JP5890282B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game advantageous to a player is executed.

  Conventionally, a jackpot lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting opening, and if a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, there is a gaming machine that can execute a special game that can acquire a large amount of prize balls Are known. In such a gaming machine, the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by a fluctuating effect executed on the liquid crystal display unit or the like. By providing a large number of such fluctuating effect patterns, the effect of the effect is improved. Yes.

  In addition, the above gaming machine is provided with a starting port called an electric chew that changes between a closed state and an open state, and whether or not the starting port is opened when the game ball passes through the gate. When the lottery is performed and the winning result is derived by the lottery, the start opening is controlled to be in an open state. In such a gaming machine, the probability that a winning result is derived is low, the non-short-time gaming state in which the starting opening hardly changes to the open state, and the winning result is derived with a high probability, and the game to the starting opening A short game state is provided when it is easy to enter the ball. In this way, by providing a plurality of game states with different degrees of advantage, the interest of the game is improved.

  And in recent years, as shown in Patent Documents 1 to 3, even in the above-mentioned non-short-time gaming state, such as the derivation probability of the hit result and the opening time so that the starting port changes to the open state at a certain frequency. Game machines that have been set are widespread. In this way, even in the non-time-saving gaming state, by setting the game ball to be able to enter the starting port, it is possible to make the player feel that it has been obtained, and various results are obtained when the winning results are derived. By performing the production of, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

JP 2011-125423 A JP2012-50679A JP 2011-234918 A

  As described above, the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not the special game can be executed and the lottery for determining whether or not the start opening is changed to the open state are performed in parallel. As a matter of course, the processing load increases. In particular, in recent years, a lottery result or a lottery result indicating whether or not the start opening is changed to an open state is suggested before the lottery process is executed (so-called “prefetching effect”). Tend to be adopted. When such “suggested effects” are adopted, in addition to the effect lottery process that determines what kind of effects will be executed when the lottery results are derived, the lottery related to whether or not the “suggested effects” can be executed. Processing must also be performed, and an increase in processing load may affect the progress of the game.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by enabling various effects while suppressing an increase in processing load.

In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, a starting area provided in the gaming area into which a gaming ball can enter, and the starting area. Start that changes to an open state that allows entry of a game ball, or a closed state that makes entry of the game ball into the start area impossible or that makes it difficult to enter the start area than the open state A variable winning device, special game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player on the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, and the special game execution determining means for the special game. On condition that the decision to enable execution is made, special game execution means for executing the special game, an entry area provided in the game area into which the game ball can enter, and a game ball entering the entry area What you did As a condition, acquires the hold information including a random number to determine whether to change the starting variable winning device in the open state, a random number acquisition means for storing the acquired hold information in the storage unit, preset When the change start condition established is satisfied, a random number as the hold information stored in the storage unit is read and the start variable winning device is changed to the open state, or the start variable winning device is closed. An open lottery means for deriving any of the lost results to be maintained by lottery, and a fluctuation time that is a time until the lottery result is determined based on the lottery result when the lottery result is derived by the open lottery means A variation pattern determining means for determining any one of a plurality of variation patterns in which the variable is defined, and the variation determined by the variation pattern determining means A change time setting means for setting a to the variable time defined turn, and counting means for counting said fluctuations time set by the variation time setting means, together with the results per the is derived by the open drawing means, wherein when the variation time set by the variation time setting means elapses, the start variable winning device control means for controlling the start variable winning device in the open state, the suspension information in the storage unit Ru is stored, is the suspension information with pre-determined the variation pattern determined when read by the open drawing means, when the variation pattern is a predetermined pattern of variation, stores pre-judgment information indicating the type of the variation pattern and pre-determining means, among the stored pending information before term memory unit, one of the hold information which the preliminary determination information is stored pairs A suggestion effect execution determining means for determining whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed based on the preliminary determination information of the target hold, and the target hold is read by the open lottery means and derived from the lottery result. When the execution of the suggestion effect is determined by the suggestion effect execution determining means, the suggestion effect is executed at any timing before the target hold of the suggestion effect is read by the open lottery means. A random number as read-out information stored in the storage unit is read by the suggestion effect executing means and the opening lottery means to derive a lottery result, and the fluctuation time until the lottery result is confirmed is the fluctuation when it is set by the time setting means, if pre-determined information about the pending information is stored, based on the pre-determination information Determining the execution pattern of notification effect of notifying the lottery result, during counting of the variation time set by the variation time setting means, and notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect at the determined execution pattern, the It is characterized by having.

In addition, a prohibition period for prohibiting the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination unit is provided according to the progress of the game, and the preliminary determination unit stores the storage unit as holding information during the prohibition period. If the random number is stored in advance determines not run and result good for holding information stored in the storage unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of a game by enabling various effects while suppressing an increase in processing load.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a jackpot decision random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the winning design determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining the reach mode A determination random number determination table at the time of a loss. It is a figure explaining the jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a change pattern lottery table. It is a figure explaining a variation time determination table. It is a figure explaining the determination method of a variation production pattern. It is a figure explaining an action | operation table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A), (b) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, (c) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port opening | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the change production of a reachless pattern. It is a figure explaining an example of the fluctuation production of a reach fluctuation pattern. (A) is a figure explaining the first half variation production determination table, (b) is a figure explaining the second half variation production determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of suggestion production. It is a figure explaining the suggestion effect determination table and the notification effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the variable mode command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure pending | holding command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure explaining the alerting | reporting effect determination table of 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing a state where the door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, a middle frame 4 attached to the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism so as to be freely opened and closed, A front frame 6 attached to the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism is provided.

  As with the outer frame 2, the middle frame 4 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and a game board 8 is held in the enclosed space. The front frame 6 holds a transmission plate 10 made of glass or resin. When the middle frame 4 and the front frame 6 are closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 1. The game board 8 can be visually recognized through the transmission plate 10.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 12 that projects to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 6. The operation handle 12 is provided so that the player can perform a rotation operation. When the player rotates the operation handle 12 and performs a launch operation, the operation handle 12 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 12 and is not illustrated. A game ball is launched by the launch mechanism. The game balls thus fired are raised between the rails 14 a and 14 b provided on the game board 8 and guided to the game area 16.

