JP5873640B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine to improve the interest of the game by displaying various effect images on the screen.

  2. Description of the Related Art Recent gaming machines have become mainstream in which an effect image composed of various moving images and still images is displayed on a liquid crystal display device, and an effect that excites a player's game is performed. In such a gaming machine, a lottery is performed by the main control device (main control board) when a game ball enters the starting port (starting area), and a control command of the effect pattern determined based on the lottery Is transmitted to the effect control device (effect control board), and the effect control board causes the image control board that controls the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device to perform an image effect corresponding to the control command. In particular, in recent gaming machines, the production patterns are diversified by increasing the size of the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device, mounting various types of objects, and increasing the number of lamps of the lamp device, etc. Has been devised to provide.

  As an example, in such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, variable display is performed in three numerical symbol display areas on the liquid crystal screen, and the three numerical symbols are “777”. When all of them are aligned in a horizontal row, the game shifts to a special game state that is a big hit. At this time, if the three number symbols are stopped from the variable display, for example, the left and right number symbols of the three number symbols are stopped first, and only the central number symbol is displayed in a variable state to reach the reach state. Become. During this reach state, various effect images are displayed on the liquid crystal screen, and the central number symbol is finally stopped while enhancing the player's expectation for occurrence of the jackpot.

  Also, in recent gaming machines, in order to further enhance the player's interest in the game when the display is changed, a quiz is given to the player and the player answers the quiz. There are known techniques for effect display (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  In Patent Document 1, a quiz is displayed on the liquid crystal screen when the ninth round of hit mode is started, and correct / incorrect answers are displayed on the screen when the player operates the answer button to answer the quiz. A technique is disclosed in which predetermined characters are displayed on the liquid crystal screen in the fifteenth round in accordance with the number of correct answers to the quizzes up to the fourteenth round, and the player is expected to shift to the probability variation mode.

  Also, Patent Document 2 is expected to give a quiz on the liquid crystal screen during a symbol change and let the player answer the question, and if the number of correct answers is large, it is possible to know whether or not the internal state of the gaming machine is a probability fluctuation state. There is disclosed a technique for improving the interest of a symbol variation display so that an item with a high degree can be obtained.

JP 2007-330694 A JP 2010-115255 A

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the player simply selects and answers the quiz of options displayed on the liquid crystal screen with the operation buttons, the answer operation by the monotonous button operation continues. The player may be bored and the game itself may feel unsatisfactory. Therefore, it may be possible to increase the difficulty level of the quiz. However, if the player cannot answer, the frustration and discomfort may be caused. As a result, the player's interest in the game is reduced. There is a risk that.

The present invention has been made in consideration of such circumstances, and by improving the player's interest in the game by receiving the impression that the player himself has won the jackpot An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine comprising a main control means for outputting a control command according to a gaming state and an effect control means for performing effect control based on the control command. An input screen on which information is arranged is displayed, touch panel type input means capable of inputting information by a player's contact with the input auxiliary information on the input screen, and a variable display of symbols based on the control command Display means for displaying an effect image in which a plurality of small images are regularly arranged in a game area, wherein the effect control means relates to the plurality of small images according to a gaming state based on the control command. A display mode of the small image on the effect image when information corresponding to the first image effect means for performing the lottery effect and information corresponding to the small image won in the lottery effect is input from the input means A second image effect unit that changes, and a third image effect unit that performs an image effect according to the gaming state when a display mode of a predetermined plurality of small images of the effect image is changed, When the means indicates that the gaming state based on the control command is a jackpot state, the input auxiliary information is arranged and displayed so as to facilitate the input of the input auxiliary information, while the game based on the control command state may indicate that not a jackpot state, and displaying the sequence was missing a part Urn Chi of the input auxiliary information.

Moreover, in order to solve the said subject, in the said gaming machine which concerns on this invention, the said input means may change the arrangement | sequence of the said input auxiliary information for every said lottery effect at random . In this way, a gaming machine that does not get tired of input operations even if the player continues to request input operations by changing the arrangement of input auxiliary information such as keyboards on the input screen every time. can do.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, in the gaming machine according to the present invention further includes a quiz question means that question quiz while variable display of the symbols based on the control command, the quiz inputted from said input means If the result is correct, and the gaming state is a state in which a special game advantageous to the player is executed, the first image rendering means is a small one of the predetermined plurality of small images. You may make it perform a lottery production so that an image may win . By doing so, it is possible to naturally provide an impression that a special game such as jackpot is executed by correctly answering the quiz to the player.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a display aspect effect image the plurality of small images are regularly arranged is imitates a bingo card, the predetermined plurality These small images may be small images arranged in a line in the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal directions .

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, a main control means for outputting a control command corresponding to Yu technique state, a presentation control means for performing effect control based on the control command input auxiliary information is arranged input A control method of a gaming machine comprising a touch panel type input means for displaying a screen and capable of inputting information by a player's contact with the input auxiliary information on the input screen, wherein a symbol based on the control command During the variable display, a display step of displaying an effect image in which a plurality of small images are regularly arranged in the game area and a lottery effect regarding the plurality of small images according to the gaming state based on the control command are performed. When the information corresponding to the first image effect process and the small image won in the lottery effect is input from the input means, the display mode of the small image on the effect image is changed. And image effects step of, when the display mode of the predetermined plurality of small images of the effect image has changed, a third of the image effect process to perform image effect corresponding to the game state, a game based on the control command When the state indicates that it is a big hit state, the input auxiliary information is arranged and displayed so that the input auxiliary information can be easily input, while the gaming state based on the control command does not become a big hit state. In this case, the input auxiliary information may be arranged and displayed so that it becomes difficult to input the input auxiliary information, or a part of the input auxiliary information may be deleted and displayed.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, a main control means for outputting a control command corresponding to Yu technique state, a presentation control means for performing effect control based on the control command input auxiliary information is arranged input A program installed in a gaming machine that includes a touch panel type input means that displays a screen and can input information by a player's contact with the input auxiliary information on the input screen , A display procedure for displaying an effect image in which a plurality of small images are regularly arranged in the game area during the display of the variation of the symbol based on the control command, and the plurality of the plurality of images according to the gaming state based on the control command. When the first image effect procedure for performing a lottery effect on a small image and information corresponding to the small image won in the lottery effect are input from the input means, The second image effect procedure for changing the display mode of the small image, and the third image for performing the image effect according to the gaming state when the display mode of the predetermined plurality of small images of the effect image is changed. When a program for executing a production procedure is included and the gaming state based on the control command indicates a jackpot state, the input auxiliary information is arranged and displayed so that the input auxiliary information can be easily input. On the other hand, when indicating that the gaming state based on the control command does not become a jackpot state, the input auxiliary information is arranged and displayed so that it is difficult to input the input auxiliary information, or of the input auxiliary information You may make it further contain the program which deletes and displays a part.

According to the present invention, the player's interest in playing games can be further improved by receiving an impression that the player himself has won the jackpot .

It is a front view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the elements on larger scale near the saucer of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the back surface side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. It is a top view which shows one Example of the touchscreen with which the gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table and reach determination table which are memorize | stored in main ROM. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table memorize | stored in main ROM. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot opening / closing control table for jackpot games which comprises a special game, (c) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the big winning opening opening / closing control table for the small hit games which comprise a special game, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a small hit game control table. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the reference data determination table referred when determining game condition data and period specific data, (b) is a figure which shows an example of a game condition determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table which determines the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbol in the gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table which determines the aspect of the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbol in the gaming machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table used when controlling the normal symbol type | system | group game based on the winning to a winning gate. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the main process in the main control board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the timer interruption process in the main control board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the input control process (step S200) in the main control board of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the 1st start port detection sensor input process (step S230) of main CPU of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the 2nd starting port detection sensor input process (step S240) of main CPU of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the winning gate detection sensor input process (step S250) of main CPU of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure special electric control process (step S300) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special symbol memory | storage determination process (step S310) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the jackpot determination process (step S311) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the special symbol determination process (step S312) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process (step S313) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process (step S320) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the special symbol stop process (step S330) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the jackpot game process (step S340) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the small hit game process (step S350) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the special game completion | finish process (step S360) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the common figure normal power control process (step S400) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the normal symbol memory | storage determination process (step S410) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process (step S420) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the normal symbol stop process (step S430) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the auxiliary | assistant game process (step S440) in a main control board. It is a flowchart for explaining the main processing in the effect control board. It is a flowchart for explaining a timer interruption process in the effect control board. It is a flowchart for explaining the details of command analysis processing (step S1300) in the effect control board. It is a flowchart for explaining the details of command analysis processing (step S1300) in the effect control board. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detail of the change effect pattern determination process (step S1310) in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the quiz effect etc. which are performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the production | presentation part comprised with the production | presentation control board, image control board, etc. of the game machine which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image displayed on the screen of a liquid crystal display device by the effect control performed with the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of an input keyboard screen on which numeric input keys are displayed on a touch panel of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention when numbers are lost.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the vicinity of the saucer 50 of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. Further, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a base frame 1A attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 1B attached to the base frame 1A. The base frame 1A is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, the glass frame 1B is provided with a glass plate that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 1B.

  The glass frame 1B is connected to the base frame 1A via a hinge mechanism portion 1C on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion 1C. Therefore, the inner part of the base frame 1A including the game board 2 can be opened and closed by rotating the glass frame 1B covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate like a door with the hinge mechanism 1C as a fulcrum. it can. Moreover, the other end side of the glass frame 1B is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) that fixes the other end side of the glass frame 1B to the base frame 1A. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 1B is provided with a door opening switch (not shown) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 1B is opened from the base frame 1A.

