JP5832493B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known as an effect mode to be performed by an effect means, which can display the number of points, and the higher the number of points, the higher the player's expectation for a special game.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a numerical value (“0%” to “99%”) is displayed on the parameter display unit of the parameter display device, and the higher this numerical value, the higher the player's expectation for a special game. A gaming machine capable of performing is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2007-330386 (see paragraph “0022”, FIGS. 4 and 5)

  By the way, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the point number (numerical value) is displayed on the point number display means (parameter display unit) to increase the player's expectation for a special game. After the determination, the number of points is determined by the point number determination means (parameter lottery), and the determined number of points is displayed only once between the change display of the determination pattern by the symbol display control means and the stop display. Yes.

  As described above, in Patent Document 1, points are uniformly displayed at a predetermined timing between the change display of the determination symbol corresponding to the determination result of the special game and the stop display. There was room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game using the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game using the number of points in view of the above-described conventional situation.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention, when an acquisition condition is satisfied, a determination information acquisition unit that acquires first determination information , second determination information, and third determination information , and the determination information acquisition unit first the determination information acquired by the determination-information storage means for storing the second determination information, and the third determination information, by referring to the first determination information stored in the judgment information storage means, preferably for the player Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game, and a special game for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled. and control means, and determining the symbol display means for performing a variable display and stop display of determination symbols for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means, said determination information the first determination information stored in the storage means and the Based on the determination information, a stop symbol for stopping display of the determination symbol is determined, and the determination is performed based on the first determination information, the second determination information, and the third determination information stored in the determination information storage unit. a symbol display mode determining means for determining a fluctuation mode related variable display of symbols, and points display means for displaying the number of points, said judgment information acquisition means thus obtained the first determination information, second determination information and Based on the third determination information, the point number determining means for determining the number of points to be displayed on the point number display means, and when the predetermined point number is determined by the point number determining means, the point number determining means determines It includes a Viewing determining means it is determined whether or not the number has been points can be displayed on the first display period, and
The determination symbol display means performs a variation display of the determination symbol in a variation mode determined by the symbol display mode determination unit, and a stop display of the determination symbol in a stop symbol determined by the symbol display mode determination unit was carried out, the number of points displaying means determines that when a predetermined number of points is determined by the number of points determining means, Ru can display the number of points in the first display timing by the display determining means when it is, the number of points determined by the number of points determining means displays on the first display period, when it is determined that it is possible to display the number of points in the first display timing by the display determining means characterized that you to display the number of points determined by said point number deciding unit in the second display period.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the display determination is performed a plurality of times, the number of points can be displayed in various ways, and the interest of the game can be further improved by using the number of points.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state where a glass frame is opened. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing the back side. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the big hit game completion | finish setting data table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows a big prize opening release mode table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows a number selection table determination table. It is a figure which shows the 1st normal number selection table (for lose). It is a figure which shows the 2nd normal number selection table (for big hit and small hit). It is a figure which shows the 1st special number selection table (for lose). It is a figure which shows the 2nd special number selection table (for big hits and small hits). It is a figure which shows a normal division | segmentation number determination table. It is a figure which shows a special division | segmentation number determination table. It is a figure which shows the object change determination table before reach, (a) is a figure which shows the object change determination table before reach in normal time, (b) is the object change determination before reach at the time of special effect determination. It is a figure which shows a table. It is a figure which shows the object pseudo fluctuation determination table in the said fluctuation | variation before reach. It is a figure which shows the display time lottery table before reach, (a) is a figure which shows the technical display time lottery table (1) with respect to the prior change before reach, (b) is the prior change before reach. Is a diagram showing a display time lottery table (2) for power against (c), (c) is a diagram showing a technical display time lottery table (3) for the change before reach, (d) is a reach It is a figure which shows the display time lottery table (4) for power with respect to the said fluctuation | variation before, (e) is a figure which shows the display time lottery table (5) with respect to the said fluctuation | variation before reach. It is a figure which shows the number display data determination table (1) before reach. It is a figure which shows the display time determination table after reach. It is a figure which shows the number display data determination table (2) after reach. It is a figure which shows the symbol effect pattern determination table (1) at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows the design effect pattern determination table (2) at the time of normal mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the arrangement | sequence of effect design. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the start winning number determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the skill number display object determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the prior change display confirmation process of the technique in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the said fluctuation display confirmation process for the technique in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the process which determines number display data, (a) is a figure which shows the display time lottery process before reach, (b) is a figure which shows the display time determination process after reach. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern determination process (1) in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the animation pattern determination process (2) in liquid crystal control CPU. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | presentation aspect displayed on an image display apparatus. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation aspect displayed on an image display apparatus.

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), an effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (normally) A cross key 36 that can be pressed in four directions is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. Further, the frame illumination device 34b is configured to provide lighting effects by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. The game ball has a downward slope so that the game ball flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One game ball is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface one by one.

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

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

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

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, there are various winning ports (general winning port 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first grand winning port 16, second large winning port. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround the display area of the image display device 31.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12 through which game balls can enter (enter), and these general winning ports 12 are provided with a general winning port detection switch 12a. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

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

  The second starting port 15 has a starting movable piece 15b, and is in a closed mode in which the starting movable piece 15b stands vertically and an open mode in which the starting movable piece 15b is tilted forward. Movable controlled. At this time, when the second starting port 15 is controlled in the above-described opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when it is in the closed mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased compared to the open mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

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

  In the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A jackpot is announced.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect symbol 38 is displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a special symbol variation display described later, and a special later described after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the symbol stop display. That is, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, this effect symbol 38 is the same whether a game ball enters the first start port 14 or when a game ball enters the second start port 15. Various types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner. However, it is configured so that different types of effect symbols 38 are variably displayed or stopped when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall portion standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31. It has been.

  In addition, a panel lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (LEDs, etc.) is provided on both the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and the top of the decorative member 7 imitates a “signboard” of the title of the gaming machine. 1 decorative member 33 a is provided, and a second decorative member 33 b simulating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel drive device 33 composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like, and can move in the vertical direction. The vertical movement causes the first decorative member 33a to move to the front surface of the image display device 31. Can move. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the panel drive device 33, can be tilted to the left with the lower side of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can be moved to the front surface of the image display device 31.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 displays the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 14 as a special. It notifies as a symbol, and is composed of a plurality of lighting members composed of LEDs or the like. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not immediately notified, but is displayed in a variable manner (flashing) for a predetermined time and then stopped (lit).

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed as a special symbol when a game ball enters the second starting port 15 as a special symbol, and its function is This is the same as the first special symbol display device 20.

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

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, a special symbol determination random value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determination random value is This is a process for determining whether the random value corresponds to “big hit”.

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

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

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

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

  The normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. It is.

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

  Similarly to the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery cannot be performed immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is held under certain conditions. The upper limit reserved number of the normal symbol is also set to four, and the reserved number is set in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 in the normal symbol hold indicator. 25.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 1. In addition, a power plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown), and a power switch are provided on the power board 140.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and drives the first special symbol display device 20, the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid 16c, etc. To control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140.

  Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. The communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

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

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

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device for displaying special symbols. 21. Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A symbol hold display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening opening / closing door, the special winning opening open mode table (see FIG. 9), special symbols A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (see FIG. 10), a jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 11), a hit determination table (see FIG. 12) referred to for normal symbol lottery, etc. are stored in the main ROM 110b. Yes.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

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

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

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during game and standby, and an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively manages the contents of the effect of the game, and image control that performs image display control in the image display device 31. A control unit 160 that controls driving of solenoids, motors, and the like in the panel driving device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 that controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180.

As described above, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the main control board 110 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to receive data from the main control board 110 but not to transmit data to the main control board 110.
Further, the communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions, and the effect control board 120 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the board Effect data (such as an effect pattern designation command to be described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute a predetermined effect is determined. Then, the determined presentation data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  The sub ROM 120b stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  Specifically, a number selection table determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining the number selection table, a number selection table (see FIGS. 14 to 17) for determining the total number of skills and the total number of skills, number selection Divided number determination table (see FIGS. 18 and 19) for determining the generation timing of the technique total number or the total force determined by the table (see FIGS. 18 and 19), target variation determination table (FIG. 20), target pseudo variation determination table (see FIG. 21), Display time lottery table (see FIGS. 22 and 24), number display data determination table (see FIGS. 23 and 25), symbol effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 26 and 27), and data of arrangement of effect symbols (FIG. 28) And the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and performs image display control on the image display device 31 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a).

  At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose board 39 having a bridge function that converts the image data into a predetermined image format and outputs it.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting to an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots). Is absorbed as the image display device 31, and the difference in resolution between when the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17-inch liquid crystal display device is connected as the image display device 31 is absorbed.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP 159”). Yes.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the effect data (effect pattern designation command or the like) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159. By doing so, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is given.

  In addition, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 159, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

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

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and an animation of an effect using an image corresponding to the effect data An animation pattern for displaying, animation scene information, and the like are stored.

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

  The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like that is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read in units of image data by the VDP 159, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed. Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159 and divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for the VDP 159 to control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. .

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

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

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws image data stored in the CGROM 151 in a “drawing frame buffer” in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Further, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal, etc.) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the board drive device 33, and drives a solenoid, a motor, and the like in the board drive device 33 based on various production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Take control. Then, by driving and controlling the board driving device 33, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided on the game board 2 are driven.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the panel lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the panel lighting device 34a based on various types of production data transmitted from the production control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a, the board lighting device 34a provided in the game board 2 is turned on / off.

  The frame control board 180 controls the effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various types of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on LEDs and the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. Under the control of the frame control board 180, the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50 outputs sound, the frame lighting device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Furthermore, when the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 inputs the input signals from the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that performs payout control of the game ball, and a launch control unit 132 that performs the launch control of the game ball.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, the communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data in both directions. The payout control board 130 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer that includes a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 134 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 131a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to obtain a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 131a.

  In the firing control unit 132, the touch sensor 3a and the firing volume 3b are connected to the input side, and the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feeding solenoid 4b are connected to the output side. The firing control unit 132 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4 a to the firing control unit 132. As a major premise, the launch control unit 132 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the firing control unit 132 (the voltage to be supplied to the firing control unit 132). Variable). The launch control unit 132 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

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

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

  The power supply board 140 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. Note that the backup power supply is not limited to a capacitor, and may be, for example, a battery or a combination of a capacitor and a battery.

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 / 399 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 53.2. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

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

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

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

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for a jackpot lottery triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entrance of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the jackpot determination table associates the probability gaming state, the special symbol determination random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and determines whether the jackpot is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol determination random number value. It is determined whether it is “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 15 special symbol determination random numbers from “7” to “21” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. ”,“ 100 ”, and“ 150 ”are determined to be“ small hit ”when the random numbers for special symbol determination are three. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is from 0 to 797, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by 7.5 times to 1 / 53.2. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/266 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in case of a loss, and FIG. 6 (b) is a special symbol stop symbol in case of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a symbol for stoppage of a special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol determination table in the loss, the special symbol display device type and the special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. It should be noted that a random symbol value for losing symbols may be provided so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined in association with a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random numbers for losing symbols may be associated with each other.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the symbol determination table in the jackpot includes a special symbol display device type (a type of a start port where a game ball has won), a first start port 14 or a second start port 15. A jackpot symbol random number value acquired when a game ball enters and a special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other.

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

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

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

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.
For this reason, in the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

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

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Furthermore, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).

  For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short-time gaming flag and the short-time number of times (J). If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time number (J) is set to 80 times. Set to.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small win game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening release mode table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, special symbol stop special feature data and special winning opening opening manner table are associated with the special electric accessory operating manner determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening mode table. Conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 9 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and It consists of a fourth jackpot table. FIG. 9B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening release determination table shown in FIG. 9A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It has been.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot table, and the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is operated, and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times for one round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game ends. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  The data for the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9A is set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of round games (R) is set larger than that for the third jackpot table. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first grand prize winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth big hit game ends.

  According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be released. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, four types of “big hit games” from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of “small hit game” are provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  Since the first jackpot game, the fourth jackpot game, and the jackpot game can be executed with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games. .

  In addition, the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9A and the small hit table shown in FIG. 9B are the maximum round game number (R), the maximum open number (K), the closing interval time, and each open number. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the grand prize opening, the same first big prize opening 16 performs the same opening / closing operation (the first big prize opening 16 is opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds) 2), the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a 4th big hit game or a small hit game can be provided.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the fourth big hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game are closed. The time was set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, the time difference that the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win Even if the mouth opening / closing door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize winning opening 16.
For this reason, the fourth big hit game and the small hit game can be said to be “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. Are associated with the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2), the random number for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number value has a random number range set to 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random value has a random number range set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is set so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened. ) Is set so that the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reserved balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start port), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol reservation balls (U1 or U2) ), The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined on the basis of the reach determination random value and the special symbol variation random value.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the contents of effects such as the effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

  Here, as the production contents, here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that a plurality of production symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, Normal fluctuations and shortening fluctuations are different in that the shortening fluctuations are completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuations.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot, such that a part of the combination of the performance symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other performance symbols 38 vary. Means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 38 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop at “7” and the remaining effects An aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design 38 is shown to be stopped by the player as the effect design 38 swings small or the effect design 38 deforms small.

“Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.
“SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.
“SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Numerical values and start winning information are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by using a special symbol determination random number value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening, and specially by using a big hit symbol random value The type of game and the presence / absence of transition to a high-probability gaming state can also be determined in advance.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value can determine the contents of the presentation (whether the reach has occurred, the type of reach), etc. in advance, the start prize information (DATA for the start prize designation command) Can determine information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Based on the numerical value, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  This start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 14, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 15 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. ing. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Start winning information (1) ").

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, but the “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” are set in advance. The value of the random number for special symbol determination for determining the difference is different.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 12B determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows the stop symbol determination table to do. FIG. 12 (c) is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 12 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for normal symbol determination, and a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination. .

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, and displays a stop display based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol designation command as information on the normal symbol on the basis of the determined normal symbol type (stop normal symbol data) at the start of normal symbol variation, and determines the determined common symbol designation command. Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery, a random time value for a normal symbol time, and a fluctuation time of a normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

  Then, the main CPU 110a determines a normal pattern variation designation command as information on the variation time of the normal symbol based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol at the start of the variation of the normal symbol, Is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is released (S), the opening time of the start movable piece 15b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and determines the maximum opening number (S), opening time, closing time, and interval time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 12 (b), stop stoppage data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state is selected. Will be. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

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

(Number selection table determination table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a number selection table determination table. In the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, a start winning designation command, a selection rate (first random value), and a number selection table are associated with each other.

Here, “selectivity” means that the acquired first random number value is a specific first random number value with respect to the first random number value in the first range. The selection is read from the predetermined random number range of the first random value. The same applies to “selection rate” and “winning rate” in the tables shown in FIGS.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of different types of random values in different ranges are provided, and description of the types of random values is omitted as appropriate.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13 when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and determines the start winning designation command and the acquired first random number value. Based on this, a “first normal number selection table”, a “first special number selection table”, a “second normal number selection table”, or a “second special number selection table” is determined.

  Here, the “first normal number selection table” and the “first special number selection table” are determined when the start winning designation command DATA is “01H” to “0AH”, that is, “lost”. .

  For example, according to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, when the start winning designation command DATA is “01H” to “0AH”, for example, the starting winning designation command DATA is “05H”, that is, If the corresponding production content is “SP reach (losing), 0 pseudo-times”, it is determined that “95%” is the “first normal number selection table”, and “5%” is “first”. It is determined that it is a “special number selection table”.

  On the other hand, the “second normal number selection table” and the “second special number selection table” are used when the start winning designation command DATA is from “0BH” to “17H”, that is, when “big hit” or “small win”. It is determined.

  Further, according to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, in the case of “losing”, the “first normal number selection table” is determined at a higher rate than the “first special number selection table”. It is comprised so that.

  For example, according to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, when the start winning designation command DATA is “0BH” to “17H”, the starting winning designation command DATA is “0BH”, that is, it corresponds. When the production content is “SP reach (big hit), 0 pseudo-times”, it is determined that “70%” is the “second normal number selection table”, and “30%” is the “second special number”. It is determined that it is a “selection table”.

  Furthermore, according to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, in the case of “big hit” and “small hit”, the ratio of the “first special number selection table” determined in the case of “losing” The “second special number selection table” is determined at a high rate.

  Further, according to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13, it is easy to determine “(first and second) special number selection table” as long as it is a start winning designation command corresponding to the production content with a large number of pseudo-continuations. It is configured.

  It should be noted that the special effects described later are executed by determining the “first special number selection table” or the “second special number selection table”. That is, the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. 13 can be said to be a lottery for the execution of special effects, but the “first special number selection table” or the “second special number selection table” has been determined. Can be said to have decided a special performance.

(First normal number selection table (for loss))
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a first normal number selection table (for loss). In the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14, a start winning designation command, a second random number value, a number pattern, and two types of numbers (the total number of skills and the total number of skills) are associated with each other.

  Here, the “number pattern” is information in which two types of numbers (the total number of skills and the total number of skills) are determined. For example, in the number pattern (01), 0 information as the total technique number and 1 information as the total force number are defined.

  When the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 is determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines the determined first normal number selection table. , And based on the start winning designation command and the acquired second random number value, the number pattern, that is, two types of numbers (total number of skills, total number of skills) is determined.

(Second normal number selection table (for big hits / small hits))
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a second normal number selection table (for big hit / small hit). In the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15, a start winning designation command, a second random number value, a number pattern, and two types of numbers (the total number of skills and the total number of skills) are associated with each other.

  When the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15 is determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines the determined second normal number selection table. , And based on the start winning designation command and the acquired second random number value, the number pattern, that is, two types of numbers (total number of skills, total number of skills) is determined.

  As a feature of the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 and the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15, the larger number (the total number of skills and the total number of forces) is larger when the big hit / small hit than when lost. The table is configured so that the number pattern of) is easily determined.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 and the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15, the “total force” is more than the case where “5 (MAX)” is determined as the “total technique number”. When “5 (MAX)” is determined for “Number”, the table is configured so that the expectation of winning big hit / small hit is higher (particularly, DATA of the start winning designation command in FIG. 15). (See "12H" to "17H").

Here, as described above, in the start prize information (DATA of the start prize designation command), information on the jackpot type and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern) are determined.
In addition, when the player is able to win the first big hit to the third big hit, either “SP reach”, “SPSP reach”, or “full turn reach” is determined, and the player wins the ball. When the fourth big hit or the small hit is difficult, “chance effect” is determined (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

  As a feature of the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 and the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15, “5 (MAX)” is added to either “skill total number” or “total force number”. If it is decided, it will be the 4th big hit, the small hit, and the loss, and if “5 (MAX)” is decided for both the “total number of skills” and the “total number of strength”, The table is configured to have 4 big wins, small wins, and loses.

  More specifically, in the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. 15, start winning designation commands corresponding to “SPSP reach” and “full rotation reach” determined at the time of the first big hit to the third big hit. In some cases, “5 (MAX)” is not determined for either “total skill count” or “total power count”, and “5 total skills” and “total power count” are always set to “5”. The number display pattern (55) for which (MAX) is determined is determined.

As will be described later, after “5” which is the maximum number is displayed in at least one of “skill number” and “skill number”, “branch effect” is executed and “lost” ) ”,“ No. 1 infiltration effect ”,“ No. 2 infiltration effect ”, and“ SPSP reach ”are executed. In other words, “5 (MAX)” must be displayed in at least one of “skill number” and “skill number” before “SPSP reach”.
For this reason, when the corresponding production content of the start winning designation command is “SPSP reach”, the number display pattern in which both “number of skills” and “number of strength” are less than “5 (MAX)” is not determined. It will be.

  Further, in the case of the effect content for notifying the jackpot during “SP reach” (SP reach (bonus)), the branch effect is not executed and the jackpot is won, so in the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. Is configured such that “5 (MAX)” is not determined for both “total number of skills” and “total number of strengths” when the production content corresponding to the start winning designation command is “SP reach (bonus)”. ing.

In this embodiment, as shown in the upper part and the lower part of FIGS. 57 and 58, the “skill number meter” displays the “skill number” displayed so far, and the “skill number meter” displays so far. The displayed “force number” is displayed. In other words, finally, a display corresponding to the “total number of skills” is displayed on the “skill number meter”, and a display corresponding to the “total number of forces” is displayed on the “power number meter”.
And in this embodiment, according to the “skill number” displayed on the “skill number meter” or the “skill number” displayed on the “skill number meter”, the player is expected to have a big hit / small hit, It is possible to suggest the type of big hit / small hit, and it is possible to attract interest in the “skill number meter” and “force number meter”.

(First special number selection table (for lose))
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a first special number selection table (for loss). In the first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16, a start winning designation command, a second random number value, a number pattern, and two types of numbers (the total number of skills and the total number of skills) are associated with each other.

  When the first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16 is determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines the determined first special number selection table. , And based on the start winning designation command and the acquired second random number value, the number pattern, that is, two types of numbers (total number of skills, total number of skills) is determined.

(Second special number selection table (for big hits / small hits))
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a second special number selection table (for big hit / small hit). In the second special number selection table shown in FIG. 17, the start winning designation command, the second random number value, the number pattern, and the two types of numbers (the total number of skills and the total number of skills) are associated with each other.

  When the second special number selection table shown in FIG. 17 is determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines the determined second special number selection table. , And based on the start winning designation command and the acquired second random number value, the number pattern, that is, two types of numbers (total number of skills, total number of skills) is determined.

  The first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16 and the second special number selection table shown in FIG. 17 also have the same characteristics as the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 and the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. ing.

  However, the first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16 and the second special number selection table shown in FIG. 17 are compared with the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 and the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. The difference is that a larger number (total number of skills, total number of skills) is easily configured.

(Normal division number determination table)
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a normal division number determination table. The “technical total number” or the “technical total number” or “2” determined with reference to the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 or the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. It is a table for dividing the “total number of forces” into the number of “before reach” and “after reach”. In the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18, “technical total number” or “total force number” determined with reference to the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 or the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. , Start winning designation command, third random value (power number), fourth random value (skill number), and number (before reach, after reach) are associated with each other.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a uses the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14 or the second normal number selection table shown in FIG. When the “number” or “total power” is determined, the start division designation command, the third random value (force number), and the fourth random value (skill number) are referred to with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. Based on this, the number of pieces (the number before reach and the number after reach) to be divided into “before reach” and “after reach” is determined.

  Further, the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 is configured so that the number of “after reach” is more easily determined than “before reach”.

For example, in the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18, referring to the first normal number selection table shown in FIG. 14, “number pattern (51) (total technique number (5), total force number (1))” If the start winning designation command DATA is “07H”, that is, if the corresponding effect content is “SP reach (losing), pseudo number of 2 times”, it is based on the fourth random number (skill number). “20%” is determined to be “before reach (5 (MAX)), after reach (0)”, and “60%” is determined to be “before reach (0), after reach (5 (MAX))”. It has been determined that
Accordingly, in the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18, “before reach (0), after reach (5) rather than the ratio determined as“ before reach (5 (MAX)), after reach (0) ”. The ratio determined to be (MAX)) ”is determined at a higher ratio.

(Special division number determination table)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a special division number determination table. The “technical total number” or the “technical total number” determined by referring to the first special number selection table shown in FIG. It is a table for dividing the “total number of forces” into the number of “before reach” and “after reach”. In the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19, “technical total number” or “total force number” determined with reference to the first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16 or the second special number selection table shown in FIG. , Start winning designation command, third random value (power number), fourth random value (skill number), and number (before reach, after reach) are associated with each other.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a uses the first special number selection table shown in FIG. 16 or the second special number selection table shown in FIG. When the “number” or “total power” is determined, the special winning number determination table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to, and the start winning designation command, the third random value (power number), and the fourth random value (skill number) are set. Based on this, the number of pieces (the number before reach and the number after reach) to be divided into “before reach” and “after reach” is determined.

  In addition, the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19 is configured to make it easier to determine the number of “before reach” than “after reach”, contrary to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. ing.

For example, in the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19, the “number pattern (51) (technical total number (5 (MAX)), force total number (1)” is referred to the first special number selection table shown in FIG. )) ”Is determined, if the start winning designation command DATA is“ 07H ”, that is, if the corresponding production content is“ SP reach (losing), pseudo number of 2 times ”, the fourth random number (skill number) ) Is determined to be “before reach (5 (MAX)), after reach (0)”. In this case, in this embodiment, it is not determined that “before reach (0), after reach (5 (MAX))”.
Accordingly, in the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19, the ratio “pre-reach (0), post-reach (5 (MAX))” is determined to be “pre-reach (5 (MAX))” and reach. The ratio determined to be “after (0)” is determined at a higher ratio.

(Target change determination table before reach)
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the target variation determination table before reach, and the “skill number” before reach determined with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 or the special division number determination table shown in FIG. Alternatively, with respect to the “number of powers”, the change of the object whose number is to be displayed is determined, and the number of the “skill number” or “power number” to be displayed (hereinafter referred to as “display number” as appropriate) is determined by the determined change. It is a table for. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating a target variation determination table before reach at a normal time, and FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating a target variation determination table before reach at a special effect determination.

  First, the target variation determination table before reach in the normal time shown in FIG. 20A will be described. In the target change determination table before reach in normal time shown in FIG. 20A, the number of reserved storages, “skill number” or “power number” before reach determined with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. ”, The fifth random number value (power number), the sixth random number value (skill number), and the display number of the target fluctuation (the fluctuation, the prior fluctuation (from the first hold to the third hold)).

  Here, the “variation” refers to the variation display of the special symbol (variation display of the production symbol 38) that is started with the various random numbers for which the “skill number” or “power number” has been determined this time. ) “Preliminary variation” means a special symbol that starts before “variation” without being triggered by the various random numbers that have been determined for the current “number of skills” or “number of strengths”. Fluctuation display (variation display of effect design 38).

  When the number of “before reach” is determined by the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of “before reach” is as shown in FIG. Reference is made to the target variation determination table before reach in the normal time shown in a), the number of reserved storage, the “skill number” or “power number” before reach determined with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. Based on the fifth random number value (power number) and the sixth random number value (skill number), the variation of the object whose number is to be displayed is determined, and the display number in the variation of the object is determined.

  That is, in the target variation determination table before reach in the normal state shown in FIG. 20A, whether the “skill number” or “power number” before reach is added before the reach of the variation, It is determined whether the value is added for 1 hold (similarly, the second change to the 3rd hold in advance).

  For example, in the target change determination table before reach in the normal state shown in FIG. 20A, the “number of techniques before reach” determined with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 is “5 (MAX)”. ”And“ 5 (MAX) ”is added before the reach of the fluctuation if the number of reserved storage is“ 0 ”.