  The game area 16 is a space formed at a distance between the game board 8 and the transmission plate 10 and is an area where the game ball can flow down or roll. The game board 8 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and a game ball guided to the game area 16 collides with the nails and windmills, and flows down and rolls in an irregular direction.

  The game area 16 includes a first game area 16a and a second game area 16b that differ in the degree of entry of the game ball according to the firing strength of the launch mechanism. The first game area 16 a is located on the left side of the game area 16 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1, and the second game area 16 b is the game area 16 viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 1. Located on the right side. Since the rails 14a and 14b are on the left side of the game area 16, a game ball launched with a launch intensity less than a predetermined intensity by the launch mechanism enters the first game area 16a and launches with a launch intensity greater than a predetermined intensity. The played game ball enters the second game area 16b.

  The game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18 through which a game ball can enter, a first starting port 20 (starting region), and a second starting port 22 (starting region). When a game ball enters the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, a lottery for determining any one special symbol from a plurality of special symbols provided in advance. Is done. Each special symbol is associated with various gaming profits such as whether or not a special game advantageous to the player can be executed and what gaming state the subsequent gaming state will be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the player acquires a predetermined prize ball and, at the same time, acquires an opportunity for acquiring a right to receive various game benefits. It becomes.

  The second starting port 22 is provided with a movable piece 22b that can be opened and closed, and the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 22 changes according to the state of the movable piece 22b. It has become. Specifically, when the second start port 22 is in the closed state, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second start port 22. On the other hand, each of the first game area 16a and the second game area 16b is provided with one gate 24 (entrance area), and when a game ball passes through these gates 24, a normal symbol to be described later is provided. The lottery is performed, and if the winning is won by this lottery, the movable piece 22b is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined time. As described above, when the movable piece 22b is in the open state, the movable piece 22b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second start port 22, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 22.

  Further, an attacker device 26 is provided below the first start port 20 and the second start port 22. The attacker device 26 includes a large winning opening 28 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 28b for opening and closing the large winning opening 28. Normally, the open / close door 28b closes the large winning opening 28. Thus, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 28. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the open / close door 28b is opened, and the game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 28. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 28, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 16, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28 are played from the gaming area 16. A discharge port 30 for discharging is provided on the back side of the panel 8.

  Here, the first start port 20 is located near the lower side of the game area 16 and in the center in the width direction, and only the game balls flowing down the first game area 16a can enter, and the second A game ball flowing down the game area 16b cannot enter. On the other hand, the second start port 22 is located in the second game area 16b, and only a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b can enter the game ball flowing down the first game area 16a. Is impossible to enter.

  However, a game ball flowing down the second game area 16b may enter the first start port 20, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 16a may enter the second start port 22. A ball may be used. Therefore, the arrangement of the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 is merely an example, and the specific panel surface configuration is not particularly limited.

  The game board 8 is provided with an effect display device 50 composed of a liquid crystal display device and an effect agent device 52 composed of a movable device, as effect devices that produce effects during the progress of the game. The effect display device 50 includes an effect display unit 50a (image display unit) that displays an image, and the effect display unit 50a can be viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 1 at a substantially central portion of the game board 8. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result according to the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It becomes.

  In addition, a production effect device 52 is provided in front of the production display unit 50a. The effect accessory device 52 is normally retracted to the back side of the game board 8, but can be moved to the front surface of the effect display unit 50a during the variation display of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c. It gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  In addition, the game board 8 is provided with an effect lighting device 54 composed of a lamp for performing effects by variously controlling lighting modes and emission colors. Further, an effect operation device 56 including buttons for accepting a player's pressing operation is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 1 and at a position below the transmission plate 10. An audio output device 58 including a speaker directed to the front side of the gaming machine 1 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 6 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 2.

  Reference numeral 70 in the figure is an upper plate to which a prize ball paid out from the gaming machine 1 or a game ball lent out from the game ball lending device is guided, and when the upper plate 70 is filled with game balls, It will be guided to the lower plate 72. In addition, a ball hole (not shown) for discharging game balls from the lower plate 72 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 72. The ball release hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown), but the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removal knob 72a by sliding the ball removal knob 72a in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, it is possible to discharge the game ball from the ball release hole to the lower side of the lower plate 72.

  Further, the game board 8 has a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, and a first special symbol hold at a position outside the game area 16 and visible to the player. A display 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, and a normal symbol hold indicator 90 are provided. Each of these indicators 80 to 90 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 100 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 100a, a main ROM 100b, and a main RAM 100c. The main CPU 100a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 100b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board. The main RAM 100c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 100a.

  The main control board 100 has a general winning port detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, and a first start port for detecting that a game ball has entered the first start port 20. Detection switch 20a, second start port detection switch 22a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start port 22, gate detection switch 24a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 24, and special winning port 28 A big prize opening detection switch 28a for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected, and a detection signal is inputted to the main control board 100 from each of these detection switches.

  The main control board 100 includes a start opening / closing solenoid 22c for operating the movable piece 22b of the second start opening 22 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 28c for operating the open / close door 28b for opening / closing the large winning opening 28. Connected, and the main control board 100 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 22 and the special winning opening 28.

  Further, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display 80, a second special symbol display 82, a first special symbol hold indicator 84, a second special symbol hold indicator 86, a normal symbol indicator 88, a normal symbol A symbol holding display 90 is connected, and the main control board 100 controls the display of each display.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a special symbol game which is started mainly by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 22 and the game ball passes through the gate 24. It can be broadly divided into normal symbol games that are started. The main ROM 100b of the main control board 100 stores various programs for proceeding with special symbol games and normal symbol games, and data and tables necessary for various games.

  The main control board 100 is connected to the payout control board 120 and the sub control board 200.

  The payout control board 120 performs control for launching a game ball and control for paying out a prize ball. The payout control board 120 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 110 is connected to the payout control board 120, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 100 is passed through the payout control board 120 and the game information output terminal board 110. This is output to the hall computer of the amusement store.