  Further, the glass frame 1B has a game ball launching device (operation handle) 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by being rotated, an audio output device 14 including a speaker, and a plurality of lights 15a. The lighting device 15 for production having the above and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided. The audio output device 14 can output an effect sound from a speaker and perform an effect by sound. The effect lighting device 15 performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of the plurality of lights 15a.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 4 attached so as to protrude from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped decorative frame 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. Here, a liquid crystal display device 13 having a liquid crystal screen (LCD) is fitted in a substantially central portion of the game area 2 </ b> A inside the decorative frame 41. The inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the decorative frame 41, and the outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The game ball launching device 3 includes a launch handle 3b that is rotatably provided on the tray 50, a touch sensor 3a that is mounted in the launch handle 3b, and a launch volume knob 3d that rotates in conjunction with the launch handle 3b. And a firing solenoid 3c. When the player touches the launch handle 3b, the touch sensor 3a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 3b, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 4).

  When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 3b changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 3b rotates and the knob 3d of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength (rotation angle of the firing volume knob 3d) of the firing handle 3b (strength according to the firing volume knob 3d) Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that is effective, that is, normally launched with a predetermined game ball launch strength, rises between the outer rail member 42 and the inner rail member 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  A plurality of general winning ports 11 are provided in the game area 2A. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the winning gate 10, there is provided a first start port 6 that is invariable and can always enter a ball. The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol of the first special symbol is provided on condition that the first start port detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. A lottery will be held.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided immediately below the first start port 6. A series of game ball paths are formed between the winning gate 10 and the second start opening 7 to guide the game balls to the second start opening 7 by nails, windmills, or the like. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the first mode in which no winning is possible or the second mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. .

  The second start port 7 is basically controlled in the first mode, but is controlled in the second mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start port control device 70 includes a normal movable piece 70b and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this stop state, the second start port 7 is controlled to the first mode in which a prize cannot be won by the entrance of the second start port 7 being blocked by the (non-actuated) normal movable piece 70b. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start port control device 70 goes straight forward and the entrance of the second start port 7 is opened, so that the second start port 7 is controlled to the fourth mode in which a prize can be won. . Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  When the first start port detection sensor 6a or the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable prize winning opening 8 is provided on the right side of the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the third aspect in which no winning is possible or the fourth aspect in which a winning is possible. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a special movable piece 80b, and the special movable piece 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally (except when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the special movable piece 80b that is stopped (not actuated) blocks the entrance of the big prize opening 8, so that the big prize opening 8 cannot win. It is controlled in 3 aspects. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening control device 80 is actuated to rotate the special movable piece 80b and the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is opened. It is controlled to the aspect. Here, the predetermined condition is to win a special prize (big winning and small winning) in the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol. In the following, when referring to both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol, it is simply referred to as “special symbol lottery”.

  Further, at the bottom of the game area 2A, there is provided a discharge port 12 for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the above-described winning ports or start ports.

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes a liquid crystal display device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and an effect accessory device 16.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images on the liquid crystal screen. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 13 is used as a device for displaying an image. However, instead of a liquid crystal screen, a plasma display panel, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or dot Other display devices such as a matrix may be used.

  The effect accessory device 16 includes a movable part 16a, and performs the effect by the operation by operating the movable part 16a. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 16a is disposed in front of the right end portion in front view of the liquid crystal display device 13, and simulates a part of the character and swings. The effect accessory device 16 may use another effect drive device that can give a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. For example, an object made to resemble a part of a character or goods related to the gaming machine 1, and the object moves downward or a part of the object is composed of a rotating member, and the object rotates. Or the like.

  The audio output device 14 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 15 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  In addition, the tray 50 is provided with a touch panel 17 and a selection button device 18 as input devices related to production. The touch panel 17 is integrated with a transparent position information detection device that detects the position in contact with the operation medium in response to the operation of an operation medium used for the operation of a finger and the like, and a display device that displays images, characters, and the like. Has been. The position information detection device detects a position of an operation area that receives an operation of an operation medium used for an operation related to a game and is in contact (operated) with the operation medium, and includes an effect interrupt that includes information on the position A touch panel sensor 17e that outputs a signal is included. As will be described later, the touch panel 17 of the present embodiment is a surface-type electrostatic optical touch panel including a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying characters, images, operation switches, and the like to the player. The principle / method of the touch panel is not particularly limited. For example, the transparent film constituting the operation area, the glass, the transparent conductive film bonded on the glass, and the dot spacer arranged on the transparent conductive film It may be an analog resistance film system or other system configured. Further, the touch panel sensor 17e is fitted in a recess (not shown) formed in the main body portion of the tray 50, and the surface of the touch panel sensor 17e and the surface of the tray 50 are smoothly connected.

  The selection button device 18 includes a selection button detection switch 18a that is connected to an operable selection button 18b and a selection button 18b and detects an operation of the selection button 18b. The selection button 18b includes an upper button 181b, a left button 182b, a lower button 183b, a right button 184b, and an Enter button 185b. Each button 181b-185b is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 50 so that pressing was possible. The selection button detection switch 18a is connected to the upper button 181b and detects an operation of the upper button 181b. The left button detection switch 18a is connected to the left button 182b and detects the operation of the left button 182b. A switch 182a, a lower button detection switch 183a connected to the lower button 183b to detect an operation of the lower button 183b, a right button detection switch 184a connected to the right button 184b to detect an operation of the right button 184b, and Enter An Enter button detection switch 185a is connected to the button 185b and detects an operation of the Enter button 185b. Each button detection switch 181a, 182a, 183a, 184a and 185a outputs a detection signal when detecting the operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 181a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 182a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 183a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 184a outputs a right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection switch 185a outputs an Enter button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal, the right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  Further, instead of the selection button device 18 or together with the selection button device 18, for example, on the left side of the game ball launching device, an effect button or the like on which the player can select an effect or the like may be provided. The effect buttons are also referred to as “operation buttons” and “chance buttons” and are constituted by convex buttons, and the player performs operations such as pressing the buttons. Further, the effect button or the like may be an input pad or the like that employs a known touch panel method, instead of a button that is pressed.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a lottery of a special symbol based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the liquid crystal display device 13, basically, the effect symbol that the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is first displayed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is a `` rendering '' for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol stopped and displayed). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

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

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period, a demonstration effect is performed.

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 23 and a normal symbol hold display device 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or a plurality of special symbols are set in advance for the lottery results of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results are stopped in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes the winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 is operated, even if a game ball wins the first start opening 6 or 7, the special symbol variation display is performed immediately. The result of the special symbol lottery is not not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, and the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each special symbol hold display device 22, 23 The current number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. The power supply board 107 is also provided with a power plug 60 and a power switch (not shown) for supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the progress control of the game by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply made 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 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from each detection sensor, timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device and display device, or results of the arithmetic processing In response to this, a predetermined command is transmitted to another substrate. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 101 are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a winning gate detection sensor 10a, and a general winning port detection sensor 11a. The detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 70b of the second start port control device 70 and a special movable piece 80b for operating the special prize opening control device 80 are operated. A prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is not limited to this. In the aspect in which the game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected, the game information output terminal board 108 is directly connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. It may be connected.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . Further, a touch panel sensor 17e and a selection button detection switch 18a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an operation interrupt signal and an operation of the selection button 18b indicating that the operation of the touch panel 17 has been performed. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a control command output from the main control board 101, an effect interrupt signal output from the touch panel 17, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 18, and an input signal from a timer (quartz crystal unit). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout drive unit 31b of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device to pay a predetermined game ball to the player. put out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, a payout information output terminal board 109 is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103, and information relating to payout (hereinafter referred to as payout information) is converted as an external signal through an output port (not shown). Is output. The game information display device 700 and the hall computer of the game store are connected to the payout information output terminal board 109, and the above payout information (external signal) is transmitted from the payout information output terminal board 109 to the game information display device 700 and the hall computer. Is done. The payout information is output (displayed) by the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with information for selecting a gaming machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, the payout information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  Also, it is confirmed whether or not the game ball lending device (card unit) 800 is connected to the payout control board 103. If the game ball lending device (card unit) 800 is connected, the game ball is fired on the launch control board 106. Sending fire control data that allows

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 3c based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 3d, thereby launching the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards. The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the stage lighting device 15 provided on the game board 2, and controls the stage lighting device 15. Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 16. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 causes the audio output device 14 to output an image generation unit 105B that outputs at least a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 to a drive circuit of the liquid crystal display device 13. The audio generation unit 105C outputs an audio signal related to the audio to the drive circuit of the audio output device 14, and the overall unit 105A controls the image generation unit 105B and the audio generation unit 105C.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to the overall ROM 105Ab, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. The general ROM 105Ab is configured by a mask ROM, and stores a control processing program for the general CPU 105Aa, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Has been.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

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

  Upon receiving the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102 based on the input signals from the respective detection switches and timers, the overall CPU 105Aa receives an effect control command from the image generation unit 105B based on the effect control command. In addition to issuing an instruction, the sound generation unit 105C is instructed to output sound from the sound output device 14. Such an instruction is given by setting data in a control register in the VDP 105Ba, outputting a display list composed of a drawing control command group, or the like. Further, when the general CPU 105Aa receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 105Ba, the general CPU 105Aa appropriately performs an interrupt process.

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

  The CGROM 105Bb can store object information (object shape, color, etc.) of a three-dimensional object arranged in the three-dimensional virtual space together with spatial information of the three-dimensional virtual space using a three-dimensional coordinate system. Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 105Bc is composed of a high-speed SRAM for writing or reading image data. The VRAM 105Bc includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the overall CPU 105Aa, a development storage area for storing image data decompressed by the decompression circuit, and a first frame for rendering or displaying an image. A buffer, a second frame buffer, and the like. The VRAM 105Bc also stores palette data. The two frame buffers are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, reads image data from a frame buffer (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal) based on the image data. Etc.) is generated. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a landscape, a character, and an item constituting a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  In addition, the VDP 105Ba includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus interface (I / F), a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, a decompression circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller. It is connected.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 105Ba to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The overall CPU 105Aa can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register, for example, is a system control register for performing basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP 105Ba, a data transfer register for performing settings necessary for data transfer, and settings for controlling drawing. 6 types of drawing registers, bus interface registers for making settings necessary for bus access, decompression registers for making settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and display registers for making settings for controlling display It has a register.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 105Bb, and image data from the CGROM 105Bb is input to the VDP 105Ba through the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the general CPU 105Aa, and the general CPU 105Aa outputs a display list to the VDP 105Ba, accesses a control register, and accesses from the VDP 105Ba via the CPU I / F. The general CPU 105Aa inputs various interrupt signals.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices. Specifically, data transfer between the general CPU 105Aa and the VRAM 105Bc, data transfer between the CGROM 105Bb and the VRAM 105Bc, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 105Bc are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 105e and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 13 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 105Bb, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 105Bc, and generates the generated video signal (RGB Signal) to the liquid crystal display device 13. Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 13 to the liquid crystal display device 13.