  In addition, when “the number of skills before reach” is “5 (MAX)”, if the number of reserved storage is “1”, “50%” is added to “5 (MAX)” before reach of the change. It is determined that Further, it is determined that “50%” is added with “4” before reaching the fluctuation and “1” is added with the first hold.

  Next, the target variation determination table before reach at the time of determining the special effect shown in FIG. 20B will be described. Also in the target variation determination table before reach at the time of determining the special effect shown in FIG. 20B, the number of reserved memories, “skill number” before reach determined by referring to the special division number determination table shown in FIG. “Number of forces”, fifth random number value (force number), sixth random number value (skill number), and the display number of the target fluctuation (the fluctuation, prior fluctuation (first hold to third hold)) are associated. .

  When the number of “before reach” is determined by the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19 when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of “before reach” is as shown in FIG. Refer to the target variation determination table before reach at the time of determining the special performance shown in b), and the “skill number” or “power” before reach determined by referring to the reserved storage number, the special division number determination table shown in FIG. Based on the “number”, the fifth random value (technical number), and the sixth random value (power number), the variation of the object whose number is to be displayed is determined, and the display number in the variation of the object is determined.

  That is, in the target variation determination table before reach at the time of determining the special effect shown in FIG. 20B, whether the “skill number” or “power number” before reach is added before the reach of the variation or prior variation. It is determined whether the value is added at the first hold of (the second hold from the second hold of the pre-variation similarly).

  For example, in the target variation determination table before reach in the normal state shown in FIG. 20B, the “number of techniques before reach” determined with reference to the special division number determination table shown in FIG. 19 is “5 (MAX)”. ”, Regardless of the number of stored storages,“ 5 (MAX) ”is added before reaching the fluctuation, not adding from the first hold to the third hold of the pre-change.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, at the time of special production, the “skill number” is easily displayed in the “skill number meter” or the “skill number” is easily displayed in the “skill number meter” before reaching the variation. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player to be interested in the “skill number meter” or the “skill number meter” when shifting to the special performance.

  In the present embodiment, during special effects, the value is added only before reaching the fluctuation regardless of the number of reserved memories. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is added between the first hold and the third hold. You may decide to be. In this case, it is preferable to increase the ratio added before reaching the fluctuation.

(Target pseudo-variation determination table for the relevant change before reach)
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a target pseudo-variation determination table for the variation before reach, and the “skill number” of the variation before reach determined with reference to the target variation determination table before reach illustrated in FIG. It is a table for determining the pseudo variation for displaying the number during the variation with respect to the “number of strength”, and determining the display number of the “skill number” or the “force number” by the determined variation. That is, in the target pseudo variation determination table for the variation before reach shown in FIG. 21, the “skill number” or “power number” of the variation before reach is added at the zeroth pseudo variation before the reach of the variation. Whether to add by the first pseudo variation, to add by the second pseudo variation, or to add by the third pseudo variation.

In the target pseudo-variation determination table for the variation before reach shown in FIG. 21 (at the time of normal / special effect determination), the number of pseudo-continuations, the “skill number” or “power number” of the variation before reach, and the seventh random value (The number of abilities), the eighth random number value (the number of skills), and the pseudo variation (from the 0th time to the 3rd time) as the target variation are associated with each other.
Note that the number of pseudo consecutive times is grasped by a variation pattern designation command to be received at the time of the variation.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the sub CPU 120a determines the number of displays in the change based on the target change determination tables (1) and (2) before reach shown in FIG. Then, referring to the target pseudo-variation determination table for the variation before reach shown in FIG. 21, the number of pseudo-continuations, the “skill number” or “power number” of the variation before reach, and the seventh random value (power number) ), Based on the eighth random number value (technical number), the pseudo variation (0th to 3rd) for displaying the number during the variation is determined, and the display number in the pseudo variation is determined.

  For example, in the target pseudo-variation determination table for the change before reach shown in FIG. 21, with reference to the target change determination table before reach shown in FIG. When it is determined that “5 (MAX)” is added with the change, if the number of pseudo-continuous operations is “0”, it is determined that “100%” is added with the 0th pseudo change. .

  Similarly, when it is determined that “5 (MAX)” is added as the number of displays in the target variation, if the number of pseudo-continuations is “1”, “40%” is the 0th time. It is determined that “1” is added by the pseudo variation of “4” and “4” is added by the first pseudo variation.

(Display time lottery table before reach)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a display time lottery table before reach, and the “skill number” or “power number” of the prior change before reach determined with reference to the target change determination table before reach shown in FIG. 20. On the other hand, it is a table for drawing a display target (display time) for displaying the number in the prior variation. FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a technique display time lottery table (1) for advance fluctuation before reach, and FIG. 22B is a power display time lottery for advance change before reach. FIG. 22C is a diagram showing the table (2), FIG. 22C is a diagram showing the technical display time lottery table (3) for the change before reach, and FIG. 22D is the diagram before reaching. It is a figure which shows the display time lottery table (4) for power with respect to a fluctuation | variation, FIG.22 (e) is a figure which shows the display time lottery table (5) with respect to the said fluctuation | variation before reach.

  Here, as “display target”, “pre-reach sync notice” means that a plurality of “technical icons” or “power icons” are displayed at the first display timing when all the three effect symbols 38 are variably displayed. Is displayed, and these “technique icons” or “power icons” are combined, which means an effect of displaying “skill number” or “power quantity” (see FIGS. 57 and 58).

  The “technical symbol” is an effect of displaying “technical number” after temporarily displaying “technical symbol” as the effect symbol 38 at the second display timing when the effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped. "Strength symbol" means that the "strength symbol" is displayed after the "strength symbol" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol 38 at the second display timing when the middle effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped. This means an effect to be performed (see FIG. 28).

  In addition, “No. 1 symbol” means that “No. 1 symbol” is displayed as a temporary stop display as the effect symbol 38 at the third display timing when the left effect symbol 38 is temporarily stopped, and then “Skill number” is displayed. “No. 2 symbol” means that “No. 2 symbol” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the effect symbol 38 at the fourth display timing when the right effect symbol 38 temporarily stops. This means an effect of displaying “number” (see FIG. 28).

  In addition, “destron destruction” means that “skill number” or “power number” is displayed at the fifth display timing after the operation of the effect button 35 when a predetermined character is brought down by the operation of the effect button 35. It means directing. In the present embodiment, the “destron destruction” effect corresponds to the special effect.

  In the present embodiment, in displaying “number of skills” or “number of strengths”, “pre-reach sync notice”, “technical symbol”, “technical symbol”, “No. 1 symbol”, “No. 2 symbol” However, it may be configured to include seven or more types of display targets, or may be configured to include five or less types of display targets. Furthermore, although the first display timing to the fifth display timing are configured to be different timings, a part or all of them may be the same timing.

  Further, the “winning count storage area” shown in the rightmost column of the display time lottery table before reach shown in FIG. 22 is the number of “skills” or “powers” at what timing and production contents. This is a storage area for determining the number display data that determines whether to display. “10th to 13a winning count storage area”, “20a to 23a winning count storage area”, “30a to 33a winning count storage area”, “40a to 43a winning count storage area” It is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number, “10th to 13b winning number storage area”, “20b to 23b winning number storage area”, “30b to 33b winning number storage area” The “40th to 43b winning number storage area” is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of powers.

In addition, “No. 10a winning number storage area” is special when the pseudo-continuous notice is executed from the start of the change of the special symbol (the start of change of the production pattern 38) until the reach when the pseudo-continuous notice is not executed. In the “0th pseudo-variation period” from the start of symbol change (the start of variation of the production symbol 38) to the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice, the skill is displayed as “pre-reach sync notice” at the display timing 1a. This is a corresponding winning count storage area.
In addition, the “11th award winning number storage area” indicates that, when the pseudo continuous notice is executed, the “first time from the execution of the first pseudo continuous notice until the execution of the second pseudo continuous notice or before the reach” In the “pseudo-variation period”, the winning count storage area corresponds to displaying the number of techniques as “pre-reach sync notice” at the display timing of 1b.
In addition, when the pseudo continuous notice is executed, the “12th award winning number storage area” indicates the “second time from the second pseudo continuous notice before the third pseudo continuous notice or before the reach. In the “pseudo-variation period”, the winning count storage area corresponds to displaying the number of skills as “pre-reach sync notice” at the display timing of 1c.
In addition, when the pseudo continuous notice is executed, the “13a winning number storage area” displays the 1d display in the “third pseudo variable period” from the execution of the third pseudo continuous notice until the reach. This is a win count storage area corresponding to displaying the number of skills as “pre-reach synchro notice” at the timing.

  Similarly, the “20a winning number storage area” to “23a winning number storage area” display the number of skills as “technical symbols” in the “0th pseudo-variation period” to “third pseudo-variation period”. The "30th award number of times storage area" to the "33a award number of times storage area" correspond to "No. 1 in the" 0th pseudo fluctuation period "to the" 3rd pseudo fluctuation period ". As a symbol, it is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of techniques, and the “40a winning number storage area” to “43a winning number storage area” are “0th pseudo variation period” to “3rd time” In the “pseudo-variation period”, the winning count storage area corresponds to displaying the number of skills as “destron destruction”.

  Similarly, the “10b winning number storage area” to “13b winning number storage area” are used as “pre-reach synchronization notice” in the “0th pseudo fluctuation period” to the “third pseudo fluctuation period”. It is a winning number storage area corresponding to the display, and the “20b winning number storing area” to “23b winning number storing area” are “0th pseudo fluctuation period” to “3rd pseudo fluctuation period”. “Power symbol” is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of powers. “30th b winning number storing area” to “33b winning number storing area” are “0th pseudo fluctuation period” to “3” In the “pseudo-fluctuation period”, the “number 2 symbol” is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of powers, and the “40b winning number storage area” to “43b winning number storage area” 0th charge In variation period "-" third pseudo variation period ", as" Destron crippling "a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the force number.

  Here, in the display time lottery table for the prior change before reach shown in FIG. 22 (a) and FIG. 22 (b), “skill number” or “power number” is displayed after reach, or pseudo continuous notice is executed. The “skill number” or “skill number” is displayed in the “0th pseudo-variation period” so that the “skill number” or “skill number” is not displayed later.

  This is because it is possible to display the “number of skills” or “number of strengths” in the prior variation, even if the reach is not performed or the variation in which the pseudo continuous notice is not performed. is there.

  In the technical display time lottery table (1) for the pre-reach pre-change shown in FIG. 22A, the lottery type (first display lottery and second display lottery), winning rate, display object, and winning number storage area are stored. It is associated.

  Further, the “first display lottery” and the “second display lottery” associated with the pre-reach display time lottery table shown in FIG. 22A are independent using different types of random numbers. A lottery is performed. The same applies to the other display time lottery tables before reach shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 120a is determined with reference to the target variation determination table shown in FIG. 20 with reference to the technical display timing lottery table for the prior variation before reach shown in FIG. A plurality of display lotteries of the first display lottery and the second display lottery are performed with respect to one lottery with the display number of the previous variation as the number of lotteries.

  Here, when it is determined that the display number of the prior variation determined with reference to the target variation determination table shown in FIG. 20 is “2”, that is, when the number of lotteries is “2”, Illustrate the series.

  In the first lottery, when the first display lottery is won, it is determined that the number is displayed as “pre-reach sync notice”, and “1” is set as the number of wins in the “10a winning number storage area”. Then, the first lottery is ended without performing the second display lottery.

  In the second lottery, if the first display lottery is not won, the second display lottery is performed. If the “technical symbol” is won as the second display lottery, it is decided to display the number as the “technical symbol”. “1” is set as the number of winning times in the “20a winning number storage area”.

  On the other hand, in the second lottery, if neither the first display lottery nor the second display lottery is won, no winning number is set and the second lottery ends.

  Moreover, in the display time lottery table (2) for the force with respect to the advance fluctuation before reach shown in FIG. 22B, the change pattern designation command received at the start of the advance fluctuation, the lottery type (the first display lottery and the second display). (Lottery) The presence / absence of the determination of the No. 1 symbol, the winning rate, the display target, and the winning count storage area are associated with each other.

  The sub CPU 120a is determined with reference to the target variation determination table shown in FIG. 20 with reference to the display timing lottery table for force with respect to the preliminary variation before reach shown in FIG. The first display lottery and the second display lottery are performed with the display number of the previous variation as the number of lotteries.

Here, the technical display timing lottery table (1) for the pre-reach pre-change shown in FIG. 22 (a) and the force display time lottery table (2) for the pre-reach pre-change shown in FIG. 22 (b). ) Is different from the display target of the second display lottery.
Specifically, “technique symbol” and “No. 1 symbol” are determined in the second display lottery for technical use, but “power symbol” and “No. 2 symbol” are determined in the second display lottery for power. The display target is different in that it is determined.

Furthermore, in the display time lottery table (2) for force with respect to advance fluctuation before reach shown in FIG. 22 (b), based on the change pattern designation command received at the start of advance fluctuation and whether or not the No. 1 symbol is determined. Only when the display target of the second display lottery is changed and the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates that the pseudo-continuous number is not 0 (the pseudo-continuous number is 1 or more), “No. 1 symbol” and “2 It is configured so that both the “sign symbol” is determined.
Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates that the number of pseudo consecutive times is 0 and the No. 1 symbol has already been determined, the restriction is set so that the “No. 2 symbol” is not displayed. When both “No. 1 symbol” and “No. 2 symbol” are determined, the fact that the pseudo continuous notice is executed is notified in advance.

