specified number of times of special symbol variable display according to the newly set game conditions.

(Special symbol variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 11 to FIG. 12 are diagrams showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table referred to when determining a variation display mode of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special figure fluctuation pattern”). The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram variation time”) and the type of effect. The special symbol variation pattern includes a first special symbol variation pattern which is a variation display mode of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 and a first special symbol variation pattern which is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21. It is distinguished from the second special figure variation pattern which is a mode of variation display of two special symbols.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special figure variation pattern in a non-short game state, which will be described later, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table referred when determining. That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table is largely divided according to the gaming state.

  The special symbol variation pattern determination table further includes special symbol stop symbol data and special symbol data reflecting the result of the special symbol determination and the type of the special symbol display device (starting port related to the special symbol display) that operates in the special symbol display. The figure is divided according to the reserved number (U1 or U2).

  In each table, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination value and one or a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, by comparing the special figure variation pattern determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 with the special diagram variation pattern determination table, A special figure variation pattern is determined.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern is allocated with a predetermined probability set in advance in each table. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation pattern includes the expectation level of a big win and a specific big win (for example, a promising big win, a long win, etc.). Expectations are associated with each other.

  The special figure variation pattern is determined by the first pre-determination (step S236) or the second pre-determination (step S246) when the game ball enters the start ports 6 and 7 (during the input control process of step S200). This is determined by the special symbol variation pattern determination (step S313-3) at the start of the special symbol variation display (at the time of the special symbol memory determination processing in step S300).

  A start opening prize designation command and a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command are set corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern. The start opening winning designation command corresponds to the special figure variation pattern determined by the first pre-determination or the second pre-determination, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102 after the first pre-determination or the second pre-determination. The special figure fluctuation pattern designation command corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, and is transmitted to the effect control board 102 after the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is a 1-byte identifier for identifying a special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21) on which a special symbol variation display related to the special symbol determination is performed. It is composed of MODE data and 1-byte DATA data for identifying a special figure variation pattern. For the special figure variation pattern designation command, if the MODE data is “E6H”, this means that the special symbol variation display is performed on the first special symbol display device 20, and if the MODE data is “E7H”, 2 Indicates that special symbols are displayed on the special symbol display device 21 in a variable manner.

  Note that the special map fluctuation pattern designation command with MODE data “E6H” is “first special figure fluctuation pattern designation command”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command with MODE data “E7H” is “second special figure”. This is called “variation pattern designation command”.

  The start opening winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the type of the start opening and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern. Regarding the start opening prize designation command, if the MODE data is “E1H”, it indicates that a game ball has entered the first start opening 6, and if the MODE data is “E2H”, the second start opening 7 is displayed. Indicates that a game ball has entered. It should be noted that the start opening prize designation command with MODE data “E1H” is “first start opening prize designation command”, and the start opening prize designation command with MODE data “E2H” is “second start opening prize designation command”. "

  FIG. 13A to FIG. 13F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the first winning gate 9 or the second winning gate 10.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. The hit determination is to determine whether or not to execute an auxiliary game that involves opening the second start port 7. As will be described later, the winning determination is performed based on a winning determination random number acquired based on the passing of the winning gates 9 and 10 of the game ball.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the start opening winning easiness. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state and a hit determination table referred to in the time-saving gaming state.

  In each hit determination table, a hit determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game with the opening of the second start port 7 is executed.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the result of winning determination (winning and losing).

  Each normal symbol determination table stores a normal symbol determination value and a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in a uniquely associated manner. As will be described later, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by comparing the normal symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10 with the normal symbol determination table. As the normal symbol identification information to be stopped and displayed, the normal symbol stop symbol data and the normal effect symbol designation command are set.

  The normal stop symbol data is used in the processing in the main control board 101, and the normal effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the processing in the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 13C determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required to display a variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The normal variation pattern determination table is composed of a general variation variation determination table that is referred to in the non-short game state and a general variation pattern determination table that is referred to in the short time gaming state.

  In each table, a common pattern variation pattern determination value and one or a plurality of common map variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, the normal variation pattern is determined by collating the random number for determining the normal variation pattern acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10 with the normal variation variation determination table. The

  A command change pattern designation command is set corresponding to the command map change pattern. It is transmitted to the effect control board 102 after the normal pattern variation pattern is determined. When the effect control board 102 receives the normal pattern variation pattern designation command, the normal symbol variation display is started from now on, and the determination result of the normal symbol determination related to the variation display of the normal symbol is recognized. it can.

  The usual pattern change pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the gaming state related to the current start opening winning ease, and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the usual figure change pattern. Yes. With respect to the usual variation pattern designation command, if the MODE data is “D6H”, it represents a non-short-time gaming state, and if the MODE data is “D7H”, it represents a time-short gaming state.

  FIG. 13D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 13 (d), in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current start port winning easiness and the normal stop symbol data is associated with the auxiliary game reference data. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state and the result of the normal symbol determination when the normal symbol determination is performed.

  FIG. 13E is a diagram illustrating an example of an auxiliary game control table used when controlling the auxiliary game.

  The auxiliary game control table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time, which is a period from when the auxiliary game is started to when the second opening 7 is first opened, and transmission to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening. Opening designation command, type of table used to control opening / closing of the second starting port 7, ending time, which is a period from the end of the last opening of the second starting port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game, And the ending designation | designated command transmitted to the production | presentation control board 102 at the time of ending start is set. The conditions for controlling these auxiliary games are associated with auxiliary game reference data.

  FIG. 13F is a diagram illustrating an example of a second start port opening / closing control table for auxiliary games used when controlling the opening / closing of the second start port 7. Conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game are stored in the second start port opening / closing control table for the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7, a general electric operation number (D) which is an opening number (operation of the second starting port control device 70) number of the second starting port 7 in the auxiliary game, 2 Opening time and closing time (operation time / non-operation time) of the start port 7 are set.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game involving the opening of the big winning opening 8 (the operation of the big winning opening control device 80) is “big hit game” and “small hit” which are executed when “big hit” is won. It is composed of “small hit game” that is executed when winning. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game” and a “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

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

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability and the start opening winning easiness are set as the game conditions. As for the jackpot winning probability, the game progresses under the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state, and the game ball progresses under the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state with respect to the ease of winning the game opening. To do. The initial (power-on) gaming conditions are set to a low probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, and this low probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state are referred to as a normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the low-probability gaming state with respect to the jackpot winning probability means that the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination is set to be relatively disadvantageous to the player at 1/350. On the other hand, the high probability gaming state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the low probability gaming state, that is, set to 1/80 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is in a high probability gaming state, winning a jackpot is easier than in the low probability gaming state, and the number of winning jackpots per unit time is relatively large, which is advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a state.

  The non-time-saving gaming state is a state in which the start opening winning easiness is normal. Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal time variation time is set to 15 seconds, and the operation time (second start time) of the second start port control device 70 that operates when “winning” is won in the winning determination. The sum of the opening time of the mouth 7) is set to 0.2 seconds or 5.1 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for the normal symbol is set to 1/50. Note that the “total opening time” is that the second start port 7 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the opening time of the second starting port 7 per unit time (the operating time of the second starting port control device 70) is longer than in the non-short-time gaming state, and the second starting port 7 Is a gaming state that tends to be open. Due to the relatively high start opening prize ease, the number of times the second special symbol determination can be performed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of executions of the second special symbol determination per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the gaming state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, the normal variation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total maximum opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.2 seconds, The probability of winning is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the start opening winning ease are set to be more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the second start port 7 is opened twice via a 1.0 second closure (interval). However, there is no such closure, and it may be opened only once. Moreover, the closure may be provided a plurality of times.

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

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

  The long win game is executed by winning the jackpot, and then the high jackpot that is set to the high probability game state and the short-time game state is set to “high probability short-lived long win (probability variable jackpot)”, and the long win game is executed by winning the jackpot, After that, the jackpot to be set to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is “low-probability short-lived long-and-spot (ordinary jackpot)”, the short-winning game is executed by winning, and then set to the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state The jackpot to be made is referred to as “high probability short / short hit (latency jackpot)”.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal game state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, during the jackpot game, the low probability game state and the non-short-time game state are entered. On the other hand, even if winning a small win, the game conditions do not change. That is, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is continued as it is during the small hit game and after the small hit game.

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

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

  The main CPU 101a first sets permission to access the main RAM 101c in step S1.

  In step S2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the RAM clear SW 101d is on (whether the RAM clear SW 101d is pressed). If the RAM clear SW 101d is determined to be on, the main CPU 101a clears the main RAM 101c. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if the RAM clear SW 101d is not determined to be ON, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S3, the main CPU 101a creates a checksum of the main RAM 101c when the power is turned on.

  In step S4, the main CPU 101a compares the created checksum of the main RAM 101c when the power is turned on with the checksum of the main RAM 101c when the power is cut off. Here, the main CPU 101a determines that it is normal if they match, and shifts the process to step S5, and determines that there is an error if they do not match, and shifts the process to step S8.

  In step S5, the main CPU 101a loads the backup data stored in the backed up main RAM 101c.

  In step S6, the main CPU 101a determines a power interruption recovery designation command based on the loaded gaming state information, sets the determined power interruption recovery designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and produces an effect control board. 102.

  The power interruption recovery designation command indicates that the gaming machine Y has been turned on and has recovered normally, and data backed up before power interruption (data indicating information relating to the game, that is, the main CPU 101a Data according to the control state (special special charge processing data, special figure stop symbol data, special figure fluctuation pattern, round number (R), high probability gaming state flag, high probability gaming state remaining number counter, short time gaming state flag, high The game state at the time of power recovery is also shown on the basis of the probability game state remaining number counter, the general-purpose ordinary power processing data, etc., the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls, and the data indicating out information.

  In step S7, the main CPU 101a sets an initial value in the work area of the main RAM 101c that requires an initial value at the time of power failure and power recovery, and performs a RAM setting process when backup is valid.

  Specifically, the main CPU 101a sets the start address of a backup setting table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 101b as a pointer, and sequentially stores the contents of the backup setting table in a work area (an area in the main RAM 101c). ).

  This work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. In addition, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The portion that should not be initialized is at least data indicating information related to the game, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the main CPU 101a (special drawing special electric processing data, special graphic stop graphic data, special graphic fluctuation pattern, round number ( R), high-probability gaming state flag, high-probability gaming state remaining number counter, hourly gaming state flag, high-probable gaming state remaining number counter, ordinary map electric power processing data, etc.), data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls, and Data indicating out information, a part where an output port output state is stored (output port buffer), and the like.

  In step S8, the main CPU 101a clears the use area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S9, the main CPU 101a sets an initial value in the work area of the main RAM 101c that requires an initial value at the time of initialization, and performs setting processing of the main RAM 101c when backup is not valid.

  In step S10, the main CPU 101a determines a power-on designation command, sets the determined power-on designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and transmits it to the effect control board 102.

  In step S11, the main CPU 101a waits until the RAM clear SW 101d is turned on again (pressing operation). When the RAM clear SW 101d is turned on again (pressing operation), the process moves to step S12.

  In step S12, the main CPU 101a determines a RAM clear designation command, sets the determined RAM clear designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and transmits it to the effect control board 102.

  In step S13, the main CPU 101a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU.

  In step S14, the main CPU 101a updates the special figure fluctuation random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. .

  In step S15, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a updates a specific random number including a jackpot determining random number, a special symbol determining random number, and a winning determining random number.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process for updating the jackpot determining initial value random number, the special symbol initial value random number, and the winning determination initial value random number.

  For updating various random numbers, the random number is updated by adding “1” to a random number counter provided for each type of random number. Various random numbers have a random number range. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value determined for the random number. In the update of the random number, when the random number indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to “0” without adding “1”, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number at that time. Update to

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold display device 23, the second special symbol hold display device 24, and the special prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing the above control (control of the special symbol system device). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs external signal output data creation processing for creating external signal output data for outputting predetermined game information and out information as external signals to an external device such as the game information display device 700. The out information includes information indicating that 10 out balls have been generated. The occurrence of ten out balls is specified every time the counter value of an out ball counter, which will be described later, is newly increased by “10”.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a drives the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B and the big winning port opening / closing solenoid 80B (drive opening / closing solenoid driving data and big winning port opening / closing solenoid driving data). The drive control data creation process for creating Further, in step S600, the main CPU 101a displays display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, normal symbol display data, for displaying predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 20, 21, 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, 25). Display control data creation processing for creating special symbol hold display data and normal symbol hold display data) is performed.

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

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a general winning opening detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a does not input a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S220. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a special winning opening detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the special winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a has not input a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S230. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first start port detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a has input an out-ball detection signal from the out-ball detection sensor 52, that is, whether or not the game ball is discharged from the game area 2A, in other words, whether or not an out-ball has occurred. Determine whether. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the first special figure hold number counter for counting the first special figure hold number (U1) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (U1) is not less than 4, the main CPU 101a terminates the processing. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special figure hold number (U1) is smaller than 4, the first special figure hold in step S234. The counter value of the number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S234, the main CPU 101a displays special symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in the main RAM 101c in order to update the first special figure hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23. Set to a predetermined area.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a stores the random numbers indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter, the special symbol determination random number counter, the reach determination random number counter, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number counter in the first special symbol holding storage area. To do.

  The first special symbol reserved storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 14A), and various random numbers are numbered in a storage unit in which random numbers are not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit. Each storage unit is divided into regions for each stored random number (see FIG. 14B).

  In step S236, the main CPU 101a performs the first preliminary determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 6. Here, the first preliminary determination will be described.

  Specifically, in the first prior determination, based on the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number and the special figure variation pattern determination random number stored in the first special symbol hold storage area, The first special figure variation pattern is determined. That is, the main CPU 101a determines the first special figure fluctuation pattern as the first pre-determination before performing the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process (S313).

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the first special figure variation pattern determined in the first preliminary determination in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c. .

  Next, the second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S242.

  In step S242, the main CPU 101a updates the start opening prize ball counter by adding “1”, updates the second start opening entrance ball regulation counter by adding “1”, and also updates the second start opening of the main RAM 101c. The second starting entrance ball flag is turned ON in the winning flag storage area. The second starting entrance counting rule counter counts the number of winnings to the second starting entrance 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of balls entering the second starting port 7 for a single auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the second special symbol reservation number counter for counting the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (U2) is not smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4, the process proceeds to step S244.

  In step S244, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special figure pending number counter and updates it. Further, in step S244, the main CPU 101a updates the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 24 in step S244 to display the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number in the main RAM 101c. Set to a predetermined area.

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a stores the random number values indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter, the special symbol determination random number counter, the reach determination random number counter, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number counter in the second special symbol holding storage area. Remember.

  Note that the second special symbol storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 14A), and various random numbers are numbered in a storage unit in which random numbers are not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit. Each storage unit is divided into regions for each stored random number (see FIG. 14B).

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd prior determination based on the entrance into the 2nd starting port 7 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination will be described.

  Specifically, in the second prior determination, based on the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern determination random number stored in the second special symbol hold storage area, A second special figure variation pattern is determined. That is, the main CPU 101a determines the second special figure fluctuation pattern as the second pre-determination before performing the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process (S313).

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start opening winning designation command corresponding to the second special figure variation pattern determined in the second pre-determination in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c. .

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S252.

  In step S252, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter for counting the number of normal symbol holdings (G) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (G) is not smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (G) is smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S253.

  In step S 253, the main CPU 101 a adds “1” to the counter value (G) of the usual figure holding number counter and updates it. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a stores the random numbers indicated by the hit determination random number counter, the normal symbol determination random number counter, and the normal variation pattern determination random number counter in the normal symbol holding storage area, and performs the winning gate detection signal input process. Exit.

  The normal symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 14C), and various random numbers are stored in a storage unit having a small number among storage units in which no random number is stored. It is memorized in order. Each storage unit is divided into regions for each stored random number (see FIG. 14D).

  Next, the out sphere detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S261, it is determined whether or not an out-sphere detection signal is input from the out-sphere detection sensor 52. If the main CPU 101a determines that the out sphere detection signal is not input, the main CPU 101a ends the processing. If the main CPU 101a determines that the out sphere detection signal is input, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S262.

  In step S262, the main CPU 101a sets the counter value of the out ball counter that counts the number of times the out ball detection signal is input, that is, the number of game balls discharged from the game area 2A (hereinafter referred to as “out ball number”). 1 ”is added and updated, and the process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure hold number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S310-5.

  The main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting “1” in step S310-5, and in step S310-6, shifts the data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area. I do.

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

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 23 and 24 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol reservation storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, but the game ball enters the start port. The first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted in the order of the balls, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area. May be.

  If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to steps S319-1 to S319-3 to set the customer waiting state. Wait state setting processing is performed. The customer waiting state refers to a state in which special symbol variation display and special games are not executed.

  As the customer waiting state setting process, the main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area in step S319-1. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol storage determination process, and determines the customer waiting state determination in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area. If the flag “01H” is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area because the customer waiting state is not repeatedly set.

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the jackpot determination process is performed based on a game ball entering the first start port 6.

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S311-4 that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a further selects “from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3”. The “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is not turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-6, the “first low probability” is further selected from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. "Big jackpot determination table" or "Second low probability jackpot determination table" is selected.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot selected in step S311-5 or step S311-6”. It is checked against the “determination table” or “low probability jackpot determination table” to determine whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, and the jackpot determination processing ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 23, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the big hit determination is “small hit”. When it is determined that “small hit” is selected, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit in step S312-6. The process moves to step S312-3.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination for comparing the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table.

  In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines in step S312-13 stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol stop symbol data") based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure change pattern determination process of FIG. When determining “special symbol” or the like, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data with the game condition data determination table, sets the game condition data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a game condition data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special condition stop symbol data is compared with the selected game condition data determination table to determine the game condition data, and set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 23, and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, a special figure fluctuation pattern including information on the special figure fluctuation time and the effect type of the fluctuating effect described later, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the special symbol determination, and the result of the reach determination decide.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a refers to ON / OFF of a high-probability flag, which will be described later, and ON / OFF of a short-time flag, to determine the current gaming state (high probability gaming state / low probability gaming state, and (Time saving gaming state / non-time saving gaming state) is checked, and a special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state is selected.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a checks the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c, and determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data. This is because in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table divided according to the gaming state is further divided by special figure stop symbol data.

  If the special figure stop symbol data is “19H” or “29H”, that is, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without reach, the special figure pending number (U1orU2) related to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination process is further determined. ) To determine the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table related to the reachless loss is also divided according to the special figure reservation number.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination in step S313-3. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern.

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 23. In step S310-7, the special CPU variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for the effect in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect is determined.

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

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure change time (see FIGS. 11 and 12) associated with the special figure change pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the variation display of the special symbol is finished, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a produces a special effect symbol stop designation command to notify the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol is terminated. Set in the transmission data storage area.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a calculates “1” from the counter value of the remaining number counter in the short time gaming state indicating the remaining number of times the special symbol change display according to the short time gaming state (J: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of short time gaming states”). The operation value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "is stored as the remaining time-saving gaming state count (J).

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. It should be noted that the fact that the short time gaming state remaining number (J) is “0” means that the special symbol is displayed in a variable number of times (Ja) in the short time gaming state. Means to end.