  Further, the payout control board 120 is connected to a payout motor 121 for paying out a game ball stored in the storage unit as a prize ball to the player. The payout control board 120 controls the payout motor 121 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 100 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball to the player. At this time, the number of game balls that have been paid out is detected by the payout ball counting switch 122 so that it can be determined whether or not the prize ball to be paid out has been paid out to the player.

  Further, a dish full tank detection switch 123 that detects a full condition of the lower dish 72 is connected to the dispensing control board 120. The dish full tank detection switch 123 is provided in a path that guides the game ball to be paid out as a prize ball to the lower dish 72, and a game ball detection signal is sent to the payout control board 120 each time the game ball passes through the path. It is designed to be entered.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 72 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower tray 72 and move from the tray full tank detection switch 123 toward the payout control board 120. The game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 120 determines that the lower pan 72 is full when a game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, and transmits a full dish command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, if continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after transmitting the dish full tank command, it is determined that the full tank state has been released, and a dish full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

  In addition, a launch control board 130 is connected to the payout control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. When the launch control board 130 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 120, the launch control board 130 permits the launch. Connected to the launch control board 130 are a touch sensor 12 a that is provided on the operation handle 12 and detects that a player has touched the operation handle 12, and an operation volume 12 b that detects an operation angle of the operation handle 12. Has been. When a signal is input from the touch sensor 12a and the operation volume 12b, the launch control board 130 is controlled to energize the launch solenoid 131 provided in the game ball launch device to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 200 mainly controls each effect such as during game or standby. The sub control board 200 includes a sub CPU 200a, a sub ROM 200b, and a sub RAM 200c, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 200. . The sub CPU 200a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 200b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and displays a command for executing an effect as an image. It transmits to the control board 210 or the illumination control board 220. At this time, the sub RAM 200c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 200a.

  The image control board 210 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 50a, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a VRAM. The ROM of the image control board 210 stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 200, the CPU Is read from the ROM into the VRAM, and the image display of the effect display unit 50a is controlled.

  Based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 200, the illumination control board 220 performs voice output control for outputting voice from the voice output device 58. Further, the illumination control board 220 moves the stage effect device 52 and controls the lighting of the stage lighting device 54 based on a command transmitted from the sub control board 200. Furthermore, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a that detects that the effect operation device 56 has been pressed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board. This power supply board has a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine, and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 100 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. .

  Next, games in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to various tables stored in the main ROM 100b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special symbol game and a normal symbol game, proceed in parallel, and a low probability is assumed as a gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. The game progresses in any game state in which the game state of either the game state or the high probability game state and the game state of either the non-time-short game state or the time-short game state are combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (about 1/298 in this embodiment). The high probability game state is a game state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (about 1 / 29.8 in this embodiment).

  In addition, the non-short game state is a game state in which the movable piece 22b is less likely to be in the open state and the game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 22, and the short-time game state is more than the non-short game state. In this game state, the movable piece 22b is likely to be in an open state, and a game ball is likely to enter the second start port 22.

  When the player operates the operation handle 12 to fire a game ball in the game area 16, and when the game ball flowing down the game area 16 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, the game is given to the player. A lottery for determining whether to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot is won, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening 28 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning slot 28, and after the special game ends. Is set to one of the above gaming states. Below, the jackpot lottery method will be described.

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers related to the jackpot lottery (a jackpot determined random number, a winning symbol random number, a reach group determined random number, Reach mode A determined random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers) are acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area when a game ball enters the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and a game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The reserved storage area has eight storage units (first to eighth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start port 20, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage section of the hold storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 22, the special 2 hold is held. It memorize | stores in an order from the 1st memory | storage part of a memory area. For example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to eighth storage units of the hold storage area, a special 1 hold is placed in the first storage unit. Remember. In addition, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is designated as the first hold. 4 Store in the storage unit. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are not stored in the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit, as described above. The special 2 reservation is stored in the storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the storage area are each set to four. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 and four special 1 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the first start port 20. The special hold 1 is not newly stored by the ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 and four special 2 holds are already stored in the hold storage area, the game ball enters the second start port 22. Does not newly store the special 2 hold.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the gaming state when the jackpot determination is performed, the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the acquired jackpot determination random number A lottery drawing is performed.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10220, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/298.

  Also, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the jackpot determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the jackpot determined random number determination table 2, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 12200, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determined random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 29.8. Thus, in the case of the high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is about 10 times that in the case of the low probability gaming state.

  As is clear from FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the acquired jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10220, that is, the hold that wins the jackpot in the low probability gaming state is always the high probability gaming state. Will win the jackpot.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the winning symbol determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of “hit” is derived by the above-mentioned lottery lottery, the type of special symbol is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol determination random number determination table. At this time, if the “big hit” is won by the special 1 hold, the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5A is selected, and if the “big win” is won by the special 2 hold, The winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in 5 (b) is selected. Below, the special symbol determined by the winning symbol random number, that is, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 5 (a), as shown in the drawing, special symbols A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H (hereinafter referred to as 0 to 99) are assigned to each winning symbol random number. , Abbreviated as “special symbols A to H”), the special symbol A is determined if the winning symbol random number is 0 to 4, and the winning symbol random number is 5 to 9. If there is, the special symbol B is determined, and if the winning symbol random number is 10 to 24, the special symbol C is determined. Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 5A, special symbols D, E, F, G, and H are determined according to the winning symbol random number.