  In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 13 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

  The memory controller performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the general CPU 105Aa instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 14 is controlled.

  FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an example of the touch panel 17 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the touch panel 17 is input with an input keyboard screen 17 a on which numbers for input are arranged, a decision key 17 b that is operated when confirming an inputted character string, and the like. A cancel key 17c operated when canceling characters and a display unit 17d for displaying a character string input on the input keyboard screen 17a are provided. The touch panel 17 can display switches and other display units having various functions other than the example shown in FIG. The size of the display area of each switch displayed on the touch panel 17 can be changed for each switch, and the display color of each display area and other display parts can be changed. Furthermore, although the input keyboard screen 17a according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to input numbers as character strings, other types such as “Hiragana”, “Katakana”, “Kanji”, “Alphabet”, etc. You may make it input the character and symbol of. Furthermore, although the input keyboard screen 17a shown in FIG. 5 is displayed with numbers arranged in ascending order from the upper left to the lower right, the display order of the numbers can be arbitrarily determined, and part of them. It is also possible not to display all of them. The same applies to other types of characters and symbols such as “Hiragana”, “Katakana”, “Kanji”, and “Alphabet”.

  The surface capacitive touch panel 17 according to the present embodiment includes a touch panel unit having an input function and an LCD unit having a display function. The touch panel unit is overlaid on the LCD unit, and has a structure in which a glass substrate disposed on the LCD unit, a transparent electrode film (conductive layer) disposed thereon, and a protective cover on the surface are stacked. Yes. In the touch panel section, voltage is applied to the electrodes at the four corners of the glass substrate to generate a uniform low-voltage electric field across the entire panel, and the capacitance when the player's finger touches the surface of the protective cover. Changes are measured at the four corners of the panel and finger coordinates are identified.

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

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table and the reach determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Here, FIGS. 6A-1 and 6A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 6 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter referred to as “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 6 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed when the second starting port 7 is won. Table)).

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the normal value). By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is executed.

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

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols are stopped in two of the left region, the central region, and the right region of the liquid crystal display device 13 during the variable display of the effect symbols, and predetermined in the remaining one region There is a mode in which a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative pattern representing a big win is generated occurs when a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in a major lottery effect frequently performed on the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like, two decorative symbols out of three arrangements of three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are aligned, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning is created halfway. By doing so, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

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

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. The special symbol determination is to determine a special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / effect symbol designation command) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. That is.

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

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set. That is, the stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

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

  These tables are associated with jackpot types, that is, special symbol types (stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG.8 (c) is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of a big prize opening / closing control table for a small hit game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the special operation number (K) which is the operation (opening of the big winning opening) number of the big winning opening control device, and the opening time / closing time (operating time / each non-operating time) ) Is set.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. Then, an ending time, which is a period from the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data and period specifying data. The game condition data is identification information associated with the state of the game condition newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The period specifying data is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the special game triggered by the big win and the small win.

  Any data is associated with the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery. That is, the table is divided according to the state of the winning probability of winning the jackpot (low probability state / high probability state), and in each divided table, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), game condition data, and period specification Data is stored in a uniquely associated manner.

  The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents the status of the jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a high probability state after the jackpot game, and if it is “00H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a low probability state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the lower byte of the game condition data represents the start opening winning ease state newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the start port winning easiness is set to an easy state after the jackpot game, and if “00H”, the start port winning easiness is set to a difficult state after the jackpot game.

  The period specifying data is composed of 1-byte data, and the types of special prizes based on the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the special symbol stop symbol data (one jackpot, one jackpot, three jackpots, lose with reach, reach) (No loss). When the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss, the presence or absence of reach is also associated.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the ease of winning are set as the game conditions. The table includes the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later, and a special symbol display according to the state of the game condition. The number of executions (X, J) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of executions of the special symbol display means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol display which is a notification of the result.

  FIGS. 11 and 12 are examples of a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol variation pattern”) in the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, as will be described later. FIG.

  The variation pattern determination table for special symbols as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 includes the types of periods to be described later, the types of special symbol display devices that operate in the special symbol display (starting ports related to the special symbol display), and the results of jackpot determination. It is determined based on the special symbol to be stopped, the presence / absence of reach effect, and the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2). Based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, the time required for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation time”) is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol serving as identification information of the special symbol A specified command is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data for indicating the content (function) of the command. When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (in the first special symbol display device 19) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 6 is indicated. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 7.

  FIGS. 13A to 13E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol lottery hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of winning the right to execute the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gate 10.

  The hit determination table is relatively high compared to a hit determination table (non-temporal hit determination table) that is referred to when the ease of starting a prize to be described later is relatively low (difficult) (normal). It consists of a hit determination table (short time hit determination table) that is referred to in the (easy) state (normal).

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

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a normal symbol determination random number acquired based on a winning at the winning gate 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol stop symbol) Data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of the hit determination (win and miss).

  FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation display mode of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary symbol variation pattern”). Specifically, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the normal symbol to be stopped as a result of the hit determination by the normal symbol variation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. Then, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the determined variation pattern of the normal symbol. Therefore, it can be said that the “ordinary symbol variation pattern” defines at least the result of the hit determination and the variation time of the ordinary symbol.

  FIG. 13D shows an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table is also associated with the normal symbol type, similarly to the second start port opening / closing control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set.

  FIG. 13 (e) is a diagram showing an example of a second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table is a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time reduction) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. 2 start opening / closing control table (second start opening / closing control table for time reduction). The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the type of normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). That is, these tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7, the operation number of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening of the second starting port 7) is the order of operation (D), and each opening time The closing time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

  Here, the special game will be described. In the present embodiment, a special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. And “Small Bonus Game” which is executed when “Small Bonus” is won and opens and closes. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game” and a “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

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

  Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game is performed under a “low probability” state or a “high probability” state with respect to the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non-short time” with respect to the ease of winning the game ball at the starting point. "" Under the condition. The initial (when the power is turned on) game conditions are set to a “low probability” state and a “non-short-time” state, and the state of the game condition in which each game condition is relatively disadvantageous for the player is indicated. In the embodiment, it is referred to as “normal state”.

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the probability is set to 1/333, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Here, the winning of “big win” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game” in the big win lottery. On the other hand, “high probability” means that the winning probability of jackpot is higher than “low probability”, that is, it is set to 1/36 relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is “high probability”, it is easier to win the jackpot than when it is “low probability”, and the number of possible jackpots per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is an advantageous state.

  “Non-temporal short” means that the time required to display the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol change time) is 29 seconds. And the total operation time of the second start port control device 70 (open time of the second start port 7) that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 5.6 seconds or 0 It means that it is set to 2 seconds. Here, “total” means that the second start port 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the number of game balls that can be won for one hit is It is because it is restricted.

  Therefore, in a non-short-time state, when a game ball wins the winning gate 10, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is displayed as a normal symbol stop display after the 29-second normal symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery. Will be informed. If the lottery result is “Win”, then the second start port 7 is opened for 5.6 seconds or 0.2 seconds, and the game ball is ready to win. In this embodiment, the probability that the opening time of the second start port 7 will be 5.6 seconds is 90% and the probability that it will be 0.2 seconds is 10% when a win is won in the normal symbol lottery. Yes. That is, the expected value of the opening time of the second start port 7 in the non-short-time state is 5.06 seconds.

  On the other hand, “time reduction” means that the normal fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “non-time reduction”, and the operation time of the second start-up control device 70 is 6.0 seconds. It means that it is set longer than “short time”. Therefore, when the time is short, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than when the time is not. As a result, the number of times that the special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Since the jackpot winning probability is constant, the winning of the jackpot is easier if the number of special symbol lotteries is increased. In other words, when the ease of winning is in the “short time” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “short time” state is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. It can be said that it is a state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, three award balls can be obtained. However, in the “non-short-time” state, the player operates the appropriate launch handle 3b. The number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to be reduced even when the game is fired as compared to the “short time” state. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery differs in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) with respect to the ease of winning at the start opening.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per long / short game) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (high probability state / low probability state and short time state / Non-time-short state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified. In other words, a long win game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot that sets the state of the game condition to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “long win with high probability short time (probable change big hit)”, and long win by winning Execute a game, and then set the game condition state to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state. The game condition state is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot is set to “short chance with a short time with high probability (surprise big hit)”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is changed. The jackpot set in the “high probability” state and the “non-short time” state is referred to as “high probability short time short hit (latent probability big hit)”.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the ease of winning at the starting port is always in a non-time-short state during the jackpot game. On the other hand, even if winning a small hit, the game condition does not change during the small hit game. That is, the state of the game condition is maintained as it is during the small hit game.

  Next, main processing of the main control board 101 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining main processing in the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

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

  First, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process (step S1). In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  Next, the main CPU 101a updates the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special symbol fluctuation display composed of the reach determination random number value, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, and the like (step S2). .

  Then, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like (step S3). Thereafter, steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  Next, timer interruption processing of the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The following timer interrupt processing is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101.

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

  Next, the main CPU 101a has a special game timer counter that performs a special symbol change time update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. A time control process for updating an auxiliary game timer counter that performs a process for updating the normal symbol variation time, a process for updating the normal symbol stop time, and a process for updating the opening / closing time of the second start port 7 is performed (step S110). ).