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

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a displays the counter value of the high-probability gaming state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times of display of the special symbol variation display due to the high-probability gaming state (X: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of high-probability gaming states”). The operation value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value is stored as a new high probability gaming state remaining number (X).

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

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability gaming state remaining count (X) is “0” means that the special symbol is displayed in a variable number of executable times (Xa) in the high probability gaming state, and the special symbol based on the “high probability” state. This means that the fluctuation display of is finished.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current gaming condition, and sets a gaming state designation command indicating the gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data = 10 to 12, 20 to 21). To do. If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-14. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination related to the special symbol stop process is “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data = 16 to 17). Here, when it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-17, and when it is not determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data, and in step S330-15, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the high probability gaming state. The remaining variation counter and the remaining variation counter in the short-time gaming state are reset.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 4 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-16.

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

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot game start process. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, which jackpot is confirmed, a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the jackpot type is selected and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Specifically, the long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table or the short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the value stored in the special electric operation number storage area (special electric operation number (K)) and stored. The main CPU 101a sets the big prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to energize the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80B and open the big prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, a round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the time of the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating one round game is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round game, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command, an effect display is performed on the image display device 14 such as “ROUND1”.

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

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

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning openings 8 and 9 are not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a performs a reset process. Specifically, the special electricity operation number storage area is cleared and the counter value of the round winning counter is cleared.

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

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

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot game end processing. Specifically, the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area is reset.

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

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

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit game ending condition is satisfied. The small hit game ending condition is that the special winning action number (K) is set to the number of times the special winning opening 8 is set in advance, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hit game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a shifts the process to step S350-11. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hit game end condition is not satisfied, the main hit game process. Exit.

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the special figure special electricity processing data.

  The jackpot game ending process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded game condition data against the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S360-4. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is ON, in step S360-3, the high probability flag is stored in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. (01H) is turned ON, and the executable number (Ja) (100 times in this embodiment) is set in the high probability gaming state remaining number counter.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a checks the loaded game condition data against the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not the time flag is turned on in the time flag storage area. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned ON, the time reduction flag (01H) is set in the time reduction flag storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S360-5. At the same time, the number of executable times (Ja) (100 times in the present embodiment) is set in the time-saving gaming state remaining number counter.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming condition state, sets a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming condition state in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-7, performs special processing. The special electric processing data is set to 0, and the processing moves to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the loaded ordinary power processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. Normal symbol memory determination including normal symbol determination whether or not to execute the auxiliary game (the second start port 7 is opened) based on the general symbol determination information acquired based on winning to the winning gates 9 and 10 The process is shifted to the process (step S410), and if the normal symbol normal power process data = 1, the normal symbol display device 22 is fluctuating based on the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol variation process (step S420) is performed. If the normal symbol display data is 2, the normal symbol display unit 22 stops the normal symbol stop process (step S430). Over data = 3 performs if switching control of the second start hole 7 long (to operate the second start hole control device 70) and moves the process to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

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

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the universal figure holding number counter for counting the normal figure holding number is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of reserved symbols (G) is “1” or more, in step S410-3, the main CPU 101a determines from the counter value (G) of the normal symbol reservation number counter “G”. 1 "is subtracted and updated, and a new number of reserved general drawings (G) is set.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 25 in accordance with the shift of data (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination random number stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning ease state (non-short-time gaming state / short-time gaming state) (see FIG. 13A), so the short-time flag storage area And a hit determination table for a normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

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

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

  36. When determining the general pattern variation pattern in the general pattern variation pattern determination, the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined in the normal symbol suspension process in FIG. Is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the second starting port 7.

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

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets a normal variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined normal variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The normal pattern change pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the effect control board 102 recognizes that the change display of the normal symbol starts by receiving this command, and can execute the roulette effect described later.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets a base variation time corresponding to the determined general variation pattern in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data to perform the normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 22, and if the hit determination result is a hit, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-13. The normal game stop symbol data is collated with the auxiliary game reference data determination table to determine auxiliary game reference data and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 22 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S430-4, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the ordinary power transmission processing data. Then, in step S430-5, the main CPU 101a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the usual figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and responds to the usual figure stop symbol based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the opening time in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the normal symbol stop process is finished.

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

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S440-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S440-5.

  In step S440-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3.

  In step S440-3, the main CPU 101a performs auxiliary game start processing. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the auxiliary game reference data stored in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and enters the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

  In step S440-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the ordinary power operation number storage area (the ordinary power operation number (D)) and stored. And in order to operate 70 A of normal movable pieces, while setting the energization start data of the 2nd starting port opening / closing solenoid 70B, with reference to the 2nd starting port opening / closing control table set by said step S440-3, The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S440-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-12 when determining that it is currently ending, and shifts the process to step S440-6 when determining that it is not currently ending.

  In step S440-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S440-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-8 when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied. .

  In step S440-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step S440-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S440-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-10 when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied. .

  In step S440-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the general electric operation number storage area and sets “0” in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S440-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the normal-design stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and at the same time, the ending time according to the standard-design stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  When determining that the second start port 7 is not open in step S440-6, the main CPU 101a determines in step S440-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S440-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-4.

  In step S440-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S440-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S440-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the auxiliary game process.

(Power interruption processing of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 37, the power interruption interrupt processing of the main control board 101 will be described.

  When the power supply board 107 detects a power failure, it outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 101. Then, the main CPU 101a performs the following power interruption interrupt processing.

  In step S51, the main CPU 101a clears the output port and turns off data such as the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B, the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80B.

  In step S2, the main CPU 101a creates and stores a checksum of the main RAM 101c being used.

In step S53, the main CPU 101a prohibits access to the main RAM 101c and protects the contents of the main RAM 101c. Then, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down. In step S53, the main CPU 101a, as described above, at least data indicating information relating to the game, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the main CPU 101a (data indicating information relating to the game, ie, the control state of the main CPU 101a). Corresponding data (Special Figure Special Electric Processing Data, Special Figure Stop Pattern Data, Special Figure Variation Pattern, Round Number (R), High Probability Game State Flag, High Probability Game State Remaining Counter, Time Short Game State Flag, High Probability Game State (Remaining number counter, ordinary power processing data, etc.), data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, and data indicating out information are stored as backup data in the main RAM 101c as a backup RAM.
The main CPU 101a loads the backed up data after the game machine Y is powered on thereafter. Thereby, at the time of power failure recovery, the main CPU 101a recovers the control state at the time of power failure occurrence.

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

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

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

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a determines the random effect pattern determination random number, the effect mode determination random number, the special game effect pattern determination random number, the roulette effect determination random number, the prefetch effect mode execution determination random number, the reel configuration determination random number, and the roulette. A process of updating the effect random number used to control the effect including the effect pattern determination random number, the special privilege game pattern determination random number, and the like is performed.

  Note that a random number counter is provided in the sub-RAM 102c for each of various random numbers constituting the production random number. In the effect random number update process, “1” is added to the random number counter provided for each type of random number. A random number range is provided for various random numbers constituting the production random number. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value determined for the random number. Then, in the update of the random number, when the random value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” without adding “1”.

  Further, the maximum value of the random number range is set to be different depending on the type of random number (see FIGS. 61 to 72 and FIGS. 75 to 78). This is to prevent the random number counter related to the production random number from being completely synchronized and always having the same random number value. Since it is only necessary to prevent the random number counter related to the outgoing random number from being completely synchronized, instead of differentiating the maximum value of the various random number ranges, different initial value random numbers are provided for the various production random numbers, When updating the random number, if the random value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, each random value may be newly updated from the initial random number at that time.

(Timer interrupt processing by production control board)
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 39 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102.

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

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs timer management (variation effect timer counter, customer waiting effect timer counter, special game effect timer counter, long open effect timer counter, firing confirmation timer counter for time management related to various effects. Etc.) is performed.

  In step S1250, the sub CPU 102a checks an input signal from the effect button detection switch 18a or the selection button detection switch 19a, and performs an effect input control process based on an operation on the effect button 18A or the selection button 19A. In particular, in the present embodiment, in this effect input control process, the image displayed on the image display device 14 is changed, or a QR code is generated and displayed. The effect input control process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs a game privilege control process for control related to the provision of the game privilege according to the privilege grant mode. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a special effect control process for the control related to the special effect performed based on the out information. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening effect control process for controlling the long opening effect performed in the second auxiliary game. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Production input control processing by production control board)
The effect input control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1250-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the signal of either the effect button detection switch 18a or the selection button detection switch 19a is input. If the sub CPU 102a determines that any one of the signals from the effect button detection switch 18a or the selection button detection switch 19a has been input, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1250-2, and either the effect button detection switch 18a or the selection button detection switch 19a. If it is determined that no signal is input, the present effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S1250-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the customer is waiting. Whether or not the customer is waiting is determined based on whether or not a demonstration effect standby flag or a demonstration effect execution flag that is turned on in the customer waiting state is turned on in the sub-RAM 102c.

  In the customer waiting state, a customer waiting effect is executed. Although the aspect of the customer waiting effect is appropriately set, the customer waiting effect in the present embodiment is a special operation that is performed until a predetermined demo effect waiting time elapses after the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102. It consists of a stop display of the effect symbol and a demonstration effect that is performed after the demonstration effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the customer waiting state, it moves the process to step S1250-4, and if it determines that it is not in the customer waiting state, it moves the process to step S1250-3.

  In step S1250-3, the sub CPU 102a sets a display instruction command corresponding to the operation of the effect button 18 or the selection button 19 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in various effects. For example, a special game effect pattern is selected or determined by the effect button 18 or the selection button 19 during the special game, and a display instruction command for displaying a specific character is transmitted during the change display of the effect symbol. Become.

  In step S1250-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the signal of the effect button detection switch 18a has been input. That is, since the effect button detection signal has already been input in step S1250-1, the operation of the effect button 18 that mainly functions as the “decision button” or the selection button that mainly functions as the “select button”. It is determined whether 19 operations have been performed.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the signal of the effect button detection switch 18a has been input, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to processing after step S1250-6 corresponding to the “decision button”, and determines that the signal of the effect button detection switch 18a has not been input. Then, the process proceeds to step S1250-5 corresponding to the “select button”.

  In step S1250-5, the sub CPU 102a performs a selection button determination process for selecting various data (menu counter, selection counter, character counter) in response to the operation of the selection button 19 serving as the “selection button”. Do.

  In step S1250-6, when there is an operation of the effect button 18 that functions as the “decision button”, the sub CPU 102a first determines whether or not the QR code edit menu screen is “top menu”. That is, with reference to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 00. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1250-7, and if it determines that it is not the “top menu”, it moves the process to step S1250-9.

  In step S1250-7, the sub CPU 102a determines the menu counter (menu screen) of the transfer destination if the “top menu” is selected when the “decision button” is operated. This shifts from the “top menu” to various selection menu screens of “start new game” or “end game”.

  In step S1250-8, based on the information set in the menu counter, the sub CPU 102a sets a display instruction command for displaying a new transition destination menu screen in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect input control process is terminated. Specifically, if menu counter = 01, a menu screen of “start new game” is displayed, and if menu counter = 02, a menu screen of “game end” is displayed.

  In step S1250-9, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the menu screen for QR code editing is “start new game”. That is, referring to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 01. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is “start new game”, it moves the process to step S1250-10, and if it determines that it is not “start new game”, it moves the process to step S1250-18.

  In step S1250-10, assuming that one password character is determined, the sub CPU 102a performs determination processing for determining and storing the character (character counter) of the currently selected password.

  In step S1250-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not input of all passwords has been completed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that all password inputs have been completed, it moves the process to step S1250-12, and if it determines that password input has not been completed, it ends the current effect input control process.

  When the input of the password is completed, the sub CPU 102a performs a start information recognition process for authenticating whether or not the input password indicates start information in step S1250-12. In this start information recognition process, it is authenticated whether or not the input password is information corresponding to start information generated from a predetermined algorithm. Here, the password that has been successfully authenticated includes game history information that is information related to the history of games played by the gaming machine Y. In the present embodiment, at least information related to gaming benefits is included as the game history information. include.

  A game privilege is a privilege that is not directly related to a game related to winning balls such as prize balls or special symbol determination or jackpot games. In the present embodiment, the game privilege is composed of privilege points including points such as 10 points (10 pt) and 30 points (30 pt). In the present embodiment, in addition to games related to winning special balls such as special symbol determination and jackpot games, games related to the acquisition of game benefits are widely used as “games”. In the present embodiment, the information related to the game privilege is a privilege point (for example, the total of privilege points) owned by the player specified by the password.

  In step S1250-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the recognition in step S1250-12 has been successful. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the recognition is successful, it moves the process to step S1250-14, and if it determines that the recognition is not successful, it moves the process to step S1250-17.

  In step S1250-14, the sub CPU 102a clears the game history information (information related to the game privilege, the number of jackpot winnings, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display, etc.) and the privilege grant mode execution flag already stored in the gaming machine Y. The privilege grant mode initialization process is performed.

  In step S1250-15, the sub CPU 102a performs a privilege grant mode setting process for turning on the privilege grant mode execution flag and storing terminal unique information. In the present embodiment, the state where the privilege granting mode execution flag is set constitutes “privilege granting mode”, and the state where the privilege granting mode execution flag is not set is referred to as “non-privilege granting mode”.

  In the privilege grant mode, a privilege game in which privilege points can be acquired is performed. The privilege points (game privileges) acquired in the privilege grant mode are output as QR codes in the QR code generation process of S1250-19 described later.

  The QR code can be read using the terminal 400. Then, the player can access data provided on the server 500 by using the read QR code. The data provided on the server 500 includes contents related to the gaming machine Y (for example, videos, music, documents, etc. related to the motif on the rendering of the gaming machine Y), and is variously set in association with privilege points. Since this data is provided on the server 500 so as to be accessible to the player and is in a downloadable state, it can be downloaded to the terminal 400. That is, the player can acquire the content related to the gaming machine Y through the privilege points (game benefits) acquired by the game with the gaming machine Y.

  Thus, by giving a game privilege to a player, a new value other than winning a prize ball is created for the game by the gaming machine Y, and the game motivation of the player can be improved. In addition, it is possible to set the content so as to have a rare value as the privilege point becomes high, and to improve the player's willingness to acquire the privilege point.

  Note that the form of the game privilege is not limited to the privilege point, and can be set as appropriate. For example, a premium image (still image or video) is displayed at a predetermined timing during the game, or an original song is played. For example, special effects may be executed. Further, the player may be able to set the execution of the special effect as appropriate.

  In the privilege grant mode setting process, at least information related to the game privilege included in the start information is stored in the game privilege storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, the game history by the game in the privilege setting mode set last time is continuously reflected in the game by the privilege setting mode set this time.

  In step S1250-16, the sub CPU 102a sets, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, an authentication success display instruction command for notifying the player that the start information has been successfully authenticated by inputting the password.

  In step S1250-17, if the authentication of the start information is not successful by the password input, the sub CPU 102a sets an authentication failure display instruction command for notifying the player that the authentication has failed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. .

  In step S1250-18, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the QR code edit menu screen is “game end”. That is, with reference to the menu counter, it is determined whether or not menu counter = 02. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is “game end”, it moves the process to step S1250-19, and if it determines that it is not “game end”, it ends the current effect input control process.

  In step S1250-19, the sub CPU 102a performs a QR code generation process.

  This QR code generation process reads an address (address of homepage HP) for accessing the server 500 from the sub ROM 102b, and also plays game history information (game benefits from the game history information storage area and terminal specific information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Information etc.) and terminal specific information is read. Thereafter, a QR code is generated based on the read homepage address, game history information, and terminal-specific information. That is, the QR code includes homepage address, game history information, and terminal specific information.

  In the present embodiment, when generating a QR code (step S1250-19), it is desirable to encrypt the game history information and the terminal specific information and generate the QR code based on the encrypted data. . Specifically, in step S1250-19, after performing the encryption process for encrypting the game history information and the terminal specific information, a QR code may be generated based on the encrypted data. Further, the encryption is not limited to encrypting all data, and only a part of the data may be encrypted.

  In step S1250-20, the sub CPU 102a clears the game history information (information relating to the game privilege) and the privilege granting mode execution flag to cancel the privilege granting mode and set the non-privilege granting mode. Process.

  In step S1250-21, the sub CPU 102a sets a display instruction command for displaying the generated QR code in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the present effect input control process.

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

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a newly receives a command and determines whether the command is stored in the reception buffer. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command has not been received, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command has been received, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command, it moves the process to step S1303, and if it determines that the command is not a customer waiting state designation command, it moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect start process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command, it moves the process to step S1305, and if it determines that the command is not a starting opening winning designation command, it moves the process to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a performs a start opening prize designation command storage process. The sub CPU 102a stores the start opening winning designation command in the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  As shown in FIG. 60A, the effect information hold storage area is provided for each type of start opening (first effect information hold storage area and second effect information hold storage area). The sub CPU 102a analyzes the received start opening winning designation command, confirms the type of the starting opening (the first starting opening 6 or the second starting opening 7) related to the starting opening winning designation command, and sets the type of the starting opening. The corresponding effect information storage area is stored.

  Each effect information hold storage area has the same configuration as the special symbol hold storage area of the main RAM 101c, and is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit for each type of the start ports 6 and 7. The start opening winning designation command is stored in order from the storage unit having the smallest number in the storage unit in which the starting opening winning designation command is not stored. Each storage unit includes a start opening winning designation command section that stores a starting opening winning designation command and a prefetch effect mode designation flag section that stores a prefetch effect mode designation flag described later (see FIG. 60B). .

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special effect designating command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1307 and step S1308. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no special effect designating command, the process proceeds to step S1309. Move.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a performs a start opening prize designation command shift process. The sub CPU 102a shifts the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the starting opening related to the received special effect designating command in the start opening winning designation command shifting process.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start opening related to the received special effect design designation command, and shifts the start opening prize designation command stored in the effect information holding storage area corresponding to the start opening. In shifting the start opening prize designation command, the start opening prize designation command stored in the first to fourth storage sections is shifted (moved) to the previous storage section. For example, the start opening winning designation command stored in the fourth storage unit of the first effect information hold storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first effect information hold storage area. In addition, the start opening prize designation command stored in the first storage unit of the first effect information hold storage area is the effect information common storage area (the storage area (the storage area of the first effect information hold storage area and the second effect information hold storage area)). The start opening winning designation command that has been shifted to the 0th storage unit and stored in the storage area of the effect information is deleted.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a performs a special effect symbol stop display pattern determination process for configuring a special symbol lottery effect and performing a special effect symbol stop display performed when the special symbol stop display is performed. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect designating command, and based on the information included in the received special effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a displays the special effect design to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 14, that is, the special effect design. An arrangement (combination) of decorative symbols arranged on a predetermined effective line in the stop display is determined.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1310 and step S1311. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no special figure variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1312. Move processing.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect end process for ending the customer waiting effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a configures a special drawing lottery effect, and the variation for determining the variation effect pattern of the variation effect (including the variation display of the special effect symbol) performed when the variation display of the special symbol is performed. An effect pattern determination process is performed, and the command analysis process ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special effect symbol stop designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special effect symbol stop designation command, the process proceeds to step S1313 and step S1314. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no special effect symbol stop designation command, the process proceeds to step S1315. Move processing.