  Thereby, it is possible to give interest to the combination of the stop display of “No. 1 symbol” of the left symbol and the “No. 2 symbol” of the right symbol and the stop display.

  Further, in the technical display time lottery table (3) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22 (c), the lottery type (first display lottery and second display lottery), winning rate, display object, number of wins is stored. Areas are associated.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the technical display timing lottery table (3) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22C at the start of the change, and refers to the target change determination table shown in FIG. The first display lottery and the second display lottery are performed using the display number of the change determined in this way as the number of lotteries.

  Further, in the technique display time lottery table (3) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22C, “technical symbols” displayed in the middle symbol stop display are excluded from display targets.

  In the display timing lottery table (4) for the force before the reach shown in FIG. 22D, the variation pattern designation command received at the start of the pre-variation, the lottery type (first display lottery and second display lottery) The presence / absence of determination of the No. 1 symbol, the winning rate, the display target, and the winning count storage area are associated with each other.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the display timing lottery table (4) for the force with respect to the fluctuation before reach shown in FIG. 22D at the start of the fluctuation, and refers to the target fluctuation determination table shown in FIG. The first display lottery and the second display lottery are performed using the display number of the change determined in this way as the number of lotteries.

  In addition, in the display time lottery table (4) for the force with respect to the fluctuation before reach shown in FIG. 22 (d), the “power symbol” displayed in the middle symbol stop display is excluded from the display target, and FIG. Similar to the force display time lottery table (2) for the pre-reach fluctuation shown in (b), the fluctuation pattern designation command indicates that the number of pseudo-continuations is not 0 (the number of pseudo-continuations is 1 or more). Only in some cases, both “No. 1 symbol” and “No. 2 symbol” are determined.

  In the display time lottery table (5) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22 (e), the lottery type (first display lottery and second display lottery), the winning rate, the display target, and the winning count storage area are associated. ing.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the technical display timing lottery table (5) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22 (e) at the start of the change, and refers to the target change determination table shown in FIG. The first display lottery and the second display lottery are performed using the display number of the change determined in this way as the number of lotteries.

  In addition, in the technical display time lottery table (5) for the change before reach shown in FIG. 22E, only “Destron destruction” in the second display lottery is displayed, and the other shown in FIG. It is different from the display time lottery table before reach.

(Number display data determination table before reach (1))
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a number display data determination table (1) before reach, and a table for determining number display data for displaying “skill number” or “power number” in the “0th pseudo-variation period”. It is. In the number display data determination table (1) before reach shown in FIG. 23, the winning number storage area, the number of winning times, and the number display data determined with reference to the display time lottery table before reach shown in FIG. ing.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reach number display data determination table (1) shown in FIG. 23 and the pre-reach display time lottery table shown in FIG. The number display data is determined based on the winning number storage area and the winning number.

  For example, referring to the display time lottery table shown in FIG. 22, when the lottery result of the first display lottery wins “pre-reach sync notice”, “1” is set as the number of wins in the “10a winning number storage area”. ing.

  Then, with reference to the number display data determination table (1) before reach shown in FIG. 23, when “1” is set as the number of wins in the “10a win count storage area”, the “number display data 11a” is displayed. ”Is determined, and in the“ 0th pseudo-variation period ”, one technique number is displayed as“ pre-reach sync notice ”.

  Similarly, when “2” is set as the number of winnings in the “10th winning number storage area”, “Number display data 12a” is determined, and “20th awarding number storage area” is set as “Winning number storage area”. When “1” is set, “number display data 21a” is determined, and in the “0th pseudo-variation period”, one technique number is displayed as “technical symbol”.

  Although not shown, a number display data determination table for determining the number display data in the “first pseudo change period” to “third pseudo change period” is stored in the sub ROM 120b.

(Display time determination table after reach)
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a display time determination table after reach, and “technique number” after reach determined with reference to the normal division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 or the special division number determination table shown in FIG. Or it is a table for deciding the display object (display time) for displaying the number for the “force number” after reaching the fluctuation. In the display time determination table after reach shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern designation command received at the start of the variation, the selection rate, the display target, and the winning count storage area are associated with each other.

  Here, “display target” is “synchronous advance notice after reach” which performs the same effect as “pre-reach sync advance notice”, but the sync notice is given at the tenth display timing during normal reach. Perform “Normal Reach” and “After Sync Reach”, and “SP Development” “After Reach Sync” to make a sync notice at the eleventh display timing during SP development (at the start of Super Reach) There are three “display objects” of “after SP reach end” and “after sync reach” that perform a sync advance notice at the twelfth display timing after the end of SP reach (at the end of super reach).

  In addition, the “50a winning number storage area” is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of skills as “synchronized notice after reach” of “during normal reach” in the fluctuation period after reach. The “60a winning number storage area” is a winning number storage area corresponding to the display of the number of skills as “synchronized notice after reach” of “SP development” in the fluctuation period after reach. The “storage area” is a winning count storage area corresponding to displaying the number of skills as “post-reach sync advance notice” after “SP reach end” in the fluctuation period after reach.

  Similarly, the “50b winning count storage area” is a winning count storage area corresponding to displaying the number of powers as “synchronized notice after reach” of “during normal reach” in the fluctuation period after reach, The “60b winning number storage area” is a winning number storage area corresponding to displaying the number of powers as “synchronized advance notice after reach” of “SP development” in the fluctuation period after reach. The “number-of-wins storage area” is a number-of-wins storage area corresponding to the display of the number of powers as “post-reach synchronization notice” after “SP reach” in the fluctuation period after reach.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the display target based on the variation pattern designation command and the selection rate with reference to the display timing determination table after reach shown in FIG. 24 when the variation starts. For example, when DATA of the variation pattern designation command is “05H”, that is, “SP reach (loss)”, “50%” is determined to be “normal reach” “reach after sync”, It is determined that “30%” is “synchronization notice after reach” of “at the time of SP development”, and “20%” is decided “synchronization notice after reach”.

  Further, in the display timing determination table after reach shown in FIG. 24, the display target to be displayed in the latter half of the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot is determined rather than the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the loss. It is structured easily.

(Number display data decision table after reach (2))
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the number display data determination table (2) after reach, and is a table for determining the number display data for displaying the “skill number” or “power number” after reach. In the number display data determination table (2) after reach shown in FIG. 25, the number-of-wins storage area, the number of wins, and the number display data determined with reference to the display time lottery table after reach shown in FIG. ing.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the number display data determination table (2) after reach shown in FIG. 25 and based on the number-of-wins storage area and the number of wins determined with reference to the display time lottery table after reach shown in FIG. To determine the number display data.

  For example, referring to the display timing lottery table after reach shown in FIG. 24, when “synchronized advance notice after reach” of “normal reach” is determined as the lottery target, “1” is set.

  Then, with reference to the post-reach number display data determination table (2) shown in FIG. 25, when “1” is set as the number of wins in the “50th win count storage area”, the “number display data 11a” is displayed. ”Is determined, and the number of skills is displayed as a sync notice in the normal reach.

  Similarly, when “2” is set as the number of winnings in the “50th winning number storage area”, the “number display data 12a” is determined, and “60th winning number storing area” is set as “the number of winnings”. When “1” is set, “number display data 21a” is determined, and one technique number is displayed as a sync advance notice at the time of SP development.

(Design effect pattern determination table in normal mode (1))
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a symbol effect pattern determination table (1) in the normal mode for determining a symbol change effect pattern in which the variation mode of the effect symbol 38 and the like are determined in the normal mode. In the symbol effect pattern determination table (1) in the normal mode shown in FIG. 26, the variation pattern designation command, the skill / power number MAX flag, the selection rate, and the symbol effect pattern are associated with each other.

  Here, in this embodiment, in order to improve the fun of the game, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided with different types of characters, backgrounds, etc., and the “normal mode” is a normal effect mode. . In this embodiment, in addition to this, as described later, “No. 1 infiltration mode” and “No. 2 infiltration mode” suggesting a high-probability gaming state, special effects are executed, and the operation of the effect button 35 is performed. The “special effect mode” for displaying the “skill number” or “skill number” and the “number mode” for suggesting in advance that the “skill number” or “skill number” is easily displayed.

  Further, the “symbol variation effect pattern” is an effect device (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b) performed during the variation of a special symbol. This is information that defines a specific performance mode.

  The “technical MAX flag (MAX1)” is information indicating that “5 (MAX)” is determined as the “total number of techniques”, as will be described later, and “power MAX flag (MAX2)”. "Is information indicating that" 5 (MAX) "has been determined for" total number of forces ", as will be described later.

  In the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table (1) in the normal mode shown in FIG. 26, the effect configuration of each symbol variation effect pattern is illustrated in time series as a reference.

  Here, “NR” means an abbreviation of the above-described normal reach, and “pseudo fluctuation” means normal fluctuation after execution of pseudo continuous notice.

  “Branch 1” means an abbreviation for branch effect 1, “Branch 2” means an abbreviation for branch effect 2, and “Branch 3” means an abbreviation for branch effect 3. The “branch effect” refers to an effect indicating that one of a plurality of effects is selected and the selected effect is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. This means an effect of performing a roulette effect in which any one of “icon”, “No. 1 infiltration”, “No. 2 infiltration”, “×”, and “direction button icon” is stopped and displayed. In the branch effects 1 to 3, different characters and backgrounds are displayed.

  “No. 1 infiltration” means an abbreviation of No. 1 infiltration production in which a technical character corresponding to the type of technique number produces an effect. “No. 2 infiltration” corresponds to the type of force number. It means an abbreviation for No. 1 infiltration effect where a technical character produces an effect.

  As shown in the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, when “5 (MAX)” is determined as the “total number of techniques”, the symbol effect pattern executes the branch effect 1 and the “total force” When “5 (MAX)” is determined for “Number”, branch effect 2 is executed, and when “5 (MAX)” is determined for “total number of skills” and “total power”, branch effect 3 is determined. Is configured to run. Furthermore, in the symbol effect pattern, when “5 (MAX)” is determined for the “total technique number”, the No. 1 infiltration effect can be executed, and “5 (MAX)” is determined for the “total number of forces”. When No. 2 infiltration effect can be executed, and “5 (MAX)” is determined for “Total number of skills” and “Total number of skills”, either No. 1 infiltration effect or No. 2 infiltration effect can be executed It is comprised so that.

  When the sub CPU 120a is in the normal mode and the lottery lottery result is lost, the sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table (1) in the normal mode shown in FIG. A symbol effect pattern is determined based on the MAX flag and the selection rate.

(Design effect pattern determination table in normal mode (2))
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a symbol effect pattern determination table (2) in the normal mode. Also in the symbol effect pattern determination table (2) in the normal mode shown in FIG. 27, the variation pattern designation command, the skill / power number MAX flag, the selection rate, and the symbol effect pattern are associated with each other.

  When the sub CPU 120a is in the normal mode and the result of the big win lottery is a big win or a small win, the sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table (2) in the normal mode shown in FIG. The symbol effect pattern is determined based on the MAX flag of power count and the selection rate.

(Design arrangement of production design)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement of effect symbols 38 displayed on the image display device 31. As shown in FIG.

  In each of the left, middle, and right symbol arrangements of the effect symbol 38 shown in FIG. 28, image data information is associated with a symbol number having a function of determining the change order of the effect symbol 38 and the stop symbol. Note that the image data itself is stored in the CGROM 151, and “image data information” means, for example, information for designating the address of the CGROM 151 in which the image data is stored.

As a feature of the symbol arrangement of the production symbol 38 shown in FIG. 28, the first image data having a function of notifying the result of the jackpot lottery and the second image having a function of displaying “skill number” or “skill number”. Data is associated.
Specifically, as the second image data, “No. 1 symbol (symbol number = 8)” is associated with the left symbol array, and “No. 2 symbol (symbol number = 8)” is associated with the right symbol array. ”And“ medium design (symbol number = 8) ”and“ technical design (symbol number = 9) ”are associated with the middle symbol array.

  That is, in the symbol arrangement of the effect symbol 38 shown in FIG. 28, as described above in the display time lottery table before reach shown in FIG. It has a function to display “number of skills” together with the stop display of “symbol design”, to display “number of skills” together with the stop display of “design symbol”, and to display “number of strengths” together with the stop display of “force symbol” ing.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a main process in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

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

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random value for normal symbol stop. Do. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a timer interrupt process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the random number for the special symbol determination, the random number for the jackpot symbol, the random number for the small bonus symbol, the random number for the normal symbol determination, the random number for the normal symbol stop, the random number for the normal symbol time, Perform update processing.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, An initial random value update process for updating the initial random value is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, number of stored Performs data creation for the specified command.

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

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

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

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

  In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

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

  In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

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

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 32 described later is performed.

  However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

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

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

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

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

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random value storage area. The small random number value for the small hit symbol is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number value for reach determination and a random number value for special figure fluctuation, and searches for an empty storage part in order from the first storage part in the first special symbol random value storage area. The reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value are stored in a free storage unit.

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

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, the pre-determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, and the special symbol display device type, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random value, the reach determination random number value, Based on the figure variation random value, start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start prize designation command based on the start prize information determined in the pre-determination process in step S230-9, and a start prize designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to steps S230-9 to S230-11, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, and starting winning designation based on the winning information is performed. The command and the special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 33, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a special figure special electric power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process is transferred to the small hit game ending process (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

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

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

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) that is stopped and displayed, and the number of time reductions (J), short time game flag, high A probability game count (X) and a high probability game flag are set. This special symbol stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  In the small hit game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hit game. This small hit game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a special symbol memory determination process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

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

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

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the jackpot lottery result, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for variation of the special figure.