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

  Furthermore, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the big hit determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter (step S130). ).

  Here, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing (step S200). In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor.

  The main CPU 101 a controls the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the big prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol system processing) for performing (control of special symbol system device) is performed (step S300).

  In addition, the main CPU 101a performs a normal symbol normal power control process (ordinary symbol system) for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second start port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Process) (step S400).

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

  Further, the main CPU 101a drives external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data (start port opening / closing solenoid drive data and big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on each symbol display device 19, 20, 21 and each holding display device 22, 23, 24. The display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created (step S600).

  Furthermore, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing (step S700). In this process, a port output process is first performed for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in step S600. Next, a display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 in order to light each LED of each symbol display device 19, 20, 21 and each holding display device 22, 23, 24. I do. Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  Here, the details of the above-described input control process (step S200) will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining details of the input control process (step S200) in the main control board 101 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 101a performs a process of determining whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 11 (general winning opening detection sensor input process) ( Step S210). When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

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

  Further, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6 (first start port detection sensor input process). (Step S230).

  Then, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7 (second start port detection sensor input process). (Step S240).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 101a performs a determination process (winning gate detection sensor input process) as to whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (step S250). ).

  Here, the details of the first start port detection sensor input process (step S230) will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining details of the first start port detection sensor input process (step S230) of the main CPU 101a of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 6 (step S231). As a result, when there is no effective detection signal (NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a valid detection signal (YES), the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1”, and the first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the first start opening winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. Thus, the first start opening winning process is performed (step S232).

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure holding number”) of the first special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value) (step S233). As a result, if the counter value (U1) is 4 (NO), the process ends. Also, if the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4 (YES), it means that the right to execute the special symbol variable display is obtained, so the main CPU 101a has the first special symbol reservation number counter. The counter value (U1) is updated by adding “1” (step S234).

  Next, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number (step S235), and the game mediation information is stored in the first game mediation information. The special symbol storage area is stored (step S236).

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 6 (step S237), and a first starting port winning designation command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c. Set (step S238). In the process of step S238, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

  Here, the first preliminary determination process of step S237 will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 6 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a provisionally performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a special figure variation pattern determination process in the first pre-determination.

  It should be noted that the determination result is reflected in the first start winning designation command set in step S238. That is, the first start winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the variation pattern designation command shown in FIG. 11 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start winning designation command by winning the first starting port 6, and the lower byte reflects the result of the preliminary determination.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining details of the second start port detection sensor input process (step S240) of the main CPU 101a of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7 (step S241). As a result, if there is no effective detection signal (NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a valid detection signal (YES), the starting opening prize counter is updated by adding “1”, the second starting opening prize defining counter is updated by adding “1”, and the main RAM 101c is updated. The second start opening prize flag is turned ON in the 2 start opening winning flag storage area (second start opening winning process: step S242). The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in this embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value) (step S243). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more (NO), the process ends. On the other hand, if the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4 (YES), the right to execute the change display of the special symbol is obtained, so the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol hold number counter is incremented by “1”. Update (step S244).

  Then, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information consisting of a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number (step S245), and stores the second special symbol hold memory. It memorize | stores in a means (step S246).

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs a second pre-determination process based on the winning at the second starting port 7 (step S247), and sets the second starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c (step S247). S248). In step S248, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. .

  Here, the second preliminary determination process in step S247 will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 7 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, based on the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) Judgment, special symbol judgment, reach judgment and special figure fluctuation pattern judgment are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a tentatively performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process, and a special figure variation pattern determination process in the second preliminary determination.

  The determination result is reflected in the second start winning designation command set in step S248. That is, the second start winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E7H” of the variation pattern designation command shown in FIG. 12 with “E5H”. The upper byte “E5H” identifies the start winning designation command by winning the second starting port 7, and the lower byte reflects the result of the preliminary determination.

  Next, winning gate detection sensor input processing will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining details of the winning gate detection sensor input process (step S250) of the main CPU 101a of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (step S251). As a result, if there is no effective detection signal (NO), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a valid detection signal (YES), it is determined whether or not the counter value (G, also referred to as “common figure holding number”) of the normal symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value) (step S252). ). If the counter value (G) is 4 in step S252 (NO), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of held general symbols (G) is smaller than 4 (YES), it means that the right to execute the normal symbol fluctuation display is obtained, so the main CPU 101a counts the counter value (G ) Is updated by adding “1” (step S253).

  Next, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, etc. (step S254), stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area (step S255), and inputs the winning gate detection sensor. End the process. In step S254, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  Next, the special figure special power control process in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special power control process (step S300) in the main control board 101. When the main control board 101 loads the value of the special figure special processing data (step S301), the main control board 101 refers to the branch address from the loaded special figure special processing data (step S302). As a result, if the special symbol special power processing data = 0, the processing moves to the special symbol memory determination processing (step S310), and if the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special figure special electric processing data = 2, the process moves to the special symbol stop process (step S330), and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game process (step S340). If = 4, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S350), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the special game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  First, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310) will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol memory determination process (step S310) in the main control board 101. The main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is in progress (step S310-1). If the special symbol variation display is in progress (YES), the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (NO), the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. As a result, if the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more (NO), the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more. (YES), the process is moved to step S310-3.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting “1”. Then, the data stored in the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit (step S310-6). ).

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

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure holding number (U1) is 1 or more (YES), the counter value of the first special symbol holding number counter is decremented by “1” and updated (step S310-5). In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

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

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. . The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

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

  In Step S310-4, when it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is not 1 or more (NO), the customer waiting state setting process in Steps S319-1 to S319-3 is processed. Move. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

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

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

  On the other hand, after the data shift process in step S310-6, the main CPU 101a executes a jackpot determination process based on the data shifted in step S310-6 and newly stored in the 0th storage unit (step S311). .

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining details of the jackpot determination process (step S311) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines to which start opening the winning game determination process is due to winning (step S311-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediation information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

  As a result, when it is determined that the main CPU 101a is the first start port 6 (YES), a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected (step S311-2). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7) (NO), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol (step S311). -3).

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

  As a result, when it is determined that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area (YES), the main CPU 101a further selects “first high” from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected (step S311-5). On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high probability game flag storage area (NO), the main CPU 101a further selects “first low” from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The probability jackpot determination table "or" second low probability jackpot determination table "is selected (step S311-6).

  Next, the main CPU 101a selects the jackpot determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit as the “high probability jackpot determination table” selected in step S311-5 or step S311-6. Or it determines based on a "low probability jackpot determination table" (step S311-7), and complete | finishes the said jackpot determination process.

  After the jackpot determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 21 and performs the special symbol determination process (step S312). In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining details of the special symbol determination process (step S312) in the main control board 101.

  First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot” (step S312-1). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (YES), the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot (step S312-5). NO), the process proceeds to step S312-2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. As a result, when it is determined as “small hit” (YES), the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small hit (step S312-6).

  On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit in step S312-2 (NO), the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S312-3 and performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table. As a result of the reach determination in step S312-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is determined that “there is reach” (step S312-4). As a result, if it is determined that “reach is present” (YES), a special symbol determination table for lose with reach is selected (step S312-7). On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, ie, it is determined that “no reach” (NO), the process proceeds to step S312-8, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach is selected.

  After the processes of steps S312-5 to S312-8, the main CPU 101a determines the start port (the first start port 6 or the second start port 7) related to the process based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area. ) (Step S312-9), and based on the type of the start port, select either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port ( Step S312-10).

  Next, the main CPU 101a performs the special symbol determination which is compared in the selected special symbol determination table with the special symbol determination random number value shifted in the step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit (step S312-11). ). Then, the effect designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area (step S312-12). Next, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11. The special figure stop symbol data thus set is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c (step S312-13).

  When the special figure stop pattern data is determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG. 24 as described later, the special figure stop symbol data determined in the special symbol stop pattern process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 27 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  After the process of step S312-13, the main CPU 101a sets the game condition data referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data (step S312-14). Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special condition stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine the game condition data, and is set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  Next, the main CPU 101a sets period specifying data based on the special figure stop symbol data (step S312-15), and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is collated with the selected reference data determination table to determine the period specifying data and set in the period specifying data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  After the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 21 and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process (step S313). In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the time required for the variation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the special symbol variation time) based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determination result, and the reach determination result, etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining details of the special figure variation pattern determination process (step S313) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area (step S313-1). As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after the special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the processing based on the start port winning flag (step S313-2).

  The type of specific period is associated with the flag that is turned ON in the period specific flag storage area. That is, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game includes the type of special prize that generates the specific period, and the state of the game condition and the type of jackpot that are newly set after the big hit game when the special prize type is a big hit Is associated by. In this embodiment, when winning a winning jackpot, the flag “F1” is turned on after the jackpot game. Similarly, when winning a normal jackpot, the flag “F2” is turned on. When winning the winning big hit, the flag “F4” is turned ON, and when winning the small hit game while the winning probability of the big win is low, the flag “F5” is turned ON.

  The length of these specific periods is set by the number of executions of special symbol variable display, and after that specific period, the special symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times without winning a special prize (big win or small hit). When (the announcement of the result of the special prize lottery) is performed, the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a refers to the start port and the period specifying flag in the special map variation pattern determination process. In this embodiment, the special CPU variation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special map variation pattern, This is because it is roughly divided according to the presence / absence of the period specifying flag (normal period or specific period) and the type of the period specifying flag. In other words, it is selected according to the normal period, the specific period related to the probable jackpot, the specific period related to the sudden jackpot, the specific period related to the normal jackpot, the specific period related to the latent jackpot, or the specific period related to the small jackpot in the low probability state ( This is because the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is different. Therefore, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag in step S313-1, and selects the special figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to the period specifying flag. In the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the probability variation jackpot and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the sudden probability big hit are the same. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the large probability hit and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the specific period related to the small hit in the low probability state are the same.