  In step S <b> 1313, the sub CPU 102 a ends the changing effect by setting a changing effect end command indicating that the changing effect is ended in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102 c. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1314, the sub CPU 102 a performs an effect mode setting process for setting an effect mode when the special symbol variation display ends, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by an effect device such as the image display device 14 in response to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variable display). It is related to the state of the game condition and the like.
Describe.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S1316, and if it determines that there is no gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S1317.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a sets the data indicating the gaming state indicated by the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command related to a special game. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special game opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1318, and if it determines that there is no special game opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1319.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, it moves the process to step S1320. If it determines that there is no round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command (special game ending designation command) related to the special game. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special game ending designation command, it moves the process to step S1322, and if it determines that the command is not a special game ending designation command, it moves the process to step S1323.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S <b> 1323, the sub CPU 102 a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a common map variation pattern designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a common map variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1324, and if it determines that the command is not a common map variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1325. .

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 102a performs a roulette effect determination process including a roulette effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute a roulette effect, which will be described later, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an auxiliary game opening designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an auxiliary game opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1326, and if it determines that the command is not an auxiliary game opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1327. The command analysis process ends.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 102a performs the long opening effect determination process including the long opening effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute the long opening effect corresponding to the auxiliary game (second auxiliary game) related to the hit 2 in the non-time-saving game state. To complete the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1327, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an out-sphere detection signal. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an out sphere detection signal, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1328, and determines that the command is not an out sphere detection signal, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1328, the sub CPU 102a performs an out ball process related to a special effect which is an effect based on the out information, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 54 to 55.

(Stage waiting production start processing of production control board)
A customer waiting effect start process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1303-1, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1303-2, the demonstration effect standby time (the time until the demonstration effect is started) In the embodiment, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter of the sub-RAM 102c, and the customer waiting effect start process ends.

  The ON of the demonstration effect standby flag indicates that the demonstration effect standby flag is on standby to start the demonstration effect. Also, the customer waiting effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(End process of waiting for customers on the production control board)
With reference to FIG. 43B, the customer waiting effect end process by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1310-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect standby flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1310-2, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1310-4.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration effect standby flag in step S1310-2, clears the customer waiting effect timer counter in step S1310-3, and ends the demonstration effect end process.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on in step S1310-4. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1310-5. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect execution flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the demonstration effect end process.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration effect execution flag in step S1310-5, sets a demonstration effect end command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1310-6, and ends the demonstration effect end process.

  The set demonstration effect end command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 end the demonstration effect by receiving the demonstration effect end command.

(Decision display pattern determination processing for special effect design on effect control board)
The stop display pattern of the special effect symbol by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1308-1, the current effect mode is confirmed by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and the special effect symbol associated with the current effect mode is stopped. Select the display pattern judgment table. This is because the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination table for determining the special effect symbol stop display pattern indicating the combination (placement) of the decorative symbols on the predetermined effective line in the special effect symbol stop display is divided according to the effect mode. Because.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is roughly divided into four effect modes: effect mode A, effect mode B, effect mode C, and effect mode D.

  The production mode A is a normal production mode set in correspondence with the low probability gaming state and the non-time-saving gaming state. The effect mode B is an effect mode that represents a game state that is most advantageous to the player and is set corresponding to a high-probability gaming state after a probable big hit and a short-time gaming state.

  The production mode C is set corresponding to a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, or a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state that occurs after winning per high-probability short-lived length or low-probability short-lived length. This is an effect mode in which it is difficult to recognize whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. On the other hand, the production mode D is set corresponding to a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state, or a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-short gaming state that occur after winning a high-probability short-time or short-winning win. It is a production mode in which it is difficult to recognize whether it is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state

  In step S1308-2, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect symbol designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1308-3, the special effect symbol designation command associated with the special effect symbol designation command is stopped. A display pattern determination table is selected, and a special effect symbol stop display pattern determination table used for determining the special effect symbol stop display pattern is determined. This is because the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination table divided by the effect mode is further divided by the special effect symbol designation command.

  In the present embodiment, one or more special effect symbol stop display patterns are stored in association with the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination value for each special effect symbol designation command in each effect mode.

  In step S1308-4, the sub CPU 102a stores the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination random number in the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and step S1308-5. The special effect symbol stop display pattern determination is performed by comparing the stored special effect symbol stop display pattern determination random number with the selected special effect symbol stop display pattern determination table to determine the special effect symbol stop display pattern. The symbol stop display pattern is determined.

  In step S1308-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a special effect symbol stop display control command corresponding to the special effect symbol stop display pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1308-7, the special effect symbol stop display pattern is set. Corresponding special effect symbol stop display data is set in the special effect symbol stop display data storage area of the sub-RAM 102c, and the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination process ends.

  The special effect symbol stop display control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the special effect symbol stop display control command, the special effect symbol stop display pattern indicated by the command when the special symbol is stopped and displayed is displayed. The image display device 14 is caused to execute the stop display.

  The variation effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 102a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter.

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

  In step S1311-1, the current effect mode is confirmed by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the variation effect pattern determination associated with the current effect mode is made. Select a table. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation effect pattern representing the effect contents of the variation effect is divided according to the effect mode.

  In step S1311-2, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not a prefetch effect mode designation flag indicating that it is a prefetch effect mode to be described later is turned on. This is because the effect mode A and the effect mode D are further divided depending on whether or not the variation effect pattern determination table divided according to the effect mode is in the pre-read effect mode.

  Therefore, in the effect mode A or effect mode D, if the prefetch effect mode designation flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a selects the change effect pattern determination table for the prefetch effect mode, and the prefetch effect mode designation flag is turned on. If not, the variation effect pattern determination table for the non-prefetch effect mode is selected.

  In step S1311-3, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special figure variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table divided by the effect mode is further divided by a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command (special figure fluctuation pattern).

  In step S1311-4, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not a preset specific condition is satisfied. Satisfaction of the specific condition means that all of the following detailed conditions 1 to 4 are satisfied. Condition 1 is currently the production mode A, and condition 2 is that the special symbol lottery result related to the fluctuation production is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, and the special figure fluctuation time related to the fluctuation production is 90 seconds. That is the above, Condition 3 is that the number of first out balls, which is the number of out sphere detection signals (generated out spheres) input to the effect control board 102 after power-on described later, is 20000 or more, and Condition 4 is The time based on the RTC 102d is a specific time (in the present embodiment, 21:00 to 22:00). Whether or not the specific condition set in advance is satisfied is that the special symbol lottery result of the special symbol lottery related to the variation effect is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit in the production mode A, and the special figure related to the fluctuation production This is because when the variation time is 90 seconds or more, the variation effect pattern determination table is further divided into a case where the specific condition is satisfied and a case where the specific condition is not satisfied.

  In step S1311-1 to step S1311-4, the sub CPU 102a selects a variation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure variation pattern designation command, and determines a variation effect pattern determination table used for variation effect pattern determination. . This is because each variation effect pattern determination table divided according to the presence / absence of the effect mode and the prefetch effect mode is further divided by the special figure variation pattern designation command.

  In the present embodiment, in each effect mode, one or more variable effect patterns are stored in association with the change effect pattern determination value for each special figure change pattern designation command. The variation effect pattern is identification information indicating the effect contents of the variation effect, and is determined by the image display device 14, the sound output device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the effect accessory device 17, and the effect button device 18. A specific effect mode of the change effect to be performed is associated.

  Fluctuation effect components such as change effect time, presence / absence of reach effect, contents of reach effect, presence / absence of effect button effect, content of effect button effect, effect deployment structure, etc. It is attached. In addition, the variation effect pattern of the variation effect in the image display device 14 includes a variation display display mode of the special effect symbol, an object image composed of a character or the like, a display mode related to the background image, and the like. It is associated as an element.

  In step S1311-5, the sub CPU 102a stores the random value indicated by the random number counter relating to the random effect pattern determination random number in the random effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1311-6, the stored variable effect is stored. The random effect for pattern determination is collated with the selected variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern is determined.

  In step S1311-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1311-8, the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern is stored in the sub RAM 102c. In step S1311-9, the variation effect time which is the effect time of the variation effect is set in the variation effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c, and the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

  The variation effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the fluctuation effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 cause the effect display device such as the image display device 14 to execute the change effect based on the change effect pattern indicated by the command.

  In addition, a special variation effect that does not appear when the specific condition is not satisfied is executed as the variable effect based on the variation effect pattern selected when the specific condition is satisfied. For example, the protagonist character that appears when it is not established is in a special form (for example, red clothing when it is not established, rainbow pattern or zebra pattern when established). In addition, in the special variation effect when the specific condition is established, setting all the effect modes of the effect devices 14 to 17 that execute the change effect to be special, or some effect modes are special. It is also possible to set.

  The variation effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 102a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter.

(Fluctuation production end processing of production control board)
Next, the variation effect end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1313-1, the sub CPU 102a sets, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, a variable effect end command indicating the end of the variable effect including the stop display of the special effect symbol that is variably displayed. The set variation effect end command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the change effect end command, recognize that the change effect ends, and end the change effect.

  In step S1313-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special privilege game mode flag to be described later is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special privilege game mode flag is turned on, it moves the process to step S1313-3, and if it determines that the special privilege game mode flag is not turned on, the sub CPU102a ends the variation effect end processing. The special privilege game mode is a special period in which privilege points can be given (execution of privilege games) triggered by the stop display of the special effect symbol on the condition that it is the effect mode D.

  In step S1313-3, the sub CPU 102a sets the special effect symbol stop display pattern for the special effect symbol stop display to be performed in advance based on the special effect symbol stop display data set in the sub RAM 102c. It is determined whether the special effect symbol stop display pattern. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a specific special effect symbol stop display pattern, it moves the process to step S1313-4, and if it determines that it is not a specific special effect symbol stop display pattern, it ends the variation effect end process.

  In the present embodiment, as the specific special effect symbol stop display pattern, the special effect symbol stop display pattern (first special effect symbol stop display pattern) in which “3” is included in the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the active line, A special effect symbol stop display pattern (second special effect symbol stop display pattern) in which “2” and “9” are included in the decorative symbol, or an arrangement of decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the active line is “1” from the left. The special effect symbol stop display pattern (third special effect symbol stop display pattern) of “6” “4” or “1” “6” “5” is set.

  The sub CPU 102a confirms the counter value of the second out ball counter provided in the sub RAM 102c in step S1313-4, confirms the special privilege grant mode level in step S1313-5, and special in step S1313-3. Based on the effect symbol stop pattern, the counter value of the second out ball counter, and the special privilege granting mode level, the special game privilege pattern is determined.

  The second out ball counter counts the number of out balls generated in the privilege grant mode (hereinafter referred to as “second out ball number”) when the privilege grant mode is set. The level of the special privilege granting mode is the stage in which the user stays in the special privilege granting mode, and is associated with the ease of granting of privilege points, and as the level of the special privilege granting mode increases, the privilege points are granted It becomes easy to be done.

  The special game privilege pattern determination is a pattern of a game privilege (privilege points) given in a special game performed in accordance with the stop display of the special effect symbol by the specific special effect symbol stop display pattern in the effect mode D (hereinafter, “ A special game privilege pattern).

  The special game privilege pattern is associated with the privilege points to be given. In this embodiment, the privilege points granted in the special privilege grant mode are “50”, “100”, “150”, “300”, “500”, “750”, and “1000”. (Refer to FIG. 79) The types of privilege points and privilege points to be granted are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  The special game privilege pattern determination is performed using a special game privilege pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 102b. As shown in FIG. 79, the special game privilege pattern determination table is divided according to the range of the second out ball number. Specifically, a special game privilege pattern determination table (FIG. 79 (a)) used when the second number of out balls (= count value of the second out ball counter) is “5000” or less, and the second out ball Special game privilege pattern determination table (FIG. 79 (b)) used when the number is “5001” to “12500”, and special game privilege pattern determination table used when the second out ball number is “12501” or more. (FIG. 79 (c)). Each special game privilege pattern determination table is further divided according to the combination of the special effect symbol stop display pattern and the level of the special privilege grant mode.

  In FIG. 79, each special game privilege pattern determination table divided by the second out ball number, the special effect symbol stop pattern, and the special privilege grant mode level has a plurality of privilege points that can be granted. In the privilege pattern determination, any privilege point is assigned with a predetermined probability. As this determination method, for example, a random determination value corresponding to each of a plurality of privilege points is set in each special game privilege pattern determination table, and the special game privilege pattern determination is the same as the random effect pattern determination random number. A random number is provided, and a random value is acquired at the predetermined time, and the acquired random value is collated with a special game privilege pattern determination table according to the second out ball number, the special effect symbol stop pattern, and the special privilege grant mode level. Special game bonus patterns (privilege points) are determined. This determination method is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  For example, 34% if the second out ball number is “5000” or less, the first special effect design stop display pattern in which “3” is included in the decorative design, and the special privilege grant mode level is “1”. The special game privilege pattern 1 is determined with a probability of 33%, the special game privilege pattern 2 is determined with a probability of 33%, and the special game privilege pattern 3 is determined with a probability of 33% (see FIG. 79A). Also, the second out ball number is “5001” to “12500” or less, the second special effect symbol stop display pattern in which “2” and “9” are included in the decorative symbol, and the special privilege granting mode level is “ 2 ”, it is determined as the special game privilege pattern 3 with a probability of 20%, is determined as the special game privilege pattern 4 with a probability of 30%, and is determined as the special game privilege pattern 5 with a probability of 50%. Further, the third special effect symbol stop display in which the second out ball number is “12501” or more and the arrangement of the decorative symbols is “1” “6” “4” or “1” “6” “5” from the left. If it is a pattern and the special privilege granting mode level is “3”, it is determined as a special game privilege pattern 5 with a probability of 5%, and is determined as a special game privilege pattern 6 with a probability of 15%, with a probability of 80%. The special game privilege pattern 7 is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 79, in the present embodiment, the privilege points that can be given increase as the second out-ball number increases. Further, as the special privilege grant mode level becomes higher, the ratio of giving higher privilege points to each special game privilege pattern determination table becomes higher. Furthermore, the privilege point which can be provided becomes higher in the order of the third special effect symbol stop display pattern> the second special effect symbol stop display pattern> the first special effect symbol stop display pattern. In this embodiment, in the special effect symbol stop display pattern determination table, the first special effect symbol stop display pattern> the second special effect symbol stop display pattern> the third special effect symbol stop display pattern are selected in this order. Shall be allocated in such a way. That is, as the type of the special effect symbol stop display pattern becomes difficult to select, the privilege points that can be given increase. The special figure variation pattern related to the special effect symbol stop display pattern to which the privilege point is given in the special privilege grant mode is different depending on the second out number of balls, the special effect symbol stop pattern, and the special privilege grant mode level in the case of no reach reach. By giving privilege points, the player can be paid attention to the lossless reach and can be prevented from getting bored with the game. In addition, the privilege point provided by the 2nd out ball number, special effect design stop pattern, and special privilege provision mode level can also be set suitably. Also, only one special game privilege pattern can be set in one special game privilege pattern determination table.

  In step S1313-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a privilege point granting special game privilege pattern effect control command for notifying (displaying) the privilege points to be provided in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The privilege point giving effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1700. And lamp control board 104 and image control board 105 will display a privilege point which the command shows in a predetermined field of display field 140 of image display device 14 in a predetermined mode, if a privilege point grant effect control command is received. Details of the display of privilege points in the special privilege game mode will be described later.

(Production control board production mode setting process)
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1314-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect designating command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1314-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. judge. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is lost, it moves the process to step S1314-3, and if it determines that it is not lost, it moves the process to step S1314-7.

  In step S1314-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a small hit, it moves the process to step S1314-8, and if it determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to step S1314-9.

  In step S1314-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current state is the high probability gaming state. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1314-3, and if it determines that it is not in the high probability gaming state, it moves the process to step S1314-9.

  In step S1314-9, the sub CPU 102a confirms the result of the special symbol determination based on the information included in the special effect symbol designation command analyzed in step S1314-1, and associates the result of the special symbol determination with the sub ROM 102b. Is selected (see FIG. 64A).

  In each effect mode determination table, an effect mode determination value and an effect mode are associated with each other. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect mode determination random number indicated by the effect mode determination random number counter in step S1314-10, and collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table in step S1314-1. To determine the production mode.

  In step S1314-12, the sub CPU 102a stores an effect mode flag corresponding to the determined effect mode in the effect mode flag storage area, and the number of executions of the effect mode (Ma) associated with the effect mode. Is set in the effect mode remaining number counter provided in the sub RAM 102c, and the effect mode setting process is terminated.

  The number of performance mode executions is the number of variable effects that can be executed in the effect mode. The effect mode remaining number counter indicates the remaining number of fluctuation effects that can be executed in a specific effect mode in which the effect mode executable number (Ma) is set (M: remaining number of effect modes).

  On the other hand, in step S1314-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the presentation mode A is currently set, that is, whether the presentation mode flag “00H” is set in the presentation mode flag storage area.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the effect mode A, the effect mode setting process ends. When determining that the mode is not the production mode A, the sub CPU 102a updates the remaining number (M) of the production mode by subtracting “1” from the counter value of the production mode remaining number counter in Step S1314-4. In step S1, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”.

  Then, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, it ends the effect mode setting process. If it is determined that the counter value is “0”, in step S1314-6, the effect is displayed. The mode flag “00H” is set in the effect mode flag storage area (effect mode A is set), and the effect mode setting process ends.

(Special game production pattern determination process of production control board)
The special game effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1318-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special game opening designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1318-2, the special game effect design pattern associated with the special game opening designation command. A determination table is selected, and a special game effect pattern determination table used for determining a special game effect pattern is determined. This is because the special game effect pattern determination table is divided by the special game opening designation command (see FIG. 65 (a)).

  In the present embodiment, one or more special game effect patterns are stored in association with special game effect pattern determination values for each special game opening designation command. The special game effect pattern is identification information representing the content of the effect of the special game effect. The image display device 14, the audio output device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the effect accessory device 17, and the effect button device. The specific effect mode of the special game effect performed by 18 is matched.

  Components of special game effects such as the time of special game effects, the contents of the effect button effects, the effect development structure, and the like are associated with the specific effect modes of the special game effects.

  In step S1318-3, the sub CPU 102a acquires the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the special game effect pattern determination random number in the special game effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1318-4, acquired. The special game effect pattern determination for determining the special game effect pattern by comparing the random number for determining the special game effect pattern with the selected special game effect pattern determination table is performed.

  In step S1318-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the determined special game effect pattern is a specific special game effect pattern set in advance. In the present embodiment, the special game effect pattern “B1” related to the probability variation jackpot and the special game effect pattern “B7” related to the probability variation jackpot are set as specific special game effect patterns. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a specific special game effect pattern, it moves the process to step S1318-6, and if it determines that it is not a specific special game effect pattern, it moves the process to step S1318-8.

  The sub CPU 102a confirms the current time based on the second out ball count and the RTC 102d in step S1318-6, and further details of the special game effect pattern “B1” or the special game effect pattern “B7” in step S1318-7. A specific special game production pattern is determined.