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

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

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

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

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, makes preparations for shifting to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 36, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a big hit determination process in the main control board 110.

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

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in the above step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol determination is made with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the random value is “big hit”. As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big win.

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

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

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 37 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 38 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the game state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

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

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

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

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random value storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. When the special symbol holding storage area shifted in the above step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the special symbol determination is made with reference to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S 311-6, the main CPU 110 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6, and determines the type of the special symbol. And the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop special figure data in the stop special figure data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C, stop special symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop special symbol data is Set in the stop special map data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special symbol data determined in step S311-6, and transmits the determined effect symbol designating command to the effect transmission data storage area. And the current jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A to determine a special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop special data for loss in the stop special symbol data storage area. To do.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol designating command based on the stop special map data determined in step S311-8, and the determined effect symbol designating command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Set and finish the current jackpot determination process.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S320-2, if the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. Stop special symbol data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to stop display the special symbol set in -8 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 37, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated. To do.

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

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

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. 9B. The small winning opening opening determination mode for small hits shown (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 34, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

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

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

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, “third jackpot table”, and “fourth jackpot table” is determined.

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

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

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. 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 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 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 start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in the above step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 to be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has elapsed, the winning opening is opened in step S340- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is energized to close the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in which 0 is set in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and 0 is set in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it, and performs the current jackpot game process. finish.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a 4 is set in the special electric processing data, and preparation is made for shifting to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a jackpot game ending process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and at the time of jackpot end based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Processing for determining whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the storage state remaining number of times (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 84 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag. Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game state The remaining number of fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game in the game state buffer When the information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 34, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a small hit game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S360-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 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 start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a first adds and stores “1” to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. In addition, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table determined in step S330-8 (FIG. 9B). )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of the preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize winning opening 16 is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first big prize opening 16 is not closed, the process goes to step S360-7. Move.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has elapsed, the first big winning opening In order to release 16, the process proceeds to step S 360-3.

  In step S <b> 360-7, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the present small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first big prize opening 16, and is determined in step S330-8. With reference to the released release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and determines the end interval time according to the type of small hit as a special game timer. Set to counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a The special electric game process data is set to 0, and preparation is made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 34. If it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is ended.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 41, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the number of retained ordinary symbols (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, the main CPU 110a stores the number of retained ordinary symbols in the ordinary symbol (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is written to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area and is already determined. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol reserved storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is hit against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short-time gaming state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” is the winning, and in the short-time gaming state, If there are, 15 normal symbol determination random values from “0” to “14” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process with reference to the determination result of the hit determination process in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and based on the current short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol stop. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the current short-time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired normal symbol time random number value. Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol change time determination process, after the normal symbol change time is determined, the normal symbol change designation command based on the determined normal symbol change time is set in the transmission data storage area for production. Information on the variation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, and thus the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-10, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol display device 22 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area in step S410-6. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol data set in the stop normal symbol data storage area is a winning symbol. If the normal symbol is a winning symbol, step S410 is performed. The process is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 1, and shifts the processing to the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode determination process for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of open movable pieces 15b (S), open time, close time, Determine the interval time.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the starting opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the normal symbol variation process this time. As a result, the start movable piece 15b is activated and the second start port 15 is opened.

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S420-2.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start release timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.

  If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 15 returns to a closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the starting closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13. .

  If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether or not an interval started flag, which will be described later, is set.

  If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an opening number update process of adding 1 to the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a sets the interval time of the startable movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start interval timer counter of the main RAM 110c and indicates that the interval time has started. The interval started flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the starting movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c, and clears the interval started flag.

  In Step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control process. Thereby, the start movable piece 15b is actuated again, and the second start port 15 is opened again.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening mode initialization process for initializing various data stored in the start / open count counter, the start / release timer counter, the start / close timer counter, and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary figure ordinary electricity process data = 0 and prepares to move to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 42, and ends the ordinary ordinary electric accessory control process.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the production control board 120 is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE information for identifying the control command classification and the control command to be executed. And 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease is increased. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the second special symbol corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol confirmation command is displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “start winning designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery. “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” according to the special symbol display device, and various winning information is displayed. In addition, DATA information is set.

  The start winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball wins the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and corresponding to the determined starting winning information.

  Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 in step S230-10 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.

  As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-6, a universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

  When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-7, a universal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is entered in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the ordinary figure change designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

(Main process of production control unit 120m)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 120m)
The timer interruption process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to display the effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48.

  When the effect control unit 120m receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1400.

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

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input via the frame control board 180, and when the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. The effect input control process for transmitting the effect button signal or the like to the image control unit 150 is performed.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

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

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 120m)
The command analysis process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. Note that the command analysis process (2) in FIG. 48 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process (1) in FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1410. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and performs a reserved memory update process for setting the analyzed reserved memory number in the reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs a start winning number determination process for determining the number pattern displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the start winning designation command. A specific description of the start winning number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1600.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing for determining the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this basic symbol data determination process, basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small bonus symbol data, lost symbol data) for analyzing the effect symbol designation command and identifying the type of jackpot or jackpot And the determined basic symbol data is set in the basic symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1601. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prior number display flag is set. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1602. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the advance number display flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1605.

  Here, the “preliminary number display flag” is a flag that is set when it is determined that the prior variation is to be targeted with reference to the target variation determination table before reach shown in FIG. That is, when the prior number display flag is set, it is determined that at least one of “skill number” and “power number” is determined to be displayed at the time of prior variation. This prior number display flag is set in step S1421-708 in the skill number display target determination process and the power number display target determination process described later.

  In step S1602, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing for the advance variation counter. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing of the advance variation counter set in step S1421-708 and the like in the technique number display target determination processing and power number display target determination processing described later.

  In step S1603, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prior variation for displaying the “skill number” is performed. The prior change display confirmation process is performed. A specific description of this technique prior change display confirmation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1604, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is a prior variation for displaying the “number of forces”. If the variation is a prior variation for displaying the “number of forces”, the sub CPU 120a uses the power to draw the display target. The prior change display confirmation process is performed. The specific description of the advance variation display confirmation process for power is different only in that “number of forces” is displayed for the advance variation display confirmation process for skill, and the other points are the same. Because there are, it is omitted.

  In step S1605, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number display flag is set. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1606. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1610.

  Here, the “number display flag” is a flag that is set when it is determined that the change is targeted with reference to the target change determination table before reach shown in FIG. That is, when the number display flag is set, it is determined that at least one of “skill number” and “power number” is determined to be displayed at the time of the change. This number display flag is set in steps S1421-706, S1421-710, etc. in the technique number display target determination process and the power number display target determination process described later.

  In step S1606, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing for the variation counter. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing of the variation counter set in step S1421-706 or step S1421-710 in the technique number display target determination processing and the power number display target determination processing described later. .

  In step S1607, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change is for displaying the “skill number”, and if the change is for displaying the “skill number”, the technique for determining the display target is determined. The change display confirmation process is performed. Note that a specific description of the technique for displaying the change display will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1608, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the change is for displaying the “number of forces”. If the change is for displaying the “number of forces”, the sub CPU 120a determines the display target. The change display confirmation process is performed. The specific description of the variation display confirmation process for power is different only in that “number of powers” is displayed for the variation display confirmation process for skill, and the other points are the same. Because there are, it is omitted.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a performs a symbol effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 26 or FIG. 27, based on the variation pattern designation command, the MAX flag of the skill / power number, and the branch effect time. A design effect pattern is determined. Then, the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined symbol effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 frame control board 180. The symbol effect pattern data indicating the symbol effect pattern stored in the symbol effect pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines the symbol numbers of left, right, and center based on the basic symbol data, the variation pattern designation command, and the number display data determined in step S1431. The determined symbol number is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, in order to transmit the determined symbol number to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, stop symbol data indicating the symbol number stored in the stop symbol storage area is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  In addition, in the effect design determination process, when the pseudo continuous notice is executed, each of the left and middle symbols corresponding to the number of times of the pseudo continuous sequence based on the basic symbol data, the variation pattern designation command, and the number display data. The number is determined, and the determined number of symbol numbers is set in the temporary stop symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, in order to transmit the determined symbol number to the image control board 150 and the image controller 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, temporary stop symbol data indicating the symbol number stored in the temporary stop symbol storage area is stored in the sub-RAM 120c. Set to the send buffer.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol 38.

  In step S1452, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect mode end setting process. Specifically, first, when any of “No. 1 infiltration mode flag”, “No. 2 infiltration mode flag”, “Number mode flag”, and “Special effect flag” described later is set, Subtract continuation counter. If the subtracted mode continuation counter is 0, the “No. 1 infiltration mode flag”, “No. 2 infiltration mode flag”, “Number mode flag”, and “Special effect flag” are cleared and “No. 1 infiltration mode” is cleared. The “mode”, “No. 2 infiltration mode”, “number mode”, and “special effect mode” are terminated, and the “normal mode” is shifted from the next time. On the other hand, if the subtracted mode continuation counter is not 0, various flags (No. 1 infiltration mode flag, No. 2 infiltration mode flag, number mode flag, special effect flag) are held as they are.

  Here, “No. 1 infiltration mode flag” is a flag indicating that “No. 1 infiltration mode” is being executed, and “No. 2 infiltration mode flag” is an indication that “No. 2 infiltration mode” is being executed. The “number mode flag” is a flag indicating that the “number mode” is being executed, and the “special effect flag” is indicating that the “special effect mode” is being executed. It is a flag indicating that there is.

  In step S1453, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number display flag is set. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1454. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is not set, it ends the command analysis process this time.

  In step S1454, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation counter is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter is “0”, it moves the process to step S1455. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter is not “0”, that is, if it is determined that it is equal to or greater than “1”, this command analysis process ends.

  In step S1455, the sub CPU 120a clears various data relating to the current presentation. Specifically, various data such as the variation counter, the pre-variation counter, and the number display data in the sub RAM 120c are cleared, and an erasure signal indicating that the various data has been cleared is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1461. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1471. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  In step S1480, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening release command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1481. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1490 if it is not the big winning opening release designation command.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit the determined jackpot effect pattern information to the image control board 150 image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. set.

  In step S1490, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1491. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a is not an ending designation command, the command analysis process for this time is terminated.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern, and ends the current command analysis process. In the hit end effect pattern determination process, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit end effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  In step S1492, the sub CPU 120a performs a No. 1 and No. 2 mode setting process.

In the No. 1 and No. 2 mode setting process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the ending designation command, and if it is an ending designation command corresponding to the fourth big hit or the small hit, it is executed before the fourth big hit game or the small hit game. Based on the design effect pattern, the “No. 1 infiltration mode flag” for setting the “No. 1 infiltration mode” or the “No. 2 infiltration mode flag” for setting the “No. 2 infiltration mode” is set in the effect mode of the sub RAM 120c. Set in the flag storage area.
Further, the duration of “No. 1 infiltration mode” or “No. 2 infiltration mode” is determined based on the type of the fourth big hit or small hit, and the counter corresponding to the decided duration is set as the mode continuation counter of the sub RAM 120c. Set to. In addition, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the continuation period of a period longer than the time of the small hit may be determined as it is the 4th big hit.

  For example, if the symbol effect pattern executed before the fourth big hit game or the small hit game is a symbol effect pattern in which the No. 1 infiltration effect is executed, the “No. 1 infiltration mode flag” is set and the No. 2 infiltration effect is set. If the symbol effect pattern is executed, “No. 2 infiltration mode flag” is set. And if it is a small hit, the duration of 10 to 30 times is determined, and if it is the fourth big hit, a duration exceeding 30 times is determined.

(Starting winning number determination process)
The start winning number determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a start winning number determination process in the effect control unit 120m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1421 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the advance number display flag is set. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior number display flag is set, the current start winning number determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the advance number display flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1421-2.

  In other words, in this process, the sub CPU 120a can display the “skill number” or “power number” in advance variation when the game ball has already entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. If it has been determined, the current start winning number determination process has been completed, and the number of pre-changes is prevented from overlapping. In the present embodiment, the number of times due to prior fluctuations is prevented from being duplicated, but may be duplicated.

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a number selection table determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the first random number value, refers to the number selection table determination table shown in FIG. A process of determining one of “selection table”, “first special number selection table”, “second normal number selection table”, and “second special number selection table” is performed.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the “first special number selection table” or the “second special number selection table” is determined in step S1421-2. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “first special number selection table” or the “second special number selection table” has been determined in step S1421-2, the process proceeds to step S1421-4. On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the “first special number selection table” or the “second special number selection table” has not been determined, that is, the “first normal number determination table” or the “first special number determination table” or the “first special number selection table”. If it is determined that the “2 normal number determination table” has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1421-5.

  In step S1421-4, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “first special number determination table” or the “second special number determination table” has been determined, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect flag to execute the special effect mode. The effect mode flag storage area of the RAM 120c is set. Further, a sub counter corresponding to the duration until the change is made so that the “special effect mode” continues from the time the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 over the change. Set to the mode continuation counter of the RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a acquires the second random value, refers to the number selection table determined in step S1421-2, and determines the number based on the start winning designation command and the acquired second random value. Determine the pattern.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines the “technical total number” and “total power number” based on the number pattern determined in step S1421-5. “Total number” is stored in the total number storage area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a performs a technique number display target determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a technique number division process based on the “technical total number” determined in step S1421-5, and is displayed in “Before reach (prior change or the change)”. Alternatively, it is determined whether it is displayed “after reach”. A specific description of the technique number display target determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a performs power number display target determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs the force number division process based on the “total number of forces” determined in step S1421-5 and is displayed in “Before reach (prior change or the change)”. Alternatively, it is determined whether it is displayed “after reach”.