  Therefore, in the process of step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the start opening related to the special figure variation pattern and selects a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table based on the type of the start opening. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided according to the type of the start port related to the special symbol lottery. The first special figure variation pattern determination table relates to winning at the first start port 6, but the second special figure variation pattern determination table related to winning at the second start port 7 is the first special figure variation. The upper byte “E6H” of the variation pattern designation command in the pattern determination table is replaced with “E7H”. Therefore, the higher byte “E7H” is identified as a change pattern designation command by winning to the second starting port 7.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a loss based on the period specifying data (step S313-3). If the main CPU 101a determines that a loss has occurred (YES), the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the reach determination result indicates reach (step S313-4). Here, if the main CPU 101a determines that there is a reach (YES), the main CPU 101a determines the special figure variation pattern determination table for a loss with reach (step S313-6). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S313-4 that there is no reach (NO), the total number of special figure holds is confirmed (step S313-5), and the special figure fluctuation pattern for loss without reach is determined based on the confirmed number of holds. The determination table is determined (step S313-7). On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S313-3 that there is no loss (NO), the main CPU 101a determines a special figure variation pattern determination table based on the period specifying data (special prize type) (step S313-8).

  Thus, if the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined in steps S313-6 to S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern (step S313-9). Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table.

  When the special symbol variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 21. In step S310-7, the main CPU 101a sends a variation pattern designation command having information on the special symbol variation pattern to the effect RAM transmission data. Set in the storage area. The fluctuation pattern designation command is a command corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern, and when the production control board 102 receives this command, it recognizes that the fluctuation display of the special symbol starts, and based on the fluctuation pattern designation command. Finally, the lottery effect pattern associated with the contents of the lottery effect is determined. The variation pattern designation command is identification information reflecting the type of jackpot or jackpot, the presence / absence of reach production, the number of reserved special maps, the type of period, etc., in addition to the special map variation time.

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

  Then, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure change time based on the special figure change pattern in the special game timer counter (step S310-9). The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Further, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 (step S310-10). The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the main CPU 101a sets a flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area (step S310-11). That is, the demonstration determination flag storage area is cleared. Then, the special symbol special electricity processing data = 1 is set (step S310-12), and the special symbol memory determination processing is terminated.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (step S320) will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining details of the special symbol variation process (step S320) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) (step S320-1). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed (NO), the special symbol variation process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed (YES), the main CPU 101a sends a special symbol variation end command to the effect control board 102 to notify the fact that the special symbol variation display is terminated. The transmission data storage area for production is set (step S320-2).

  Next, the main CPU 101a sets special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. (Step S320-3). Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. Then, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing stop time”, for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter (step S320-4). The special game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

  Then, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special figure special electricity processing data (step S320-5), turns off the first start opening prize flag or the second start opening prize flag (step S320-6), and changes the special symbol variation. End the process.

  Next, the special symbol stop process (step S330) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining details of the special symbol stop process (step S330) in the main control board 101. The main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?) (Step S330-1). As a result, when it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed (NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated, and when it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed (YES), step S330. The process is moved to -2.

  When determining in step S330-2 that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (YES), the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. As a result, when the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area (NO), step S330 is performed. Move the process to -6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a sets the calculated value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation counter in the short-time state indicating the remaining fluctuation number (J) in the short-time state as a new short-time. Stored as the number of remaining state fluctuations (J).

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short-time state = 0 (step S330-4). As a result, if the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the short-time state (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 in the short-time state is not 0 (NO), step S330 Move the process to -6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S330-6. When the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short time state is “0”, the special symbol fluctuation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short time” state ends. Means that.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is turned off in the high probability flag storage area (NO), step The processing is moved to S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a newly calculates an operation value (X-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining probability counter in the high probability state indicating the remaining number of changes (X) in the high probability state. This is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X) in the high probability state.

  Then, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0 in the high probability state (step S330-8). As a result, if the remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0 in the high probability state (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-9, and if the remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0 in the high probability state (NO), The process moves to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area, and the process proceeds to step S330-10. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) in the high probability state is “0”. This means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “high probability” state. Means to end.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a stores a period specifying flag (probability big hit specific period flag “F1”, normal jackpot specific period flag “F2”, sudden hit big specific period flag “F3”, latent probability big hit in the period specifying flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the specific period flag “F4” or the small hit specific period flag “F5”) is ON. As a result, when the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-11, and when the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area (NO), The process moves to step S330-14.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a newly determines a calculated value (T-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specific period indicating the remaining fluctuation count (T) for the specific period. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (T) of the period.

  Then, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) in the specific period is 0 (step S330-12). As a result, if it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-13, and it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period is not 0. If yes (NO), the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In the process of step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “big jackpot” (step S330-15). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 20). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined (NO), the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not the “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 21 to 24). If it is determined that the symbol is a small bonus special symbol (YES), the process proceeds to step S330-21. If the symbol is not determined to be a small bonus special symbol (NO), the process proceeds to step S330-17. Move.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. Subsequently, the main CPU 101a is performed when the small-winning winning probability is the “low probability” state. It is determined whether or not it has been (step S330-22). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the period specifying data is “36H” or “37H”.

  Here, if it is determined that the operation is performed in the “low probability” state (YES), the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the period specific flag storage area and the specific period remaining fluctuation count counter. (Step S330-23), the process is moved to Step S330-24. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process is not performed in the “low probability” state (NO), the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-24.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and then sets the game condition flag storage area, the remaining variation counter in the high probability state, and the remaining variation counter in the short-time state. Reset (step S330-19). Then, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specified period (step S330-20), and moves the process to step S330-24.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the type of the special prize in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 described above. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  Next, the jackpot game process (step S340) will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining details of the jackpot game process (step S340) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S340-1). The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). As a result, if it is determined that it is currently opening (YES), the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening (NO), the process proceeds to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed (NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed (YES), step The processing is moved to S340-3.

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

  Next, in step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (special operation number (K)) stored in the round opening count storage area and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and sets the special prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step S340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 described above.

  In subsequent step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, a round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the round release number storage area. A round designation command indicating one round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the round opening number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the liquid crystal display device 13.

  On the other hand, in step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning opening 8 is completed) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress (YES), it is determined whether or not the ending time has passed after moving to step S340-17, and if it is determined that the current ending is not in progress (NO), The process moves to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special prize opening 8 or the like is open, that is, whether or not the special prize opening control device 80 is in operation. When the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning opening 8 is open (YES), the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. (Step S340-8). As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied (NO), the jackpot game The process ends.

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

  In subsequent step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the release number (K) is the number of rounds opened in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9) Therefore, it is determined whether or not this condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has ended (YES), the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not ended (NO), the jackpot game The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open (NO), the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset closing time has elapsed (step S340-11). ). As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed (NO), the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S340-4.

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

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

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

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

  And main CPU101a confirms the type of jackpot according to special figure stop symbol data, and sets the ending command matched with the jackpot type transmitted to the presentation control board 102 in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter (step S340-16).

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S340-17). As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S340-18, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO), the jackpot game process is directly performed. finish.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special game end process shown in FIG.

  Next, the small hit game process (step S350) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining details of the small hit game process (step S350) in the main control board 101.

  First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S350-1). As a result, if it is determined that it is currently opening (YES), the process proceeds to step S350-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening (NO), the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed (NO), the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hit game start processing, a special winning opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of small hit is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data.

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

  On the other hand, in step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means the period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 8 to the end of the small hit game. As a result, if the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently ending (YES), it moves the process to step S350-13, and if it determines that it is not currently ending (NO), it moves to step S350-6. Move processing.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning opening 8 is not open (NO), the main CPU 101a moves to step S350-10, and determines that the special winning opening 8 is open ( YES), it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied (step S350-7). As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the big winning opening 8 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (YES), the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-8 and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied (NO). Then, the small hit game processing is terminated.

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

  In subsequent step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special electric operation number (K) reaches the preset number of rounds opened, or that the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). . If the main CPU 101a determines that the small hit end condition is satisfied (YES), the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and determines that the small hit end condition is not satisfied (NO). Then, the small hit game processing is terminated.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the round opening number storage area and sets “0” to the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the round opening number storage area and the round winning counter are cleared.

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

  On the other hand, in step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when it is determined that the closing time has not elapsed (NO), the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process and when it is determined that the closing time has elapsed (YES), The process moves to step S350-4.

  After the process of step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S350-13). As a result, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S350-14, and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO), the small hit game processing is performed. finish.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  Next, the special game end process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining details of the special game end process (step S360) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a loads special figure stop symbol data (step S360-1).

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game (step S360-2). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data is 01-20. As a result, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S360-2 that the game is a jackpot game (YES), the process moves to step S360-3. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game (NO), the process proceeds to step S360-8. Move processing.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data. Subsequently, the main CPU 101a collates the game condition data with the game condition determination table, determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area, and enters the “high probability” state after the jackpot game. When setting, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area (step S360-4). Then, the main CPU 101a sets a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) to the remaining fluctuation number counter in the high probability state (step S360-5). Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 01H00H, 100 is set in the remaining fluctuation counter in the high probability state.

  Next, the main CPU 101a collates the game condition data loaded in S360-3 with the game condition determination table, determines whether or not the hour / hour flag is turned on in the hour / hour flag storage area, and “shorter” after the big hit game. When the state is set, the time reduction flag is turned ON in the time reduction flag storage area (step S360-6). Then, the main CPU 101a sets a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) to the remaining fluctuation number counter in the short-time state (step S360-7). Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, 100 is set to the remaining fluctuation count counter in the short-time state.

  Next, the main CPU 101a loads the period specifying data (step S360-8), collates the loaded reference data with the period specifying flag determination table (not shown), and turns on the period specifying flags (F1 to F5). (Step S360-9). Then, the main CPU 101a sets a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) in the remaining variation counter of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag (step S360-10). However, when the period specifying data is “38H” to “39H” and “46H” to “49H”, nothing is performed in steps S360-9 and S360-10.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game condition state, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S360-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG.