  The determination of the specific special game effect pattern is performed based on a specific special game effect pattern determination table provided for each specific special game effect pattern in the sub ROM 102b. As shown in FIG. 65 (b), in each specific special game effect pattern determination table, the range of the second number of out balls and the time range are set as parameters for determining the specific special game effect pattern. As the range of the second out ball number, the second out ball number ranges from “0” to “7500” (= second out ball number range 1) and ranges from “7501” to “15000” (= second An out ball count range 2) and a range equal to or greater than “15001” (= second out ball count range 3) are set. Also, as the time, a time from 0:00 to 13:00 (= time range 1), a time from 13:00 to 17:30 (= time range 2), and 17:30 to 0:00 A time to minute (= time range 3) is set.

  The sub CPU 102a identifies the range of the second out sphere to which the second out sphere belongs and the time to which the current time belongs based on the second out sphere number and the current time confirmed in step S1318-6, and specifies these A specific special game effect pattern is determined based on the result and the special game effect pattern determined in step S1318-4. The specific special game effect pattern is also a special game effect pattern.

  For example, if the special game effect pattern is “B1”, the second out ball number is “5000”, and the current time is 11:00, it is determined to be the specific special game effect pattern “B1-1”. Also, if the special game effect pattern is “B7”, the second out ball number is “10000”, and the current time is 17:30, it is determined to be the specific special game effect pattern “B7-5”. .

  In step S1318-8, the sub CPU 102a sets a special game effect control command representing the special game effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1318-9, special game effect data corresponding to the special game effect pattern is obtained. The special game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c is set, and in step S1318-10, the special game effect time which is the effect time of the special game effect is set in the special game effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c.

  The special game effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the special game effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 cause the effect device such as the image display device 14 to execute the special game effect based on the special game effect pattern indicated by the command.

  Further, the special game effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 102a can specify the remaining time of the special game effect, in other words, the time elapsed since the start of the special game effect, by the special game effect timer counter.

  In the present embodiment, the special game effects based on the specific special game effect patterns “B1-1” to “B1-9” are image effects in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, illumination effects by the effect lighting device 16, and The production mode for the operation production by the production accessory device 17 is the same, and the production mode of the audio production by the audio output device 15 depends on the specific special game production pattern, that is, the combination of the above preset parameter ranges. Different. Specifically, in the special game effect of the specific special game effect pattern (B1-1, B1-4, B1-7) related to the time range 1, the song that flows as the sound effect is the first song that is based on the morning. The special game effects of the specific special game effect pattern (B1-2, B1-5, B1-8) related to the time range 2 is the second song on the theme of noon, and the special special game effect related to the time range 3 In the special game effects of the patterns (B1-3, B1-6, B1-9), it is the third song with the theme of night. On the other hand, in the special game effect of the specific special game effect pattern (B1-1, B1-2, B1-3) related to the second outball range 1, the singer A sings a song that flows as a sound effect, In the special game production of the special special game production pattern (B1-4, B1-5, B1-6) according to the out-of-ball number range 2, the singer B who is more popular than the singer A sings a song that flows as an audio production, In the special game effect of the specific special game effect pattern (B1-7, B1-8, B1-9) according to the second outball range 3, the singer C who is more popular than the singer B sings the song that plays as the sound effect. Yes. In this way, the type of music is associated with the time that is a parameter for determining the specific special game effect pattern, and the range of the second out ball that is the parameter for determining the specific special game effect pattern. Is associated with the type of singer.

  In the present embodiment, as the special game effect by the specific special game effect pattern, the sound effect effect mode by the sound output device 15 is different depending on the above parameters, but is not limited to this, and the sound effect effect mode is the same. If it exists, the production | presentation aspect of the image presentation by the image display apparatus 14 can also be made to differ. Furthermore, as a special game effect based on the specific special game effect pattern, not only a part of the devices 14 to 17 has different effect modes depending on the above parameters, but the effect modes of all the devices 14 to 17 are different. It can also be done. Further, the determination of the specific special game effect pattern is not limited to the probable jackpot, and other types of jackpots and jackpots can also be determined. The special game effect pattern related to the probable jackpot is composed of a special game effect pattern that determines the specific special game effect and a special game effect pattern that does not determine the specific special game effect, but determines the specific special game effect. It may be configured only by a special game effect pattern that does not determine a special game effect pattern or a specific special game effect. In addition, a plurality of special game effect patterns for determining a specific special game effect are set, and the contents of the parameter ranges and / or the types of parameters can be appropriately set for each special game effect pattern.

  In step S1318-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special game effect is a special game effect related to the short hit game or the small hit game based on the set special game effect data. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a special game effect related to the short win game or the small hit game, it moves the process to step S1318-12, and if it determines that it is not a special game effect related to the short hit game or the small hit game, the special game The effect pattern determination process ends.

  In step S1318-12, the sub CPU 102a turns on the AT short open out determination flag in the AT short open out determination flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1318-13, the AT short open out determination value (this embodiment). 10) is set to the firing confirmation counter.

  When the AT short release out determination flag is ON, the number of out balls generated in a short hit game or a small hit game to be performed is counted. The AT short-released out determination value is a special bonus for launching a game ball despite being a big hit game or a small hit game where it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 8. This is a determination value related to the number of out balls for executing a special effect as an effect.

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

  In step S1320-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the special game effect data set in the sub RAM 102c. In step S1320-2, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the round designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In -3, the round effect pattern determination table associated with the special game effect pattern indicated by the special game effect data and the round number (R) indicated by the round designation command is selected. This is because the round effect pattern determination table is divided by the special game effect data and the round number (R) indicated by the round designation command (see FIG. 65 (b)).

  In the present embodiment, one or more special game effect patterns are stored in association with the special game effect pattern determination value for each round designation command. The round effect pattern is identification information representing the effect contents of the round effect pattern, and includes the image display device 14, the sound output device 15, the effect lighting device 16, the effect accessory device 17, and the effect button device 18. Are associated with specific effects of round effects. A component of a round effect is associated with the round effect pattern.

  In step S1320-4, the sub CPU 102a performs round effect pattern determination for determining the round effect pattern by checking the round game number indicated by the round designation command with the selected round effect pattern determination table.

  In step S1320-5, the sub CPU 102a sets a round effect control command corresponding to the round effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1320-6, the round effect data corresponding to the round effect pattern is stored in the sub RAM 102c. Set in the round effect data storage area.

  The round effect effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the round effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 cause the effect device such as the image display device 14 to execute a round effect based on the round effect pattern indicated by the command.

  In step S1320-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the first specific round game in the jackpot game is executed. The specific round game here refers to a round game that is open for an easy time (for example, 29.0 seconds) to enter a game ball. In the present embodiment, the specific round game is set to the first round game of the long hit game. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the first specific round game is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1320-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the first specific round game is not to be executed, the round effect pattern determination process ends.

  In step S1320-8, the sub CPU 102a sets a specific round firing confirmation flag in the specific round firing confirmation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1320-9, the sub CPU 102a specifies the firing confirmation timer counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. Set the firing confirmation time during round (for example, 10 seconds). When the specific round launch confirmation flag is ON, it indicates that the time until the out ball is first detected in the specific round game is measured. Further, the firing confirmation timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Roulette effect judging process by effect control board)
Next, roulette effect determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the roulette effect determination process, an effect type (effect content) of the roulette effect is determined, and a process for executing the roulette effect is performed based on the effect type. The roulette effect is an effect that is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 14 on the condition that a normal symbol variation display is performed. In the roulette effect, in the box image B, which is a specific area of the display area 140 of the image display device 14, the special symbol determination result, the normal symbol determination result, or the variation display and stop of the specific effect symbol suggesting execution of the specific effect Display is performed (see FIGS. 81 to 83). As the effect type of the roulette effect, the display mode of the variation display of the specific effect symbol and the display mode of the stop display of the specific effect symbol are associated.

  The production types of roulette production are set from production type 1 to production type 7, and specific production contents are associated with each production type. Here, the correspondence between the effect types and the effect contents shown in FIGS. 66 to 68 and the specific contents of the effect contents will be described.

  The production content “Dango” corresponding to the production type 1 is production content that suggests that the second auxiliary game is executed by winning 2 in the normal symbol determination. The production content “Intense heat” corresponding to the production type 2 is production content that suggests that a special symbol determination is won. The production content “☆” corresponding to the production type 3 is production content that suggests winning a long game in the special symbol determination. The effect content “Z” corresponding to the effect type 4 is an effect content that suggests a shift to a pre-read effect mode that is a notice effect that suggests a short win or a small win. The effect content “x” corresponding to the effect type 5 indicates that the first auxiliary game is executed by winning 1 in the normal symbol determination, or that the auxiliary game is lost and is not executed in the normal symbol determination. It is production contents. The production content “normal P” corresponding to the production type 6 is production content that suggests that a normal privilege game (hereinafter referred to as “normal privilege game”) is executed and a predetermined game privilege is given. The effect content “special P” corresponding to the effect type 7 is an effect content that suggests that a special privilege game that is a privilege game to which a larger amount of game benefits can be given than a normal privilege game is executed.

  In step S1324-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current effect mode A or effect mode D is set. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the effect mode A or the effect mode D, it ends the roulette effect determination process, and if it determines that it is the effect mode A or the effect mode D, it moves the process to step S1324-2. This is because in this embodiment, the roulette effect is performed in the non-short game state (effect mode A or effect mode D) and not in the time-short game state (effect mode B or effect mode C).

  In step S1324-2, the sub CPU 102a checks the special figure variation pattern data, and in step S1324-2, determines whether or not a specific reach effect is currently being executed. Here, an example of a method for determining whether or not a specific reach effect is being performed will be described. The image control board 105 performs a drawing process related to the change effect based on the change effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102 at the start of the change effect, and is currently performing what kind of effect content drawing process. Can be recognized. Then, the image control board 105 transmits a specific reach production start command indicating the start of the specific reach production to the production control board 102 at the start of the specific reach production. Further, the image control board 105 transmits a specific reach effect end command indicating the end of the specific reach effect to the effect control board 102 when the specific reach effect ends. Based on the specific reach production start command and the specific reach production end command, the sub CPU 102a of the production control board 102 sets a specific flag indicating that the reach production is being performed during a specific reach production in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c. It is determined whether or not a specific reach production is in progress. The determination as to whether or not a specific reach effect is being performed can also be made by the sub CPU 102a measuring the start time and execution time of the specific reach effect.

  Here, the specific reach effect is a super reach effect in a specific change effect (for example, a change effect based on a special figure change pattern representing reach 2 to reach 4 or reach 6 to reach 8 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12). This is an effect that suggests a big win, which is performed after the reach state is established until the special effect symbol is stopped.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach effect is being performed, the sub CPU 102a ends the roulette effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1324-4. This is to restrict the start of the roulette effect while the specific reach effect is being executed.

  Since the specific reach production is an effect for causing the player to expect a big win, if the roulette production is started while the specific reach production is being executed, the specific reach production and the roulette production effect Decreases. Therefore, by restricting the start of the roulette effect during the specific reach effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the specific reach effect and the roulette effect. Note that the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach effect is not in progress before the super reach effect is started even if the specific variation effect is being performed. This is to prevent a decrease in the chance of roulette production.

  In step S1324-4, the sub CPU 102a stores the roulette effect determination random number indicated by the roulette effect determination random number counter in the roulette effect determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1324-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the variation effect is currently being executed and the result of the special symbol lottery related to the variation effect is “long hit”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is “long hit”, it moves the process to step S1324-6, and if it determines that it is not “long hit”, it moves the process to step S1324-7.

  In step S1324-6, the sub CPU 102a performs long hitting roulette effect determination. The long win roulette effect determination is to determine whether or not the roulette effect can be executed and the type of roulette effect when it is executed based on the long win fluctuation effect. The long hit roulette effect determination is performed using the long hit roulette effect determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (a), the long winning roulette effect determination table is divided into a long winning roulette effect determination table used in the privilege grant mode and a long hit roulette effect determination table used in the non-privilege grant mode. ing. Whether it is the privilege grant mode or the non-privilege grant mode is determined by whether or not the privilege grant mode execution flag (see step S1250-15) described above is ON, and the privilege grant mode execution flag is ON. Sometimes it is determined to be a privilege grant mode.

  The sub CPU 102a selects the long-performing roulette effect determination table for the privilege-giving mode if it is the privilege-giving mode, and selects the long-time roulette effect determination table for the non-privilege-giving mode if it is the non-privilege giving mode.

  In each long roulette effect determination table, the roulette effect determination value, whether or not the roulette effect can be executed, and the roulette effect type when executed are uniquely associated. Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the roulette effect determination random number acquired in step S1324-4 with the selected roulette effect determination table for long hits, and determines whether the roulette effect can be executed and the type of roulette effect to be executed. decide.

  In step S1324-7, the sub CPU 102a is currently executing the variation effect, and the special symbol lottery result related to the variation effect is a specific result, that is, “short win”, “small hit”, or “specific It is determined whether or not “Leach with reach”. “Leach with specific reach” refers to a loss with reach where the expectation level of winning a big hit related to the special figure fluctuation pattern is a predetermined value or more. Here, as a specific loss with reach, reach 2 to reach 4 Alternatively, a special figure variation pattern representing reach 6 to reach 8 is set.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is “short win”, “small hit” or “losing with specific reach”, the process proceeds to step S1324-8, and “short win”, “small hit”, or “with specific reach” If it is determined that it is not “miss”, the process proceeds to step S1324-9.

  In step S1324-8, the sub CPU 102a performs roulette effect determination for the specific special figure result. Roulette effect determination for specific special figure results is based on short wins, small hits, or a specific reach loss effect, and whether or not the roulette effect can be executed and the type of effect of the roulette effect. It is to be. The roulette effect determination for specific special figure result is performed using the roulette effect determination table for specific special figure result.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (b), the specific special figure result roulette effect determination table also includes the specific special figure result roulette effect determination table used in the privilege grant mode and the specific special figure result roulette effect used in the non-privilege grant mode. It is divided into a judgment table.

  The sub-CPU 102a selects a special special figure result roulette effect determination table for the privilege grant mode in the privilege grant mode, and a specific special figure result roulette effect determination table for the non-privilege grant mode in the non-privilege grant mode. Select. Each roulette effect determination table for a specific special figure result is uniquely associated with the roulette effect determination value, the availability of execution of the roulette effect, and the type of roulette effect when executed.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the roulette effect determination random number acquired in step S1324-4 with the selected roulette effect determination table for the specific special figure result, and determines whether the roulette effect can be executed and the roulette effect when it is executed. Determine the type.

  In step S1324-9, the sub CPU 102a performs prefetch effect mode execution determination processing. The prefetch effect mode execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the pre-reading effect mode, a start opening winning designation command indicating that the result of the prior determination is “short win” or “small win” is stored in the first effect information hold storage area or the second effect information hold storage area. This is an effect mode that suggests that there is a so-called notice effect.

  In step S1324-9-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the pre-reading effect mode designation flag is currently ON and whether the pre-reading effect is being executed or the pre-reading effect is being waited. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the prefetch effect mode designation flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the prefetch effect mode execution determination process and returns to the roulette effect determination process. This is to prevent the pre-reading effect mode from being executed repeatedly. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the prefetch effect mode designation flag is not turned on, it moves the process to step S1324-9-2.

  In step S1324-9-2, the sub CPU 102a sets a start opening winning designation command (hereinafter referred to as “short hit starting opening winning designation) in the first presentation information holding storage area of the sub RAM 102c to indicate that the preliminary determination result is short hit. It is determined whether or not "command") is stored. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the short hit start opening winning designation command is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1324-9-4, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the short hit starting opening winning designation command is stored, step S1324-9- The processing is moved to 3.

  In step S1324-9-3, the sub CPU 102a selects a short-look prefetch effect mode execution determination table (see FIG. 68), and moves the process to step S1324-9-8.

  In step S1324-9-4, the sub CPU 102a stores a start opening winning designation command (hereinafter referred to as “small hit starting opening winning designation) in the first effect information holding storage area of the sub RAM 102c, indicating that the pre-determination result is a small hit. It is determined whether or not "command") is stored. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the small hitting start opening winning designation command is not stored, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1324-9-6, and determines that the small hitting starting opening winning designation command is stored in step S1324-9-. The processing is moved to 5.

  In step S1324-9-5, the sub CPU 102a selects the pre-reading effect mode execution determination table (see FIG. 68) for small hits, and moves the process to step S1324-9-8.

  In step S1324-9-6, the sub CPU 102a reaches the first presentation information hold storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the reach of the specific determination variation pattern (reach 2 to reach 4 or reach 6 to reach 8) is reached. It is determined whether or not a start opening winning designation command (hereinafter referred to as “specific reach lost starting opening winning designation command”) indicating that there is a loss is stored. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach loss start opening prize designation command is not stored, the sub CPU 102a terminates the prefetch effect mode execution determination process, and determines that the specific reach loss start opening prize designation command is stored. The processing is moved to S1324-9-7.

  In step S1324-9-7, the sub CPU 102a selects the prefetch effect mode execution determination table (see FIG. 68) for the loss with specific reach, and moves the process to step S1324-9-8.

  Each prefetch effect mode execution determination table selected in step S1324-9-3, step S1324-9-5, or step S1324-9-7 corresponds to the prefetch effect mode execution determination value and the availability of execution of the prefetch effect mode. It is attached.

  In step S1324-9-8, the sub CPU 102a stores the prefetch effect execution determination random number indicated by the prefetch effect execution determination random number counter in the prefetch effect execution determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1324-9-9, the sub CPU 102a uses the stored prefetch effect execution determination random number for the prefetch effect mode execution determination selected in step S1324-9-3, step S1324-9-5, or step S1324-9-7. Whether to execute the pre-reading effect mode is determined by collating with the table.

  As shown in FIG. 68, the execution probability of the pre-reading effect mode increases in the order of the prior determination result in the order of short hit> small hit> reach with a specific special figure variation pattern. That is, when the pre-reading effect mode is executed, it is possible to expect a winning especially short.

  In step S1324-9-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the prefetch effect mode execution determination is execution of the prefetch effect mode. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the pre-reading effect mode is not executed, the sub CPU 102a ends the pre-reading effect mode execution determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the pre-read effect mode is executed, the process proceeds to step S1324-9-11.

  In step S1324-9-11, the sub CPU 102a turns on the prefetch effect mode designation flag in the prefetch effect mode designation flag portion of the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, ends the prefetch effect mode execution determination process, and roulette effect. Return the process to the judgment process. The storage unit of the effect information storage area for turning on the prefetch effect mode designation flag is determined as follows.

  The sub CPU 102a, from the storage unit storing the start opening winning designation command related to the next variation effect to be started, to the storage unit storing the starting opening prize specifying command that triggered the prefetch effect mode, Turn on the prefetch effect mode designation flag. That is, the variation effect in the pre-reading effect mode is performed from the next variation effect to the variation effect related to the start opening prize designation command that triggered the pre-reading effect mode.

  In step S1324-10, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the prefetch effect mode execution determination process in step S1324-9 is “execution of the prefetch effect mode”. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is “execution of the prefetch effect mode”, it moves the process to step S1324-11, and if it determines that it is not “execution of the prefetch effect mode”, it moves the process to step S1324-2.

