JP5831993B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces effects based on operations of variable operation means.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that includes an effect button device that can be operated by a player and can be changed from a normal state to a special state (a pop-out state) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the effect according to the special game determination such as the variation effect, if there is an operation of the effect button device within a preset effective period of the operation of the effect button device, for example, an expectation of a big win Object images such as characters and items associated with degrees appear.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the effect button device is normally controlled in a normal state, but in a specific reach effect or the like with a high expectation of winning big hits, it is in a special state at a preset timing. Be controlled. When this special state is in effect, the effect button device is in an effective period, and when the effect button device in the special state is operated, a special effect with a high expectation degree of jackpot is executed.

JP 2013-90780 A

  Thus, the entertainment of the game is enhanced by performing the effect using the variable effect button device. However, there is still room for improving the effects using the variable effect button device and further enhancing the interest of the game.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the fun of gaming.

The gaming machine of the present invention has a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied, and according to the determination result of the determination unit An effect control means for causing the effect means to execute, a variable operation means that can be operated by the player and can be changed from a normal state to a special state different from the normal state, and the variable operation during the effect by the effect control means A change effect control means for executing a change effect for changing the state of the means; an effective period generating means for generating an effective period for enabling the operation of the variable operation means during the effect by the effect control means; When the variable operating means during generation is operated, the representation section, comprising an operation presentation control means for executing an operation effect based on the manipulation, and the change effect, the state of the variable operating means And a post stage effect for changing the variable operation means to the normal state or the special state after the pre stage effect, and the change effect control means includes the special game in the post stage effect. The variable operation means is changed to the special state at a higher rate when the special game is executed than when the special game is executed, and the effective period generation means is configured so that the variable operation means is the special operation in the subsequent stage effect. The effective period is generated when the state changes .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a dish unit. It is an example of the perspective view of the principal part of the production button device in the normal operation position which abbreviate | omitted some production buttons etc .. It is an example of the left view of the principal part of the production | presentation button apparatus in an operation detection position. It is an example of the left view of the principal part of the production | presentation button apparatus in the special operation position which protrudes to the maximum. It is an example of the perspective view of a shaft-shaped member and a rotation drive mechanism. It is an example of the top view of a movable annular member. It is an example of the schematic diagram about the advancing / retreating operation of the effect button device when the shaft-shaped member is rotated in the I direction. It is an example of the schematic diagram about the advance / retreat operation | movement of an effect button apparatus when a shaft-shaped member is rotated by the II direction. It is a block diagram of a control means. (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 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 main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 44. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect information shift 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 production mode setting process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows until the middle of the operation instruction | indication effect control process in an effect control board. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the operation instruction effect control process of FIG. 50. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button action | operation effect control process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure showing the structure of the production information storage area of sub RAM102c, (b) is a figure showing the structure of each memory | storage part of an production information storage area. It is a figure showing an example of the special production scenario determination table in case a prior determination result is a loss. It is a figure showing an example of the special production scenario determination table in case a prior determination result is a probable big hit. It is a figure showing an example of the special production scenario determination table in case a prior determination result is a normal jackpot. It is a figure showing an example of this production | generation classification 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 first half latter half stage classification judgment table. It is a figure showing an example of this production | presentation scenario determination table. (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the stage UP production effect when the stage is not UP at the stage UP possible timing, the stay stage and the stage after the UP, and (b) is the stage when the stage is UP at the stage UP possible timing. It is a figure showing the relationship between UP production stage and stage UP production, stay stage, and stage after UP. (A) is a figure showing an example of an operation instruction | indication effect control table, (b) is a figure showing an example of an effect button action | operation effect control table. It is a figure showing an example of a production mode determination table. (A) is a figure showing the production flow of the sign production of a special production, (b) is a figure showing the production flow of the main production of a special production. It is a figure showing the structure and effect flow of a stage UP rolling effect and a stage UP effect. It is a figure showing the production flow of step-up production A. It is a figure showing the production flow of confrontation production A. It is a figure showing the mode of the sign production of a special production. It is a figure showing the mode of the stage UP turning effect and the stage UP effect concerning the stage 1 of the main effect of the special effect. It is a figure showing the mode of the stage UP turning effect and the stage UP effect concerning the stage 2 of the main effect of the special effect. It is a figure showing a situation where reach is established during the main production of the special production, and the continuous operation production production is executed. It is a figure showing the mode of the stage UP turning effect and the stage UP effect concerning the stage 3 of the main effect of the special effect. It is a figure showing the mode of the stage UP turning production and the stage UP production concerning the stage 4 of the main production of the special production. It is a figure showing a mode that a normal operation effect is performed when the main effect of a special effect develops to the stage 4. FIG. It is a figure showing a mode that a special operation effect is performed when the special drawing lottery result is a jackpot and the main effect of the special effect is developed in stage 4. It is a figure showing a mode that a special operation effect is performed when the special drawing lottery result is lost and the main effect of the special effect is developed to stage 4. It is a flowchart which shows the special effect determination process in the effect control board of other embodiment. (A) is a figure showing this production | presentation execution determination table in other embodiment, (b) is a figure showing the indication effect execution determination table in other embodiment. It is a figure showing the indication effect scenario determination table in other embodiment.

  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.

  A first start port 6 is provided below the image display device 14 at the lower part of the game area 2A and is invariable and can always enter the ball. 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 6a 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 immediately below the first start port 6. 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.

  On the surface of the game board 2 and below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21 and a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol hold A hold display device comprising a display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on 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 fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the lottery result, and the normal symbol representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped. 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.

  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 various effects and pachilog games (including privilege games) described later.

  The effect button device 18 has an operable effect button 1810, a push operation detection switch 18a11 that detects a pressing operation on the effect button 1810, and a protruding state that detects that the effect button 1810 is held at the maximum special operation position described later. A detection switch 18a21 is provided (see FIG. 11).

  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. 11).

  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.

  Next, the effect button device 18 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the effect button device 18 has an effect button 1810 with a predetermined normal operation position (FIG. 2 (a)) and a special operation position protruding upward from the normal operation position (FIG. 2 (b)). ) And an operation detection position (FIG. 2 (c)) that is retracted downward from the normal operation position. Specifically, the production button 1810 protrudes slightly upward from the surface around the saucer 50 at the normal operation position, and is several times (about 7 to 10 times) above the normal operation position from the surface around the saucer 50 at the special operation position. And retracts slightly downward from the surface around the tray 50 at the operation detection position. That is, the effect button device 18 has a structure in which the effect button 1810 can be pressed from any operation position including the normal operation position and the special operation position to the operation detection position.

  The direction in which the effect button 1810 moves between the normal operation position, the special operation position, and the operation detection position is the advance / retreat direction of the effect button 1810. The advance side of the effect button 1810 is the front end side, and the retreat side of the effect button 1810 is the base end side. Where appropriate, the advance / retreat direction of the effect button 1810 is simply referred to as the advance / retreat direction, the advance direction / retreat direction of the effect button 1810 is simply referred to as the advance / retreat direction, and the axis (center) of the effect button 1810 (shaft-shaped member 1823). ) Is simply written as the axis.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect button device 18 constitutes a discharge device U1 having a discharge button U11 for discharging a game ball to the outside of the gaming machine Y and a tray unit U. The dish unit U is operably accommodated in the tray 50.

  Next, the structure of the effect button device 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect button device 18 includes an effect button 1810, a button advance / retreat mechanism 1820 that automatically advances and retracts the effect button 1810 between the normal operation position and the special operation position, and a base placed on the base portion U2 of the dish unit U. And a table 1830.

  The effect button 1810 includes a button main body 1811 and an annular member 1812 attached to the lower end portion of the button main body 1811.

  The annular member 1812 is a fixed annular member 1812a fixed to the lower end portion of the photon main body 1811. The annular member 1812 is disposed below the fixed annular member 1812a so as to be movable forward and backward with respect to the fixed annular member 1812a and around the axis. And a movable annular member 1812b supported so as not to rotate. The movable annular member 1812b is movably provided between a position in contact with the fixed annular member 1812a and a position separated from the fixed annular member 1812a by a minute distance in the retreat direction.

  The movable annular member 1812b is urged by a pair of left and right spring members 1812c having a stronger urging force than a pair of urging members 1822, which will be described later, in a retreating direction away from the fixed annular member 1812a. When in a position other than the detection position, the movable annular member 1812b is located away from the stationary annular member 1812a in the retracting direction.

  The button advance / retreat mechanism 1820 includes a button guide mechanism 1821 that allows the effect button 1810 to advance and retreat, a pair of urging members 1822 that urge the effect button 1810 in the advance direction, and a shaft formed in the advance / retreat direction of the effect button 1810. A member 1823, a rotation drive mechanism 1824 that rotates the shaft member 1823, and an advance / retreat operation mechanism 1825 that moves the effect button 1810 forward and backward in conjunction with the shaft member 1823 rotated by the rotation drive mechanism 1824. It has.