  The specific description of the power number display target determination process is different from the skill number display target determination process only in that “power number” is displayed, and the other points are the same. Omitted.

  In step S1421-9, it is determined whether or not the total number of “skill total number” and “total force number” determined in step S1421-5 is “6” or more.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of “skill total number” and “total force number” is “6” or more, it moves the process to step S1421-10.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of the “total skill number” and the “total force number” is not “6” or more, that is, “5” or less, step S1421 The process is moved to -13.

  In step S1421-10, the sub CPU 120a performs a number mode lottery process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a obtains a predetermined random number value, and the total number of “technical total number” and “total force number” is “6” or more in step S1421-9. If it is determined, the “number mode” is determined based on a predetermined random number value with reference to a number mode determination table (not shown).

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number mode is won. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number mode has been won, it moves the process to step S1421-12. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number mode is not won, the process proceeds to step S1421-13.

  In step S1421-12, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number mode is won in step S1421-11, the sub CPU 120a performs a number mode setting process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a sets a “number mode flag” for setting the “number mode” in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, a counter corresponding to the duration until the change is made so as to continue the “number mode” over the change from when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Set to the mode continuation counter.

  In step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “technical total number” determined in step S1421-5 is “5 (MAX)”. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the “total technique number” is set to “5”, that is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “total technique number” is the maximum number. doing.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total number of techniques” determined in step S1421-5 is “5 (MAX)”, the process proceeds to step S1421-14. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total technique number is not “5 (MAX)”, that is, “4” or less, the process proceeds to step S1421-15.

  In step S1421-14, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total technique number is “5 (MAX)” in step S1421-13, the sub CPU 120a sets the “MAX1 (technique)” flag to the MAX flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Set to.

  In step S1421-15, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “total number of forces” determined in step S1421-5 is “5 (MAX)”. In the present embodiment, the maximum value of the “total number of forces” is set to “5” in the same way as the “total number of skills”, that is, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a has the maximum “total number of forces” as the maximum. It is determined whether or not it is a number.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total number of forces” is “5 (MAX)”, the process proceeds to step S1421-16. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total number of forces” is not “5 (MAX)”, that is, “4” or less, the current start winning number determination process is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1421-16 that the “total number of forces” is “5 (MAX)” in step S1421-15, the sub CPU 120a sets the “MAX 2 (force)” flag to the MAX flag in the sub RAM 120c. Set in the storage area.

(Process number display target decision processing)
The technique number display target determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a technique number display target determination process in the effect control unit 120m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1421-7 in the start winning number determination process.

  In step S1421-701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “total technique number” determined in step S1421-5 in the start winning number determination process is “0”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total number of techniques” is not “0”, that is, if it is determined that the total technique number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1421-702. On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total technique number” is “0”, the current technique number display target determination process is terminated.

  In step S1421-702, the sub CPU 120a obtains the fourth random number value, refers to the division number determination table shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 19, and refers to the “total technique number”, the start winning designation command, the fourth random number value. Based on (skill number), the “skill number” before reach and the “skill number” after reach are determined, and a skill number division process for dividing the total skill number is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 120a stores the numbers assigned to “before reach” and “after reach” in the storage area.

  In step S1421-703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the “number of skills” of “before reach” is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “number of skills” of “before reach” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1421-709.

  On the other hand, in this processing, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the technique number of “before reach” is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the “number of techniques” of “before reach” is “1” or more. Moves the process to step S1421-704.

  In step S1421-704, the sub CPU 120a performs a skill variation target variation determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a obtains a sixth random number value, refers to the target variation determination table before reach shown in FIG. Based on the technique number), the display number in the target variation (the variation, prior variation) is determined.

  In step S1421-705, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to target the change (the change or the pre-change) of the object determined in step S1421-704.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change is targeted, the process proceeds to step S1421-706. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change is not targeted, that is, if it is determined that the prior change is targeted, the process proceeds to step S1421-707.

  In step S1421-706, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of times until the change in the change counter of the sub RAM 120c, sets the pre-reach display number for the change in the pre-reach display number storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the number. The display flag is set in the number display flag of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-707, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the prior variation is to be targeted with respect to the variation of the target determined in step S1421-704 (the variation and the prior variation).

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior variation is targeted, the process proceeds to step S1421-708. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior change is not the target, the process proceeds to step S1421-709.

  In step S1421-708, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of times until the pre-change in the pre-change counter of the sub RAM 120c, sets the pre-reach display number for the pre-change in the pre-change display number storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the pre-number. The display flag is set in the prior number display flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Here, in the sub-RAM 120c, the first to third prior variation counters, the first to third prior variation display number storage areas, the first to third prior variation corresponding to the first to third prior variations, respectively. A number display flag storage area is provided.
In step S1421-708, a pre-variation counter, a pre-variable display number storage area, and a pre-number display flag storage area corresponding to the pre-change determined in step S1421-704 are specified. Data (number of times until prior change, number of pre-reach display, pre-number display flag) is stored.

  In step S1421-709, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the “number of skills” of “after reach” is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “skill number” after “reach” is “0”, the current skill number display target determination process ends.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “number of skills” after “reach” is not “0”, that is, is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1421-710.

  In step S1421-710, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of times until the change in the change counter of the sub RAM 120c, sets the display number after reach for the change in the display number storage area after reach of the sub RAM 120c, and the number The display flag is set in the number display flag of the sub RAM 120c.

(Technical advance variation display confirmation process)
With reference to FIG. 51, the technical advance variation display confirmation processing will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a technique prior variation display confirmation process in the effect control unit 120m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1603 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1603-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the advance variation counter set in step S1421-708 has been subtracted from “1” to “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior variation counter has been subtracted from “1” to “0”, the process proceeds to step S1603-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a does not subtract the advance variation counter from “1” to “0”. For example, when the advance variation counter is “2” to “1”, the advance variation display confirmation process for the current technique Exit.

  In step S <b> 1603-2, the sub CPU 120 a generates the number of lotteries as the number of displays for the pre-change. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a uses the pre-reach target change determination table (1) shown in FIG. 20 (a) or the pre-reach target change determination table (2) shown in FIG. 20 (b). The number of lotteries is determined from the displayed number for the prior change determined in the above.

  For example, if “2” is determined as the number of the first hold display using the pre-reach target variation determination table (1) shown in FIG. 20A, this “2” is the number of lotteries. Become.

  In step S1603-3, the sub CPU 120a performs display time lottery processing before reach based on the number of lotteries generated in step S1603-3. A specific description of the display time lottery process before reach will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1603-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of displayable display data. Here, when DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “02H”, that is, “shortening fluctuation”, for example, referring to the display time lottery table shown in FIG. Even if determined, it cannot be displayed within the fluctuation time of “shortening fluctuation”.

  Therefore, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the number display data is, for example, “pre-reach sync advance notice” that cannot be displayed within the determined change time even though the “shortening change” is executed. Judgment.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displayable display data is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1603-8. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of pieces of data is not displayable, it moves the process to step S1603-5.

  In step S1603-5, the sub CPU 120a clears the number display data.

  In step S <b> 1603-6, the sub CPU 120 a adds the display number for the prior variation to the “skill number” before reaching the variation. That is, in this process, even if it is determined in step S1603-3 that display is to be performed at the time of prior variation, the sub CPU 120a may be selected again before reaching the variation if the display data is not displayable. Is added to “Skill Count”.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, even if it is determined to display at the time of prior variation, if it is not displayable display data, it will be selected again before reaching the variation, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, a lottery may be performed again at the next prior change.

  In step S1603-7, the sub CPU 120a sets (overwrites) the change counter up to the change and the number display flag. Then, when this process is finished, the current technique advance variation display confirmation process is finished.

  In step S1603-8, the sub CPU 120a performs a first difference number calculation process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of subtracting the total number of wins from the number of lotteries.

  As an example, as described above, when “2” is determined as the display number of the first hold using the target change determination table (1) before reach shown in FIG. "Is the number of lotteries.

  Then, using the technical display timing lottery table for the pre-reach pre-change shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the player has won only one time even though the lottery has been performed twice, Becomes “1”, and in this case, the first difference count is “1”.

  In step S1603-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first difference count subtracted in step S1603-8 is “0”. In this process, if it is determined that the first difference count is “0”, the current technique advance variation display confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the first difference count is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, it moves the process to step S1603-10.

  In step S1603-10, the sub CPU 120a determines that the first difference number calculated in step S1603-8 is not “0” in step S1603-9, that is, is “1” or more. Adds the first difference count to the “number of skills” before reaching the change.

  That is, in this process, if it is not determined in step S1603-3 that the display is to be displayed at the time of prior variation, the sub CPU 120a adds to the “skill number” so that a lottery is performed again before reaching the variation.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when it is not determined to be displayed at the time of prior fluctuation, the lottery is performed again before reaching the fluctuation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, You may make a lottery anew at the time of the next prior change.

In step S1603-11, the sub CPU 120a sets (overwrites) the change counter up to the change and the number display flag, and uses the determined number display data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. In order to transmit to the frame control board 180, the number display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
At this time, as described above, in the case where a lottery is made again at the next advance change, the advance change counter may be set to “1”.

(Technical change display confirmation process)
With reference to FIG. 52, the technical variation display confirmation process will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the skill variation display confirmation processing in the effect control unit 120m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1607 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1607-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation counter has been subtracted from “1” to “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter has been subtracted from “1” to “0”, the process proceeds to step S1607-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the change counter is not subtracted from “1” to “0”, the sub CPU 120a ends the current change display confirmation process.

  In step S1607-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “number of skills” before reach is “0”. In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the “number of skills” before reach is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1607-16.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “skill number” before reach is not “0”, that is, is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1607-3.

  In step S <b> 1607-3, the sub CPU 120 a determines a pseudo variation (from the third time) for displaying the “skill number” during the variation, and determines a display number for displaying the “skill number” in the pseudo variation. The target pseudo variation determination process is performed. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the eighth random number value, refers to the target pseudo variation determination table shown in FIG. Based on the “technical number” of the variation and the eighth random number value, the pseudo variation (from the 0th time to the third time) for displaying the number during the variation is determined, and the display number in the pseudo variation is determined.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a displays in which period of the above-mentioned “0th pseudo-variation period” to “3rd pseudo-variation period” the “skill number” of the change before reach is displayed. The number of “skills” displayed in the determined period is determined.

Here, the sub-RAM 120c is provided with 0th to 3rd pseudo-variable display number storage areas corresponding to the respective variations of the “0th pseudo-variation period” to the “third pseudo-variation period”.
In step S1607-3, the number of displays in the variation before reach is stored in the pseudo variation display number storage area corresponding to the determined variation of the “0th pseudo variation period” to “third pseudo variation period”. Will do.

  In step S1607-4, the sub CPU 120a identifies the pseudo variation that is the subject variation determined in step S1607-3.

  In step S1607-5, the sub CPU 120a generates the number of lotteries as the number of displays for the pseudo variation. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines the number of lotteries from the number of displays for the pseudo variation that is the target variation determined using the target pseudo variation determination table in the variation before reach shown in FIG. .

  As an example, when “5 (MAX)” is determined in the pseudo variation for the 0th time using the target pseudo variation determination table for the variation before reach shown in FIG. The number of lotteries in the pseudo variation.

  In step S1607-6, the sub CPU 120a performs display time lottery processing before reach based on the number of lotteries generated in step S1607-5. A specific description of the display time lottery process before reach will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1607-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the display time lottery for all the determined pseudo fluctuations has been completed. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display time lottery has been completed, it moves the process to step S1607-8.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display time lottery has not been completed, the process returns to step S1607-4. That is, the sub CPU 120a repeatedly performs the process until it is determined that the display time lottery has been completed.

  In step S1607-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of displayable display data. Here, as described above, when DATA of the fluctuation pattern designation command is “02H”, that is, when it is “shortening fluctuation”, for example, referring to the display time lottery table shown in FIG. Even if “pre-synchronization notice” is determined, there is a possibility that it cannot be displayed within the fluctuation time of “shortening fluctuation”.

  Therefore, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number display data is “pre-reach sync advance notice” that may not be displayed within the determined variation time, for example.

  In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displayable display data is displayed, the process proceeds to step S1607-12. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displayable display data is not available, the process proceeds to step S1607-9.

  In step S1607-9, the sub CPU 120a clears the number display data.

  In step S1607-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the maximum number is to be displayed. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “technical total number” is “5 (MAX)”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total technique number” is “5 (MAX)”, the process proceeds to step S1607-11. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total technique number” is not “5 (MAX)”, that is, “4” or less, the process proceeds to step S1607-16.

  In step S1607-11, the sub CPU 120a adds the display number for the pseudo variation, that is, the display number for the variation before reaching, to the “skill number” for the variation after reaching.

  That is, in this process, even if it is determined in step S1607-6 that the display is performed before the change is reached, the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display data is not displayable in step S1607-8. Is added to the “number of skills” after reaching so as to be drawn again after reaching the change.