  Next, the ordinary map normal power control process (step S400) of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the normal power control process (step S400) in the main control board 101.

  First, the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data is loaded (step S401), and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary power transmission processing data (step S402). Then, if the ordinary figure normal power processing data = 0, the process moves to the normal symbol storage determination process (step S410), and if the ordinary figure ordinary electric power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol variation process (step S420). If the ordinary map / electric power processing data = 2, the process proceeds to the normal symbol stop process (step S430), and if the ordinary figure / electric power processing data = 3, the process proceeds to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

  First, the normal symbol memory determination process (step S410) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the normal symbol memory determination process (step S410) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress (step S410-1). As a result, when it is determined that the variable display is being performed (YES), the normal symbol memory determination process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variable display is not being performed (NO), the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. Here, when the number of held regular symbols (G) is “0” (NO), the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of reserved symbols (G) is “1” or more (YES), the value (G) ) Is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored (step S410-3).

  In the subsequent step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 24 in accordance with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines the winning determination, that is, the determination of the winning determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (step S410-5). Specifically, the main CPU 101a collates the hit determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 13A), so the short time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  Then, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination (step S410-6). Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks the normal symbol by comparing the random number for normal symbol determination stored in the 0th storage unit with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Do. Since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the hit determination result (win / loss), the hit determination result is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the hit determination result is selected.

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

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined to be a normal symbol variation pattern in the general symbol variation pattern determination process, and in the normal symbol stop pattern processing of FIG. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the second start port 7 in the process.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain period of time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost normal symbol is the final LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

  In the subsequent process of step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a general variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the general-purpose variation pattern determination table is based on the start opening winning ease state, the general-purpose stop symbol data, and the general-purpose variation pattern determination value, the main CPU 101a first stores the time flag flag. It is determined whether a flag is turned on in the area. When the flag is turned on in the hour / short flag storage area, the ease of winning at the start port is in the time-short state, and when the flag is not on, the ease of winning at the start port is It is when it is in a non-time-short state.

  In the process of step S410-9, when the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a selects the time reduction common pattern variation pattern determination table and determines that the time reduction flag is not turned on. Selects a non-temporal common map variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 13C). Next, the main CPU 101a selects a general map variation pattern determination table based on the general map stop pattern data from the selected general map variation pattern determination table. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the determined normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table (normal map fluctuation pattern (normal map)). (Variation time).

  In the subsequent process of step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the base figure change time determined in the base figure change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Next, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol fluctuation display data in order to display the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21 (step S410-11), and sets "1" to the common figure normal electricity processing data. (Step S410-12), the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process (step S420) will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the normal symbol variation process (step S420) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal time variation time set in step S410-10 has elapsed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0) (step S420-1). As a result, if the set normal time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S420-2, and if it is determined that the set time has not passed (NO), the normal symbol The variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets a general symbol change end command, and then stops the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the general symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Stop display data is set (step S420-3). As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol stop display data, and then sets the normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter (step S420-4). The auxiliary game timer counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

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

  Next, the normal symbol stop process (step S430) will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the normal symbol stop process (step S430) in the main control board 101. The main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?) (Step S430-1). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (NO), the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-4 has elapsed (YES), it determines whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determination is made (step S430-2). More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol (YES), the process proceeds to step S430-3. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol (NO), the process proceeds to step S430-4.

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

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

  Next, the auxiliary game process (step S440) will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the auxiliary game process (step S440) in the main control board 101. First, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening (step S440-1). As a result, if it is determined that it is currently opening (YES), the process proceeds to step S440-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening (NO), the process proceeds to S440-5.

  In step S440-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed (NO), the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S440-3.

  In step S440-3, the main CPU 101a performs auxiliary game start processing. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the start port winning easiness state (short-time state / non-short-time state), and further displays the normal stop symbol data. Accordingly, the second start port opening / closing control table corresponding to the hit type is selected. Specifically, in accordance with the general-purpose stop symbol data, the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the hit 1 or the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the win 2 is determined. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In subsequent step S440-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the ordinary power operation number storage area (the ordinary power operation number (D)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the normal movable piece 70b, the energization start data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current start port opening / closing control table set in step S440-3 is referred to The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  On the other hand, in step S440-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that it is currently ending (YES), it moves the process to step S440-12, and if it determines that it is not currently ending (NO), it proceeds to step S440-6. Move.

  In step S440-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. When determining that the second start port 7 is being opened (YES), the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied. (Step S440-7). As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied (YES), the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S440-8, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied (NO). Then, the small hit game processing is terminated.

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

  In subsequent step S440-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. If the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied (YES), the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-10, and determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied (NO). Then, the auxiliary game process ends.

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

  In the following step S440-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the normal-design stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and based on the auxiliary game control table, the ending time according to the standard-design stop symbol data. Is set in the auxiliary game timer counter, and the process proceeds to step S440-12.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S440-6 that the second start port 7 is not open (NO), the closing time set in step S440-8 has elapsed in step S440-13. It is determined whether or not. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed (NO), the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed (YES), step S440- The process is moved to 4.

  In step S440-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S440-14. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO), the small hit game process is terminated. To do.

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

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

  First, the main process of the effect control board 102 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the main processing in the effect control board 102. When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the sub CPU 102a, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 102a, and the sub CPU 102a performs the following processing.

  First, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process (step S1001). In this processing, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 120c in which flags, commands, and the like are stored is initialized.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process (step S1002). In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the effect random numbers (variable effect pattern determination random numbers, effect symbol determination random numbers, effect mode determination random numbers, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeatedly performing the process of step S1002.

  A timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 36 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102. FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining timer interruption processing in the effect control board 102.

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

  Next, the sub CPU 102a performs timer update processing for updating each timer counter for performing time management relating to various effects (step S1200).

  Then, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing (step S1300). In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102, stores the received command in the reception buffer, and analyzes the received command. Processing is performed.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a performs a signal check of the touch panel sensor 17e and performs an effect input control process related to the touch panel 17 (step S1400).

  Next, the sub CPU 102a performs a data output process for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 (step S1500).

  Then, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a (step S1600).

  Next, the command analysis process (step S1300) by the effect control board 102 will be described. 37 and 38 are flowcharts for explaining the details of the command analysis process (step S1300) in the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer (step S1301). As a result, if there is no command (NO), the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer (YES), the process moves to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303, and if not a demo designation command (NO), moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demonstration standby time). Is set in the demonstration effect timer counter, and the command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305, and if not a starting opening winning designation command (NO), the sub CPU 102a moves to step S1306. Move processing.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start port winning designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the start port winning designation command, and determines the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A pending number addition process to be added is performed, and the command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1307, and if it is not an effect designating command (NO), the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1309. Move.

  In step S <b> 1307, the sub CPU 102 a performs an effect symbol pattern determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, that is, a combination of decorative symbols, based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command to determine a combination (pattern) of the decorative symbols according to the presence / absence of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the effect symbol data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols Is set in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and an effect symbol effect control command indicating the combination of effect symbols is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Further, in step S1307, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the effect symbol designation command, and sets the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” is performed. When the sub CPU 102a finishes the effect symbol pattern determination process and the hold number subtraction process in step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a acquires the above-described effect mode determination random number, determines the effect mode based on the acquired effect mode determination random number, the effect symbol designation command, and the like, and the effect indicating the determined effect mode An effect mode determination process for setting the mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of effects performed by an effect device composed of the liquid crystal display device 13 or the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variation display). It is associated with the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the liquid crystal display device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1310. If the command is not a variation pattern designation command (NO), the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1311. Move.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect mode of the lottery effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  On the other hand, in step S1311, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1312, and if it is not an effect symbol stop designation command (NO), the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1313. Move processing.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  On the other hand, in step S1313, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1314, and if it is not a gaming state designation command (NO), the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1315. Move. In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves to step S1316 to end the command analysis process, and if it is not an opening designation command (NO). Then, the process proceeds to step S1317.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the special game effect pattern based on the opening designation command, sets the special game effect data indicating the determined special game effect pattern in the special game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, A special game effect control command indicating the determined special game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1317, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1318, and if not a round designation command (NO), moves the process to step S1319.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the command analysis process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1319, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. As a result, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command (YES), the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320. If the command is not an ending designation command (NO), the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process. .

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of the ending effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines an ending effect pattern based on the ending designation command, sets ending effect data indicating the determined ending effect pattern in the ending effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined ending effect pattern. The ending effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the command analysis process ends.

  Here, the details of the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1310) by the effect control board 102 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the details of the variation effect pattern determination process (step S1310) in the effect control board 102.

  First, the sub CPU 102a checks the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area, and selects the variation effect pattern determination table associated with the current effect mode. (Step S1310-1). This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the type of effect mode (see FIG. 40A). Here, FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect pattern determination table. For example, if the current production mode is the production mode A, the variation production pattern determination table for the production mode A is selected. If the current production mode is the production mode B, the variation production pattern determination table for the production mode B is selected.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the fluctuation pattern designation command (step S1310-2), and further changes the fluctuation pattern designation command (special figure fluctuation pattern) from the fluctuation presentation pattern determination table for each presentation button mode selected in step S1310-1. ) Based on the variation effect pattern determination table is selected, and the final variation effect pattern determination table is determined (step S1310-3). This is because the variation effect pattern determination table for each effect mode is further divided according to the type of the variation pattern designation command (see FIG. 40B).

  As shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B, in the present embodiment, one or a plurality of variation effect patterns are stored in association with the effect pattern determination value for each variation pattern designation command in each effect mode. ing. The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a mode (specific contents) of the variation effect, and includes a liquid crystal display device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, an effect accessory device 16, and A variation effect mode performed by the touch panel 17 is associated. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the changed variation effect control command, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image associated with the variation effect pattern.