  Also in the winning symbol determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5B, the special symbols A to H are determined at the same selection ratio as the winning symbol determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. Here, in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, the ratio in which each special symbol is determined is the same, but in the winning symbol determination random number determination tables 1 and 2, different special symbols are determined, Or even if it is the same special symbol, you may differ in the ratio in which each is determined.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot is “losing” and the lottery result is derived by special 1 suspension, the special symbol X is determined as the losing symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is specially selected. When it is derived by 2 suspension, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. That is, the winning symbol determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “lost”.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. This reach group determination random number determination table is provided for each gaming state. Here, a table for a normal gaming state that is a non-temporary gaming state and a low-probability gaming state will be described. The normal gaming state is a gaming state set in the initial state of the gaming machine 1. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the lottery lottery result is “losing”, in determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  Then, based on the special 1 hold or special 2 hold when the normal gaming state is set, “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, and the special 1 hold and special 2 when the jackpot lottery is performed. When the total number of holds (hereinafter simply referred to as “hold number”) is 0 to 2, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 6A is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination table 1, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 6999, “Group 2” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 7000 to 8999, “Group 3” is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9799, “Group 4” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9800 to 10006, “Group 5” is determined.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, when “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, if the number of holds is 3 or 4, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. Is selected and the number of holds is 5 to 8, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 shown in FIG. 6C is selected. According to the reach group determination random number determination tables 2 and 3, the group type is determined as illustrated in accordance with the reach group determination random number.

  When the lottery result of the jackpot is “big jackpot”, the group type is not determined in determining the variation effect pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, and is not referred to when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of lost time reach mode A determined random number determination tables are provided for each group type determined as described above. Here, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 selected when the group 1 is determined is shown in FIG. 7A, and the lost reach mode A determination selected when the group 2 is determined. The random number determination table 2 is shown in FIG. 7B, and the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 5 selected when the group 5 is determined is shown in FIG. 7C.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one reach mode A determined random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 250. When the group type is determined by lottery of the group type, the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the selected lost reach mode A is determined. The variation mode number is determined based on the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  According to the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7A, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number in all the reach mode A determined random numbers 0 to 250. Further, according to the reach time reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 7B, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 79, “00H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 80 to 169, “01H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determined random number is 170 to 250, “02H” is determined as the variation mode number. Further, according to the lose mode reach mode A determined random number determination table 5 shown in FIG. 7C, when the reach mode A determined random number is 0 to 130, “A5H” is determined as the variation mode number, and the reach mode A determined When the random number is 131 to 199, “A6H” is determined as the variation mode number, and when the reach mode A determination random number is 200 to 250, “A7H” is determined as the variation mode number. In the present embodiment, numbers with “H” indicate hexadecimal numbers, and numbers without “H” indicate decimal numbers.

  In each lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, a reach mode A determined random number is associated with a change pattern lottery table to be described later together with a change mode number. For example, according to the lost reach mode A determination random number determination table 1, the variation mode number is determined to be “00H” and, at the same time, “table A” is determined as the variation pattern lottery table. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table. A plurality of jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination tables are provided according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Here, FIG. 8A shows a jackpot reach mode A determination random number determination table 1 that is selected when the special symbols A and B are determined in the normal gaming state, and the special symbols C, D, The jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table 2 selected when E, F, G, and H are determined is shown in FIG. In the jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table, similarly to the above-described lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are associated with the reach mode A determined random number. When the variation mode number is determined, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time.

  As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, first, the group type is determined based on the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, according to the determined group type, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined by the lost reach mode A determined random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, the jackpot reach mode A shown in FIG. 8 is determined according to the determined jackpot symbol (special symbol type) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning. The variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table are determined by the random number determination table and the reach mode A determined random number.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern lottery table. Here, the fluctuation pattern lottery table A is shown in FIG. 9 (a), the fluctuation pattern lottery table B is shown in FIG. 9 (b), and the fluctuation pattern lottery table Q is shown in FIG. 9 (c). In addition to this, many are provided.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the variation pattern lottery table determined simultaneously with the variation mode number and the obtained variation pattern random number. For example, according to the variation pattern lottery table A shown in FIG. 9A, “00H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238.

  Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table B shown in FIG. 9B, “01H” is determined as the variation pattern number in all the variation pattern random numbers 0 to 238. Further, according to the variation pattern lottery table Q shown in FIG. 9C, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 24, “30H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 25 to 49, the variation “31H” is determined as the pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 50 to 139, “32H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 140 to 179, “33H” is determined as the variation pattern number. When the variation pattern random number is 180 to 219, “34H” is determined as the variation pattern number, and when the variation pattern random number is 220 to 238, “35H” is determined as the variation pattern number.

  In this way, when the jackpot lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the jackpot lottery result, the gaming state at that time, and the number of holds. These variation mode number and variation pattern number specify the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and time are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the variation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and the corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  As described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to the variation time 2 determination table, the variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variation times 1 and 2 determined in this way becomes the variation effect time for notifying the jackpot lottery result, that is, the variation time.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a method for determining a variation effect pattern. As described above, when the special symbol type is determined in the jackpot lottery, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined special symbol type. In determining the variation effect pattern, first, the gaming state when the jackpot lottery is performed is confirmed, and then whether or not the jackpot winning is determined. Here, a case where “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the normal gaming state will be described as an example.

  When “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result in the normal gaming state, the number of holdings is confirmed next, and the reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) is selected according to the number of holdings at this time. The Then, the reach group determination random number determination table is determined with reference to the selected reach group determination random number determination table. Based on the determination result at this time, that is, the group type, the reach mode A determination random number determination table (FIG. 7, FIG. 7). Is determined). Then, the reach mode A determined random number is determined with reference to the determined reach mode A determined random number determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table are determined, and the determined variation pattern lottery table is determined. And the variation pattern number are determined based on the variation pattern random number.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 200, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In the sub-control board 200, the first half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation mode command, and the second half of the variation effect is mainly determined based on the received variation pattern command. The details will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an operation table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The operation table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, one type of operation table is provided. However, a plurality of types of operation tables may be provided, and the operation table to be referred to may be different depending on the type of special symbol (big hit symbol). By varying the energization control data of the large winning opening / closing solenoid 28c for each of the plurality of operation tables, the number of winning balls that can be acquired can be varied according to the type of special symbol.