  The button guide mechanism 1821 includes a pair of front and rear metal guide rods 1821a extending in the forward and backward directions, and a pair of front and rear cylindrical portions (not shown) that are slidably fitted to the pair of guide rods 1821a. The pair of cylindrical portions are integrally formed with the fixed annular member 1812a of the effect button 1810. The effect of the effect button 1810 is maintained by the button guide mechanism 1821 so that the effect button 1810 can move forward and backward and rotate around the axis. Guided immovably.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the effect button 1810 becomes the operation detection position in a state where the fixed annular member 1812a is in contact with the movable annular member 1812b. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the state where the fixed annular member 1812a is in contact with and locked on the locking plate 1821b from the lower side, the effect button 1810 is in a special operation position that protrudes to the maximum.

  An LED substrate 1821c is mounted on the upper surface of the locking plate 1821b. A plurality of LEDs 1821d are mounted on the upper surface of the LED substrate 1821c. Furthermore, an optical protrusion state detection switch 18a21 such as a photosensor is attached to the lower surface of the locking plate 1821b.

  The fixed annular member 1812a has a convex pressing operation detection piece 18a12 projecting toward the movable annular member 1812b (retreat direction) and a convex projecting state detection projecting toward the locking plate 1821b (advance direction). A piece 18a22 is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, an upper part of the base 1830 is formed in a concave shape, and an optical pressing operation detection switch 18 a 11 such as a photosensor is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the effect button 1810 is in the pressed position, the pressing operation detection piece 18a12 enters (closes to) the pressing operation detection switch 18a11, and the pressing operation detection switch 18a11 performs the complete operation (pressing of the effect button 1810). ) Is detected and output to the lamp control board 104.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the production button 1810 reaches the maximum operation position, the protruding state detection piece 18a22 enters (closes to) the protruding state detection switch 18a21, and the protruding state detection switch 18a21 A projecting state detection signal indicating that the effect button 1810 is held at the special operation position projecting to the maximum is output to the lamp control board.

  The effect button 1810 is formed of a lens that can transmit light. When the LED 1821d emits light, the light passes through the effect button 1810 to the outside, and the effect button 1810 is illuminated.

  The pair of urging members 1822 includes a pair of coil springs, and the pair of coil springs are mounted on a pair of guide rods 1821a, and in a compressed state, the movable annular member 1812b of the effect button 1810 and the base 1830 It is installed between.

  The shaft-shaped member 1823 is disposed so that its axis is parallel to the axis of the effect button 1810.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the rotation drive mechanism 1824 includes an electric motor 18b, a drive gear 1824a, an intermediate two-stage gear 1824b, and a driven gear 1824c. The electric motor 18b is attached to the base 1830 in the advance direction, and a drive gear 1824a is attached to its output shaft. The drive gear 1824a, the intermediate two-stage gear 1824b, and the driven gear 1824c mesh with each other, the intermediate two-stage gear 1824b is rotatably supported by the base 1830, and the driven gear 1824c is fixed to the base end of the shaft-shaped member 1823. Is provided.

  The forward / backward movement mechanism 1825 includes a pair of left and right engaging portions 1825 a that move forward and backward integrally with the effect button 1810, and a pair of spiral guide portions 1825 b provided on the outer peripheral portion of the shaft-shaped member 1823. In a state where the effect button 1810 is urged in the advancing direction by the urging member 1822, the pair of engaging portions 1825 a are engaged with the pair of spiral guide portions 1825 b from the proximal end side, respectively, and the rotation drive mechanism 1824 When the shaft-like member 1823 is rotated, the pair of engaging portions 1825a are moved in the forward / backward direction.

  Each engaging portion 1825a is attached to the movable annular member 1812b, protrudes from the inner peripheral portion of the movable annular member 1812b toward the shaft-shaped member 1823 (axial direction) in the direction orthogonal to the axial center, and engages with the spiral guide portion 1825b. (See FIG. 8).

  A pair of smooth guide portions 1825c are formed on the outer peripheral portion of the shaft-shaped member 1823 so as to be connected to the base end portions of the pair of spiral guide portions 1825b and extend in parallel to a plane orthogonal to the axis of the shaft-shaped member 1823. ing. The pair of engaging portions 1825a are engaged with the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c from the base end side, respectively, and the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position.

  Here, a pair of convex portions 1823a is formed on the outer periphery of the shaft-shaped member 1823, and a pair of concave portions 1823b are formed on the axial center between the pair of convex portions 1823a.

  Each convex portion 1823a is formed in an inverted trapezoidal shape in a side view. A spiral guide portion 1825b is inclined and formed at one circumferential edge of each convex portion 1823a (a boundary portion with the concave portion 1823b). A smooth guide portion 1825c is formed in a step shape at the base end edge of each convex portion 1823a, and is parallel to the axial direction of the shaft-shaped member 1823 at the other circumferential end of each convex portion 1823a (a boundary portion with the concave portion 1823b). A straight step portion 1823c extending in the direction is formed in a step shape.

  When the effect button 1810 is in a position between the normal operation position and the special operation position, and when the effect button 1810 is in the special operation position, each engaging portion 1825a provided in the effect button 1810 is located in the recess 1823b. It is located between the spiral guide portion 1825b of the convex portion 1823a and the straight step portion 1823c of the other convex portion 1823a, and can be engaged with the spiral guide portion 1825b.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the effect button 1810 is not pressed down, the pair of engaging portions 1825a of the effect button 1810 are engaged with the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c of the shaft-shaped member 1823. Then, the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position. From this state, since the pair of engaging portions 1825a can be moved away from the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c in the retreat direction, the effect button 1810 can be pressed to the pressed position, and then the effect button 1810 When the operation is released, it returns to the normal operation position again and is held there.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the effect button 1810 is not pressed down, the shaft member 1823 is moved from the state where the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position to the arrow I in FIG. When turned in the direction, the pair of engaging portions 1825a of the effect button 1810 are disengaged from the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c of the shaft-shaped member 1823 and moved to the pair of spiral guide portions 1825b. The effect button 1810 starts to advance from the normal operation position.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9C, the shaft-shaped member 1823 rotates with the pair of engaging portions 1825 a of the effect button 1810 engaged with the pair of spiral guide portions 1825 b of the shaft-shaped member 1823. By moving, the pair of engaging portions 1825a is moved in the forward / backward direction, that is, the effect button 1810 is advanced / retreated. The shaft-shaped member 1823 is rotated in the direction of arrow I in FIG. 7, and finally the effect button 1810 is advanced, and the fixed annular member 1812a of the effect button 1810 is fixed to the distal ends of the pair of guide rods 1821a. The effect button 1810 is held at the special operation position by being locked by the locking plate 1821b.

  As shown in FIG. 9A to FIG. 9D, a pair of engagements are made by a pair of recesses 1823b from a state where the effect button 1810 is at an arbitrary position between the normal operation position and the special operation position. Since the joining portion 1825a can be moved away from the pair of spiral guide portions 1825b in the retracting direction without colliding with the pair of convex portions 1823a, the effect button 1810 can be pushed down to the pressed position. Similarly, the effect button 1810 can be pressed to the pressed position from the state where the effect button 1810 is held at the special operation position.

  Thereafter, when the effect button 1810 is released, the operation is returned to the operation start position. At that time, when the effect button 1810 is advanced or retracted (the shaft-shaped member 1823 is rotated), the operation button 1810 is returned to a position near the operation start position. To do. However, when the effect button 1810 is pressed to the pressed position, the shaft-shaped member 1823 is rotated so that the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c is positioned on the advance side of the pair of engaging portions 1825a (in this case, the effect (When the button 1810 is pressed from the special operation position to the pressed position, the button 1810 is slightly rotated in the direction of arrow I in FIG. 7), and when the effect button 1810 is released, the pair of engaging portions 1825a are paired. The effect button 1810 returns to the normal operation position by engaging with the smooth guide portion 1825c.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), when the effect button 1810 is not pressed, the shaft member 1823 is moved from the state in which the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position as described above. 7 is rotated in the direction of arrow II in FIG. 7, the pair of engaging portions 1825a of the effect button 1810 are disengaged from the pair of smooth guide portions 1825c of the shaft-shaped member 1823, and a pair of straight steps It moves in the advancing direction along the part 1823c, that is, the effect button 1810 moves to the special operation position at a stretch.

  As described above, by rotating the shaft-shaped member 1823 in the direction of arrow 1 in FIG. 7 from the state in which the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position, the pair of engaging portions 1825a is paired with a spiral. The effect button 1810 can be advanced to the special operation position at a speed corresponding to the rotational speed of the shaft-shaped member 1823 (for example, slowly). By rotating the shaft-shaped member 1823 in the direction of arrow II in FIG. 7 from the state held in the operation position, the pair of engaging portions 1825a are interfered with the pair of convex portions 1823a by the pair of concave portions 1823b. That is, the effect button 1810 can be advanced to the special operation position at a high speed without engaging the pair of engaging portions 1825a with the pair of spiral guide portions 1825b. That is, when the button advance / retreat mechanism 1820 advances the effect button 1810 from the normal operation position to the special operation position, the advance speed of the effect button 1810 varies depending on the direction in which the shaft-shaped member 1823 is rotated by the rotation drive mechanism 1824. It is configured.