  In step S1324-11, the sub CPU 102a performs pre-reading effect mode roulette effect determination. The pre-reading effect mode roulette effect determination is based on determining whether or not to execute the roulette effect and the effect type of the roulette effect when executing based on the stored start opening winning designation command (preliminary determination result). is there. The pre-reading effect mode roulette effect determination is performed using the pre-reading effect mode roulette effect determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 66 (c), the roulette effect determination table for the prefetch effect mode is also the roulette effect determination table for the prefetch effect mode used in the privilege grant mode, and the roulette effect determination table for the prefetch effect mode used in the non-privilege grant mode. It is divided into.

  The sub CPU 102a selects the prefetch effect mode roulette effect determination table for the privilege grant mode in the privilege grant mode, and selects the prefetch effect mode roulette effect determination table for the non-privilege grant mode in the non-privilege grant mode. To do. In each prefetch effect mode roulette effect determination table, the roulette effect determination value, whether or not the roulette effect can be executed, and the roulette effect type when executed are uniquely associated.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the roulette effect determination random number acquired in step S1324-4 with the selected prefetch effect mode roulette effect determination table, and determines whether or not the roulette effect can be executed and the type of roulette effect to be executed. To decide.

  In step S1324-12, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the common map variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer, and in step S1324-1, the result of the normal symbol determination related to the common diagram variation pattern designation command is relative. It is determined whether or not it is a hit 2 indicating the second auxiliary game with the opening of the second start port 7 for a long time. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a hit 2, the process proceeds to step S1324-14, and the process proceeds to step S1324-14. If the sub CPU 102a is not a hit 2, that is, a hit indicating the first auxiliary game with the second opening 7 being opened for a relatively short time. If it is determined to be 1 or lost, the process proceeds to step S1324-15.

  In step S <b> 1324-14, the sub CPU 102 a makes a winning 2 roulette effect determination. The winning 2 roulette effect determination is to determine whether or not to execute the roulette effect and the type of effect of the roulette effect when it is executed based on a common pattern change pattern designation command whose normal symbol determination result is 2 It is. The winning 2 roulette effect determination is performed using the winning 2 roulette effect determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 67 (a), the winning 2 roulette effect determination table is also divided into a winning 2 roulette effect determination table used in the privilege grant mode and a hit 2 roulette effect determination table used in the non-privilege grant mode. ing.

  The sub CPU 102a selects the winning 2 roulette effect determination table for the privilege granting mode if it is the privilege granting mode, and selects the winning 2 roulette effect determination table for the non-privilege granting mode if it is the non-privilege granting mode. In each of the two roulette effect determination tables, the roulette effect determination value, whether or not the roulette effect can be executed, and the roulette effect type when executed are uniquely associated.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the roulette effect determination random number acquired in step S1324-4 with the selected winning 2 roulette effect determination table, and determines whether or not the roulette effect can be executed and the type of roulette effect to be executed. decide.

  In step S1324-15, the sub CPU 102a performs the roulette effect determination for losing. The roulette effect determination for losing determines whether or not the roulette effect can be executed and the type of effect of the roulette effect when it is executed based on a normal pattern variation pattern designation command whose normal symbol determination is 1 or lost. That is. The roulette effect determination for losing is performed using the roulette effect determining table for losing.

  As shown in FIG. 67 (b), the roulette effect determination table for loss is also divided into a roulette effect determination table for lose used in the privilege grant mode and a roulette effect determination table for lose used in the non-privilege grant mode.

  The sub CPU 102a selects the lose roulette effect determination table for the privilege grant mode in the privilege grant mode, and selects the lose roulette effect determination table for the non-privilege grant mode in the non-privilege grant mode. In each lost roulette effect determination table, the roulette effect determination value, whether or not the roulette effect can be executed, and the roulette effect type when executed are uniquely associated.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the roulette effect determination random number acquired in step S1324-4 with the selected lose roulette effect determination table, and determines whether the roulette effect can be executed and the type of roulette effect to be executed. To do.

  As shown in FIGS. 66 and 67, the determination result of the roulette effect determination for long hits, the determination result of the roulette effect determination for specific special figure result, the determination result of the roulette effect determination for prefetch effect mode, and the roulette effect determination for 2 hits The determination result and the result of the roulette effect determination for losing are associated with the roulette effect type data. When the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the roulette effect and the type of roulette effect when it is executed, the sub CPU 102a stores the roulette effect type data corresponding to the result in the roulette effect type data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  Further, as described above, the roulette effect determination table for long hits (FIG. 66 (a)), the roulette effect determination table for specific special figure results (FIG. 66 (b)), and the roulette effect determination table for prefetch effect mode (FIG. 66). (C)) The win 2 roulette effect type determination table (FIG. 67 (a)) and the lose roulette effect determination table (FIG. 67 (b)) depend on whether in the privilege grant mode or the non-privilege grant mode. It is divided. This is because, as will be described later, the content of the roulette effect varies depending on whether the mode is the privilege grant mode or the non-privilege grant mode. Specifically, in the roulette effect in the privilege grant mode, a privilege game that is a game for giving a game privilege can be executed, but the privilege game is not executed in the roulette effect in the non-privilege grant mode.

  In the present embodiment, the roulette effect type represents a specific effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the roulette effect described later. In the present embodiment, production types 1 to 7 are set as the roulette production types. Production type 1 to production type 5 can be selected in the non-privilege grant mode, and production type 1 to production type 4 and production type 6 to production type 7 can be selected in the privilege grant mode. The bonus game is included in the effect type 6 roulette effect and the effect type 7 roulette effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the roulette effect is always executed in the winning 2 roulette effect determination. This suggests the execution of the second auxiliary game in which the second start opening 7 in which the second start opening 7 that is relatively easy to derive a special symbol determination result that is advantageous to the player is opened for a long time is executed. This is so as not to miss the opportunity to enter the game ball into the second starting port 7.

  In step S1324-16, the sub CPU 102a refers to the roulette effect type data stored in the roulette effect type data storage area, and determines whether or not to execute the roulette effect. If it is determined that the roulette effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1324-17, and if it is determined that the roulette effect is not to be executed, the roulette effect determination process is ended.

  In step S1324-17, the sub CPU 102a stores the reel configuration determination random number indicated by the reel configuration determination random number counter in the reel configuration determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S <b> 1324-18, the sub CPU 102 a performs reel configuration determination to determine the type of reel configuration of the reel image L used in the roulette effect. The reel configuration is an arrangement of a plurality of specific effect symbols attached to a reel image L described later. The reel configuration determination is performed using a reel configuration determination table.

  The reel configuration determination table is divided according to the privilege grant mode / non-privilege grant mode. This is because a part of the types of specific effect symbols constituting the reel image L is greatly different between the privilege grant mode and the non-privilege grant mode. The reel configuration determination table shown in FIGS. 69 and 70 is a reel configuration determination table used in the non-privilege grant mode, and the reel configuration determination table shown in FIGS. 71 and 72 is a reel configuration determination table used in the privilege grant mode. It is a judgment table.

  The reach configuration determination table is further divided according to the roulette effect type. This is because the type of reel configuration to be determined differs depending on the roulette effect type.

  In each reel configuration determination table divided according to the privilege grant mode / non-privilege grant mode (setting status of the privilege grant mode) and the roulette effect type, the reel configuration type and the reel configuration determination value are uniquely associated. Stored.

  The sub CPU 102a refers to the roulette effect type data stored in the roulette effect type data storage area, and the reel configuration corresponding to the combination of the privilege grant mode / non-privilege grant mode and the roulette effect type indicated by the roulette effect type data. Select a judgment table. Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the selected reel configuration determination table with the reel configuration determination random number stored in step S1324-17, determines the reel configuration type, and sets the reel configuration data representing the reel configuration type. The data is stored in the reel configuration data area of the sub RAM 102c.

  FIG. 73 shows the relationship between the type of reel configuration, the specific content of the effect related to the reel configuration (arrangement of specific effect symbols), and the type of roulette effect (effect content).

  73, “A” to “F” arranged under the item “reel configuration (arrangement of specific effect symbols)” represent areas of the reel image L (see FIG. 74). As shown in FIG. 74, the reel image L is composed of an endless belt, and is divided into six in the circumferential direction to form areas “A” to “F”.

  In FIG. 73, characters / symbols (dumpling, intense heat, ☆) written in a matrix composed of vertical items “types of reel configuration (1 to 16)” and horizontal items “reel configuration (A to F)”. , Z, x, JP, 10 pt, 30 pt, 50 pt, 100 pt) represent the types of specific effect symbols attached to the area of the reel image L relating to the types of the reel configuration.

  Here, “Dango” is a specific effect design of the dumpling mark (FIG. 83 (a)), “Intense heat” is a specific effect design of the “Intense heat” mark (FIG. 83 (b)), “☆” is “☆” ”Mark specific effect design (FIG. 83 (c)),“ Z ”is the specific effect design of the character“ Z ”(FIG. 83 (d)),“ × ”is the“ X ”mark specific effect design (FIG. 83). (E)) “JP” is a specific effect design of “JP” mark (FIG. 83 (f)), “10pt” is a specific effect design of “10p” mark (FIG. 83 (g)), “30pt” is “ “30p” mark specific effect design (FIG. 83 (h)), “50pt” is a “50p” mark specific effect design (FIG. 83 (i)), and “100pt” is a “100p” mark specific effect design (FIG. 83). (J)) is shown respectively.

  For example, for the reel image L related to the reel configuration type “1” in the non-privilege grant mode, the region “A”, “C”, and “E” are provided with a specific effect symbol of “x” mark, and the region “B” ”,“ D ”, and“ F ”are accompanied by a specific effect symbol of a dumpling mark. In addition, for the reel image L related to the reel configuration type “10” in the privilege grant mode, the specific effect design of the “10p” mark in the region “A” and the specific effect of the dumpling mark in the regions “B” and “E” The design, the special design of the “JP” mark in the region “C”, the special design of the “30p” mark in the region “D”, the specific design of the “10p” mark in the region “E”, and the “ A special effect design with the “Intense heat” mark is attached.

  In addition, “1” to “7” arranged under the item “effect type (effect contents)” in FIG. 73 represent the roulette effect type. The symbol “◯” described in the matrix composed of the horizontal item “Roulette effect type (1-7)” and the vertical item “Reel configuration type (1-16)” indicates the roulette effect. When the type is determined, the reel configuration type is selectable. The symbol “-” indicates that the reel configuration type is not selectable when the roulette effect type is determined. Represents.

  For example, when the roulette effect type “1” (dumpling) is determined in the non-privilege grant mode, the reel configuration types “1” to “14” and “16” can be selected. Further, when the roulette effect type “7” (special P) is determined in the privilege grant mode, the reel configuration types “6”, “9”, “10”, and “14” can be selected.

  In step S1324-18, the sub CPU 102a determines a reel stop position. As will be described later, when the roulette effect is started, the front surface of the box image B is opened, and the reel image L is rotated (moved from the top to the bottom) and stopped after a predetermined time (see FIGS. 81 to 82). . That is, the reel stop position determination is to determine a specific effect symbol that can be seen from the front of the box image B when the reel image L stops.

  The reel stop position determination is performed by selecting one specific effect symbol from a plurality of specific effect symbols attached to the reel image L used in the roulette effect. Here, the selection of the specific effect design is performed based on the roulette effect type.

  Specifically, in the case of the roulette effect type 1, the specific effect symbol of the dumpling mark is selected, in the case of the roulette effect type 2, the specific effect symbol of the “hot” mark is selected, and in the case of the roulette effect type 3, In the case of roulette effect type 4, the specific effect symbol of “Z” mark is selected, and in the case of roulette effect type 5, the specific effect symbol of “x” mark is selected. In the case of the roulette effect type 6, the specific effect symbol of any of the marks “10p”, “30p”, “50p”, and “100p” is selected. In the case of the roulette effect type 6, the specific effect symbol of the “JP” mark is selected. Is selected.

  For example, in the privilege grant mode, it is assumed that the roulette effect type is 6 and the reel configuration type is “1”. In this case, as the reel stop position, one of a specific effect design of “10p” mark, a specific effect design of “30p” mark, and a specific effect design of “50p” mark is determined (see FIG. 73B). . Further, in the case of the roulette effect type 6, the reel image L stops at the specific effect symbol of the mark of the high point (p) in the order of long win> specific special figure result> prefetching effect mode> per second in the order of the roulette effect type 6. It is easy.

  In the privilege grant mode, if the reel configuration type is “6”, “9”, “10”, “14”, and the roulette effect type is 7, the “JP” mark is displayed as the reel stop position. A specific effect design is selected (see FIG. 73 (b)).

  In the non-privilege grant mode, it is assumed that the roulette effect type is 2 and the reel configuration type is “3”. In this case, the reel stop position is determined as the specific effect symbol of the “extreme heat” mark (see FIG. 73A).

  In step S1324-19, the sub CPU 102a stores the roulette effect pattern determination random number indicated by the roulette effect pattern determination random number counter in the roulette effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1324-20, the sub CPU 102a performs roulette effect pattern determination. The roulette effect pattern is associated with the execution time of the roulette effect and the start time of the roulette effect with reference to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol that triggers the roulette effect. In the present embodiment, roulette effect patterns 1 to 3 are set as roulette effect patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (a), the roulette effect pattern determination table for determining the roulette effect pattern is divided according to the roulette effect type. In each roulette effect pattern determination table, a roulette effect pattern and a roulette effect pattern determination value are uniquely associated and stored.

  The sub CPU 102a selects the roulette effect pattern determination table based on the roulette effect type indicated by the roulette effect type data stored in the roulette effect type data storage area. Then, the sub CPU 102a collates the selected roulette effect pattern determination table with the roulette effect pattern determination random number stored in step S1324-19 to determine the roulette effect pattern.

  75 (b) and 75 (c), the roulette effect production time of the roulette effect pattern 1 and the roulette effect pattern 2 is 10 seconds, and the roulette effect effect time of the roulette effect pattern 3 is 13 seconds. It has become. Further, the roulette effect of the roulette effect pattern 1 and the roulette effect pattern 3 starts at the start of the normal symbol variation display, and the roulette effect of the roulette effect pattern 2 starts 3 seconds after the start of the normal symbol variation display.

  In step S1324-22, the sub CPU 102a refers to the roulette effect type data stored in the roulette effect type data storage area, and the effect type of the roulette effect is “effect type 7 (special P)”. Determine whether. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the effect type 7 (special P), it moves the process to step S1324-23, and if it determines that it is not the effect type 7 (special P), it moves the process to step S1324-25.

  In step S1324-23, the sub CPU 102a stores the special bonus game pattern determination random number indicated by the special bonus game pattern determination random number counter in the special bonus game pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1324-24, the sub CPU 102a performs special privilege game pattern determination. This is because, in the roulette production of the production type 7, a special privilege game capable of acquiring a large amount of game privileges is performed, and a plurality of special privilege game patterns are set in the special privilege game, and the pattern is determined. It is.

  As shown in FIGS. 76 to 79, the special privilege game pattern determination table for performing the special privilege game pattern determination is divided by roulette effect type data representing the roulette effect type 7. Specifically, in the bonus game pattern determination table, the roulette effect type determination table for which the roulette effect type 7 has been determined is the roulette effect determination table for long hits, the roulette effect determination table for specific special figure results, and the look-ahead effect. The mode roulette effect determination table and the hit 2 roulette effect determination table are divided.

  In each special privilege game pattern determination table, a special privilege game pattern and a special privilege game pattern determination value are uniquely associated and stored.

  In step S13224-24, the sub CPU 102a selects a corresponding special privilege game pattern determination table based on the roulette effect type data, and stores the special privilege game stored in step S13224-23 in the selected special privilege game pattern determination table. The special determination game pattern is determined by collating the random numbers for pattern determination, and the special bonus game pattern data indicating the special bonus game pattern is stored in the special bonus game pattern data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S <b> 1324-25, the sub CPU 102 a generates a roulette effect control command in which these determination results are reflected based on the determination results in steps S <b> 1324-18, step S <b> 1324-19, step S <b> 1324-21 and step S <b> 1324-24>. To do. That is, the roulette effect control command includes a roulette effect type, a reel configuration, a reel stop position, a roulette effect pattern (start time of roulette effect and roulette effect effect time), presence / absence of a special privilege game, a special privilege game pattern, etc. Various information on the roulette effect is included.

  In step S1324-26, the sub CPU 102a sets the roulette effect control command generated in step S13224-24 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the roulette effect determination process.

  The roulette effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When receiving the roulette effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the roulette effect based on the command.

  When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the roulette effect control command for the roulette effect pattern 1, the lamp control board 104 immediately starts the roulette effect for 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, a roulette effect for 10 seconds is started, and when a roulette effect control command for roulette effect pattern 3 is received, the roulette effect for 13 seconds is immediately executed.

(Long opening effect judgment process by effect control board)
Next, the long opening effect determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1326-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the auxiliary game opening designation command. In step S1326-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the auxiliary game opening designation command indicates an auxiliary game (second auxiliary game) related to 2, that is, whether or not the second auxiliary game is started from now on. Determine. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the game is not the second auxiliary game, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect determination process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the game is the second auxiliary game, the process proceeds to step S1326-3.

  In step S1326-3, the sub CPU 102a turns on the long release effect standby flag in the long release effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1303-2, the sub CPU 102a sets the long start time of the second start port 7 in the second auxiliary game ( 5.0 seconds) A long opening effect standby time, which is a time until the start of a long effect during opening, is set in the long opening effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c, and the long opening effect start process ends.

  The ON of the long opening effect standby flag indicates that the device is on standby to start the long opening effect. The long opening effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Out ball processing by production control board)
Next, the out ball processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 55. First, in step S1328-1, the sub CPU 102a adds “1” to the counter value of the first out ball counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. The first out sphere counter counts the total number of out spheres generated after power is turned on to the effect control board 102. The counter value of the first out ball counter is cleared when a power-on designation command is transmitted from the main control board 101.

  In step S1328-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the privilege grant mode flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the privilege granting mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-3, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the privilege granting mode flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-4.

  In step S1328-3, the sub CPU 102a adds “1” to the counter value of the second out ball counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. The second out ball counter counts the total number of out balls generated after the privilege grant mode is set.

  In step S1328-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific reach out determination flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach out determination flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-5. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the specific reach out determination flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-9.

  In step S1328-5, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the third out ball counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. The third out ball counter is in a specific reach production set in advance and when the first figure holding number (U1) = 4 (upper limit), or when the short hit game or the small hit game starts The out spheres where a specified number of out spheres are generated are counted.

  In step S1328-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the third out ball counter is “0” and the remaining time of the variation effect is “10” seconds or more. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the third out-ball counter is “0” and the remaining time of the variation effect is “10” seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S1328-7, but not so. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1328-9.

  In step S1328-7, the sub CPU 102a turns off the specific reach out determination flag, and in step S1328-8, sets the variable display firing stop notification effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set variable display in-display launch stop notification effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the variation display firing stop notification effect control command, based on the command, a predetermined time (5 seconds in the present embodiment) is set by the player. In order to reduce the disadvantages incurred, a launch stop notification effect during variable display for the purpose of stopping the launch of the game ball is executed. The firing stop notification effect during variable display will be described later.