  The variation effect pattern includes the variation effect time, the decoration pattern variation mode, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the suggestion effect described later, the mode of the suggestion effect, the background type / variation mode of the decorative pattern composed of scenes and characters, etc. The composition of variable production is set. Then, for example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the liquid crystal display device 13 to perform the variation display of the decorative design based on the variation effect pattern corresponding to the command (performs the variation display of the effect design). . In addition, when receiving the change effect control command, the image control board 105 causes the liquid crystal display device 13 to display a background image based on the change effect pattern corresponding to the command.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect pattern determination random number and stores it in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c (step S1310-4). Then, the sub CPU 102a performs variation effect pattern determination in which the obtained effect pattern determination random number is checked against the determined variation effect pattern determination table (step S1310-5). Then, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect control command corresponding to the variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c (step S1310-6). Then, the variation effect data corresponding to the variation effect pattern is set in the variation effect data storage area of the sub-RAM 102c (step S1310-7).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an effect button effect described later in the change effect is executed based on the change effect data set in step S1310-7 of the sub CPU 102a (step S1310-8). As a result, if the sub CPU 102a does not determine to execute the effect button effect (NO), the sub CPU 102a ends the variation effect pattern determination process and determines to execute the effect button effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S1310-9. Move processing.

  In step S1310-9, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect button effect standby flag in the effect button effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, based on the production button production time management table, production button production standby time, which is the time to wait until production button production starts, is set in the production button production timer counter (step S1310-10). Further, the sub CPU 102a sets the number of effect button effects in the change effect in the effect button effect number counter (step S1310-11), and ends the change effect pattern determination process. The effect button effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

  Here, the production button production time management table is a table for managing the production button production time. In this table, for each variation effect data representing the variation effect pattern, the number of executions of the effect button effect (times), the standby time (s) and the execution time (s) for each time, the number of effective operations of the touch panel 17 in the effect button effect The number of production buttons (times) is set. The effect button effect number counter is a means for counting the number of executions of the effect button effect in the variation effect. This is because a plurality of effect button effects can be executed in one variation effect, so that the order and progress of the effect button effects are managed. In step S1310-11, a standby time until the first effect button effect is started is set.

  Next, an example of an effect process of the gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention having the above-described functions will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining a quiz effect and the like performed in the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. A series of processing such as a quiz effect shown in FIG. 41 can be executed by the effect unit 200 including the effect control board 102 and the image control board 105 of the gaming machine 1 in particular. FIG. 42 is a functional configuration diagram of the rendering unit 200 including the rendering control board 102 and the image control board 105 of the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 by effect control performed in the gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  In the rendering unit 200, when the command receiving unit 201 receives a control command from the main control board 101 (step S11: YES), the command analyzing unit 202 determines whether the control command is a specific command (step S11). S12). Here, in the present embodiment, as a specific command, a jackpot command for starting and executing a jackpot effect will be described as an example.

  If it is determined in step S12 that the received control command is a jackpot command (YES), a jackpot effect is performed according to the procedure described below.

  The jackpot effect in the present embodiment is a reach effect first to suggest that the game state is advantageous to the player, in which a bingo game is held and the player has the same number as the lottery result When the number is on the bingo card, the number is input, and the big hit effect is executed after the bingo is established. By performing a jackpot presentation in this process, the player is given an impression that the result of the bingo game and the game state are closely related, so that the player himself gets the impression that he has won the jackpot. Can be given to. In addition, as will be described later, by making the player's number input operation easy or difficult according to the gaming state, it encourages the player to actively participate in the bingo game, and The interest can be improved.

  First, the first effect unit 203 performs symbol variation as a reach effect (step S13). Specifically, the first rendering unit 203 reads a symbol that is variation pattern data in order to start a symbol variation effect on the liquid crystal display device 13. As an example, based on the jackpot command analyzed by the command analysis unit 202, the first presentation unit 203 decorates the identification symbols 71a to 73a and the identification symbols displayed behind them as reach presentations performed prior to the jackpot presentation. The variation pattern data of the decorative symbols 71b to 73b for reading is read and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 as an effect image. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), a card on which a picture for displaying numeric symbols made of Arabic numerals as identification symbols 71a to 73a and behind the numeric symbols as decorative symbols 71b to 73b is drawn. Are used as symbols. In addition, three identification symbols 71a to 73a indicated by Arabic numerals are displayed in three horizontal rows on the liquid crystal screen as identification symbol columns. At that time, decorative symbols 71b to 73b are displayed behind each identification symbol, and further decorated. It is assumed that a background symbol is displayed as an effect image behind symbols 71b to 73b. The decorative design may be a moving image instead of a still image. Further, a still image corresponding to the reach effect displayed on the entire liquid crystal screen as a background pattern may be changed (for example, switched and displayed) in accordance with the effect content. Further, it may be a moving image combined with reach production contents.

  In the symbol variation process in step S13, the first effect unit 203 starts the variation of both the identification symbol sequence and the decorative symbol sequence on the liquid crystal display device 13 after reading the symbols as described above. For example, in a fluctuating state, the numerical design and the decorative design are moved together on the liquid crystal screen in the up and down direction (in this embodiment, the numbers are moved from the top to the bottom, and the numbers are switched and displayed). Can be switched.

  Further, the first rendering unit 203 temporarily stops the left numerical symbol 71c and the decorative symbol 71d with a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “7” and the corresponding decorative symbol), and the right numerical symbol 73c. Similarly, the decorative design 73d is also temporarily stopped to generate reach. FIG. 43B is a diagram illustrating a state in which reach has occurred due to temporary stop of the left and right numeric symbols and decorative symbols. In the temporary stop state described above, the first effect section 203 may swing the numerical symbols 71c and 73c and the decorative symbols 71d and 73d that are temporarily stopped.

  After performing the symbol variation (step S13) as described above, the first rendering unit 203 displays an image of a bingo card to perform a bingo game on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 in a state where reach has occurred. (Step S14). Specifically, a bingo game is started by outputting a bingo game start command from the sub CPU 102a of the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105 or the like, and an image of the bingo card is displayed on the liquid crystal screen. Then, after the image of the bingo card is displayed, or before and after that, a lottery screen for bingo lottery is displayed on the liquid crystal screen (step S15). In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 43C, a bingo card image 74 is displayed near the center of the screen, and a lottery image 75 is displayed near the upper right of the screen. The lottery image may be displayed on the touch panel 17 instead of the liquid crystal display device 13 or may be displayed on both the liquid crystal display device 13 and the touch panel 17. In addition, as the image of the bingo card, for example, an image in which a square in which numbers are displayed in a 5 × 5 grid is arranged is displayed, but the size is not limited. In addition, a free spot may be provided in the center, and other numbers may be randomly arranged. As in a general bingo card, the left column is 1 to 15, and the second column from the left is 16 to 30. The center column may be selected from 31 to 45, the second column from the right may be selected from 46 to 60, and the rightmost column may be selected from 61 to 75.

  In addition, the input processing unit 204 configures an input keyboard screen in which numeric input keys as input auxiliary information are arranged on the touch panel 17 at the same time or slightly before or after the display of the bingo card image or the lottery image. It is displayed (step S16). Here, in this embodiment, as will be described below, the input keyboard screen on which the input keys displayed on the touch panel 17 are arranged indicates whether the gaming state based on the control command is a jackpot state or other state. Make the display different.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, the input processing unit 204 arranges numeric input keys on the screen of the touch panel 17 so that the player can easily input when the gaming state is a jackpot state. The input keyboard screen is configured so that the user can easily enter the same number as the number that has been drawn. When such an input keyboard screen that can be easily input by a player is formed and bingo is established in such a state, bingo is established as a result of being able to input numbers to the player quickly. It is possible to provide an impression that a special game such as a jackpot is executed in a natural manner.

  An input keyboard screen having an input key arrangement on the touch panel 17 as shown in FIG. 5 is an example of a screen that is configured and displayed in the case of a jackpot. In this case, the arrangement of the input keys on the numeric input keyboard screen may be changed for each lottery. By changing the layout of input auxiliary information such as input keys on the input keyboard screen every time a lottery is performed, a gaming machine that does not get tired of the input operation even if the player continues to input the number of the result of the lottery Can be provided. However, in the case of the big hit state, it is necessary to make it easier for the player to input, so it is desirable not to change the arrangement of the input keys extremely.

  On the other hand, when performing a lose effect, the input processing unit 204 has a numeric input key that is input auxiliary information so that it is difficult for the player to input the correct answer or to prevent the player from inputting the correct answer. These sequences are arranged at random or partially missing. FIG. 44 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an input keyboard screen on which numeric input keys are displayed on the touch panel 17 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which numeric input keys are displayed at the time of a loss effect. In the example shown in FIG. 44 (a), numbers from 1 to 50 are irregularly arranged so that it is difficult for the player to input characters within the time limit. Since it takes time for the player to input the same number as the lottery result using such an input keyboard screen, it is difficult to establish bingo within the time limit.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 44 (b), in order to prevent a player from establishing a bingo, they are arranged so that some numerical keyboards necessary for bingo establishment cannot be displayed without being displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 44 (b), the required number “30” (N_30 in FIG. 44 (a)) and the number “35” (N_35 in FIG. 44 (a)) are displayed on the input keyboard screen. It is missing and the player cannot enter the number. Instead, a number N_51 “51” may be newly arranged on the input keyboard screen, or a blank screen N_null may be left without arranging a new number. By configuring such an input keyboard screen, it is possible to give a natural impression to the player that an effect advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot, was not executed because bingo was not established. In this case as well, the arrangement of numeric input keys may be changed for each bingo lottery. And in the case of the lost production, it is not necessary for the player to establish a bingo, so the arrangement of the input keys may be changed to be extremely different each time.