  When the special symbols A to H are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table as shown in FIG. According to this operation table, either the condition that the special winning opening 28 is released for 29.0 seconds or that eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game that ends by doing this is executed 12 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting a game state after the special game is ended when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined according to the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A to H are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability count”) is set to 70 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, the high probability gaming state is set, and the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state is set. Specifically, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the non-time-saving gaming state is set after the special game ends. In addition, when the special symbols C, D, E, F, G, and H are determined, the short game state is set after the special game ends. “Time reduction number”) is set to 70 times. This means that the short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is confirmed 70 times. However, the above-mentioned number of short times indicates the maximum number of continuous times in the short time gaming state of 1, and if a big win is won before reaching the above number of continuous times, the short time gaming state and the number of short times Setting will be performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. On the condition that the game ball flowing down the game area 16 has passed through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is controlled. Is called “drawing lottery”.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one winning random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and one normal variation pattern random number from the range of 0 to 99 is obtained. These random numbers are stored in the usual figure storage area of the main RAM 100c with an upper limit of four. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. In the following, random numbers (hit-decision random numbers, common figure variation pattern random numbers) stored in the ordinary figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 are collectively referred to as ordinary figure reservation.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the winning determination random number determination table 1, when the winning determination random number is 0, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 1 to 99, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/100.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG. 14B is referred to. According to the winning determination random number determination table 2, when the winning determination random number is 0 to 98, the winning determination is made, and when the winning determination random number is 99, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 99/100. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  15 (a) and 15 (b) are diagrams for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 15 (c) is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the general symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol variation pattern random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 24 is read to determine the normal symbol variation pattern. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. When the state is set, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG.

  According to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 15 (a), when the determination result of “winning” is derived by the common symbol lottery, regardless of the value of the common symbol variation pattern random number, the variation Pattern a is determined. Further, when the determination result of “losing” is derived by the general drawing lottery, the variation pattern b is determined if the random variation pattern random number is within the range of 0-9, and within the range of 10-99. A variation pattern c is determined. When the variation patterns a and b are determined, 10 seconds is determined as the normal symbol variation time, and when the variation pattern c is determined, 3 seconds is determined as the normal symbol variation time. .

  On the other hand, according to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. 15B, when the determination result of “winning” is derived by the common symbol lottery, the universal symbol variation pattern random number is any value. The variation pattern x is determined. In addition, when the determination result of “losing” is derived by the general drawing lottery, the variation pattern y is determined regardless of the value of the general variation pattern random number. When the variation patterns x and y are determined, 1 second is determined as the normal symbol variation time. When the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is changed and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is energized as shown in FIG. 15 (c). . That is, when the winning symbol is determined, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds regardless of the gaming state, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start opening 22 are totaled. Release for 5.8 seconds.

  As is clear from the above, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than in the non-short-time gaming state, and the normal drawing lottery is performed one after another, and the winning probability is high. It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 22. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

  Note that the ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 is determined by three factors: the normal symbol variation display time, the winning probability, and the opening time of the second starting port 22 at the time of winning. In the present embodiment, the time-saving gaming state is more advantageous than the non-time-saving gaming state by setting two elements of the normal symbol variation display time and the winning probability more advantageously. It is made easier for a game ball to enter the second starting port 22 than in the gaming state. However, the time-saving gaming state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time-saving gaming state for at least one of the above three elements. In any case, it is only necessary that the ease of entering the game ball into the second start port 22 is higher in the short-time game state than in the non-short-time game state, for example, two elements The non-time-saving gaming state can be set to be more advantageous than the time-saving gaming state.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 100a, and the main CPU 100a performs the following main processing.

(Step S1)
As an initialization process, the main CPU 100a reads a startup program from the main ROM 100b in response to power-on, initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 100c, and produces various commands to be transmitted to the sub control board 200. Or stored in a transmission data storage area.

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variation pattern random number. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the change pattern random number for determining the change effect pattern are collectively referred to as a change effect random number.

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for winning design random numbers. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining an initial value and an end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number makes one round by the winning symbol random number update process described later, the winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time. When the process of step S3 is completed, the processes of step S2 and step S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, whereby the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 every time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of updating the winning design random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. Random number is updated from the initial value update random number value for winning design random numbers. Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the jackpot determined random number and the winning determined random number. Both the jackpot decision random number and the hit decision random number are updated according to a certain rule so that the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset. It has become.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs an input control process for determining whether or not there is an input to the first start port detection switch 20a, the second start port detection switch 22a, and the gate detection switch 24a.

(Step S400)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a special symbol special power process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory.

(Step S500)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a general-purpose normal power process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100 a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 22, and the big winning opening 28. Specifically, when detection signals are input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a, The corresponding prize ball counter is updated, and a payout number designation command corresponding to the detection signal is transmitted to the payout control board 120. When a prize ball is paid out on the payout control board 120, a command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each prize ball, and when the command is received, the prize ball counter is decremented until the prize ball counter becomes zero. To do.

(Step S700)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for creating external information data, second start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and display data of the respective indicators 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90.

(Step S800)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs port output processing for outputting each data signal created in step S700, and command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 100c in each step. I do.

  Below, among the above-mentioned timer interruption processes, the input control process in step S300, the special figure special electric process in step S400, and the common figure ordinary electric process in step S500 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S330)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 and performs a jackpot lottery. Set predetermined data. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 22 and performs a big hit lottery. The predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 24, and sets predetermined data for drawing a normal symbol. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process in step S330.

(Step S330-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 20a, The first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

(Step S330-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 1 hold number (X1) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, when it is determined that the number of special 1 holds (X1) <4, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and when it is determined that the number of special 1 held (X1) ≧ 4, the first start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the special 1 hold number (X1) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 1 hold number (X1) to a new special 1 hold number (X1). ).

(Step S330-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determined random number in step S330-4. .

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 and S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-6.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the fluctuation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S330-4 to S330-7.

(Step S330-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 1 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a. When it is determined that the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the second start port detection switch 22a, The second start port detection switch input process ends.

(Step S340-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special 2 hold number (X2) stored in the hold storage area is less than 4. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the process proceeds to step S340-3, and if it is determined that the special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 4, the second start port detection switch input process. Exit.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the special 2 hold number (X2) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the special 2 hold number (X2) to a new special 2 hold number (X2). ).

(Step S340-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the current jackpot determination random number, searches for free storage units in order from the first storage unit to the eighth storage unit in the reserved storage area, and acquires them in the free storage unit The jackpot random number is stored.