  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 are, for example, three rows of special decorative symbols Z1 to Z3 (for example, “1” to “9”) arranged in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the display region 140 of the image display device 14 or the like. Decorative design that represents numbers). In the variation display of the special effect symbols, the special decoration symbols in each row move from the top to the bottom (variation display) as if the reels are rotating (see FIG. 70B). 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 the 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 (FIG. 68 (a)). 75 (c), FIG. 76 (c)).

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

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from 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.

  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, and the general winning opening detection sensor 11a are connected. Each detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the main control board 101 when detecting a game ball.

  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, and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are connected. The main control board 101 outputs a display control signal for controlling each display device to each display device 20-25.

  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 information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) to the game information output terminal board 108 as an external signal.

  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 can display predetermined game information based on the predetermined game information (external signal).

  The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c. 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.

  A pressing operation detection switch 18a11, a protruding state detection switch 18a21, and a selection button detection switch 19a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104.

  When the effect button 1810 is pressed and reaches the operation detection position, the pressing operation detection switch 18a11 outputs a pressing operation detection signal indicating that the effect button 1810 has been pressed to the lamp control board 104, and the lamp control board. 104 outputs a pressing operation detection signal to the effect control board 102. Similarly, when the projection state detection signal is input from the projection state detection switch 18a21, the lamp control board 104 outputs the signal 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”.

  The sub CPU 102a includes a command output from the main control board 101, a pressing operation detection signal output from the effect button device 18 and a protruding state detection signal, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 19, and a timer (quartz crystal oscillator). ) Read out the program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on the input signal, etc., and perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, commands for controlling the effects are given to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. Send. 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.

  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 32a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 5). 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. Furthermore, the lamp CPU 104a causes the LED 1821d of the effect button device 18 and the drive control for the electric motor 18b to move the effect button 1810 of the effect button device 18 between the normal operation position and the special operation position based on the effect control command. Perform light emission control.

  Further, on the input side of the lamp control board 104, the pressing operation detection switch 18 a 11 of the effect button device 18, the protruding state detection switch 18 a 21, and the selection button detection switch 19 a of the selection button device 19 are connected. When the pressing operation detection signal, the protruding state detection signal, and the selection button detection signal are input, the lamp control board 104 outputs each to the effect control board 102. In other words, the lamp control board 104 relays the pressing operation detection signal, the protruding state detection signal, and the selection button detection signal between the effect control board 102 and 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 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

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

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

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

  FIGS. 12A-1 and 12A-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. 12A-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 start port 6 as a trigger. On the other hand, FIG. 12A-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.

  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 (see FIG. 73A). 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.13 (a)-FIG.13 (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. 13A is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 13B is the case where the result of the jackpot determination is “small hit”. The table referred to in the special symbol determination, FIG. 13C, 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. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table used when a jackpot game is controlled.

  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. 14B to FIG. 14C are diagrams showing an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game used when the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 is controlled. FIG. 14B is a table referred to in the long win game constituting the jackpot game, and FIG. 14C is a table referred to in the short hit game constituting the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning 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. 15A 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. 15B is a diagram showing 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. 16A is a diagram illustrating an example of a game condition data determination table that is 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. 16B shows 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)
FIGS. 17 to 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of a special figure variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variation display mode of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “special figure variation 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. 17 is a diagram showing 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 to be described later, and FIG. 18 shows a special figure variation pattern in a short time game state to be described later. 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. 19A to FIG. 19F 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. 19A 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. 19B 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. 19C determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The 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. 19D 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. 19 (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. 19 (e) is a diagram showing 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. 19 (f) is a diagram showing an example of a second start port opening / closing control table for auxiliary games used when controlling 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-short-time gaming state, the time required for the normal symbol change display (hereinafter referred to as the normal figure change time) is set to 15 seconds, and is activated when “winning” is won in the hit determination. 2 The total operation time of the starting port control device 70 (opening time of the second starting port 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 1 / It is set to 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 to the main CPU 101a, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game 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, external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B, and the big prize opening / closing solenoid Drive control data for driving 80B (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 20, 21, 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, 25 Data creation processing of display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) for display 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 control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 20, 21, and 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, and 25, 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 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 the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the big 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 a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether or not a 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 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 the detection signals from the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a are input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 10. 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 receives the special determination information including 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 as the first special information. Store in the symbol hold storage area.

  The first special symbol reserved storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 20A), 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. 20B).

  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 receives the special determination information including 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 pattern variation pattern determination random number counter as the second special information. Store in the symbol hold storage area.

  Note that the second special symbol storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 20A), 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. 20B).

  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 (step 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. 20 (c)), and various random numbers are stored in a storage unit with 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. 20C).

  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. 28 to 36.

  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.

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

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

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines 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. 28, 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. 34 or the small 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. 28, and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the special symbol determination, and the result of the reach determination, the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation time”) and A special-figure variation pattern including information related to an effect type or the like of a variation effect described later is determined.

  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 main CPU 101a determines the special symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 28. In step S310-7, the special CPU variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the main RAM 101c for production. 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. 17 and 18) 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 the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special 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 electric 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 process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

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

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a 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 end 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.

  With reference to FIG. 37, the ordinary power control process will be described. First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the loaded ordinary power processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. 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.

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined as a general symbol variation pattern in the general symbol variation pattern determination, it is determined in the normal symbol stop processing in FIG. 40 whether or not it is a hit normal symbol. 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.

(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 S <b> 1002, the sub CPU 102 a performs a process of updating the effect random number used for controlling the effect including the random effect determination random number, the variable effect pattern determination random number, the effect mode determination random number, and the like.

  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. 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 production random number from being completely synchronized, different initial value random numbers are provided to the various production random numbers instead of making the maximum values of the various random number ranges different, 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. 43 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 time control processing for updating each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 to 49.

  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 S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs an operation effect control process for controlling the operation effect based on the operation of the effect button 1810. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 50 to 51.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs effect button operation effect control processing for control related to an effect button operation effect that activates the effect button 1810 in the development A described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect control process for control related to a demonstration effect performed in a so-called “customer waiting state” in which a special symbol change display or special game is not performed for a predetermined time or more.

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

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

(Command analysis processing by production control board)
A command analysis process performed by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 45.

  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 demo designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, it moves the process to step S1303. If it determines that the command is not a demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c as pre-processing for executing the demonstration effect, and waits for the demonstration effect to start (demo effect standby). Time) is set in the demonstration effect timer counter, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the demonstration effect standby time elapses, the sub CPU 102a sets a demonstration effect control command indicating the effect contents of the demonstration effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set demonstration effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. When receiving the demonstration effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the demonstration effect based on the command. When the demonstration effect is being executed, the demonstration effect execution flag is set in the demonstration effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  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 prize designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305 and step S1306, and if it determines that the command is not a starting opening prize designation command, moves the process to step S1307. .

  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 in the starting opening winning designation command storing process.

  As shown in FIG. 54A, the effect information storage area is provided for each type of start opening (first effect information storage area and second effect information 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 production information storage area is stored.

  Each effect information storage area has the same configuration as the special symbol 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 for storing a starting opening prize specifying command, a special effect scenario data section for storing special effect scenario data described later, and a sign indicating an instruction to execute a sign effect for the special effect. An indication effect designation flag part for storing the effect designation flag and a main effect type data part for storing the effect type data indicating the type of the main effect of the special effect are provided (see FIG. 54B).

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1306, special effect determination processing for determining a predetermined matter related to the special effect is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a 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 S1308, and if it determines that there is no gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1308, 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 process.

  In step S1309, 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 to step S1310 and step S1311. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no special effect designating command, the process proceeds to step S1312. Move.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs effect information shift processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a configures a special symbol lottery effect and is performed when a special symbol stop display is being performed, and for performing a special effect symbol stop display indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. A special effect symbol pattern determination process is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated. In the special effect design pattern determination process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect design designation command and displays the special effect in the display area 140 of the image display device 14 based on the information included in the received special effect design designation command. An arrangement (combination) of decorative symbols arranged on a predetermined effective line in the stop display of symbols, that is, special effect symbols is determined.

  In step S1312, 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, it moves the process to step S1313. If it determines that there is no special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1314. .

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a configures a special symbol lottery effect and is performed when the special symbol variation display is performed, and the sub CPU 102a displays the variation symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery (the special effect symbol variation display). The variable effect pattern determination process for determining the variable effect pattern is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1314, 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 sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1315 and step S1316, and if it determines that there is no special effect symbol stop designation command, the process proceeds to step S1317. Move processing.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a sets a special effect symbol stop control command indicating that the special effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The special effect symbol stop control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. Upon receiving the special effect symbol stop control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 recognize that the fluctuation effect and the main effect of the special effect are finished, and terminate the fluctuation effect and the special effect. Stop display of symbols. Note that the end time of the production is not limited to this, and may be a specific timing related to a preset event on the production during the variation production.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a clears variation effect data, main effect scenario data, and main effect stage data stored in a sub RAM 102c described later.

  In step S <b> 1316, the sub CPU 102 a performs an effect mode setting process for setting the 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 S <b> 1317, 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 S1318. If it determines that the command is not a common map variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1319. .