  Further, when the sub CPU 102a receives the special figure effect symbol stop designation command with the specific reach out determination flag turned on, the sub CPU 102a turns off the specific reach out determination flag and clears the third out ball counter. (Not shown).

  In step S1328-9, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the AT short release out determination flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the AT short release out determination flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1328-10. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the AT short release out determination flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a performs the process to step S1328-16. Move.

  In step S1328-10, the sub CPU 102a subtracts “1” from the third out ball counter provided in the sub RAM 102c. In step S1328-11, the counter value of the third out ball counter is “0”. Determine whether. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the third out sphere counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1328-12, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the third out sphere counter is not “0”, step S1328— The process is moved to 16.

  In step S1328-12, the sub CPU 102a turns off the AT short open out determination flag, and in step S1328-13, sets the special effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set special effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1700. Upon receipt of the special effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive a predetermined time (preliminary time) based on the occurrence of an out ball exceeding a predetermined threshold during the short hit game or the small hit game. In this embodiment, a premium special effect is executed for 2 seconds).

  The effect mode of the special effect is not particularly limited and is set as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 91, a specific image is cut in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, and the audio output device A special sound effect is output from 15, and the movable portion 17A of the effect accessory device 17 can be operated in a special manner. In this case, the operation in the specific image, the special sound effect and the special mode can be set to be performed only in the special effect, and the special effect appears in the variable effect or the jackpot effect. It is also possible to set so that it appears most easily. In addition, the effect mode of the special effect may be the same or different between the short win game and the small hit game. When they are different, they appear in any game, but the appearance probabilities can be made different depending on the production mode.

  In this way, by executing special effects when out balls exceed a predetermined threshold in short hit games or small hit games, the interest of the game is improved and the player is prevented from stopping the release of the game balls In addition, the operation of the gaming machine can be improved. In this embodiment, the threshold value of the out ball for executing the special effect is set to be the same for the case of the short hit game and the case of the small hit game, but it may be different. is there.

  Further, when the sub CPU 102a receives an ending command in a state where the AT short release out determination flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a turns off the AT short release out determination flag and clears the third out ball counter ( Not shown).

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the privilege grant mode flag is turned on in step S1328-14. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the privilege grant mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-15. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the privilege grant mode flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1328-16.

  In step S1328-15, the sub CPU 102a sets a special privilege game mode flag in the special privilege game mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. ON of the special privilege game mode flag is set on the premise that the privilege grant mode is set, and in the effect mode D based on short win or small win, a special privilege game mode in which privilege points can be granted is set. It shows that. The special privilege game mode will be described later.

  In step S1328-16, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag, a specific round launch confirmation flag, or a long release release confirmation flag (hereinafter referred to as a “launch confirmation flag”) is ON. . If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-17, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-19.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the firing confirmation flag in step S1328-17, clears the firing confirmation timer counter in step S1328-18, and shifts the processing to step S1328-26.

  In step S1328-19, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a firing instruction effect flag during a specific round or a firing instruction effect flag during long open (hereinafter referred to as a “firing instruction effect flag”) is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing instruction effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-20, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing instruction effect flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-22.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the firing instruction effect flag in step S1328-20, sets a firing instruction effect end command in step S1328-21, and moves the process to step S1328-26. The set firing instruction effect end command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the launch instruction effect end command, and then finish the fire instruction effect during the specific round being executed or the launch instruction effect during the long open (hereinafter referred to as “fire instruction effect”). Let In addition, the firing instruction effect during the long opening is ended after a predetermined time even if the firing instruction effect end command is not transmitted, but the firing instruction effect during the specific round is not transmitted when the firing instruction effect end command is not transmitted. In the embodiment, when an ending command in the per-game is transmitted to the effect control board 102, in other words, it is terminated at the start of the ending.

  In step S1328-22, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the power saving mode flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-23, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the power saving mode flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1328-26.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the power saving mode flag in step S1328-23, sets a power saving mode cancel command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1328-24, and takes a seating effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1328-25. Set.

  The set power saving mode cancel command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the power saving mode cancel command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 end the current power saving and return to the normal power mode.

  The set seating effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive a seating effect control command, thereby giving a seating effect corresponding to the seating of the player for a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment). Run.

  In step S1328-26, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special privilege granting mode flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special privilege granting mode flag is turned on, it moves the process to step S1328-27, and if it determines that the special privilege granting mode flag is not turned on, it ends the out ball processing.

  In step S1328-27, the sub CPU 102a confirms the RTC 102 and is a specific date (for example, 7th, 17th, 27th, or Friday) set in advance based on the date / time information counted by the RTC 102d. It is determined whether or not. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the date is a specific date, the process proceeds to step S1328-28. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the date is not a specific date, the process proceeds to step S1328-31.

  In step S1328-28, the sub CPU 102a has a predetermined time (for example, 10:00 to 11:00, 15:00 to 16:00, or 21:00 to 22:00) based on the date and time information of the RTC 102d. It is determined whether or not there is. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a specific time, it moves the process to step S1328-29, and if it determines that it is not a specific date, it moves the process to step S1328-30.

  In step S1328-29, the sub CPU 102a sets the privilege grant mode level to “3”, and in step S1328-30, sets the privilege grant mode level to “2”.

  In step S1328-31, the sub CPU 102a sets a predetermined time (for example, 10:00 to 11:00, 15:00 to 16:00, or 21:00 to 22:00) based on the date and time information counted by the RTC 102d. It is determined whether or not. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a specific time, it moves the process to step S1328-30, and if it determines that it is not a specific date, it moves the process to step S1328-32. In step S1328-32, the sub CPU 102a sets the privilege grant mode level to “1”.

  The “specific time” in step S1328-28 and the “specific time” in step S1328-31, that is, the “specific time” on a specific date and the “specific time” on a non-specific date are completely Can be set to match, or a part can be set to match, or can be set not to match completely.

(Game privilege control processing by production control board)
Next, the game privilege control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 102a performs a later-described normal privilege effect design (a specific effect design of a character “10p”, a specific effect design of a character “30p”, a specific effect design of a character “50p”, “100p”. It is determined whether or not a stop display of the specific effect design of the character () is performed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that stop display of the normal privilege effect symbol is not performed, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1403, and determines that the stop display of the normal privilege effect symbol is performed, shifts the process to step S1402.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 102a adds the privilege points (game benefits) represented by the stopped and displayed normal privilege effect symbols to the privilege points stored in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the specific special effect design described above is stopped. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the stop display of the specific special effect symbol is not performed, the sub CPU 102a ends the game privilege control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the stop display of the specific special effect symbol is performed, the process proceeds to step S1404.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 102a stores, in the game history information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, the privilege points (game benefits) represented by the special game privilege pattern determined in step S1313-5 related to the stop display of the specific special effect symbol. It is added to the reward points.

(Special effect control processing by effect control board)
Next, the special effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1501, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current rendering mode AorD is being executed and the variation rendering is being executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the current rendering mode AorD is currently in effect and the varying rendering is being executed, the process proceeds to step S1502, and the current rendering mode AorD is not present or the rendering mode AorD but the varying rendering is being performed. If it is determined that there is no, the process proceeds to step S1507.

  In step S1502, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a specific reach out determination flag, which will be described later, is ON in the sub RAM 102c. If it is determined that the specific reach out determination flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1503, and if it is determined that the specific reach out determination flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1518.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1503, it is determined whether or not a long-time variation effect longer than a preset variation effect time (for example, 60 seconds) is being executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long-time variation effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1504. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long-time variation effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1518.

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not reach has been established based on the variation effect data of the variation effect and the variation effect timer counter. If the sub CPU 102a determines that reach has been established, the process proceeds to step S1505. If the sub CPU 102a determines that reach has not been established, the process proceeds to step S1518. In addition, about the variation production in which the reach state is established, the time for which the reach is established is preset for each variation production pattern, and whether or not the reach state is established can be determined by the variation production timer counter. .

  In step S1505, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the first special figure hold number (U1) = “4”, that is, the first special figure hold number is an upper limit value. If the sub CPU 102a determines that U1 = 4, it moves the process to step S1506, and if it determines that U1 = 4 does not, it moves the process to step S1518. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the first special figure hold number (U1) = “4”, and the first start opening winning designation command is stored in the fourth storage section of the first effect information hold storage area. Judgment is made by whether or not. When the first start opening winning designation command is stored in the fourth storage unit, it is determined that the first special figure reservation number (U1) = “4”.

  The sub CPU 102a turns on the specific reach out determination flag storage area in the sub RAM 102c in step S1506, and fires the specific reach out determination value (10 in the present embodiment) in step S1507. Set to the confirmation counter.

  The ON of the specific reach out determination flag indicates that the number of out balls generated during execution of the first special figure holding number (U1 = 4) and the specific reach effect is being counted. The specific reach out determination value is the first special figure hold number (U1 = 4), and during the execution of the specific reach production, since the player is wasting a disadvantageous shot, the game ball is fired. This is a determination value related to the number of out balls for executing a launch stop notification effect during specific reach, which is a notification of stopping.

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1509. If the demonstration presentation launch confirmation flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1513.

  In step S1509, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the firing confirmation timer counter = “0”, that is, the standby for setting the effect device of the gaming machine Y such as the image display device 14 or the effect lighting device 16 to the power saving mode. It is determined whether or not the launch confirmation time during the demonstration production, which is the time, has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1510. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S1513.

  In step S1510, the sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag, sets a power saving mode setting command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1511, and saves the power saving mode flag in the power saving mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1512. Turn on.

  The ON of the power saving mode flag indicates that the power saving mode for reducing the power consumption of the effect device of the gaming machine Y such as the image display device 14 or the effect lighting device 16 is set. The set power saving mode setting command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the power saving mode setting command to control the effect device such as the image display device 14 in a power saving mode. For example, in the power saving mode, the luminance of the image display device 14 is reduced to 1/10 of that in the non-power saving mode, and the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 15 is muted. Note that the effect device and the power saving mode that are targets of the power saving mode are not particularly limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  In step S1513, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the firing confirmation flag during the specific round is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation flag during the specific round is ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1514, and if the firing confirmation flag during the specific round is not ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1518.

  In step S1514, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the firing confirmation timer counter is “0”, that is, the game ball is not being fired despite the specific round game being played, and the player suffers a disadvantage. In order to prevent, it is determined whether or not a specific round firing instruction time, which is a standby time for executing a specific round firing instruction effect for the purpose of prompting the launch of a game ball, has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter = “0”, the process proceeds to step S1515. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter = “0”, the process proceeds to step S1518.

  In step S1515, the sub CPU 102a turns off the specific round firing confirmation flag, sets the specific round firing instruction effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1516, and in step S1517 performs the specific round firing instruction in the sub RAM 102c. The launch instruction effect flag during the specific round is turned ON in the effect flag storage area.

  When the specific round launch instruction effect flag is ON, it indicates that the specific round launch instruction effect is being executed. Further, the set specific round launch instruction effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the firing instruction effect during the specific round by receiving the firing instruction effect control command during the specific round.

  In step S1518, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the long open release confirmation flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long open release confirmation flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1519. If the long open release confirmation flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the special effect control process.

  In step S1519, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the firing confirmation timer counter is “0”, that is, the game ball is not fired despite the second auxiliary game, and the player suffers a disadvantage. In order to prevent this, it is determined whether or not the long open firing instruction time, which is a standby time for executing the long open firing instruction effect for the purpose of prompting the launch of the game ball, has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter = “0”, the process proceeds to step S1520. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the firing confirmation timer counter = “0”, the special effect control process ends.

  In step S1520, the sub CPU 102a turns off the long open firing confirmation flag, sets the long open firing instruction effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1521, and in step S1522, the long open fire instruction effect of the sub RAM 102c. The long open release instruction effect flag is turned on in the flag storage area.

  The ON of the long opening release instruction effect flag indicates that the long opening release instruction effect is being executed. In addition, the set long-in-launch firing instruction effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the long-in-release instruction instruction control command by receiving the long-in-release instruction instruction control command.

(Staff waiting effect control process by effect control board)
Next, the customer waiting effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1601, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect standby flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is ON, it moves the process to step S1602, and if it determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the customer standby effect control process.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the customer waiting effect timer counter becomes “0” and the demonstration effect waiting time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby time has elapsed, it moves the process to step S1603. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the customer waiting effect control process.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration effect standby flag in step S1603, turns on the demonstration effect execution flag in the demonstration effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1604, and confirms the first out ball counter in step S1605. .

  In step S1606, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the counter value of the first out ball counter is 250,000 or more. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is 250,000 or more, it moves the process to step S1607, and if it determines that the counter value is not 250,000 or more, it moves the process to step S1608.

  In step S1607, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the counter value of the first out ball counter is 500,000 or more. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is 500,000 or more, it moves the process to step S1610, and if it determines that the counter value is not 500,000 or more, it moves the process to step S1609.

  When the counter value of the first out ball counter is less than 250,000 in step S1608, that is, when the out ball generated after the power to the gaming machine Y is less than 250,000, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect (normally The first demonstration effect control command indicating the demonstration information of the demonstration effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  When the counter value of the first out ball counter is 250,000 or more and less than 500,000 in step S1609, that is, when the out ball generated after the gaming machine Y is powered on is 250,000 or more and less than 500,000, the sub CPU 102a performs the processing. A second demonstration effect control command indicating effect information of the demonstration effect (first special demonstration effect) is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  When the counter value of the first out ball counter is 500,000 or more in step S1610, that is, when the out ball generated after the power to the gaming machine Y is 500,000 or more, the sub CPU 102a performs the demonstration effect (first The third demonstration effect control command indicating the effect information of (2 demonstration effects) is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The set demonstration effect control commands (first demonstration effect control command to third demonstration effect control command) are transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the demonstration effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 repeatedly execute a predetermined demonstration effect for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 seconds) based on the demonstration effect control command.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the demonstration time and the production mode of the demonstration effect are determined based on the number of out balls generated after the power is turned on to the gaming machine Y (hereinafter referred to as “first out ball number”). Is done. In the present embodiment, the production time of the normal demonstration production based on the first demonstration production control command, the second special demonstration production based on the second demonstration production control command, and the second special demonstration production based on the third demonstration production control command. Are set the same (in this embodiment, 30 seconds), and the production modes are set to be different from each other. Specifically, in the normal demonstration effect, a demonstration effect image in a normal mode (for example, a bathing scene of a semi-main character) is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, and a normal mode (for example, in the effect lighting device 16, for example). A lighting effect in a manner of repeating red, blue, and yellow lighting is performed, and normal BGM flows from the audio output device 15. In the first special demonstration effect, the demonstration effect image in the normal mode is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, and the lighting effect in the special mode (for example, a mode in which lighting of the rainbow color is repeated) is performed in the effect lighting device 16. At the same time, a special BGM flows from the audio output device 15. In the second special demonstration effect, a special demonstration effect image (for example, a bathing scene of the semi-main character and Madonna character) is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, and a special mode (for example, the lighting device 16 for the effect) The lighting effect of the aspect of repeating the lighting of the rainbow color is performed, and the BGM of the special aspect flows from the audio output device 15. As described above, the demonstration time and the production mode are determined based on the first out-ball number, but the production time and the production mode can be appropriately set.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag in the demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1612, the demonstration confirmation launch confirmation time (in this embodiment, 300 seconds). Is set in the launch confirmation timer counter of the sub RAM 102c, and the customer waiting effect control process is terminated.

  The ON of the demonstration effect execution flag indicates that the demonstration effect is being executed. The demonstration confirmation launch confirmation flag indicates that the time from when the demonstration effect is executed until the first out ball is detected is measured. When the demonstration confirmation launch flag is ON, the time until the out ball is first detected during the demonstration presentation is measured. Further, the firing confirmation timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

  In step S 1326-5, the sub CPU 102 a turns on the long open release confirmation flag in the long open release confirmation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102 c, and in step S 1326-6, the first out ball is the first after the long release is started. The long open release confirmation time (for example, 2.5 seconds), which is the time until detection, is set in the launch confirmation timer counter of the sub-RAM 102c, and the long release effect execution determination process ends.

  The setting of the long release firing confirmation flag indicates that the time from the start of the long release until the first out ball is detected is measured. The firing confirmation timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Long opening effect control processing)
Next, the long opening effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1651, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the long open effect standby flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby flag is ON, it moves the process to step S1652, and if it determines that the long opening effect standby flag is not ON, it ends the long opening effect control process.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the long opening effect timer counter becomes “0” and the long opening effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the long opening effect standby time has elapsed, it moves the process to step S1653. If it determines that the long opening effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the long opening effect control process.

  In step S1653, the sub CPU 102a turns off the long release effect standby flag. In step S1654, the sub CPU 102a turns on the long release effect execution flag in the long release effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1655, the effect of the long release effect. A long opening effect control command indicating information is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  The set long opening effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the long opening effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the long opening effect for a predetermined time (5.0 seconds in the present embodiment) based on the command.

  In step S1656, the sub CPU 102a sets the long release effect launch confirmation flag in the long release effect launch confirmation flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1657, the long release effect launch confirmation time (in this embodiment, 2.0 seconds) is set in the firing confirmation timer counter of the sub RAM 102c, and the long opening effect control process is terminated.

  Note that ON of the long opening effect execution flag indicates that the long opening effect is being executed. In addition, ON of the long release release confirmation flag indicates that the time from when the long release effect is executed until the first out ball is detected is measured. Further, the firing confirmation timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Roulette production)
Next, the roulette effect will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, the roulette effect is executed on the condition that the game ball passes through the winning gates 9 and 10 and the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the normal symbol variation display is performed. Furthermore, the roulette effect is executed on the condition that it is determined as “execution of roulette effect” in the roulette effect determination process (step S1324-16).

  As described above, in the case of the roulette effect pattern 1, the roulette effect is performed for 10 seconds from the start of the variation display of the normal symbol, and in the case of the roulette effect pattern 2, the roulette effect is 10 seconds after the start of the variation display of the normal symbol. In the case of the roulette effect pattern 3, it is performed for 13 seconds from the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 81, before the roulette effect is started, the front of the box image B displayed at the center of the lower end of the display area 140 of the image display device 14 is closed, and the reel image L can be viewed. Can not. When the roulette effect starts, as shown in FIG. 82, the front surface of the box image B opens, and the reel image L becomes visible (appears) and starts rotating (changes in roulette). Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the reel image L rotates, the reel image L stops (roulette stop). When the reel image L stops and a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 81 again, the front surface of the box image B closes and the reel image L becomes invisible, and the roulette effect ends.

  The front surface where the box image B is opened and the specific effect symbol attached to the reel image L have the same size. Therefore, by rotating the reel image L, the specific effect symbol attached to the reel image L appears from the front of the box image B in the order according to the arrangement related to the reel configuration. Variation display of the specific effect design will be performed. Further, when the reel image L is stopped, any specific effect symbol included in the reel configuration can be seen from the front of the box image B, so that the specific effect symbol is stopped.