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired winning symbol random number in the same storage unit that stores the jackpot determining random number in step S340-4. .

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach group determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 and S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the reach mode A determined random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-6.

(Step S340-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step S2, and stores it in the same storage unit that stores the random numbers in steps S340-4 to S340-7.

(Step S340-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the special 2 hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a. As a result, when it is determined that the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 24a, the process proceeds to step S350-2, and when it is determined that the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 24a, the gate detection is performed. The switch input process is terminated.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 24a, the main CPU 100a determines whether the number of reserved drawings (Y) is less than four. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the process proceeds to step S350-3, and if it is determined that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 4, the gate detection switch input process is performed. finish.

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) <4, the main CPU 100a adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of reserved maps (Y) to the new number of reserved maps (Y ).

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a obtains the hit determination random number and the normal pattern variation pattern random number and stores them in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and when the winning determination random number and the normal variation pattern random number are acquired, the normal storage unit starts from the first storage unit. An empty storage unit in which no hit random number is stored is searched, and the acquired hit determination random number and the customary variation pattern random number are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the empty storage units.

(Step S350-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a special game is currently being executed. As a result, if it is determined that the special game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S350-6, and if it is determined that the special game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S350-7.

(Step S350-6)
In step S350-6, the main CPU 100a generates a hold memory command indicating which of the newly stored common symbol hold is stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area. Set in the transmission data storage area. The hold storage command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in the output control process (see FIG. 17) in step S800.

(Step S350-7)
If it is determined in step S350-5 that the special game is not currently being executed, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the current game state is a non-short game state. As a result, if it is determined that the current state is the non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S350-8. If it is determined that the current state is not the non-short-time gaming state (is the short-time gaming state), step S350- The process is moved to 6.

(Step S350-8)
In step S350-7, when it is determined that the current gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the main CPU 100a performs a pre-determination process. Specifically, referring to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 14A, based on the winning determination random number newly stored in the storage unit in step S350-4, “winning” or “losing” Judgment is made. Then, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 15 (a), based on the above determination result and the common diagram variation pattern random number newly stored in the storage unit in step S350-4, Normal pattern variation pattern is determined in advance. In other words, here, at the time when the common figure hold is stored, the lottery result and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern that are read and determined when the change is started are determined (preliminary determination).

(Step S350-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation patterns a and b are derived based on the result of the previous determination in step S350-8, that is, whether or not the normal symbol variation pattern associated with the variation time of 10 seconds is derived. To do. As a result, when it is determined that the variation patterns a and b are derived, the process proceeds to step S350-10, and when it is determined that the variation patterns a and b are not derived, the process proceeds to step S350-6. .

(Step S350-10)
If it is determined in step S350-9 that the variation patterns a and b have been derived, the main CPU 100a sets a prior determination command in the effect transmission data storage area. This pre-judgment command includes information indicating in which one of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol storage area the newly stored common symbol reservation, and “winning” or “lost” And information related to the type of normal symbol variation pattern. The prior determination command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in the output control process of step S800.

  As described above, according to the gate detection switch input process, when the special figure hold is stored in the special game or in the short-time game state, the hold storage command indicating that the special figure hold is stored is It is transmitted to the control board 200. On the other hand, 10 seconds is determined as the variation time when the normal symbol hold is stored in the non-time-saving game state, not during the special game, and at the start of the variable symbol display based on the general symbol hold. In the case where the holding of the ordinary map is a holding that brings a lottery result of “winning” or “losing”, and a prior determination information indicating that a 10-second variation time is determined The determination command is transmitted to the sub control board 200. Thus, special games and short-time gaming states are prohibited periods in which prior judgment is prohibited, and when a general hold is stored during the prohibited period, a preliminary determination based on the normal hold is not executed. I am going to do that. When the command transmitted in this way is received, the sub-control board 200 executes various types of effect processing related to the general-purpose suspension, and details thereof will be described later.

  Next, a process related to the special symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

(Step S410)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of the special figure special electricity data. The special figure special electricity data includes data “00” indicating execution of the special symbol variation start process, data “01” indicating execution of the special symbol variation stop process, and data “02” indicating execution of the post-stop process. Further, data “03” indicating execution of the special electric accessory control process and data “04” indicating execution of the special game end process are provided.

  Then, the main CPU 100a, based on the value of the special symbol special data loaded in step S410, performs a special symbol variation start process (step S420), a special symbol variation stop process (step S430), a post-stop process (step S440), A special electric accessory control process (step S450) and a special game end process (step S460) are executed. Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area (special 1 hold number (X1) ≧ 1 or special 2 hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, when it is determined that either special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2, and it is determined that neither special 1 hold nor special 2 hold is stored. In that case, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a shift process of the hold storage area. Here, each random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit to the eighth storage unit has a small number (ordinal number). Shift to storage.

(Step S420-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the jackpot determined random number determination table (see FIG. 4), and the selected table and the processing area stored in step S420-2 above. A jackpot lottery result is derived based on the jackpot random number.

  And when the derived lottery result is “big hit”, the winning symbol determination random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the type of starting port (special 1 holding or special 2 holding), and A special symbol type is determined based on the selected table and the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. If the derived lottery result is “losing”, the special symbol X is determined if the start port type is the first start port 20 (special 1 hold), and the start port type is the second start port 22. If it is (special 2 reservation), the special symbol Y is determined. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  In addition, according to this special symbol variation start process, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are processed in the order stored in the hold storage area. However, when both special 1 hold and special 2 hold are stored, either special 1 hold or special 2 hold may be processed preferentially.

(Step S420-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-3 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode A determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step S420-2. . This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol change display is performed based on the special 2 hold. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special 1 hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the special 1 hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. When the special symbol variation display is performed based on the special 2 hold, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed so as to indicate that the special 2 hold is reduced by 1 simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S420-1 that neither the special 1 hold nor the special 2 hold is stored in the hold storage area, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and if the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time, the demonstration display unit 50a displays the demonstration. The demonstration command for displaying the screen is stored in the effect transmission data storage area.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the variation effect pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step S420-3 is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-2. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S421-4.