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs a specific effect determination process including a specific effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the ordinary drawing lottery result or the special drawing lottery result, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1319, 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, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320. If the sub CPU 102a determines that there is no special game opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1321, 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 S1322, and if it determines that there is no round designation command, it moves the process to step S1323.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1323, the sub CPU 102a confirms 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 S1324. If it determines that the command is not a special game ending designation command, it moves the process to step S1325.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern which is an aspect of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

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

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 102a performs a long opening effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute a long opening effect corresponding to the auxiliary game related to hit 2 in the non-time-saving gaming state, and ends the command analysis process. .

(Special effect judgment processing of effect control board)
With reference to FIG. 46, a special effect determination process for determining a predetermined item for a special effect will be described.

  The special effect is an effect performed on the basis of a start opening prize designation command (hereinafter referred to as “the start opening prize designation command”) that triggers the special effect determination process. This is an effect that is composed of a combination of an operation effect by 1810 and an image effect in the display area 140 of the image display device 14.

  The special effect is a main effect performed during a special symbol change display (hereinafter referred to as “target special figure change display”) based on a winning at the start openings 6 and 7 triggered by the start opening prize designation command, It is comprised with the sign production which suggests execution of this production. Specific contents of the special effects will be described later.

  In step S1306-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the current effect mode is the effect mode B. It is determined whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, the effect modes are 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. 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.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the effect mode B in step S1306-1, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1306-2, and if it determines that it is not the effect mode B, the special effect determination process ends.

  In step S1306-2, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the special effect scenario data is stored in the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether or not the special effect is being executed or whether or not the special effect is scheduled to be executed. judge. This is to prevent the special effects from being duplicated and the effect of the effects from decreasing.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is not being executed or is not scheduled to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1306-3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is being executed or is scheduled to be executed, the special effect determination process is terminated. .

  In step S1306-3, the sub CPU 102a selects a special effect scenario determination table for determining a scenario of special effects.

  The scenario of the special effect is composed of whether or not to execute the main effect (permitted or not of the main effect), whether or not to execute the predictive effect (permitted or not of the predictive effect), and the execution timing when the predictive effect is executed. Has been. In the present embodiment, when the sign effect is executed, any special symbol from the special symbol variation display (variation representation) first performed after the start opening prize designation command is stored to the target variation display is displayed. This is done in a variable display. The sign effect is performed at the start of the special symbol variation display.

  The special effect scenario determination table includes a start opening prize specifying command and a starting opening prize specifying command (effect information) that is already stored in the second effect information storage area when the start opening prize specifying command is stored. (Hereinafter referred to as “the number of prior reservations”).

  Therefore, the sub CPU 102a selects the special effect scenario determination table on the basis of the start opening prize designation command and the number of prior reservations when performing the special effect scenario determination.

  Each special effect scenario determination table stores a special effect scenario random number determination value and a special effect scenario uniquely associated with each other (see FIGS. 54 to 56). Details of the scenario of special effects will be described later.

  In step S1306-4, the sub CPU 102a acquires the special effect random number and stores it in the special effect random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a stores the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the special effect random number in the special effect random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Note that the special effect random number includes a special effect scenario random number and a main effect type random number described later.

  In step S <b> 1306-5, the sub CPU 102 a performs special effect scenario determination for determining the special effect scenario by comparing the stored special effect scenario random number (random effect determination random number) with the selected special effect scenario determination table.

  In step S1306-6, the sub CPU 102a sets the special effect scenario data indicating the special effect scenario determined in the special effect scenario determination in the special effect scenario data part of the storage unit in which the start opening prize designation command is stored. To do.

  In step S1306-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the main effect based on the set special effect scenario data (determination result of the special effect scenario determination). If the sub CPU 102a determines that the main effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1306-8. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the main effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1306-11.

  In step S1306-8, the sub CPU 102a selects a main effect type determination table for determining the type of the main effect of the special effect.

  The type of the main effect includes the final stage (level) of the main effect and whether or not to generate a specific state in which the operation of the effect button 1810 is activated in a special state (permission or disapproval of the specific state). As will be described later, this effect is a development effect that can be developed (stepped up) in a plurality of stages. Therefore, the stage (level) that finally develops and reaches is associated as the type of the main effect. Also, the specific state is a state that can occur after the final stage has been developed in the main stage, and is a special state in which the stage button 1810 protrudes to the maximum special operation position, and a state in which the operation on the stage button 1810 is enabled. It is. Therefore, whether or not the specific state is permitted is also associated as the type of the production.

  This production type determination table is divided by start opening prize designation commands. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a selects the main production type determination table based on the start opening prize designation command when performing the main production type determination.

  In each main production type determination table, the main production type random number determination value and the main production type (a combination of the final stage and whether or not to execute the specific state) are uniquely associated and stored (see FIG. 57). ). In the present embodiment, “1” to “4” are provided as the final stage.

  In step S1306-9, the sub CPU 102a performs main effect type determination in which the main effect type random number stored in step S1306-4 is checked against the selected main effect type determination table to determine the type of the main effect.

  In step S1306-10, the sub CPU 102a sets the main effect type data indicating the type of the main effect in the main effect type data section of the storage unit in which the start opening winning designation command is stored.

  In step S1306-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not to execute the indication effect based on the set special effect scenario data. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the sign effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1306-12, and if it is determined that the main effect is not to be executed, the special effect determination process ends.

  In step S <b> 1306-12, the sub CPU 102 a displays the indication effect designation flag in the indication effect designation flag portion of the storage unit corresponding to the change display (variation effect) of the special symbol in which the indication effect is executed based on the set special scenario data. Set.

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

  In step S1310-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start opening related to the received special effect designating command, and shifts the start opening prize specifying command stored in the effect information storage area corresponding to the start opening. . In the shift of the start opening winning designation command, various pieces of effect information (special effect scenario data, main effect type data, indication effect specifying flag, etc.) including the starting opening winning designation commands stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are stored. Shift (move) to the previous storage unit. For example, the effect information stored in the fourth storage part of the first effect information storage area is shifted to the third storage part of the first effect information storage area. In addition, the production information stored in the first storage unit of the first production information storage area is the production information common to the first production information storage area and the second production information storage area (the 0th storage unit). Shifted to. The effect information stored in the effect information storage area is deleted.

  In step S1310-2, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the indication effect designation flag is set in the indication effect designation flag portion of the effect information storage area.

  Here, if the indication effect designation flag is set, the sub CPU 102a determines that the indication effect of the special effect is to be executed with the changing effect to be started, and the process proceeds to step S1310-3. On the other hand, if the indication effect designation flag is not set, the sub CPU 102a determines not to execute the indication effect of the special effect, and ends the effect information shift process.

  In step S1310-3, the sub CPU 102a sets a sign effect control command indicating the effect contents of the sign effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set indication effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the sign effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 execute the sign effect based on the command. The contents of the indication effect will be described later.

(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 S1313-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and is associated with the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the effect contents of the variation effect is divided according to the effect mode (see FIG. 58).

  In step S1313-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and selects the fluctuation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The variation effect pattern determination table used for the variation effect pattern determination is determined. This is because each variation effect pattern determination table divided by the 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.

  Variation production pattern includes variation production time, variation display mode of production design, presence / absence of reach production, content of reach production, presence / absence of operation production, content of operation production, presence / absence of production button operation production, production deployment configuration, etc. The components of the fluctuation effect are associated with each other. In addition, in the variation effect pattern of the variation effect in the image display device 14, the display mode of the variation display of the effect symbol, and the display mode related to the object image and the background image composed of characters and the like are also components of the variation effect. It is associated.

  In step S1313-3, 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 S1313-4, the stored variable effect is stored. The random effect for pattern determination is performed by collating the random number for pattern determination with the selected variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern.

  In step S1313-5, 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 S1313-6, the variable effect control command is stored in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c. And the effect time of the change effect is set in the change effect timer counter. The variation effect timer counter is incremented by “4” in step S1200. The sub CPU 102a can grasp the elapsed time of the variation effect at the present time by the variation effect timer counter.

  The variation effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. 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 step S1313-7, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the main effect type data is stored in the main effect type data portion of the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and performs the main effect of the special effect in the variable effect. Confirm whether to execute.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the main effect type data is stored, that is, if the main effect is to be executed, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1313-8, and if the main effect type data is not stored, that is, if the main effect is not executed. If determined, the process proceeds to step S1313-11.

  In step S1313-8, the sub CPU 102a determines the stage (the arrival stage in the first half and the second half) to be UP in each of the first half and the second half based on the final stage indicated by the production type data. Here, the first half is before reach occurs (becomes a reach state) in the variation effect, and the second half is after the reach occurs in the variation effect until the end of the variation effect. It is. Here, the reason why the reach of the first half and the second half is the occurrence of reach is that, in the present embodiment, the condition for executing this effect is set to be a variable effect with reach. is there.

  The stages in the first half and the second half are stages in the final stage where the first half and the second half are UP. For example, if the final stage is “4”, the first half stage is set to “2”, and the second half stage is set to “2”, the “2” stage is increased in the first half to reach the “2” stage. In the latter half, the remaining “2” stage is increased to reach the “4” stage.