  And the 1st production part 203 performs the lottery production of a bingo game, and displays a number (step S17). As an effect method at this time, a number may be simply displayed on the lottery image 75, or a video whose number is specified by a bingo machine, dice, or roulette is displayed on the lottery image 75. Production may be performed.

  Then, the input processing unit 204 determines whether or not the current time is within a predetermined time limit for inputting a quiz answer (step S18). In the present embodiment, the input processing unit 204 inputs a number from the touch panel 17 by the player from when the bingo card image or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 13 until a predetermined time elapses. Make it possible. The determination as to whether or not the time is within the input time limit continues until there is an instruction to the effect that the player has finished the input operation from the touch panel 17 or until the time limit has elapsed.

  In the production by the production unit 200, the above-mentioned time limit, that is, the length of the valid time of the touch panel operation for the bingo game number input by the player's touch panel 17 may be changed. In this way, the time during which the input operation for answering the quiz of the player is valid is lengthened according to the gaming state so that it is sufficient for the player to enter the number, or the time is shortened by the player. By eliminating the margin to enter the game, it is possible to give the player a natural impression that the result of the bingo game and the game state are closely related, and the player is more proactive in the bingo game. Participation is encouraged, and the player's interest in games can be improved.

  In addition, in the case where the game state such as jackpot is a state in which a special game advantageous to the player is executed, for example, the rendering unit 200 is not in a state where the game state is not a state in which a special game advantageous to the player is executed. You may make it set the effective time of input operations, such as a number key, long. In this way, when a special game such as jackpot is executed, the effective time of the information input operation is lengthened so that the player can finish inputting the lottery numbers, and the bingo is established. An impression that a special game such as jackpot is executed can be provided more naturally.

  Furthermore, when the game state is not a state in which a special game advantageous to the player is executed, the rendering unit 200 touches the player's touch panel before all information necessary for establishing a bingo is input by the player. The valid time of the input operation 17 may be forcibly terminated. By doing so, it is possible to give a natural impression to the player that an effect advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot, was not executed because bingo was not established. For example, when the bingo game reaches a reach state, the above-mentioned forced termination is performed, so that the player can be more strongly disappointed. And the next bingo game gives the impression that characters must be entered at a faster speed, encourages players to actively participate in bingo games, and improves the player's interest in games be able to.

  If it is determined in step S18 that the time is within the time limit (YES), the process proceeds to step S19. If it is determined in step S18 that the time limit is over (NO), the process in step S28. Migrate to

  In step S <b> 19, the input processing unit 204 accepts input of numbers from the touch panel 17 by the player performed within the input time limit. And the input process part 204 determines whether the time limit about one lottery passed (step S20). For example, the time limit for one lottery can be determined by the elapsed time from when the lottery image 75 is updated. As a result, when it is determined that the time limit for one lottery has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S17, the next lottery is performed, and a new number is specified. If the time limit for one lottery has not elapsed in step S20 (NO), the input processing unit 204 determines whether or not the input from the touch panel 17 has been completed (step S21). This determination is made based on, for example, whether or not the player has operated by touching the determination key 17b on the touch panel 17. As a result, when the answer input by the player is completed (YES), the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the answer input by the player has not been finished yet (NO), the process returns to step S18, and whether or not a certain time limit has elapsed until the bingo game is finished and an effect based on the gaming state is performed. And the above-described processing is continued.

  In step S22, the bingo processing unit 205 allows the player to input the same number as the bingo lottery result, and whether the number matches any number in the bingo card image on the liquid crystal screen. Determined. As a result, when the same number as the bingo lottery result is input and the number is also included in the image of the bingo card, it is determined as “valid” (YES), and the first rendering unit 203 displays the liquid crystal display device 13. The display mode of the square of the effective portion of the number of the bingo card image displayed on the liquid crystal screen is changed (step S23). For example, the display mode may be changed to a display mode in which a hole is formed in the square portion of the bingo card image or the square portion blinks. Can be considered. FIG. 43 (d) displays a state (P_35) in which a display mode in which a hole is formed in a portion of the square where the bingo card image 74 is valid is formed. On the other hand, if the same number as the bingo lottery result is not input in step S22 or the number is not included in the bingo card image, it is determined that it is not “valid” (NO), and the process proceeds to step S17. Then, the above-described processing is continued.

  After changing the display mode of the square portion determined to be valid in the bingo card image in step S23, the bingo processing unit 205 determines whether bingo has been established (step S24). The formation of bingo is recognized when all vertical, horizontal, and diagonal squares in the same row as in a normal bingo game are judged to be valid (the central square is valid as a free spot from the beginning. As well). As a result, if bingo is established (YES), the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S24 that bingo has not been established (NO), the process proceeds to step S17 and the above-described processing is continued.

  It should be noted that the player does not enter the lottery image and the lottery result numbers as described above, but after the lottery image lottery, accepts the player's answer from the touch panel 17, and the input quiz result is correct. In such a case, an effect may be made so as to validate the square portion corresponding to the number of the lottery result. Accordingly, it is possible to naturally provide the player with an impression that a special game such as jackpot is executed by correctly answering the quiz.

  When it is determined in step S24 that bingo has been established (YES), the first effect unit 203 stops the variable display effect of the central number symbol and the decorative symbol, the left column of the numeric symbol and the decorative symbol, and the middle The numeric symbols and decorative symbols in the column and the numeric symbols and decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a horizontal row, and the symbols are determined (step S25). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the symbol is determined when the quiz processing unit 205 determines whether the quiz is correct or incorrect. Therefore, when it is determined that a symbol determination command has been issued, the left and right and center numeric symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in a horizontal row as described above. For example, if the answer is correct in the quiz, the same numerical symbol is displayed in one horizontal example such as “777”, and if the answer is incorrect in the quiz, the central symbol is different and displayed in one horizontal row such as “737”. . Even in these cases, the first rendering unit 203 may swing the numerical symbols and decorative symbols stopped in a horizontal row.

  And the 1st production | presentation part 203 displays the production including the alerting | reporting to the player that the bingo was established and it became the big hit state on the liquid crystal display device 13 (step S26). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), an effect is provided in which the player is informed that the game is in a big hit state as an effect after bingo is established. Then, after erasing the numerical design and the decorative design from the screen as the jackpot effect, or at the same time or before and after, the second effect unit 206 displays an image effect dedicated to the jackpot as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the device 13 (step S27).

  On the other hand, even if the time limit of the bingo game is over in step S18 (NO), if the specific command is a jackpot command (step S28: YES), even if the bingo is not established, the bingo processor 205 Is forcibly changed to a state where bingo is established (step S29), and the big hit effect in the case where bingo is established in steps S25 to S27 described above is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the received control command is not a specific command (in this embodiment, a jackpot command) (NO), the command analysis unit 202 determines whether the specific command is a lost command. It is determined whether or not (step S30). And when it is judged that it is a lose command (YES), it transfers to the above-mentioned symbol variation process of step S13. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific command is not a lost command (NO), the second effect unit 206 performs other effects according to the control command (step S31).

  Also, if it is determined in step S28 that the specific command is not a jackpot command (NO), that is, if the current gaming state is not a jackpot effect state, a notification to a player who has not established bingo is made in order to perform a lose effect. Including a lost effect (steps S32 to S34). Specifically, the first effect unit 203 stops the variable display effect of the center numeric symbol and decorative symbol, the numeric symbol and decorative symbol in the left column, the numeric symbol and decorative symbol in the middle column, and the right column Are displayed in a horizontal row and the design is determined (step S32). Next, the first effect unit 203 displays an effect of notifying the player that bingo has not been established on the liquid crystal display device 13 (step S33). Then, the second effect unit 206 displays the loss effect on the liquid crystal display device 13 (step S34).

  The specific configuration of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above is not limited to the embodiment, and the present invention can be applied even if there is a design change or the like without departing from the gist of the present invention. included. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot command is used as an example of the specific command. However, even with other commands, it is possible to perform effects based on the respective commands by similar processing. For example, as specific commands, a power-on command for executing processing at power-on in the peripheral part, a customer waiting demo command for executing a demonstration display in a non-gaming state in the peripheral part, and a non-gaming state in the peripheral part Customer waiting demonstration stop command to stop the demonstration display in, the lost command to execute processing when the lottery result at the lottery is lost in the surrounding area, the open lottery of the ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip) and so-called fake Similarly to the jackpot called, the jackpot command transmitted during the continuation of the jackpot state in which the special electric accessory is released for a short time may be used. In addition to the above, the specific command may be, for example, a power off command, a lose reach command, a lose non-reach command, a round start command, a round end command, or the like.

  Moreover, although the example which applies this invention to a pachinko game machine was shown in the said embodiment, it is not limited to this, This invention is a ball game machine other than pachinko game machines, such as a sparrow ball game machine and an arrangement ball. The present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a spinning machine such as a slot machine. Also in these gaming machines, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained by configuring in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 13 Liquid crystal display device 17 Touch panel 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
105 Image Control Board 105A General Unit 105B Image Generation Unit 105C Audio Generation Unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising main control means for outputting a control command corresponding to a gaming state, and effect control means for effect control based on the control command,
A touch panel type input means for displaying an input screen on which input auxiliary information is arranged, and capable of inputting information by a player's contact with the input auxiliary information on the input screen;
A display means for displaying an effect image in which a plurality of small images are regularly arranged in a game area during a variation display of symbols based on the control command,
The production control means
First image effect means for performing a lottery effect on the plurality of small images according to the gaming state based on the control command;
A second image effect unit that changes a display mode of the small image on the effect image when information corresponding to the small image won in the lottery effect is input from the input unit;
When a display mode of a predetermined plurality of small images of the effect image is changed, a third image effect means for performing an image effect according to the gaming state is provided,
The input means includes
When the gaming state based on the control command indicates a jackpot state, the input auxiliary information is arranged and displayed so that the input auxiliary information can be easily input, while the gaming state based on the control command is a jackpot. to indicate that that do not state, game machine and displaying the sequence was missing a part Urn Chi of the input auxiliary information.