(Step S421-2)
If it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a loads data relating to the determined jackpot symbol.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a jackpot reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the data related to the jackpot symbol loaded in step S421-2.

(Step S421-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S421-1 that the determined special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a checks the current number of holds.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the reach group determination random number determination table (FIG. 6) based on the holding type (starting port type) in which the jackpot lottery has been performed, the holding number confirmed in step S421-4, and the current gaming state. Set (see).

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the group type based on the reach group determination random number written in the processing area in step S420-2 and the reach group determination random number determination table set in step S421-5. At the same time, the determined group type is stored in a predetermined processing area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a lost reach mode A determined random number determination table (see FIG. 7) based on the group type determined in step S421-6.

(Step S421-8)
The main CPU 100a includes the jackpot hour reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-3, or the lose time reach mode A determined random number determination table set in step S421-7, and the step S420-2. The variation mode number is determined based on the reach mode A determination random number written in the processing area. Then, the determined variation mode number is stored in a predetermined processing area, and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number is set in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, the variation pattern lottery table is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined here.

(Step S421-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation pattern lottery table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S421-8.

(Step S421-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table set in step S421-9 and the variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S420-2. Then, the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined processing area, and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time based on the variation mode number determined in step S421-8, the variation pattern number determined in step S421-10, and the variation time determination table (see FIG. 10). 1 and 2 are determined. The determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 are stored, respectively, and the total fluctuation time obtained by integrating the fluctuation times 1 and 2 is calculated and set in the fluctuation time timer counter. Thereby, the variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S421-11) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-3 as the first special symbol indicator 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

(Step S430-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the symbol has been confirmed in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S430-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S430-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “02” in the special figure special electricity data so that the post-stop process is executed in the special figure special electric process, and ends the special symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

(Step S440-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S430-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-2.

(Step S440-2)
If it is determined in step S440-1 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a stores the currently set gaming state in the gaming state buffer.

(Step S440-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs time-saving update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is ON. If the time-saving game flag is on, the time-saving memory area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this short time storage area, a short time number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Here, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the currently stored short time number is newly stored. It will be stored as the number of time reductions. If the number of time reductions becomes 0 as a result of updating the number of time reductions, processing for turning off the time reduction game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-4 as it is.

(Step S440-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs high-accuracy count update processing. Here, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a high probability game flag indicating that the current game state is a high probability game state is ON. If the highly probable game flag is on, the highly probable number storage area provided in the main RAM 100c is updated. In this high-accuracy count storage area, a high-accuracy count indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored. Here, “1” is subtracted from the currently stored high-accuracy count. The value will be stored as a new high probability count. Note that, as a result of updating the high-accuracy count, if the high-accuracy count = 0, processing for turning off the high-probability game flag is performed at the same time. If it is determined that the highly probable game flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S440-5.

(Step S440-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. As a result, when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S440-6, and when it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, step S440-7 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the process proceeds to step S440-10.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a stores the type of the symbol that is stopped and displayed in the specific memory provided in the main RAM 100c. Store in the department.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for resetting the current gaming state.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

(Step S450-1)
First, the main CPU 100a executes an opening start process when starting a special game. When starting the special game, the main CPU 100a first sets an opening command in the effect transmission data storage area and waits until a preset opening time elapses. If an opening command has already been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S450-2 as it is.

(Step S450-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether the opening is currently in progress, that is, whether the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3, and when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, an operation table (see FIG. 12) is set according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set operation table. It will be.

  Here, at the start of each round game, the main CPU 100a sets a round start command in the effect transmission data storage area. This round start command has information on how many round games are started. As a result, the sub-control board 200 can grasp how many round games are started on the main control board 100.

(Step S450-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed. As a result, when it is determined that all the opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S450-5, and when it is determined that all opening / closing of the big winning opening 28 has not been completed, The electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-5)
If it is determined in step S450-4 that the full opening / closing of the special winning opening 28 has been completed, the main CPU 100a executes an ending start process. Here, the ending command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the system waits until a predetermined ending time elapses.

(Step S450-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-7. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S450-7)
If it is determined in step S450-6 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets “04” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special game end process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment process. Then, the special electric accessory control process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

(Step S460-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This game state designation command has information related to the type of jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the high probability game flag, the high probability count, the short time game flag, the short time count, and the special game set in step S460-1. ing.

(Step S460-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “00” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure special electric processing, and ends the special game end processing.

  Next, a process related to the above normal symbol game executed on the main control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

(Step S510)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the value of ordinary power data. This ordinary figure normal electricity data includes data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start processing, data “11” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing, and data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. ”And data“ 13 ”indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory control process.

  Next, the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process (step S520), a normal symbol variation stop process (step S530), a normal symbol stop post-process (step S540), and a normal electric accessory control process (step S550). . Each of these processes will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

(Step S520-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “10” indicating execution of the normal symbol variation start process. As a result, if it is determined that the normal map / general power data = 10, the process proceeds to step S520-2. If it is determined that the general map / general power data = 10, the normal symbol variation start process is terminated.

(Step S520-2)
If it is determined in step S520-1 that the normal map / general power data = 10, the main CPU 100a determines whether the general map hold number (Y) is 1 or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of reserved symbols (Y) ≧ 1, the process proceeds to step S520-3, and if the number of reserved symbols (Y) <1, it is determined that the normal symbol variation start process is terminated. To do.

(Step S520-3)
If it is determined in step S520-2 that the number of reserved maps (Y) ≧ 1, the main CPU 100a sets a new number of reserved maps (Y) by subtracting “1” from the number of reserved maps (Y). ).

(Step S520-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the normal symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area. Specifically, the hit determination random number and the normal variation pattern random number stored in the first storage unit are copied to a predetermined processing area, and the hit determination random number and the normal variation pattern are stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit. If random numbers are stored, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number). Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and the random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when random numbers are stored in the third storage unit and the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the ordinary symbol hold stored in the normal symbol hold storage area is written in the processing area in the order in which it is stored. That is, the random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage area are read in order from the previously stored random numbers and used in the winning determination process.