  The sub CPU 102a uses the first half and second half stage determination table to determine the first half and second half stages. As shown in FIG. 59, the first half second half stage determination table is divided according to the determination result of the special symbol determination and the final stage. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a first selects the first half and second stage determination table associated with the determination result of the special symbol determination and the final stage.

  In the first half and second half stage determination table, the first half and second half stage determination values are uniquely associated with the first half and second half stages. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a obtains the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the first-half latter-stage random number, and checks the obtained first-half latter-stage random number against the selected first-half latter-stage determination table to make UP in the first half / second half. The first half and the second half are determined.

  In step S <b> 1313-9, the sub CPU 102 a performs scenario determination for the main effect for determining the scenario for the main effect.

  The scenario of the main effect is the specific content of the main effect, and includes the first half and the second half of the main effect and the timing for raising the stage. The stage related to the main effect is UP based on the contents of the effect of the variable effect in which the main effect is performed. Specifically, the stage can be increased at the timing when a predetermined event (specific scene) in the production occurs, such as the appearance of a predetermined character (this production can be developed). The reason for UP and “get” is that the predetermined event is merely an opportunity for the stage to be UP, and the stage is not necessarily UP with the predetermined event set.

  The sub CPU 102a uses the main effect scenario determination table in order to determine the main effect scenario. The effect scenario determination table is divided according to the combination of the variation effect pattern and the first half and the latter half (see FIG. 60). Therefore, when the sub CPU 102a performs the main effect scenario determination, first, the main effect scenario determination table associated with the variation effect pattern and the first half of the first half determined in step S1313-8 of the main change effect pattern determination process is first obtained. select.

  In the effect scenario determination table, the effect scenario determination value and the effect scenario are uniquely associated. Therefore, the sub CPU 102a acquires the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the random number for determining the production scenario, and compares the acquired random number for determining the production scenario with the selected production scenario determination table to determine the production scenario. This production scenario determination is performed.

  The fact that the variation effect pattern, that is, the effect content of the variation effect is determined, also determines the configuration of the stage UP possible timing. The configuration of the stage UP possible timing includes the type of event on the stage related to the stage UP possible timing ((1) to (7) etc. in FIG. 60) and the time when the event on the stage occurs (of the fluctuation stage). Elapsed time from the start: t1, t2,... In FIG.

  When the stage UP possible timing is determined based on the variation effect pattern, a main effect scenario that matches the step UP timing is determined from a plurality of main effect scenarios associated with the variable effect pattern. When the production scenario is determined, the production content of the production is determined such as at which stage UP timing the stage is increased.

  Therefore, in step S1313-10, the sub CPU 102a sets a main effect control command corresponding to the main effect scenario indicating the determined effect contents of the main effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. When the image control board 105 receives the main effect control command, the image control board 105 performs effect control related to the main effect such as displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 14 based on the main effect scenario indicated by the command. In addition, when the lamp control board 104 receives the main effect control command, the lamp control board 104 performs the effect control related to the main effect such as causing the effect button device 18 to operate the effect button 1810 in a predetermined manner based on the main effect scenario indicated by the command. .

  In this embodiment, the change effect control command and the effect control command are individually transmitted, but the change effect pattern indicated by the change effect control command and the effect effect scenario indicated by the effect control command are combined ( An effect control command indicating a single effect content obtained by combining (combining) the variable effect and the main effect is transmitted, and the effect of the effect is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the command. Control can be performed.

  Furthermore, it is possible to divide the effect control command. That is, the sub CPU 102a monitors the elapsed time of the fluctuation effect, and when the stage UP possible timing related to the main effect scenario is reached, the effect indicating the effect content of the effect (stage UP turning effect or stage UP effect) performed at that timing. It is also possible to transmit a control command to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1313-11, the sub CPU 102a stores the main effect scenario data indicating the determined main effect scenario in the main effect scenario data storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1313-12, the sub CPU 102a instructs or prompts the operation of the effect button 1810 in the variation effect to be executed based on the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c. It is determined whether or not an effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 58, the presence / absence of the operation instruction effect is associated with the change effect data (change effect pattern).

  In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the operation instruction effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1313-3, and if it is determined that the operation instruction effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1313-14. Move.

  In step S1311-1, the sub CPU 102a performs an operation instruction effect preparation process for starting an operation instruction effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a sets “1” in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and turns on the operation instruction effect standby flag in the operation instruction effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The ON of the operation instruction effect standby flag indicates that it is currently a standby period for the operation instruction effect. Further, the sub CPU 102a sets the operation instruction effect standby time in the operation instruction effect timer counter based on the operation instruction effect control table for controlling the operation instruction effect.

  As shown in FIG. 61A, the operation instruction effect control table is provided for each variation effect data (variation effect pattern) and is stored in the sub ROM 102b. In each operation instruction effect control table, the operation instruction effect execution number (K) in the variation effect, a period during which the operation of the effect button 1810 for each operation instruction effect is effective (operation effective period), and the first operation effective period are generated. Or the period until the current operation valid period (operation instruction effect standby period) and the type of operation instruction effect (normal, repeated or special) are set. Here, the operation instruction effect standby period and the operation valid period are associated with the operation instruction effect execution number (K) in the variation effect.

  Therefore, the sub CPU 102a checks the operation instruction effect control table with the change effect data stored in the change effect data storage area and the operation instruction effect execution number stored in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area. The effect standby time is determined and set in the operation instruction effect timer counter. Note that the operation instruction effect timer counter is subjected to “−4” subtraction processing in step S1200.

  In step S1313-14, the sub CPU 102a performs a specific step with an effect button operation effect to be described later in the variable effect to be executed based on the variable effect data stored in the variable effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c. It is determined whether or not an up effect (step-up effect A) is executed. As shown in FIG. 58, presence / absence of step-up effect A is associated with variation effect data (variation effect pattern).

  In this process, when the sub CPU 102a determines that the step-up effect A is executed, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1313-3, and when it determines that the step-up effect A is not executed, the variation effect pattern. The decision process is terminated.

  The step-up effect A is an effect in which the effect content is stepped up (developed), and at the timing when the effect content is stepped up (developed), the effect button 1810 has a predetermined time (for example, one second) and a predetermined period ( For example, an effect button operation effect that moves up and down in 0.5 seconds is executed. And the time (execution time) which performs an effect button action | operation effect is preset based on the fluctuation effect pattern. As the content of the step-up effect A is stepped up (developed), the expectation of winning the probable big hit is set to increase, but the effect button operation effect itself has no step-up element (development). In addition, the expected degree of winning the probability variation jackpot is not associated. That is, the effect button operation effect is an effect that is performed in association with the development of the effect content in the development effect.

  As shown in FIG. 61 (b), the effect button operation effect control table for controlling the effect button operation effect is provided for each variation effect data (variation effect pattern), and is stored in the sub ROM 102b. In each effect button operation effect control table, the elapsed time from the start of the variation effect is set as the execution time of the effect button operation effect.

  In step S1313-3, the sub CPU 102a turns on the step-up effect A execution flag in the step-up effect A execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The ON of the step-up effect A execution flag indicates that the step-up effect A is executed in the variation effect.

(Production control board production mode setting process)
Next, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the special effect designating command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1316-1. In step S1313-2, 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 a loss, it moves the process to step S1316-3, and if it determines that it is not a loss, it moves the process to step S1316-7.

  In step S1316-7, 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 S1316-1, and associates the result of the special symbol determination with the sub ROM 102b. The table for effect mode determination stored in (1) is selected (see FIG. 62).

  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 S1316-8, and collates the acquired effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table in step S1316-9. To determine the production mode.

  Then, in step S1316-10, 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 that is associated with the effect mode (Ma). Is set in the effect mode remaining number counter provided in the sub-RAM 102c, and the effect mode setting process ends.

  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 S1316-3, 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 S1316-4. In step S1, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0”.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0”, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect mode setting process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is “0”, the effect is displayed in step S1316-6. 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.

(Operation effect control processing of effect control board)
The operation effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 51.

  In step S1501, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation instruction effect standby flag is ON. In this process, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1502 when the operation instruction effect standby flag is ON, and moves the process to step S1515 when the operation effect standby flag is not ON.

  In step S1502, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation instruction effect standby time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the operation instruction effect standby period is “0”. In this process, if the “operation instruction effect standby time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1503, and if it is not “the operation instruction effect standby time has elapsed”, the operation instruction effect control. The process ends.

  In step S1503, the sub CPU 102a turns off the operation instruction effect standby flag. Thus, the operation instruction effect standby period ends.

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 102a turns on the operation valid flag in the operation valid flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, an operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 1810 is internally effective starts.

  In step S <b> 1505, the sub CPU 102 a executes the operation instruction effect execution stored in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area and the change effect pattern indicated by the change effect data stored in the change effect data storage area in the operation instruction effect control table. The operation valid time related to the operation instruction effect is determined by comparing the numbers, and is set in the operation instruction effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1506, it is determined whether or not the operation instruction effect is a special operation instruction effect. In the present embodiment, three types of operation instruction effects are set: a normal operation instruction effect, a special operation instruction effect, and a continuous operation instruction effect.