  At this time, only when it is determined that the “total number of techniques” is “5 (MAX)”, the sub CPU 120a adds to the “number of techniques” so that a lottery is performed again after reaching the change.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if it is determined to display before reach, if it is determined that the display number data is not displayable, the maximum number is to be displayed. However, if the maximum number is not scheduled to be displayed, the lottery is not redrawn after the change is reached.

  Because, if “5 (MAX)” is not displayed in “Skill number meter”, it does not shift to “Branch effect”. Therefore, even if “Skill number” is “4”, “0” This is because it does not matter.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the maximum number is to be displayed, if it is not added to the “skill number” so that it will be drawn again after reaching the fluctuation, Even if “Skill number” is “5 (MAX)”, “Skill number” does not accumulate “5 (MAX)” in the “Skill number meter”, and shifts to “Branch effect” or “No. 1 infiltration mode” This is because a problem occurs when the process is shifted to.

  In step S1607-12, the sub CPU 120a performs a second difference count calculation process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of subtracting the total number of wins from the number of lotteries.

  In step S1607-13, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second difference count subtracted in step S1607-12 is “0”. In this process, if it is determined that the second difference count of the sub CPU 120a is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1607-16. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second difference count is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, it moves the process to step S1607-14.

  In step S1607-14, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second difference count calculated in step S1607-13 is not "0", that is, not less than "1", it displays the maximum number. That is, it is determined whether or not the “total number of techniques” is “5 (MAX)”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total technique number” is “5 (MAX)”, the process proceeds to step S1604-15. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “total number of skills” is not “5 (MAX)”, that is, “4” or less, the process proceeds to step S1604-16.

  In step S1607-15, the sub CPU 120a determines that the second difference count is not “0” in step S1607-13 and that “technical total number” is “5 (MAX)” in step S1607-14. If this happens, the second number of differences is added to the “number of skills” after reaching.

  That is, in this process, if it is not determined in step S1607-5 that the display is performed before the change is reached, the sub-CPU 120a will perform a “skill number” after the reach so that a lottery is performed after the change is reached. Add to.

  In step S1607-16, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “number of skills” after reaching is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “number of skills” after the reach is “0”, it ends the variation display confirmation processing for the current technique. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “skill number” after the reach is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1607-17.

  In step S1607-17, the sub CPU 120a performs display time determination processing after reach. A specific description of the display time determination process after the reach will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Display time lottery process)
The display time lottery process before reach will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing processing for determining the number display data in the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 53 (a) is a diagram showing display time lottery processing before reach, and FIG. 53 (b) is a diagram showing display time determination processing after reach.

  Specifically, FIG. 53A shows step S1603-3 in the advance variation display confirmation process for skill, step S1604-5 in the advance variation display confirmation process for force, and step in the variation display confirmation process for skill. It is a figure which shows the subroutine of step S1608-8 in the said change display confirmation process for S1607-6 and force.

  FIG. 53B is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1507-16 in the skill variation display confirmation process and step S1508-18 in the force variation display confirmation process.

First, the display time lottery process before reach will be described.
In step S1620-1, the sub CPU 120a performs a display time lottery process before reach for a plurality of display lotteries of the first display lottery and the second display lottery for one lottery.

  In the display time lottery process before reach, the sub CPU 120a first determines whether it is a prior change, the change, a normal time (other than a special effect), or a special effect. The display time lottery table before one reach is determined from the display time lottery table before reach shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (e).

  Next, acquire any one of various random numbers for display time lottery according to the number of lotteries and the number of skills / powers, refer to the display time lottery table before reaching the determined reach value, Based on this, a first display lottery for determining a display target is performed.

  When the first display lottery is won (when the display target of “pre-reach synchro notice” is determined), the display time lottery process before reach is terminated without performing the second display lottery, and the process proceeds to step S1620-2. Move processing. On the other hand, if the first display lottery is not won, the second display lottery for acquiring the display time lottery value that has not yet been acquired and newly determining the display target based on the acquired random number value. Regardless of the lottery result of the second display lottery, the display time lottery process before reach is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S1620-2.

  In step S1620-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the display can be won. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a display target is determined in step S1620-1.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display target has been determined, it moves the process to step S1620-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display target has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S1620-4.

  In step S1620-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of storing the number of winning times. Specifically, in this process, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the sub CPU 120a displays the determined display target from the “0th pseudo-variation period” to “third pseudo-simulation period” determined in step S1607-3. “1” is added and stored in the winning count storage area corresponding to the fluctuation of the “variation period”.

  As an example, in the display time lottery process before reach in the “0th pseudo-variation period”, when the display target of “pre-reach sync notice” is determined, “the 10th winning number storage area” 1 is added as the number of wins. Also, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines that the display target of “No.” is determined when the lottery result of the first display lottery is “none” and the lottery result of the second display lottery is “technical symbol”. “1” is added to the “number-of-wins storage”.

  In step S1620-4, when one lottery is completed, the sub CPU 120a performs a lottery number subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the lottery number and updated.

  In step S1620-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, it moves the process to step S1620-6. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the process returns to step S1620-1. That is, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is “1” or more, the sub CPU 120a repeatedly performs the process until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  In step S1620-6, the sub CPU 120a performs a number display data determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-reach number display data determination table (1) shown in FIG. 23, and based on the number of wins stored in step S1620-3, the number display data To decide.

  Here, the example in the display time lottery process before reach is shown. First, it is assumed that “2” is generated as the number of lotteries in step S1603-2 in the display time lottery process before reach in the “0th pseudo fluctuation period”. In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines the display time lottery table shown in FIG. 22A and refers to the determined display time lottery table shown in FIG. 22A to perform the lottery twice. Become.

  In the first lottery, if the lottery result of the first display lottery determines that the display target of “pre-reach sync notice” is determined, the second display lottery is not performed and the “10th winning number storage area” is set as the number of wins. Add “1” to end the first lottery.

  In the second lottery, it is assumed that the lottery result of the first display lottery is “none”. In this case, the second display lottery is performed, and when the display target of the “design symbol” is determined as the lottery result of the second display lottery, “1” is added to the “20th winning number storage area” as the winning number. To finish the second lottery.

Then, referring to the number display data determination table (1) before reach shown in FIG. 23, “1” is stored in the “10th winning number storage area” and the winning number is stored in the “20a winning number storage area”. Since “1” is stored, “number display data (11a)” and “number display data (21a)” are determined.
As a result, in the “0th pseudo-variation period”, “1 technique in sync before the reach” is displayed, “1 technique in technique design” is displayed, and a total of 2 techniques are displayed. Become.

Next, the display time determination process after reach will be described.
In step S1630-1, the sub CPU 120a generates the number of lotteries. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a generates the “skill number” or “power number” after reaching as the number of lotteries.

  In step S1630-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a display time lottery process after reaching. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the display time lottery table (2) after reach shown in FIG. 24 and performs a lottery to determine a display target.

  In step S1630-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the display can be won. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a display target is determined in step S1630-2.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display target has been determined, it moves the process to step S1630-4. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the display target is not determined, the process proceeds to step S1630-5.

  In step S1630-4, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of storing the number of winning times. Specifically, in this process, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 as the number of winning times and stores it in the winning number storage area corresponding to the determined display object.

  In step S1630-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a lottery number subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the lottery number and updated.

  In step S1630-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of lotteries is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is “0”, it moves the process to step S1630-7. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the process returns to step S1630-2. That is, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of lotteries is “1” or more, the sub CPU 120a repeatedly performs the process until the number of lotteries becomes “0”.

  In the present embodiment, in the display time determination process after reach, unlike the display time lottery process before reach, the display target is always determined from the configuration of the display time determination table after reach shown in FIG. ("None" is not provided as a display target in the display time determination table after reach shown in FIG. 24).

  In step S1630-7, the sub CPU 120a performs a number display data determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the number display data determination table (2) after reach shown in FIG. 25 and determines the number display data based on the number of wins stored in step S1630-4. To decide. Then, in order to transmit the determined number display data to the image control board 150 and the image control unit 150 and the lamp control board 140 and the frame control board 180, the number display data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  For example, when the number of wins stored in the “10a winning number storage area” is “3”, “number display data (13a)” is determined and “three techniques during normal reach” are displayed. become.

(Main processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a)
Processing executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in the image control unit 150 will be described. First, the main process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram showing main processing in the liquid crystal control CPU. In this process, when power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the following main process.

  In step S2010, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial setting of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the drawing control unit (VDP) 159 in response to power-on.

  In step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs drawing execution start processing for instructing the drawing control unit (VDP) 159 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output.

  In step S2030, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives new input data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (design effect pattern and number display data transmitted at the start of variation of the special symbol, when the effect button 35 is operated. The animation pattern is determined based on the output button signal). A specific description of the animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56.

  When the input data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m is received, the received input data is stored in the reception buffer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. A specific description of the animation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 55 and 56.

  In step S2040, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a updates various counters and updates the addresses of various animation scenes based on the animation pattern determined in step S2030.

  In step S2050, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the display list (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) from the display information of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. ) Is generated. When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the drawing control unit (VDP) 159.

  In step S2060, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag is “01”.

  Here, the drawing control unit (VDP) 159 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via an interface (not shown) every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Then, when the V blank interrupt signal is input, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag to “01” by a V blank interrupt process (not shown). That is, in step S2060, it is determined whether or not a V blank interrupt signal is input every 1/60 seconds.

  In step S2070, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns off the FB switching flag), and moves the process to step S2020. Thereafter, the processes from step S2020 to step S2070 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process occurs.

(Anime pattern determination process)
The animation pattern determination process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a will be described with reference to FIGS. The animation pattern determination process (2) in FIG. 56 is performed subsequent to the animation pattern determination process (1) in FIG.

  In step S2030-1, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the input data is new. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the input data is new, the process proceeds to step S2030-2. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the input data is not new, the process proceeds to step S2030-20.

  Here, new input data refers to new data that is different from the data that was input in the previous special symbol variation, or new data that is different from data that has already been analyzed. This means that, as an example, the symbol effect pattern and number display data transmitted at the start of the variation of the special symbol, the button signal output when the effect button 35 is operated, the processing after step S2030-2 which will be described later is not performed yet. Means.

  In step S2030-2, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the data is a symbol effect pattern data. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is a symbol effect pattern data, the process proceeds to step S2030-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the symbol effect pattern data, the process proceeds to step S2030-6.

  In step S2030-3, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the data is the symbol effect pattern data for displaying the maximum number (see FIGS. 26 and 27). In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the symbol effect pattern data for displaying the maximum number, the process proceeds to step S2030-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the symbol effect pattern data for displaying the maximum number, the process proceeds to step S2030-5.

  In step S2030-4, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a maximum number display flag when it is determined in step S2030-3 that the design effect pattern displays the maximum number.

  In step S2030-41, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the branch effect start time corresponding to the symbol effect pattern in the branch effect timer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-5, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern determination process of the symbol effect pattern. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the symbol effect pattern, and determines the animation pattern so that the effect configuration shown in the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table in FIGS. decide.

  In step S2030-6, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the number display data is present. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the number display data, the process proceeds to step S2030-7. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the number display data, the process proceeds to step S2030-16.

  In step S2030-7, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs display number storage processing. When it is determined in step S2030-6 that the number display data is displayed, the display number of “skill number” or “force number” is analyzed from the display number data, and the display expected number is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-10, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not it is specific number display data for displaying the display number by operating the effect button. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the specific number display data is, for example, “number display data 41b (displays one force when the button is operated)”.

  In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the specific number display data, it moves the process to step S2030-11. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the specific number display data, the process proceeds to step S2030-14.

  In step S2030-11, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a button operation acceptance flag indicating that the operation of the effect button is valid in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-12, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets time data indicating the effective time of the effect button in the button effective counter of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-13, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs button operation standby animation pattern determination processing for determining a button operation standby animation pattern.

  In step S2030-14, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the display data is not the specific number display data in step S2030-10, that is, if the display timing is not displayed when the button is operated (for example, displays a design symbol). After the technique is displayed), an animation pattern determination process for determining an animation pattern for displaying the number corresponding to the number display data is performed.

  In steps S2030-141, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the display timing of the number display corresponding to the number display data in the number display timer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-15, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs display number subtraction processing. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the scheduled display number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b when the number display animation pattern corresponding to the number display data is determined in step S2030-15. .

  In step S2030-16, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not an effect button signal has been input. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that an effect button signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S2030-17. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the effect button signal is not input, the process proceeds to step S2030-20.

  In step S2030-17, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not a button operation acceptance flag is set. That is, it is determined whether or not an effect is produced by specific number display data for displaying the display number by operating the effect button. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the button operation acceptance flag is set, it moves the process to step S2030-18. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the button operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2030-20.

  In step S2030-18, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a number display animation pattern determination process by button operation. Specifically, in this process, when the display timing is displayed when the button is operated, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the animation pattern to be displayed when the effect button signal is input.

  In step S2030-19, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the button operation acceptance flag when the effect button is operated. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the button operation acceptance flag when the animation pattern to be displayed is determined when the effect button signal is input in step S2030-18.

  In step S2030-191, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a adds the scheduled display number to the displayed number of the displayed number counter in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-192, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a updates the number meter based on the displayed number in order to display the total number of the skill number and the force number displayed on the skill number meter and the force number meter. The animation pattern determination process for updating the number meter is performed.

  In step S2030-20, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the number display timer, and determines whether it is the number display time when the number display is displayed. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is the number display time, it moves the process to step S2030-21. On the other hand, in this process, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is not the number display time, the process proceeds to S2030-23.