  The reel image L that is used until the reel image L stops for the first time is determined by the reel configuration determination described above. Here, “until the reel image L stops for the first time” is, as will be described later, when the roulette effect type 7 is selected, the reel image L is temporarily stopped and the “JP” mark is displayed. This is because the specific effect symbol is stopped and displayed, but after this stop, a different reel image is restarted and a special privilege game is executed.

  In the present embodiment, there are ten types of specific effect symbols constituting the reel image L. As shown in FIGS. 83 (a) to 83 (j), a specific effect design of a dumpling mark, a specific effect design of a character of “hot”, a specific effect design of a “☆” mark, and a specification of a “Z” mark Production symbol, “x” mark specific production symbol, “10p” mark specific production design, “30p” mark specific production design, “50p” mark specific production design, “100p” mark specific production design, “JP” ”Mark special effect design is set.

  The specific effect symbol of the dumpling mark suggests that the result of the normal symbol lottery related to the roulette effect is “win 2” (execution of the second auxiliary game).

  The specific effect design of the characters “Intense heat” suggests that the result of the special design lottery related to the current variation effect may be “big hit”.

  The specific effect symbol of “☆” mark indicates that it is certain that the result of the special symbol lottery related to the current variation effect is “long win”.

  The specific effect design of the “Z” mark suggests execution of the prefetch effect mode. In other words, after the special effect symbol of “Z” mark is stopped and displayed, the fluctuating effect in the pre-reading effect mode is performed.

  The specific effect symbol of the “x” mark indicates that the result of the normal symbol lottery is a losing or winning one.

  The specific effect design of the “10p” mark, the specific effect design of the “30p” mark, the specific effect design of the character “50p”, and the specific effect design of the “100p” mark indicate the execution of the normal privilege game (hereinafter, “ The specific effect symbols of the “10p”, “30p”, “50p”, and “100p” marks are referred to as “normal privilege effect symbols”).

  The normal privilege game is a game in which a game privilege according to the number related to the normal privilege effect design is given to the player by stopping display of each normal privilege effect design. That is, when the special effect design of the “10p” mark is stopped and displayed, 10 point privilege points are displayed, and when the specific effect design of the “30p” mark is stopped and displayed, 30 point special points are specified by the “50p” mark. When the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, 50 point bonus points are given to the player, and when the specific effect symbol of the “100p” mark is stopped and displayed, 100 point privilege points are respectively given to the player.

  The specific effect symbol of the “JP” mark suggests execution of a special privilege game (hereinafter, the specific effect symbol of the “JP” mark is referred to as “special privilege effect symbol”). A special privilege game is a game in which a large amount of game privileges can be easily obtained compared to a normal privilege game. Details of the special privilege game will be described later.

  As described above, the roulette effect basically includes the change display of the specific effect symbol and the stop display of the specific effect symbol. However, the special privilege effect is provided only when the roulette effect type is the effect type 7. Since the symbol stop display is performed and the special privilege game is performed, the configuration of the roulette effect is greatly different between the effect type 7 and the other effect types 1 to 6.

  First, a roulette effect whose roulette effect type is other than the effect type 7 (hereinafter referred to as “normal roulette effect”) will be described. As shown in FIG. 80 (a), in the normal roulette effect, after a specific effect pattern is displayed in a predetermined time (“7” seconds in effect patterns 1 and 2 and “10” seconds in effect pattern 3). The specific effect symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined time (any effect pattern 1 to 3 is “3” seconds). While the stop display of the specific effect symbol is finished, the roulette effect is finished.

  Next, a roulette effect whose roulette effect type is effect type 7 (hereinafter referred to as “special roulette effect”) will be described. In the present embodiment, in the case of the roulette effect type 7, only the roulette effect pattern 3 is selected. That is, the production time of the special roulette effect is 13 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 80 (b), when the special roulette effect is started, first, the specific effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner for 7 seconds. When the variable display is finished, the special privilege effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the special bonus effect design stop display is performed and one second has elapsed (when the special privilege production design stop display is performed for 1 second), the specific special design symbol is displayed again, and the special privilege game starts. Is done.

  Here, the special privilege game will be described. In the special privilege game, the normal privilege game is performed a plurality of times. Specifically, the change display of the specific effect design and the stop display of the normal privilege effect design are repeated a plurality of times. When the stop display of the normal privilege effect symbol is performed, the game privilege corresponding to the normal privilege effect symbol is added in the game privilege control process of step S1400.

  Note that the reel image used in the special privilege game is appropriately set. That is, the specific effect symbol that appears in the variation display of the specific effect symbol is configured only by the normal privilege effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special privilege game, or is configured by all the normal privilege effect symbols. You can also Moreover, the fluctuation display of the normal privilege effect design may be configured with a blank (for example, white). Furthermore, a specific effect design different from the normal privilege effect design may be used.

  The number of executions of the normal privilege game in the special privilege game, and the type (the game privilege to be acquired) and the order of the normal privilege effect symbols to be stopped and displayed in each normal privilege game are preset as the special privilege game pattern (FIG. 76). To FIG. 78). “30p”, “50p”, and “100p” shown in the special privilege game contents of FIGS. 76 to 78 represent the normal privilege effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special privilege game by the special privilege game pattern. .

  In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the normal special game in the special privilege game is set to 2 to 4 times. In addition, the type of the normal privilege effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special special game in the special privilege game is a normal privilege effect symbol that can be stopped and displayed in the normal roulette effect.

  The acquired privilege points are directly given to the player through steps S1250-19 to 21. The player transmits information representing the gaming privilege acquired at an arbitrary timing to the server 500 of the gaming system, and in accordance with the privilege point, the privilege on presentation such as a privilege image or privilege sound related to the content of the gaming machine Y Can be earned. Note that the game privilege is not limited to the privilege related to the effect such as privilege points, and can be set as appropriate in addition to the direct benefits related to the game such as special games and auxiliary games.

  In this way, the roulette effect is executed in response to the normal symbol lottery (winning determination or normal symbol variation display). Then, when the roulette effect is executed, the effect type representing the effect content of the roulette effect is determined. Here, in the privilege grant mode, the effect type 6 or the effect type 7 can be selected. That is, in the privilege grant mode, a normal privilege game or a special privilege game to which a game privilege is granted can be executed. On the other hand, the effect type 6 or the effect type 7 is not selected in the non-privilege grant mode. That is, in the non-privilege grant mode, the normal privilege game or the special privilege game is not executed. In this way, by restricting the granting of the game privilege by the roulette effect (stop display of the normal privilege effect symbol or the special privilege effect symbol) to the privilege granting mode, it is troublesome for the player who is not interested in the granting of the game privilege. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the production effect due to the execution.

  Further, the reel configuration relating to the roulette effect is different depending on whether the privilege grant mode or the non-privilege grant mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 73, the reel image L used in the privilege grant mode is provided with a specific effect symbol (a normal privilege effect symbol and a special privilege effect symbol) related to the game privilege. The reel image L used in the privilege grant mode is not attached with a specific effect symbol related to the game privilege. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect due to performing annoying effects on a player who is not interested in granting game benefits.

  Moreover, the specific effect design of "x" mark is attached to the position where the normal privilege effect design of the reel image L used in the privilege grant mode is attached in the non-privilege grant mode. On the other hand, at the position where the special privilege effect symbol of the reel image L used in the privilege grant mode is attached, the specific effect symbol of the dumpling mark is given in the non-privilege grant mode. In this way, the entire reel image L is not made different depending on whether the privilege grant mode or the non-privilege grant mode, but only the specific effect symbols related to the game privilege are made different so as to be stored in advance. An increase in the amount of data can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the types of reel configurations are the types of reel configurations (non-common reel configurations: 1 to 11) in which the arrangement of specific effect symbols is different between the non-privilege grant mode and the privilege grant mode. 14), and in the case of the non-privilege giving mode and the case of the privilege granting mode, the arrangement of the specific effect symbols is the same type of reel configuration (common reel configuration: 12, 13, 15, 16). ing. Thereby, increase of the data amount memorize | stored previously can be suppressed, and the bias of the game property by privilege provision mode / non-privilege provision mode can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the end of the special privilege game, the roulette effect that can be selected in the roulette effect determination for long hit / specific special figure result / prefetch effect mode / win 2 that triggers the roulette effect type data. The specific effect symbol related to the type data is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the effect of the special roulette effect can be enhanced.

  Further, as described above, in the case of the roulette effect type 6, the opportunity of the roulette effect is a long distance> specific special figure result> prefetching effect mode> a specific point design pattern of a mark with a high point (p) in the order of 2 per reel The image L is easy to stop. That is, in the case of the roulette effect type 6, it is easy to obtain a gaming privilege of a high point in the order of the roulette effect in the order of long win> specific special figure result> prefetch effect mode> per win. For example, when the type of the reel configuration is “2”, the reel image L is likely to stop at the specific effect design of the “100 pt” mark in the order of long hit> specific special figure result> prefetch effect mode> per win 2 > Pre-reading effect mode> Specific special figure result> The reel image L is likely to stop at the specific effect symbol of the “30 pt” mark in the order of the length (see FIG. 57B). In this way, when the reel image L is likely to stop at a high-specification design pattern when the expectation of winning a big hit is high, even if the special privilege game is not executed in the roulette effect and only the normal privilege game is executed, It is possible to change the degree of expectation for the subsequent performance depending on the content, and there is an effect that the player can be more interested in the game.

  Further, in the case of the roulette effect type 7, the expected value of the total of the game benefits acquired in the special privilege game is higher in the order of long-term> specific special figure result> prefetch effect mode> 2 per opportunity of the roulette effect. (See FIGS. 76 to 78). For example, in the case of “long hit”, the special privilege game pattern of the special privilege game acquired 400p (= 100p × 4 times) is selected with the highest probability (see FIG. 76). On the other hand, in the case of “2 hits”, the special privilege game pattern of the special privilege game acquired 90p (= 30p × 3 times) is selected with the highest probability (see FIG. 78). In this way, when the roulette effect type 7 is selected and the special privilege game is executed, it is possible to change the expectation level of the jackpot winning by the total of the earned points, thereby increasing the player's interest in the special privilege game. There is an effect that can be.

  In the present embodiment, the normal figure change time is “15.0” seconds in the non-short game state and “3.0” seconds in the short time game state, and is simply a single symbol regardless of the normal symbol determination result for each game state. Although it is set to one, in any gaming state or in one gaming state, a plurality are set, and it is also possible to select and decide from the plurality. In this case, the normal symbol variation time is associated with the determination result of the normal symbol determination, is allocated at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the normal symbol determination, and is determined based on the determination result of the normal symbol. You can also. In other words, the normal pattern change time can also indicate the expectation of the determination result of the normal symbol determination. In addition, it is possible to set a plurality of roulette effect production times and disclosure times in conjunction with the provision of a plurality of normal time fluctuation times. Further, the usual time variation time can be set to be constant regardless of the types of non-time-saving gaming state and time-saving gaming state and gaming state.

  In addition, the effect mode of the roulette effect (the effect time, the start time, or the effect content) is not limited to the above example and can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the roulette effect is performed in one normal symbol variation display. However, the roulette effect is performed once over a plurality of ordinary symbol variation displays. You can also. Also, the type of specific effect symbol and the reel configuration in the roulette effect are not limited to the above example.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the roulette effect is performed in response to the normal symbol lottery, but it is also possible to perform in the special symbol lottery. In addition, the effect mode of the roulette effect can be set as appropriate. Further, in this embodiment, the roulette effect is performed only in the non-short game state, but can also be performed in the short-time game state. On the other hand, it is possible not to perform the roulette effect in the non-time-saving gaming state.

  Further, the configuration of the normal privilege game and the special privilege game is not limited to the above example. Furthermore, the number of executions of the normal special game in the special privilege game and the type of the normal privilege effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special privilege game are not limited to the above example. In addition, the contents of the normal privilege effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special privilege game are not only those that add the game privilege such as 10p, 30p, but also those that multiply the game privilege such as “× 2” and “× 10”. Good. In addition, after the special privilege game ends, the total of game privileges acquired in the special privilege game can be notified.

  Furthermore, the operation content for performing the privilege grant mode setting process is not limited to the above example. For example, the privilege granting mode setting process can be performed by a predetermined operation of the selection button 19A during the customer waiting state. In addition, the operation timing for performing the privilege grant mode setting process is not limited to the waiting state of the customer, but during the game (for example, the change display or stop display of special symbols or the big hit game / small hit game), the selection button 19A A menu screen for the privilege grant mode setting process can be displayed on the display area 140 of the image display device 14 by the operation, and the privilege grant mode setting process can be performed by a predetermined operation.

(Launching stop notification during variable display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 84, the variable display firing stop notification effect that is performed based on the out ball detection signal during the variable display of the special symbol (special effect symbol) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, a first special figure hold display area 141 for displaying a first special figure hold image representing a hold of the first special figure variation display, A second special figure hold display area 142 for displaying a second special figure hold image representing a hold of the second special figure fluctuation display is provided.

  The first special figure hold display area 141 is divided into a first display unit 141a, a second display unit 141b, a third display unit 141c, and a fourth display unit 141d. Each display part 141a-141d respond | corresponds to the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance storage area of main RAM101c.

  Therefore, the 1st special figure reservation image displayed on the 1st display part 141a is the 1st special figure fluctuation display performed next, and the 1st special figure reservation image displayed on the 2nd display part 141b is the next The first special figure fluctuation display is executed. The second special figure hold display area 142 is also divided into a second display part 142a, a second display part 142b, a third display part 142c, and a fourth display part 142d. A special figure hold image is displayed. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 84A, four first special figure fluctuation displays are reserved. That is, the first special figure hold number (U1) = 4.

  As shown in FIG. 84 (a), in the normal gaming state (effect mode A), the special effect symbols TZ1 to TZ3 are displayed in a variable manner, and when the first special figure reservation number (U1) = 4, FIG. As shown in (b), the reach state is established, and then, as shown in FIGS. 84 (d-1) and 84 (e-1), a scene in which the above-described specific reach effect is performed is assumed.

  In the present embodiment, during the specific reach production, the first special figure hold display and the second special figure hold display are deleted in order to prevent a reduction in the production effect of the specific reach production. Further, during the specific reach production, the special production design is reduced and displayed as compared with the state before the reach state is established, and is moved to a predetermined position.

  As described above, after the specific reach effect is executed in the normal gaming state and the situation of the first special figure holding number (U1) = 4 is established, the out ball is determined to be an out determination value during the specific reach (in this embodiment, “ 10 ") When detected, a launch stop notification effect during variable display for stopping the launch of the game ball is performed. In the present embodiment, in the variable display firing stop notification effect, since the first special figure reservation number (U1) has reached the upper limit value, a display to stop the launch of the game ball is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 84 (d-2), the first special figure hold number (U1) is set to the upper limit value from the specific reach effect executed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14. The images G11 and G12 indicating that the game ball is to be stopped because it has reached the limit are displayed in a range different from the display range of the special effect symbol in the display area 140. By performing this display, the execution time is long and the number of the first special figure hold does not decrease (the hold of the first special figure change display is not digested). By stopping the player's launch (so-called “wasting”) that cannot generate the right (including special lottery), the disadvantage suffered by the player can be reduced.

  In this way, it is possible to directly notify the player that the launch of the game ball is to be stopped by the variable display launch stop notification effect. For example, the first special figure hold display is different from the normal display mode. By displaying in a special display mode and emphasizing that the first special figure reservation number (U1) has reached the upper limit value, the player is indirectly informed that the launch of the game ball is to be stopped. You can also In this case, the special display mode is a display mode used in the notice effect in addition to the normal display mode so as not to give the player the expectation of winning the jackpot by the first special figure hold display of the special display mode. It is desirable to adopt a different mode.

  In the present embodiment, the display of the images G11 and G12 (change display launch stop notification effect) is erased (finished) when performed for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). This is to suppress a decrease in the effect of the specific reach production. In order to surely prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage, it is possible to execute the variable display firing stop notification effect until the specific reach effect ends.

(Direction directing during a specific round)
Next, using FIG. 85, a specific round launch instruction effect performed based on the out-ball detection signal during the jackpot game will be described. As shown in FIG. 85A, an image G21 instructing the launch of a game ball toward the big winning opening 8 is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140 during the opening of the long hit game. Then, when the first round game is started, as shown in FIG. 85 (b), an image G22 instructing the launch of the game ball toward the special winning opening 8 and an image G23 representing the round number (R) are displayed. It is displayed in a predetermined area of area 140. Then, when the out ball is not detected during the specific round launch confirmation time (“10” seconds in the present embodiment) after the first round game is started, the specific round launch instruction effect is executed. In the present embodiment, as a launch instruction effect during a specific round, a display that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 8 is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 85 (c), an image G 24 is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140 to prompt the player to launch a game ball toward the special winning opening 8. By performing this display, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the opportunity to get a large amount of prize balls by entering the game balls into the big prize opening 8 during a long game. Profit can be reduced.

  The launch instruction effect during the specific round is performed separately from the effect of instructing the launch of the game ball toward the grand prize opening 8 (display of the image G22 instructing the launch of the game ball toward the grand prize opening 8). However, by emphasizing the effect of instructing the launch of the game ball toward the grand prize winning port 8, it is also possible to combine the effect of instructing the launch of the game ball toward the grand prize winning port 8. As an emphasis mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 86 (a), an image G22 instructing the launch of a game ball toward the big winning opening 8 is displayed in an enlarged manner. In addition, as shown in FIG. 86 (b), the same image G 25 as the image G 22 instructing the release of the game ball toward the big winning opening 8 may be displayed in another area in the display area 140. Further, as an emphasis mode, for example, it is possible to change the display mode of the image G22 such as blinking the image G22 or changing the color.

  In addition, although the launch instruction effect during the specific round is executed during the long hit game, the execution is not limited to during the long hit game. The jackpot game consists of a single long open time (for example, 29 seconds), but the number of executions of the round game is different, for example, the first jackpot game (for example, 16 round games), the second jackpot game (for example, eight times) ) And a third jackpot game (for example, four round games) may be executed in all jackpot games or a specific jackpot game. It is also possible to appropriately set the specific round game after the second round game that is open for a time that is easy for the big winning opening 8 to win the game ball in the jackpot game.

  In addition, in a specific round game, the instruction to launch during a specific round is released in a time when it is difficult for the big prize opening 8 to win the game ball in the first predetermined round game, and in the subsequent predetermined round game. It is also possible to apply to a jackpot game where the big winning opening 8 is opened for an easy time to win a game ball.

(Direction directing during long open)
Next, with reference to FIG. 87, a description will be given of a long-in-release instruction for launching based on an out-ball detection signal during the second auxiliary game. When the second auxiliary game is started, first, a time that is difficult for the game ball of the second start port 7 to enter is released (hereinafter referred to as “short open”), and an interval (second start) Through the closing of the mouth 7, an easy opening time (hereinafter referred to as “long opening”) for entering the game ball of the second starting port 7 is performed.

  In the second auxiliary game, when the short opening is started, as shown in FIG. 87 (a), an image G31 for notifying that the second starting port 7 is long open during the short opening and in the interval is displayed in the display area. It is displayed in 140 predetermined areas. When the long opening is started, an image G32 indicating that the second start port 7 is long open is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140.