  The normal operation instruction effect is basically a normal operation effect in which the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position, the first operation within the effective period is valid, and the operation is terminated once when the operation is performed once within the effective period. This is an effect instructing normal operation. The special operation instruction effect basically means that the effect button 1810 protrudes to the maximum at the start of the operation effect (hereinafter referred to as “maximum special operation position”), and the maximum special operation position is within the effective period. This is an effect instructing a special operation for a special operation effect that ends when the first operation in the held state is valid and the operation is performed once within the effective period. The repeated action operation effect basically indicates that the effect button 1810 is held at the normal operation position, a plurality of operations within the effective period are effective, and the repeated operation related to the repeated operation effect that ends when the effective period expires is instructed. Production. The type of operation effect is associated with the operation effect execution number in each operation effect control table.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1506 that it is a special operation instruction effect, it moves the process to step S1507, and if it determines that it is not a special operation instruction effect, it moves the process to step S1511.

  In step S1507, the sub CPU 102a executes a special operation instruction effect control command for instructing (or prompting) the operation of the effect button 1810 in which the effect button 1810 protrudes to the maximum special operation position and enters the special state. Set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 102c.

  The special operation instruction effect control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 receives the special operation instruction effect control command, the effect button device 18 causes the LED 1821d to emit light in a predetermined manner (see FIG. 75A). On the other hand, when receiving the special operation instruction effect control command, the image control board 105 displays the special operation instruction image G83 indicated by the command in the display area 140 of the image display device 14 (see FIG. 75A).

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 102a sets a special operation instruction effect flag indicating that the special operation instruction effect is executed in the special operation instruction effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1509, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special effect main effect is currently being executed and the maximum stage 4 has been reached. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the stage 4 has not been reached, the process moves to step S1510 to place the effect button 1810 in a special state, that is, special state control for moving the effect button 1810 to the maximum special operation position. The command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The special state control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 receives the special state control command, the lamp control board 104 causes the effect button device 18 to move the effect button 1810 to the maximum special operation position, and to execute the special control for holding the state (specifying the special state). .

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the stage 4 has been reached, the operation effect control process ends. As will be described later, this means that stage 4 has been reached in the main production because the production button 1810 is held at the maximum special operation position, and there is no need to set a special state control command. is there.

  In step S1511, it is determined whether the operation instruction effect is a repeated operation instruction effect. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is a continuous hit operation effect, it moves the process to step S1512. If it determines that it is not a continuous hit operation effect, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1514.

  In step S1512, the sub CPU 102a sets a continuous operation instruction effect control command for instructing (or prompting) a plurality of operations of the effect button 1810 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The continuous hitting operation instruction effect control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. And lamp control board 104 will make LED1821d emit light in a predetermined mode in effect button device 18, if a repetitive operation directions production control command is received (refer to Drawing 73 (c)). On the other hand, when the image control board 105 receives the continuous operation instruction effect control command, the image control board 105 displays the continuous operation instruction image G81 indicated by the command in the display area 140 of the image display device 14 (see FIG. 71 (c)).

  In step S1513, the sub CPU 102a sets a continuous hitting operation instruction effect flag indicating that the continuous hitting operation instruction effect is executed in the continuous hitting operation instruction effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1514, the sub CPU 102a sets a normal operation instruction effect control command for instructing (or prompting) the operation of the effect button 1810 in the normal state in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The normal operation instruction effect control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 receives the normal operation instruction effect control command, the effect button device 18 causes the LED 1821d to emit light in a predetermined manner (see FIG. 76A). On the other hand, when receiving the normal operation instruction effect control command, the image control board 105 displays the normal operation instruction image G82 indicated by the command in the display area 140 of the image display device 14 (see FIG. 76A).

  In step S1515, it is determined whether or not the sub CPU 102a and the operation valid flag are ON, and the operation of the effect button 1810 is currently in an effective operation valid period. In this process, if the operation valid flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1517. If the operation valid flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a ends the operation instruction effect control process.

  In step S1517, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous hit operation instruction effect flag is ON, that is, whether or not the continuous hit operation instruction effect is being performed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the consecutive hit operation instruction effect flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1518. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the consecutive hit operation effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1529.

  In step S1518, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation effective time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the operation effective period is “0”. In this process, if the “effective operation time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1519, and if not “the effective operation time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1520.

  In step S1519, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a pressing operation detection signal, that is, whether or not the effect button 1810 has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that “the pressing operation detection signal is present”, the process proceeds to step S1520. If the sub CPU 102a determines that “the pressing operation detection signal is absent”, the operation instruction effect control process ends.

  In step S1520, the sub CPU 102a turns off the operation valid flag and sets the operation effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The operation effect control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the operation 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 operation effect based on the operation.

  In step S1521, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special operation instruction effect flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the special operation instruction effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1522, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the special operation instruction effect flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1524.

  In step S1522, the sub CPU 102a turns off the special operation instruction effect flag, and in step S1523, the effect button 1810 is returned to the normal operation position, and a normal state control command for setting the normal state is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. .

  The normal state control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 receives the normal state control command, the lamp control board 104 causes the effect button device 18 to execute normal control for moving the effect button 1810 to the normal operation position (to make it a special state).

  In step S1524, the sub CPU 102a sets an operation instruction effect end command for ending various operation instruction effects in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The operation instruction effect end command set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the operation instruction effect end command, the lamp operation substrate 104 and the image control board 105 end the operation instruction effect being executed.

  In step S1525, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation instruction effect execution number is the maximum number set for the operation instruction effect, that is, whether or not the operation instruction effect is the last operation instruction effect in the variation effect. When determining that the number is the maximum number, the sub CPU 102a ends the operation instruction effect control process. When determining that the number is not the maximum number, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1526.

  In step S1526, the sub CPU 102a adds “1” to the numerical value stored in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1527, the sub CPU 102a waits for the operation instruction effect standby in the operation instruction effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Turn on the flag.

  In step S1528, the sub CPU 102a operates the operation instruction effect standby time based on the operation instruction effect execution number stored in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area and the operation instruction effect execution number stored in the operation instruction effect execution number storage area. Set to the production timer counter.

  In step S1529, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the operation effective time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the remaining time of the operation effective period is “0”. In this process, if the “operation effective time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1532, and if it is not “the operation effective time has elapsed”, the sub CPU 102a shifts the process to step S1530.

  In step S1530, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not there is a pressing operation detection signal, that is, whether or not the effect button 1810 has been operated. In this process, if the sub CPU 102a determines that “the pressing operation detection signal is present”, the process proceeds to step S1531, and if it is determined that “the pressing operation detection signal is not present”, the operation instruction effect control process ends.

  In step S1531, the sub CPU 102a sets the operation instruction effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the operation instruction effect control process.

  In step S1532, the sub CPU 102a turns off the operation valid flag and the continuous operation instruction effect flag, and the process proceeds to step S1524.

(Produce button operation effect control process of effect control board)
The effect button operation effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the step-up effect A execution flag is ON. If the step-up effect A execution flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1602, and if the step-up effect A execution flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button operation effect control process.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect button operation effect control table and the change effect timer counter according to the change effect data, and determines whether it is the effect button operation effect execution time. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the effect button operation effect execution time, it moves the process to step S1603, and if it determines that it is not the effect button operation effect execution time, it ends the effect button operation effect control process.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a special effect (a sign effect or a main effect) is currently being executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is being executed, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button operation effect control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the special effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1604, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect button 1810 to the step-up effect A special state, that is, sets the step-up effect A special state control command for operating the effect button 1810 in a predetermined manner in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. To do.

  The step-up effect A special state control command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process of step S1800. When the lamp control board 104 receives the step-up effect A special state control command, the effect button 1810 is applied to the effect button device 18 for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, “1” seconds), and for a predetermined period (this embodiment). In step (2), the step-up effect A special control is executed to reciprocate between the normal operation position and the step-up effect A special operation position (to make the step-up effect A special state). Let

(Special production)
Next, special effects will be described. The special effect is composed of a sign effect and a main effect. This effect is based on the special figure variation pattern as the determination result of the second prior determination, and the variation effect corresponding to the special symbol determination performed on the determination information used for the second prior determination (hereinafter referred to as “the present variation effect”). )). In addition, the special performance, particularly the main production, is associated with the expected degree of winning per probability change (see FIGS. 55 to 57), and the fact that the main performance is executed has the possibility of winning a big success (big win). Is high.

  The sign effect is an effect that is performed in the main variation effect and the previous variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern as the determination result of the second prior determination, and suggests execution of the main effect.

  When the contents of the special effects are roughly divided, a special effect (first special effect) in which both the sign effect and the main effect are executed, and a special effect (second special effect) in which only the main effect is executed, There is a special effect (third special effect) in which only the sign effect is executed.

  Then, whether or not to execute the special effect and the type of the special effect (first special effect to third special effect) in the case of execution are determined in the special effect scenario determination of the special effect determination in step S1306. In the special effect scenario determination, it is determined that the sign effect is to be executed, and the variable effect to be executed (execution time) is also determined.

  The variable effect in which the predictive effect is executed, if another start opening prize designation command has already been stored in the second effect information storage area before the special effect determination is executed, From the variation effect corresponding to the “start opening prize designation command” and the actual variation effect, determined based on the start opening prize designation command (second pre-determination result), the number of prior reservations and the special effect scenario determination table Is done.