  That is, as described above in steps S2030-141, since the number display time is set only when the number display data is not accompanied by the operation of the effect button, in step S2030-20, the operation of the effect button is accompanied. It is determined whether or not it is the time when the “skill number” or “power number” is displayed in the production of the non-number display data.

  In step S2030-21, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a adds the scheduled display number to the displayed number of the displayed number counter in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-22, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a updates the number meter based on the displayed number in order to display the total number of the skill number and the force number displayed on the skill number meter and the force number meter. The animation pattern determination process for updating the number meter is performed.

  In step S2030-23, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the button effective counter and determines whether or not the button effective time has elapsed. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the button effective time has elapsed, it moves the process to step S2030-24. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the button effective time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2030-28.

  In step S2030-24, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the scheduled display number is displayed by operating the effect button, and the scheduled display number to be displayed is “0”. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the scheduled number of displays is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2030-28. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the scheduled display number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2030-25.

Here, as described above, if the effect button is operated within the effective time of the effect button, the scheduled display number is “0” (see step S2030-15 to step S2030-19, etc.). .
That is, in this step S2030-24, it is determined whether or not the effect button is operated within the effective time of the effect button and the number of displays = 0.

  In step S2030-25, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays a button operation acceptance flag indicating that the operation of the effect button is effective when the effect button is not operated even though the effective time of the effect button has elapsed. To clear.

  In step S2030-26, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the scheduled display number of “skill number” or “power number” that could not be displayed this time in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b as an undisplayed number.

  In step S2030-27, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the scheduled display number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-28, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the split effect timer, and determines whether or not it is the split effect time when the split effect is executed. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is the divided production time, it moves the process to step S2030-29. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is not the divided effect timing, the process proceeds to S2030-34.

  When the data of the pattern effect pattern that does not display the maximum number is input, the start time of the branch effect is not set in the division effect timer (see step S2030-41), and in step S2030-28, always S2030 is set. The process is moved to -34.

  In step S2030-29, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the undisplayed number is “0”. In this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the undisplayed number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2030-33. On the other hand, in this process, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the undisplayed number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2030-30.

  In step S2030-30, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an undisplayed number display animation pattern determination process for determining an animation pattern for forcibly displaying the undisplayed number.

  In step S2030-31, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a adds the undisplayed number to the displayed number of the displayed number counter in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-32, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the animation pattern for updating the number meter based on the displayed number in order to display the undisplayed number by adding it to the skill number meter and the force number meter. Performs update animation pattern determination processing.

  In step S2030-33, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the undisplayed number and the displayed number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2030-34, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern determination process corresponding to other input data.

  In step S2030-34, in response to step S1455 described above, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a inputs an erasing signal in which the sub CPU 120a clears various data such as the variation counter, the prior variation counter, and the number display data, A process of clearing the undisplayed number and the displayed number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is performed.

(Example)
Hereinafter, examples of effects of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode displayed on the image display device 31. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing another example of the effect mode displayed on the image display device 31.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57, “skill number meter” is displayed on the upper side of the display area of the image display device 31 on the image display device 31. Further, on the image display device 31, a “force number meter” is displayed on the lower side in the display area of the image display device 31.

  In this embodiment, “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” or “skill number meter” is added to “skill number meter”, and “skill number meter” and “skill number meter” When either or both are full, a branch effect is performed.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 57A to FIG. 57F, an aspect of an effect in which “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” will be described in time series. In addition, in this embodiment, the aspect of the production in which “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” is illustrated. However, in the case where “skill number” is added to “power number meter”, “skill number” Since this is the same as the case where “skill number” is added to “meter”, the description thereof is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57A, an effect suggesting that “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” is performed. In FIG. 57A, the “technical icon” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 31.

  In FIG. 57A, “5” “technique icons” are displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Then, the player has a sense of expectation according to the number of “skill icons”.

  In addition, in FIG. 57 (a), an example of an effect in which only the “technique icon” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 31 is illustrated. May be displayed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57 (b), “technical icons” are gathered and these “technical icons” are combined.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57C, “technical icons” are combined and “technical completion icons” are displayed in the display area of the image display device 31. In FIG. 57 (c), one “technical completion icon” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 31.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57 (d), “1” is added to “skill number” to “skill number meter”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57 (e), “technical icons” are combined and “technical completion icons” are displayed in the display area of the image display device 31. In FIG. 57 (e), two “technical completion icons” are displayed in the display area of the image display device 31.

  As illustrated in FIG. 57 (f), “2” is added to “skill number” to “skill number meter”. Accordingly, the number of “skill completion icons” is linked to the number of “skill number” added to “skill number”.

  In the present embodiment, if the number of “technical icons” is large, the number of “technical completion icons” is increased. Therefore, if the number of “technical icons” is large, the player is given a “technical completion icon”. Furthermore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the “skill number” added to the “skill number meter”.

  Hereinafter, another aspect of the effect in which “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” will be described in time series with reference to FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (j). In addition, in this embodiment, the aspect of the production in which “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” is illustrated. However, in the case where “skill number” is added to “power number meter”, “skill number” Since this is the same as the case where “skill number” is added to “meter”, the description thereof is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58A, an effect suggesting that “skill number” is added to “skill number meter” is performed. In FIG. 58A, the “technical icon” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 31.

  At this time, in FIG. 58 (a), an example of an effect in which only the “technical icon” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 31 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the “technical icon” and the “power icon” are displayed. And may be displayed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58 (b), “technical icons” are gathered and these “technical icons” are combined.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58C, “technical icons” are combined and “technical completion icons” are displayed in the display area of the image display device 31. In FIG. 58 (c), five “technical completion icons” are displayed in the display area of the image display device 31.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58D, “5 (MAX)” is added to “skill number” to “skill number meter”. Accordingly, the number of “skill completion icons” is linked to the number of “skill number” added to “skill number”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58 (e), when “5 (MAX)” is added to “Skill number meter”, “V icon”, “No. 1 infiltration”, “No. 2 infiltration” , Branch effects 1 to 3 for performing a roulette effect such that any one of “×” and “effect button icon” is stopped and displayed are executed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58 (f), when the effect result of the branch effect is “V icon”, the SPSP reach is performed (SPSP reach is executed).

  Further, if the effect result of the branch effect is “×”, the result is “losing”, and the effect (the change) ends.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 58 (h), if the effect result of the branch effect is “No. 1 infiltration”, the process shifts to “No. 1 infiltration effect”, and if “No. 2 infiltration”, “2 Shift to “Infiltration of No.”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 58 (i) and FIG. 58 (j), after completion of “No. 1 infiltration effect” or “No. 2 infiltration effect”, “continue infiltration mode” or “end of infiltration mode”. Become.

  “Infiltration mode end” is when a change pattern designation command corresponding to a loss is received, and “infiltration mode continuation” is a change pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit or small hit. The specified command is received.

Here, when shifting to “No. 1 infiltration effect”, the same effect as the effect in “No. 1 infiltration mode” is executed. When the “No. 2 infiltration effect” is entered, an effect similar to the effect in the “No. 2 infiltration mode” is executed.
For this reason, when “continue infiltration mode” is entered, it is shifted to “No. 1 infiltration mode” or “No. 2 infiltration mode” from the middle of the change.

  When the effect result by the branch effect is the “effect button icon”, the process shifts to either “No. 1 infiltration effect” or “No. 2 infiltration effect”.

  In this way, depending on the branching effect, whether the transition to SPSP reach with a high degree of expectation of jackpot, or the transition to “No. 1 infiltration effect” or “No. 2 infiltration effect”, which is the fourth jackpot or small hit, is finished You can attract interest in what you do.

  Furthermore, since the ratio of “Continue” is higher in the case of shifting to “No. 2 infiltration”, the interest of whether to shift to “No. 1 infiltration” or “No. 2 infiltration” is increased. Can attract.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment detects the passage of the game ball by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the determination result based on the determination information acquired here. Until “” is displayed, “skill number” is displayed in “skill number meter” or “skill number” is displayed in “skill number meter”.

  Then, the gaming machine 1 acquires the determination information from when the determination information is acquired until the determination result based on the acquired determination information is displayed, and then in the variable display based on the determination information. There are a case where “skill number” or “power number” is displayed before reach, and a case where “skill number” or “power number” is displayed after reach in the variable display based on the determination information.

  Even if it is determined that the gaming machine 1 displays the “skill number” or “power number” before the reach in the variable display based on this determination information after the determination information is acquired, When the display condition has not been established before, the information is displayed after reaching in the variable display based on the determination information.

  Here, as described above, even if it is determined that the “skill number” or “skill number” is to be displayed before reach, the gaming machine 1 is the maximum number if the display condition is not satisfied. Is displayed after reaching in the variable display based on the determination information only when the display is scheduled. That is, the gaming machine 1 is not displayed after reaching in the variable display based on the determination information when the maximum number is not scheduled to be displayed.

  Because, if “skill number” is not displayed as “5 (MAX)” in “skill number meter”, it does not shift to “branch effect”. Therefore, even if “skill number” is “4”, “skill number” This is because “3” may be displayed instead of “4” in “Meter”.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the maximum number is scheduled to be displayed, if it is not displayed after reaching in the variable display based on the determination information, the “skill number” is temporarily set. Even if it is “5 (MAX)”, if “5 (MAX)” is not displayed in “Skill number meter”, it is shifted to “Branch effect” or “No. 1 infiltration mode”. This is because a problem occurs when the operation is performed.

  In view of the actual situation, as described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if it is determined that “skill number” or “power number” is to be displayed before reaching, before reaching, When the display condition is not satisfied, the display is performed after the reach in the variable display based on the determination information, so that it is possible to eliminate the malfunction of the effect related to the game.

  In this embodiment, detection of a game ball by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a constitutes one aspect of the “acquisition condition”, and a special symbol determination random number value, jackpot The random number value for symbols, the random number value for small hits, the random number value for reach determination, and the random number value for special figure variation constitute one aspect of “determination information”, and step S230 in the first start port detection switch input process by the main CPU 110a -5 to step S230-8 constitute one aspect of the “determination information acquisition unit”.

  In the present embodiment, steps S230-5 to S230-8 in the first start port detection switch input process by the main CPU 110a constitute one aspect of the “determination information storage unit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, the big hit and the small hit constitute one aspect of “special game”, and steps S311-1 and S311-5 of the big hit determination process by the main CPU 110a are one aspect of “special game determination means”. Configure.

  In this embodiment, the big hit game process by the main CPU 110a or the small hit game process by the main CPU 110a constitutes one aspect of the “special game control means”.

  In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 constitutes one aspect of “production means”.

  In this embodiment, the “skill number” added to the “skill number meter” or the “skill number” added to the “skill number meter” constitutes one aspect of the “number of points”. The image display device 31 that displays “meter”, “skill number”, “force number meter”, and “force number” constitutes one aspect of “point number display means”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, referring to the pre-reach display time lottery table shown in FIG. 22, step S1420-1 for performing the “first display lottery” of the pre-reach display time lottery by the sub CPU 120a is “first display determination”. Step S1420-1 which constitutes one aspect of “means” and performs “second display lottery” of the display time lottery before reach constitutes one aspect of “second display determination means”. In this case, the “first display time” corresponds to “the time when all the production symbols 38 are changing”, and the “second display time” is “the time when the left production symbol 38 is stopped and displayed”, “medium Corresponds to “stop display timing of the effect design 38” and “stop display timing of the right effect design 38”.

  In the present embodiment, step S1607-6 (S1608) for performing the display time lottery before reach by the sub CPU 120a also constitutes one aspect of the “first display determination unit”. Then, as shown in steps S1607-11, S1607-15 (S1608), etc., the number before reach that was not displayed in the display time lottery before reach is added to the number after reach, and the display after reach is displayed. Step S1607-17 (S1608) for performing the time lottery also constitutes one aspect of the “second display determination unit”. In this case, “first display time” corresponds to “time before reach”, and “second display time” corresponds to “time after reach”.

10 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m production control unit

Claims (1)

When the acquisition condition is satisfied, determination information acquisition means for acquiring the first determination information , the second determination information, and the third determination information ;
Determination information storage means for storing the first determination information , the second determination information, and the third determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
A special game determination unit that refers to the first determination information stored in the determination information storage unit and determines whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game control means for controlling the special game on condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be controlled;
A determination symbol display means for performing change display and stop display of the determination symbol for informing the determination result by the special game determination means;
Based on the first determination information and the second determination information stored in the determination information storage unit, a stop symbol for stopping display of the determination symbol is determined, and the first determination stored in the determination information storage unit A symbol display mode determining means for determining a variation mode related to the variation display of the determination symbol based on the information, the second determination information, and the third determination information;
And the number of points display means for displaying the number of points,
Said judgment information acquisition means thus obtained the first determination information, based on the second determination information, and the third determination information, the number of points determining means for determining the number of points to be displayed on the points display means,
When a predetermined number of points is determined by the number of points determining means, the display determining means for determining whether it is possible to display the number of points determined by the number of points determining means in the first display period and, with a,
The determination symbol display means includes:
Performing the variation display of the determination symbol in the variation mode determined by the symbol display mode determination means, performing the stop display of the determination symbol in the stop symbol determined by the symbol display mode determination means,
The point number display means includes:
In case where a predetermined number of points is determined by the number of points determining means, when it is determined that the Ru can display the number of points in the first display timing by the Display determining means by the number of points determining means the determined number of points displayed in the first display period, when it is determined that it is possible to display the number of points in the first display timing by the display determination means determined by the number of points determining means Display the number of points at the second display time,
A gaming machine characterized by that.