  Then, if the out ball is not detected during the long open release confirmation time (“2.5” seconds in the present embodiment) after the start of the long open, the long open release instruction effect is executed. In the present embodiment, a display to the effect that the player is to launch the game ball toward the second starting port 7 is performed as the long-releasing launch instruction effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 87 (c), an image G 33 is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140 to prompt the player to launch a game ball toward the second starting port 7. By performing this display, it is possible to prevent a game ball from being missed from entering the second starting port 7 which is a relatively advantageous starting port in the special symbol lottery result. The disadvantage that the person suffers can be reduced.

  In addition, although the launch instruction effect during long open is performed separately from the display of the image G32 indicating that the second start port 7 is long open, as shown in FIG. 88, the long open is indicated. By emphasizing the effect to be shown, it is also possible to use it as an effect instructing the launch of a game ball toward the second starting port 7. As the emphasis mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 88, an image G32 indicating that the opening is long is enlarged and displayed. Further, as a highlighting mode, the display mode of the image G32 can be changed, for example, by blinking the image G32 or changing the color.

(Special privilege grant mode)
Next, the special privilege granting mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 89 and 90. FIG. The special privilege grant mode is a game mode (special period) in which privilege points can be acquired on condition that the privilege grant mode is set. In the present embodiment, when the out ball is generated during the short hit game or the small hit game and the out determination value (“10” in this embodiment) is generated during the AT short release, after the short hit game or the small hit game In the effect mode D set after the winning game, the special privilege granting mode is set.

  In the special privilege granting mode, when a special effect design that is set in advance is stopped, the special benefit design that has been stopped, the special privilege granting mode level, and the second outball number are selected from among a plurality of privilege points. One is selected and given.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 89, when a special effect design stop display including the decorative design “3” (hereinafter referred to as “stop display of the first special effect design”) is performed, 50 pt, 100 pt, and A privilege point given from 300 pt is selected. Further, when a special effect design stop display including the decorative design “2” and the decorative design “9” (hereinafter referred to as “stop display of the second special effect design”) is performed, from among 100 pt, 300 pt, and 500 pt. A privilege point to be given is selected. In addition, when a special effect design stop display (hereinafter referred to as “third special effect design stop display”) including the decorative design “1”, the decorative design “6”, and the decorative design “4” is performed, 300 pt, A privilege point given from 500 pt and 1000 pt is selected. In addition, for any special effect symbol stop display, when one of a plurality of privilege points is selected, the privilege point increases as the level of the special privilege grant mode and the determination range of the second out ball counter increase. Is easily given.

  Here, the alerting | reporting of provision of privilege points is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 89 (a), when the special effect symbol stop display is performed after the special effect symbol fluctuating display is performed, the special effect symbol stop display is as shown in FIG. 89 (b). In addition, if it is neither the stop display of the first special effect symbol, the stop display of the second special effect symbol, or the stop display of the third special effect symbol, the privilege point is not granted, and the bonus point is notified. I will not.

  As shown in FIGS. 89 (c), 90 (a), and 90 (c), after the special effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, FIGS. 89 (d), 90 (b), and 90 (d) are displayed. ) If the stop display of the first special effect symbol, the stop display of the second special effect symbol, or the stop display of the third special effect symbol is performed, the privilege point determined by the privilege point determination is given. As a notification of the grant of privilege points, images G41, G42, and G43 indicating the grant of the privilege points are displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140.

(Special production)
Next, a special effect performed based on the out-ball detection signal during the second auxiliary game will be described with reference to FIG. During the short hit game or the small hit game, when the out ball is generated during the AT short release out determination value (“10” in the present embodiment), the specific area of the specific image is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14. While cut-in is performed, a special sound effect is output from the audio output device 15, and the movable portion 17A of the effect accessory device 17 operates in a special manner.

  In addition, the effect aspect of a special effect is not specifically limited, It can set suitably. In addition, it is possible to set the specific image, special sound effect, and special mode related to the special effect to be performed only in the special effect. It is also possible to set so that it is most likely to appear in a special performance. In addition, the effect mode of the special effect may be the same or different between the short win game and the small hit game. When they are different, they appear in any game, but the appearance probability (so-called jackpot expectation) can be made different depending on the production mode.

(Re-seat production)
Next, referring to FIG. 92, a description will be given of the re-seat effect that is performed based on the out-ball detection signal during the waiting state for the customer. As shown in FIG. 92A, when the special effect symbol is stopped and the demonstration effect standby time elapses, the demonstration effect is executed based on the first out-ball number. For example, when the first out ball number is less than 30000, the demonstration effect image in the normal mode is displayed in the display area 140 as shown in FIG. 92 (b-1). On the other hand, when the first out ball number is 30000 or more, as shown in FIG. 92 (b-2), a demonstration effect image of a special mode is displayed in the display area 140.

  When the out ball is not generated until the demonstration confirmation launch time (in this embodiment, “300” seconds) elapses after the demonstration effect is started, as shown in FIG. At 140, an image indicating the model name of the gaming machine Y is displayed, the luminance is set to a normal tenth, and the power saving mode is set so that the sound volume is muted.

  When out-ball occurs when the gaming machine Y is set to the power saving mode, as shown in FIG. 92 (d), the power saving mode is canceled and the brightness and volume are returned to normal, and the re-seat effect is achieved. Is executed, and the special effect symbol immediately before entering the customer waiting state is displayed. Re-seating effect means that the power saving mode is set, so it can be assumed that the player has not played a game (launching a game ball) for a long time and is likely to have left the seat. It is thought that the occurrence of the occurrence of the event is a re-seat and the game has been resumed. In the present embodiment, when the power saving mode is canceled, the voice output device 15 emits a voice “Return”.

  Each time the out sphere detection sensor 52 outputs an out sphere detection signal to the main control board 101 and the main CPU 101a inputs the out sphere detection signal, the counter value of the out sphere counter provided in the main RAM 101c is incremented by “1”. Based on the counter value of the out ball counter, the data creation process in step S600 and the output control process in step S700 are performed, and information about the out ball (out information) indicating that ten out balls have been generated is used as an external signal. By outputting to the game information output terminal board 108 connected to the display device 700 or the hall computer, the out information can be output to the outside of the gaming machine Y such as the game information display device 700 or the hall computer. Based on this out information, the amusement store can grasp the operating status of the gaming machine and use it for managing the amusement store. In addition, the out information can be used to determine the operating status of the gaming machine and to determine the selection of the vehicle.

  In addition, the out sphere detection sensor 52 that detects an out sphere corresponding to the number of game spheres to be output outputs an out sphere detection signal to the effect control board 102, and the effect control board 102, based on the input out sphere detection signal, Special fluctuation production, special production, special privilege granting mode, special demonstration production, etc. are executed when a specific condition is satisfied, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game regardless of the player's game ball launching technique. .

  In addition, based on the game control state by the main control board 101 (special symbol variation display, auxiliary game, jackpot game, and other game situations), the second outball number range based on the outball detection, and the date / time information timed by the RTC 102d. Using a time range, a specific special game effect pattern is determined and a special game effect corresponding to the specific special game effect pattern is performed, so that variations of the special game effect increase and a reduction in the effect of the special game effect is suppressed. Can do.

  In addition, when a predetermined number of out balls are detected during a short hit game or a small hit game in the bonus grant mode, a special bonus grant mode is set, and the special symbol lottery is set to “Lose”, and a special figure of reachless lose When it is determined as a variation pattern, bonus points are earned. That is, based on the setting state of the privilege grant mode, the game control status (game information from the main control substrate 101) by the main control board 101, and the detection of the out ball, a privilege point that is a game value different from the prize ball is granted. As a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, the special privilege grant mode level is changed based on the date and time information timed by the RTC 102d, and the expected value of the privilege points to be granted based on the special privilege grant mode level and the second out ball number generated during the privilege grant mode. However, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, after the demonstration production starts, if the out ball does not occur during the demonstration production, the power saving mode is set, and if the out ball occurs during the power saving mode, that is, the out ball is not detected for a predetermined period. In this case, it is determined that the player has re-seated, the power-saving mode is canceled, and the re-seat effect is performed to entertain the re-seated player, so that the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

(Other embodiments)
Further, in the first embodiment, the game privilege can be given by the stop display of the normal privilege effect symbol of the roulette effect in the privilege grant mode, but also in the special effect symbol display in the privilege grant mode or only in the special effect symbol display A gaming privilege can also be granted. In this case, in order to suppress a reduction in the effect of the effect on a player who is not interested in the provision of the game privilege, the game privilege may not be provided in the special effect symbol display in the non-privilege grant mode. it can.

  Here, an example in which a game privilege is given in a special effect symbol display will be described with reference to FIGS. 93 to 95. For example, the special effect design consists of three rows of special decorative designs (left special decorative design TZ1 arranged on the left, middle special decorative design TZ2 arranged in the center, right special decorative design TZ3 arranged on the right). Let's say. In this case, as shown in FIG. 93 (a), an arrangement of special decoration symbols when no gaming privilege is given in the non-privilege granting mode or the bonus granting mode, and the special decoration symbol when the gaming privilege is given in the privilege granting mode. The arrangement can be as shown in FIG. 93 (b).

  “10 pt”, “30 pt”, and “50 pt” in FIG. 93 (b) constitute a special decorative symbol (special special decorative symbol) representing the provision of a gaming privilege. The special decoration design in the non-privilege grant mode does not include the special bonus design, and the special special design in the case of giving the game privilege in the privilege grant mode includes the special bonus design. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 94, the special special decoration symbol appears intermittently in the variation display of the special effect design when the game privilege is granted in the privilege grant mode.

  Then, in the special effect design stop display, as shown in FIGS. 95 (a) to 95 (g), various special special design symbols are displayed. As with the roulette effect, the number of the bonus special decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed is the bonus point given to the player. FIG. 95 (h) is an example of a special decorative symbol stop display indicating winning of a probable big jackpot, FIG. 95 (i) is an example of a special decorative symbol stop display indicating a normal jackpot winning, and FIG. 95 (j) is an example of FIG. It is an example of the stop display of the special decoration symbol showing loss.

  The conditions for executing the special special decoration symbol stop display are set as appropriate. However, the privilege grant mode is a sufficient condition for the execution of the stop display of the privilege special decoration symbol. For example, if the privilege granting mode execution flag is set in a predetermined period (for example, a period in which 10 special effect symbols are displayed) after the end of the short-time gaming state based on the probability variation jackpot or the normal jackpot, the special effect symbol pattern In the determination process (step S1308), it is determined whether or not a game privilege is to be granted based on the special effect designating command, and if it is determined that a game privilege is to be granted, the special decoration symbol shown in FIG. 95 (b) is used. The special effect design is displayed in a variable manner, and the special special decoration design is stopped. In the privilege grant mode, even when no game privilege is granted, it is possible to perform a variable display of the special effect symbol using the special decoration symbol shown in FIG. 95 (b).

  In addition, the provision of the game privilege in the privilege grant mode can be performed only by the roulette effect, or can be performed only by the special effect symbol display. Furthermore, it is possible to give a game privilege in the privilege grant mode by either a roulette effect or a special effect symbol display.

  In the first embodiment, the out sphere detection sensor 52 is connected to the main control board 101 and the effect control board 102, and the same out sphere detection signal is transmitted from the out sphere detection sensor 52 to the main control board 101 and the effect control board 102. 97. As shown in FIG. 97, the out sphere detection sensor 52 is connected only to the main control board 101, and the out sphere detection signal is sent from the out sphere detection sensor 52 to the main control. The main control board 101 that is directly output only to the board 101 and receives the out sphere detection signal may output the same out sphere detection signal to the effect control board 102. That is, the main control board 101 can be configured to relay the out-sphere detection sensor 52 and the effect control board 102. The out sphere detection signal output from the out sphere detection sensor 52 to the main control board 101 and the out sphere detection signal output from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 may have different data structures. In any case, the main control board 101 and the effect control board 102 have received the same out sphere detection information regarding the out sphere, which is detection of one out sphere.

  In addition, the main control board 101 counts the number of times the out sphere detection signal is input, and out sphere detection indicates that 10 out spheres have been detected on the effect control board 102 every time a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) is counted. It is also possible to send a command. That is, the main control board 101 receives the first out sphere detection information for detecting one out sphere, and the effect control board 102 receives the second out sphere detection information regarding the out sphere different from the first out sphere detection information. It can also be received. In this case, as shown in FIG. 96, an out-ball detection display device 27 for notifying that the out-ball has been detected ten times is provided on the game board 2, and the main control board 101 is placed on the effect control board 102 and the out-ball. When an out sphere detection command different from the detection signal is transmitted, the out sphere detection device 27 can be used to notify that the out sphere has been detected ten times. Thereby, it can be easily confirmed that the process related to the out ball on the main control board 101 is normally performed. The out sphere detection display device 27 is configured by, for example, an LED, and when the main control board 101 transmits an out sphere detection command to the effect control board 102, the out sphere detection display device 27 is kept in the predetermined time (for example, 1.0). It is also possible to light up and notify that the out ball has been detected ten times. The configuration of the out sphere detection display device 27 and the notification mode of out sphere detection are not limited and can be set as appropriate.

  In the first embodiment, various effects such as a special effect, a special privilege granting mode, and a special demonstration effect are performed based on the out ball, but the types of effects performed based on the out ball are the same as those in the first embodiment. Not limited.

  For example, if there is an out ball in a specific period based on the date and time information by the RTC 102d, a premium special effect that occurs only in the specific period or hardly appears in the game is performed, and there is no out ball in the specific period. It can be said that no special performance is performed.

  Also, a high expectation effect with a high expectation level for the big win and a low expectation effect with a low expectation value for the big win are provided, and there is a predetermined number of out balls in a specific period based on the date and time information by the RTC 102d. The high expectation level effect may be performed after the end of the specific period, and the low expectation level effect may not be performed after the end of the specific period unless there is a predetermined number of out balls in the specific period.

  Furthermore, the number of out balls at a specific time (for example, every 5 minutes every two hours) on a specific day (for example, every Friday or a day with “7” every month) regardless of whether or not the privilege grant mode is set. And develops or grows a predetermined character image according to the increase in the counted value (for example, increases the amount of ornaments to be worn), and the developed character image is used as a so-called SPSP reach or special game. It can also be used in production. In this case, if the privilege grant mode is set, in the privilege grant mode canceling process, the developed or grown character image data can be included in the QR code so that the player can own it.

  The first out ball counter is cleared when the presentation control board 102 is turned off, but is cleared when the demonstration presentation starts or when the power saving mode is set. You can also. In addition to the first out ball counter, an out ball counter that is cleared when the demonstration effect is started or when the power saving mode is set may be provided in the sub RAM 102c.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the production control such as the launch confirmation time during the specific round, the launch confirmation time during the long opening, the launch confirmation time during the demonstration production, the out determination value during the AT short opening, and the out determination value during the specific reach, etc. The value used for the process related to the out sphere by the substrate 102 can be set as appropriate. For example, the out-reach determination value during specific reach is set to “10”, but is not limited thereto, and can be appropriately set to “1”.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the production control such as the launch confirmation time during the specific round, the launch confirmation time during the long opening, the launch confirmation time during the demonstration performance, the out determination value during the AT short opening, and the out determination value during the specific reach, etc. One value is set for each of the processes related to the out sphere by the substrate 102, but a plurality of types can be set in stages. In this case, it is possible to change the effect mode of the production corresponding to the firing confirmation time and the judgment value according to various types of firing confirmation time and judgment value types (stages).

  For example, the contents of the production (for example, a firing stop instruction or a firing start instruction) can be emphasized in accordance with the level increase. In this example, two types of “1” and “10” are set as specific reach out determination values, and the counter value of the third out ball counter is the first reach out determination value during specific reach “1”. ”Is performed, the image display device 14 performs a variation display launch stop notification effect (a weak variation display launch stop notification effect) that displays a predetermined image prompting the stop of the launch, and then the counter value of the third out ball counter is When reaching the second reach out determination value “10” in the second stage, the image display device 14 displays a predetermined image prompting to stop firing and the sound output device 14 outputs a warning sound. It is also possible to perform a notification effect (a launch stop notification effect during strong fluctuation display). In other words, the type of effect device can be increased in accordance with the increase in the level of the firing stop notification effect during variable display. Further, when the counter value of the third out ball counter reaches “1”, which is the first reach out determination value during the specific reach, a firing stop notification effect during fluctuation display is performed with a relatively low volume warning sound. After that, when the counter value of the third out ball counter reaches “10”, which is the second reach out determination value during the specific reach, the firing stop notification effect during fluctuation display is output with the output of a relatively loud warning sound. It is also possible to increase the output of one rendering device as the level increases. In addition, the output of a production | presentation apparatus can also be increased while increasing the kind of production | presentation apparatus according to the raise of a step.

  Further, the production control board 102 is based on the date and time information by the RTC 102d, for example, every day (for example, 10:00:00, 11:00:00, 12:00:00, etc.) The video and music of a predetermined song are started, and if the counter value of the first out ball is constant for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) immediately before the start of this song (the out ball is detected) If not, the video can be started without starting the music, or both the video and music can be started. In addition, if the on-time music production is set for the same model in the same manner, at the amusement store, the music will be executed all at once and the music production effect will increase. However, by limiting the execution of music when an out ball is not detected in this way, it is possible to save power at the amusement store while achieving the effect of the music.

  In addition, when the execution of music on time is restricted, the counter value of the first out ball increases by a predetermined value (for example, “5”) from the start time to the end time of the music (a predetermined number of out balls). Can be removed from the location corresponding to the point in time of the music. On the other hand, once the execution of the music is restricted, it is possible not to release the restriction on the execution of the music even if a predetermined number of out balls are detected until the end time of the music.

  In addition, when the music on time is started, if the counter value of the first out ball is constant for a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) from the start time to the end time of the music (the out ball is detected for the predetermined time) If not, you can also limit the execution of the song from that point on. On the other hand, once the music is executed without being restricted, it is possible to prevent the music from being restricted to the end even if the out ball is not detected for a predetermined period until the end time of the music.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can be used for a gaming machine using a gaming ball such as a Jiyan ball gaming machine or an arrangement ball gaming machine.

Y gaming machine 6 first start opening 6a first start opening detection sensor 7 second start opening 7a second start opening detection sensor 8 large winning opening 9 first winning gate 10 second winning gate 14 image display device 18 effect button device 19 Selection button device 52 Out ball detection sensor 70 Second start port control device 80 Big winning port control device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
102d RTC

Claims (1)

Game control means for performing game control related to a predetermined game performed based on a game ball passing through a start area provided in the game area;
Effect control means for effect control related to a predetermined effect performed based on game control by the game control means;
Out ball detection means for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the game area and became an out ball,
The game control means can receive first out ball detection information related to the out ball detected by the out ball detection means, and based on the received first out ball detection information, the predetermined information related to the out ball is externally transmitted. Having external output means for outputting to the device;
The effect control means can receive the second out ball detection information related to the out ball detected by the out ball detection means and the game control information related to the game control by the game control means, and the received second out ball detection information and have a specific effect control means for performing the predetermined effect based on the game control information,
The specific effect control means is
Out ball detection determination means for determining whether or not the out ball has not been detected for a predetermined period based on the second out ball detection information;
A gaming machine, wherein the predetermined effect is performed based on a determination result by the out-ball detection determining means .