  It should be noted that “0” to “3” arranged under “predictive effect” in the special effect scenario determination table shown in FIGS. 55 to 57 represent variable effects for executing the predictive effect. Specifically, if there is “◯” in the column “0”, the predictive effect is executed with the actual variation effect. Similarly, if there is “◯” in the column “1”, the sign effect is executed with the change effect immediately before the change effect. If there is “◯” in the column “2”, the sign effect is executed with the change effect two times before the change effect corresponding to the start opening prize designation command. If there is “◯” in the column “3”, the sign effect is executed with the change effect three times before the change effect corresponding to the start opening prize designation command.

(Predictive and actual production)
Next, the sign effect and the main effect will be described individually.

  As shown in FIG. 64A, the indication effect is performed for a predetermined time from the start (immediately after) of the variation effect to be executed. In the present embodiment, the execution time of the sign effect is set to 2 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 68, in the indication effect, the effect button 1810 is between a normal operation position and a predetermined 0th special operation position protruding from the normal operation position by a predetermined 0th height h0 (for example, 2 cm). The sign reciprocating motion (controlled in the sign special state) that moves up and down at the period T0 is performed. The 0th height and the 0th cycle T0 are set constant. Further, when the effect button 1810 is performing the sign reciprocating motion, the image (the sign button image) G0 of the effect button 1810 in the normal operation position (in the normal state) is displayed in a predetermined area of the display area 140 of the image display device 14. Is done.

  Next, the production will be described. As shown in FIG. 64 (b), the effect is executed from a predetermined timing in the variation effect. This production is a development production in which production content can develop over a plurality of stages. In the present embodiment, the maximum stage is set to “4”. When the stage is UP, the stage UP effect is always executed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 65, before the stage UP effect is executed, a stage UP effect is always performed to indicate whether or not the stage is UP (implying stage UP). However, as described above, there is a case where the stage UP effect is not performed even if the stage UP effect is executed.

  FIG. 69 (a) represents a stage UP effect for determining whether or not to be UP at the first stage, and FIG. 70 (a) represents a stage UP effect for determining whether or not to be UP for the second stage. FIG. 73 (a) shows the stage UP effect of whether or not to be UP at the third stage, and FIG. 73 (a) shows the stage UP effect of whether or not to be UP at the fourth stage.

  In the stage UP effect, the effect image G2 (G21, G22, G23, G24) is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14. The effect image G2 as the stage UP turning effect varies depending on the stage at that time. That is, the color of the effect image G2 is set based on the staying stage (see FIG. 61).

  69 (b) to 69 (c) show stage UP effects when UP is performed at the first stage, and FIGS. 70 (b) to 70 (c) are UP at the second stage. 72 (b) to 72 (c) represent stage UP effects when UP is performed at the third stage, and FIGS. 73 (b) to 73 (c) are illustrated at the fourth stage. The stage UP effect in the case of UP is shown.

  In the stage UP effect, first, as shown in FIG. 69 (b), FIG. 70 (b), FIG. 72 (b), and FIG. 73 (b), the effect button 1810 is moved from the normal operation position to a predetermined UP special operation. Return to the normal operating position immediately after protruding to the position. While the effect button 1810 protrudes, the lightning image G3 (G31, G32, G33, G34) is displayed in the display area 140 of the image display device 14.

  The predetermined UP special operation position, that is, the protruding amount of the effect button 1810 differs depending on the stage after UP, and the protruding amount is set to be larger as the stage is higher. The amount of protrusion in the first stage after UP is the first protrusion amount H1, the amount of protrusion in the second stage after UP is the second protrusion amount H2, and the amount of protrusion in the third stage after UP is the third amount. Assuming that the protrusion amount H3 is the fourth protrusion amount H4 in the fourth stage after UP, H4> H3> H2> H1. The predetermined UP special operation position at the fourth stage is the maximum special operation position. Note that H4 = H3 = H2 = H1 may be satisfied.

  The lightning image G3 differs depending on the stage at which the user stays at that time (stay stage) and the stage after UP. That is, the color of the lightning image G3 is set based on the staying stage and the stage after UP (see FIG. 61).

  Then, when the projection of the effect button 1810 ends, in the display area 140 of the image display device 14, an image of the effect button 1810 corresponding to the UP stage (button image at UP) G4 (G41, G42, G43, G44), An image representing the stage after UP (up-stage stage number image) G5 (G51, G52, G53, G54) is displayed.

  The UP button image G4 and the UP stage number image G5 differ depending on the stage after UP. That is, the display magnification is set based on the stage after UP (see FIG. 61). The UP button image G4 and the UP stage number image G5 are set so that the display magnification increases as the level increases. The display magnification in the first stage after UP is the first magnification, the display magnification in the second stage after UP is the second magnification, the display magnification in the third stage after UP is the third magnification, and after the UP Assuming that the display magnification in the fourth stage is the fourth magnification, the fourth magnification> the third magnification> the second magnification> the first magnification. It should be noted that the fourth magnification = the third magnification = the second magnification = the first magnification.

  In addition, the UP button image G4 and the UP stage number image G5 are displayed, and the effect button 1810 has a normal operation position and a predetermined height (for example, 2 cm) protruding from the normal operation position after a predetermined UP. This reciprocating motion is started that moves up and down with a predetermined period between the special operation positions after UP (controlled in a specific state after UP).

  The predetermined post-UP special operation position, that is, the amplitude of the reciprocating motion differs depending on the staying stage after UP, and the higher the stage, the larger the amplitude is set. Assuming that the amplitude in the first stage is the first amplitude h1, the amplitude in the second stage is the second amplitude h2, the amplitude in the third stage is the third amplitude h3, and the amplitude in the fourth stage is the fourth amplitude h4, h4> h3> h2> h1. It should be noted that h4 = h3 = h2 = h1.

  In addition, the predetermined period related to the reciprocating motion of the rendering button 1810 after the stage UP rendering is finished and the time interval between the reciprocating motions are set according to the staying stage. That is, it is set so that the predetermined period and the time interval between the reciprocating motions become shorter as the level becomes higher. It should be noted that the predetermined period and / or the time interval between each reciprocating motion may be constant.

  In this way, the entertaining button 1810 that can be operated is in a special state in a plurality of changing modes, so the interest of the game is improved. Note that the change state of the special state is not limited by the protrusion amount, the amplitude, the period of the reciprocating motion, and the time interval between the reciprocating motions, and can be set as appropriate. In addition, a plurality of types of change modes are set in the effect button 1810, and the change modes change in a plurality of stages for each, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  Further, when the effect button 1810 is reciprocatingly moved, an image (post-UP button image) G6 (G61, G62,...) Of the effect button 1810 corresponding to the current stage in a predetermined area of the display area 140 of the image display device 14. G63, G64) and an image (stay stage number image) G7 (G71, G72, G73, G74) representing the staying stage are displayed.

  The post-UP button image G6 and the stay stage number image G7 differ depending on the staying stage. That is, the display magnification is set based on the staying stage. Similarly to the UP button image G4 and the UP stage number image G5, the post-UP button image G6 and the stay stage number image G7 are set so that the display magnification increases as the level increases.

  Basically, the main reciprocating motion of the effect button 1810 and the post-UP button image G6 and the stay stage number image G7 at the current stage are continuously displayed until the next stage UP or the variation effect ends.

  However, in the final stage (fourth stage) stage UP effect, although the post-UP button image G6 and the stay stage number image G7 related to the final stage are displayed, the reciprocating motion is not performed. Instead, the production button 1810 is in a protruding state at the maximum special operation position related to the final stage. Here, although the pressing operation of the effect button 1810 is possible, even if the pressing operation is performed, when the pressing operation is released (for example, when the hand is released from the effect button 1810), the effect button descending from the maximum special operation position. 1810 immediately returns to the maximum special operating position. That is, in the final stage UP effect, the effect button device 18 continues to perform the specific control for setting the effect button 1810 to the maximum special operation position. Thus, even if the production button 1810 is repeatedly pressed and tries to be in a normal state, it is going to be in a special state, so the fun of the game is improved. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 74, the normal operation effect is executed when the specific control for setting the effect button 1810 to the maximum special operation position is performed. Will improve. In this case, it is also possible to execute a special operation effect or a continuous operation effect instead of the normal operation effect.

  Next, this production scenario will be described. As described above, this effect is an effect in which the contents of the effect develop. And the development aspect is various and is preset as this production | presentation scenario. The development aspect of this production is the timing at which the stage is likely to be UP (stage UP possible timing), the number of stages to be UP, and whether or not staged stage production is performed when stage UP is not performed at the stage UP possible timing. It is configured.

  The development mode of this production is associated with the production content of the fluctuation production. In other words, the timing at which the stage is actually UP (the timing at which the stage is developed) in the main production (stage UP possible timing) is synchronized with a predetermined event (production situation) on the production in the variable production. The event on the effect related to the stage UP is appropriately set according to the specific effect content (the change effect pattern) of the change effect in which the main effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the special effect is executed in the variable effect accompanied by the specific reach effect in the effect mode B. In the specific reach production in the production mode B, a step-up production in which production contents step up is performed in the first half, and then a confrontation production in which characters confront each other is performed.

  Here, the relationship between the stage-up possible timing and the specific reach production in the production will be described using a specific example. As an example of a specific reach effect, a variable effect where a step-up effect A is performed in the first half and a confrontation effect A is performed in the second half is taken as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 66, in step-up effect A, first, so-called step-up is performed. Here, step-up is performed to any one of step 1 (SU1) to step 4 (SU4). When the step-up is completed, a branching effect is performed, and a branching effect is branched to either the turning effect A or the turning effect B. Then, regardless of whether the scoring effect A or the scoring effect B is executed, the effect contents indicate whether the scoring fails or succeeds. That is, when the turn effect A is performed, the turn failure effect A or the turn success effect A is performed. On the other hand, when the turn effect B is performed, the turn failure effect B or the turn success effect B is performed. When the turn success effect A or the turn success effect B is executed, the confrontation effect A is executed. When the turn failure effect A or the turn failure effect B is executed, the variation effect ends and shows a loss. A stop display of the effect symbol is performed.

  In FIG. 66, the production contents (events on production) shown in (1) to (7) are set at the stage UP possible timing. That is, in the step-up effect A, seven timings are set for the stage of the main effect to be UP.

  As shown in FIG. 67, in the confrontation effect A, first, the character A starts an attack on the enemy character, and then branches to either the effect content with damage to the enemy character or the effect content without damage. . If there is damage, you will be led to a big hit. When there is no damage, the contents of the effect are developed as shown in FIG. As in the case of the step-up effect A, the effect contents (events related to the effect) indicated by <1> to <4> are set to the timing when the stage is UP (stage UP possible timing). That is, in the confrontation effect A, the timing at which the stage of the main effect is UP is set at four locations.

  The step-up effect A and the confrontation effect A described above are developed (branched) in various ways. And the concrete content of an actual expansion | deployment is matched with the variation production pattern. That is, which of the plurality of production events that trigger the stage UP actually occurs is based on the determined variation production pattern. Therefore, the main production scenario determination table for determining the main production scenario is set for each variation production pattern.

  FIG. 60 is a main effect scenario determination table relating to a certain change effect pattern. In this variation effect pattern, stage UP possible timing (1) to stage UP possible timing (6) appear in step up effect A, and stage UP possible timing <1> to stage UP possible timing <3> in confrontation effect A. Appears. A plurality of types of main production scenarios are set in advance based on the appearing stage UP possible timing and the first half of the first half.

  In FIG. 60, “stage 1”, “stage 2,“ stage 3 ”, and“ stage 4 ”represent the number of stages that are reached at the stage UP possible timing. In other words, the stage UP production effect and the stage UP effect are executed based on the number of stages staying and the number of stages reached. In FIG. 60, “Turn” indicates that “Stage UP Rolling Production (Gase)” is executed at the stage UP possible timing. In addition, “-” in FIG. 60 indicates that neither “stage UP” nor “stage UP turning effect (gase)” is executed at the stage UP enabled timing.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the special effect main effect is performed in the step-up effect A accompanied by the effect button operation effect. Here, as shown in FIG. 52, when the effect is not executed, the effect button operation effect is executed at a predetermined execution time. However, when the special effect is being executed, that is, when the effect by the effect button 1810 whose form is developed is being executed, the effect button operation effect is not executed. This is because, in the present embodiment, the effect button operation effect in the step-up effect A itself does not step up (develop). In other words, when the effects due to the operation of the effect button 1810 overlap, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the effect of the effect by giving priority to the main effect having developability. Further, if any of the effects is executed simultaneously, the effect button device 18 and the gaming machine Y may break down. Therefore, the failure can be prevented by executing only one effect related to the operation of the effect button 1810. Can do.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the main effect of the special effect is performed in the variable effect accompanied by the specific reach effect in the effect mode B. And in the variable effect accompanying the specific reach effect of effect mode B, the operation effect based on the operation instruction effect and the operation of the effect button 1810 is executed (FIG. 71 (c), FIG. 74 (a), FIG. a), FIG. 75 (b) and FIG. 76 (a)).

  For example, FIG. 75 (a) shows a state where FIG. 76 (a) is performing a special operation instruction effect. Here, when the special state effect button 1810 (developed up to stage 4) is operated, if the special symbol lottery related to the variation effect is a probable big hit, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 75 (c), the movable part 17A of the effect accessory device 17 is actuated (lowered) in the manner shown, and an effect image G9 indicating the probability variation big hit in accordance with the movable part 17A located at the center of the display area 140 is displayed. As shown in (), the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot is performed.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery related to the variation effect is lost, as shown in FIG. 76 (b), the movable portion 17A of the effect accessory device 17 does not operate (acts in a manner indicating a loss), A predetermined image showing the loss is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 76 (c), the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed.

  Here, as shown in the operation instruction effect control process of FIGS. 50 to 51, the operation effect in the effect mode B is not restricted by the main effect. That is, even when the effect is executed and the effect button 1810 is activated, the effective period is generated at the same execution time as when the effect is not executed, and the operation effect is executed when operated. In this way, by not restricting the operation instruction effect and the operation effect by the main effect of the special effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect. Further, since the main effect and the operation effect are executed at the same time, the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the main effect is performed in the main variation effect. However, the main effect may be performed from the variable effect performed before the main variation effect. In this case, the criterion for dividing the first half and the second half is not reach, but may be, for example, stop display of a special effect symbol at the start of the main variation effect or immediately before the main variation effect is performed. In addition, this effect can be performed in a short hit game, a small hit game, or a long hit game. Furthermore, it can also be performed in production modes other than production mode B and productions other than a specific reach production.

  In addition, the final stage of the main effect, the main effect scenario, the special effect scenario, the sign effect, and the change mode of the special aspect related to the special effect can be set as appropriate. Furthermore, the determination method for various determination items related to the special effects such as the special effect scenario, the final stage, and the main effect scenario is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate. Further, the stage UP possible timing is not limited to the above example, and can be set as appropriate. The stage-up possible timing is not limited to the event in the production, but can be set as appropriate, such as the number of winning balls, the number of times the special symbol is changed, the number of winning big wins, the number of winning small wins, the gaming benefits and the date and time.

  Also, the control flow for determining the special effect scenario (whether or not execution of the main effect, whether or not the execution of the predictive effect, variable effect for executing the predictive effect) and the main effect type by the special effect determination is shown in FIG. It is not limited to the effect determination process. For example, it can be performed as in the special effect determination process shown in FIG. The special effect determination process shown in FIG. 77 will be described below.

  When the execution condition related to the special effect is satisfied (“YES” in step S1306-1, “NO” in step S1306-2), the determination result of the second pre-determination indicates that the effect type indicates normal (not reach). It is determined whether or not the figure fluctuation pattern or the special figure fluctuation pattern indicating normal reach (step S1306-3), and if it is not the special figure fluctuation pattern (No), the main effect judgment random number (the main effect) A random number for execution determination and a random number for determining the type of the main effect) are acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c (step S1306-4), and whether or not the main effect is to be executed. This effect execution determination is performed (step S1306-5). Note that, for the main effect execution determination, for example, a main effect execution determination table as shown in FIG.

  Here, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the main effect is to be executed (step S1306-6). If it is determined that the main effect is to be executed, the type of the main effect is determined (step S1306-7). The main effect type data indicating the type of the effect is set in the main effect type data portion of the storage unit corresponding to the start winning opening designation command (step S1306-8). The method for determining the type of this effect is the same as the special effect determination in FIG.

  Then, a random number for predictive effect determination (consisting of a random number for predictive effect execution determination and a random number for predictive effect scenario determination) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c (step S1306-9), Whether or not to execute the effect is determined (step S1306-10). Here, for example, an indication effect execution determination table as shown in FIG.

  Here, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the indication effect (step S1306-11). If it is determined that the indication effect is to be executed, a variation effect (timing to execute the indication) for executing the indication effect is determined. The predictive effect scenario determination is performed, and the predictive effect designation flag is set in the storage unit of the second effect information storage area related to the variable effect to be executed. Note that the indication effect scenario determination table uses, for example, an indication effect scenario determination table as shown in FIG.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a jigyan ball gaming machine and 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 70 Second starting port control device 80 Big prize opening 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

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute an effect according to the determination result of the determination means;
Variable operation means that can be operated by the player and can be changed from a normal state to a special state different from the normal state;
A change effect control means for executing a change effect that changes the state of the variable operation means during the effect by the effect control means;
Effective period generating means for generating an effective period for enabling the operation of the variable operation means during the production by the production control means;
When the variable operation means is operated during the occurrence of the effective period, the effect means includes an operation effect control means for executing an operation effect based on the operation,
The change effect includes a pre-stage effect that repeats the state change of the variable operation means, and a post-stage effect that changes the variable operation means to the normal state or the special state after the pre-stage effect,
The change effect control means includes:
The variable operation means is changed to the special state at a higher rate when the special game is executed than when the special game is not executed in the latter stage production,
The effective period generating means includes
The gaming machine , wherein the effective period is generated when the variable operation means changes to the special state in the subsequent stage effect .