(Step S520-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a winning determination process for the winning random number copied to the processing area. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. . If the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the winning determination random number copied in the processing area is determined with reference to the winning determination random number determination table 2 shown in FIG.

(Step S520-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step S520-5 is winning. As a result, when a winning determination result is obtained, the process proceeds to step S520-7. When a winning determination result is obtained instead of winning, the process proceeds to step S520-8.

(Step S520-7)
If it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is winning, the main CPU 100a stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520-6 that the determination result is a loss, the main CPU 100a stores the loss symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal symbol variation pattern determination table according to the current gaming state. Specifically, when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 1 shown in FIG. 15A is set, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state. Sets the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 2 shown in FIG. The normal symbol variation pattern is determined based on the random number variation pattern random number written in the processing area in step S520-4 and the result of the determination process in step S520-5, and the determined normal symbol is determined. The fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set in the usual fluctuation time counter. The variation time set here is subtracted until it becomes 0 in the timer update process in step S100.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the normal symbol variation pattern determined in step S520-9 in the effect transmission data storage area. The normal symbol variation pattern command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 in the output control process of step S800. As a result, the start of the normal symbol variation display is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-13)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

(Step S530-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary figure ordinary electricity data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol fluctuation stop process. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary figure normal power data = 11, the process proceeds to step S530-2. If it is determined that the ordinary figure ordinary electric data is not 11, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process is terminated.

(Step S530-2)
If it is determined in step S530-1 that the normal map power transmission data = 11, the main CPU 100a determines whether the normal map change time (set in step S520-9) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S530-3, and when it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S530-3)
If it is determined in step S530-2 that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 88. As a result, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 88.

(Step S530-4)
Next, when the main CPU 100a starts the normal symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 100a sets the stop display time counter to display the symbol stop time.

(Step S530-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “12” in the normal symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol / post-processing after the normal symbol / general processing is executed, and ends the normal symbol fluctuation stop process.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

(Step S540-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the general-purpose normal power data is data “12” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary map / general data = 12, the process proceeds to step S540-2. If it is determined that the ordinary / general map / general data = 12, the process after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-2)
If it is determined in step S540-1 that the normal power data is 12, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the stop display time (set in step S530-4) has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated, and when it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
If it is determined in step S540-2 that the stop display time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines whether the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the symbol that is displayed and stopped is determined to be a winning symbol, step S540-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S540-4)
If it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is a winning symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the normal electric utility control process so that the normal electric utility control process is executed in the normal diagram normal power processing. “13” is set in the ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is terminated.

(Step S540-5)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540-3 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a winning symbol (is a lost symbol), the main CPU 100a executes a normal symbol variation start process in the normal map normal power process. As described above, “10” is set in the general-purpose ordinary power data, and the processing after the normal symbol stop is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

(Step S550-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary power transmission data is data “13” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric utility control process. As a result, when it is determined that the ordinary map electric power data = 13, the process proceeds to step S550-2, and when it is determined that the ordinary figure electric power data = 13, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated. .

(Step S550-2)
If it is determined in step S550-1 that the ordinary power / general power data = 13, the main CPU 100a is controlling the normal electric accessory, that is, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is already being energized. Determine whether. As a result, if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is under control, the process proceeds to step S550-5. If it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is not under control, the process proceeds to step S550-3. Move.

(Step S550-3)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the normal electric accessory is not being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the game state at the start of normal symbol fluctuation is the non-short game state or the short-time game state. Determine.

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the release table according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Here, as the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c, energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

(Step S550-5)
If it is determined in step S550-2 that the ordinary electric accessory is being controlled, the main CPU 100a determines whether the energization time set in step S550-4 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the energization time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S550-6, and if it is determined that the energization time has not elapsed, the ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

(Step S550-6)
If it is determined in step S550-5 that the energization time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a process of stopping energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c.

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” in the general-purpose electric power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the normal-purpose electric power processing, and ends the normal electric utility control processing.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200. In the following, it is executed during the special symbol variation display, and the variation effect for notifying the jackpot lottery result, and during the normal symbol variation display, whether or not the second start port 22 is controlled to be in the open state is determined. The suggestion effect to be suggested and notified and the notification effect will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reachless pattern. As shown in this figure, in the variation effect of the non-reach pattern, a background image (not shown) is displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are superimposed on the background image to display the variation Is done. For example, as shown in FIG. 34A, it is assumed that the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the lottery result of the jackpot is lost. In this state, when the special symbol variation display is newly performed, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are variation-displayed as the special symbol variation display starts. (Scroll display) starts. In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), first, the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed in a pattern (aspect) different from the effect symbol 40a. Is done. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the variation display of the special symbol is completed and the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82 at the same timing. The effect symbol 40b is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b and 40c which are stopped and displayed at this time.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit is won, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the special game is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery result is a loss, all the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern. In the variation production of the reach variation pattern, for example, as shown in FIG. 35A, after the variation display of the production symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbols, As shown in b), the effect symbol 40a is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect symbol 40c is stopped and displayed with the same symbol (aspect) as the effect symbol 40a.

  As described above, when the effect symbols 40a and 40c are displayed in a specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 50a, as shown in FIG. The variable display is continued with the shapes of 40a, 40b, and 40c being different from those before the specific mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), a predetermined moving image (reach development effect) is reproduced and displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and finally the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed. The jackpot lottery result is notified to the player.

  In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted, in this embodiment, multiple production modes for classifying the aspect of a fluctuation production are provided. In the sub control board 200, one of the plurality of presentation modes is set according to the gaming state set in the main control board 100, and corresponds to the set presentation mode. The aspect of the fluctuation effect is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 50a, display patterns of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are provided for each effect mode. Then, when determining the mode of variation effect, while referring to the effect mode that has been set, from the background image corresponding to the effect mode being set and the display patterns of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, 40c, Either display pattern is determined. Therefore, different images are displayed on the effect display unit 50a according to the game state set on the main control board 100, and the player can play the current game based on the image displayed on the effect display unit 50a. It becomes possible to grasp the state, for example, whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  FIG. 36A is a diagram illustrating the first half variation effect determination table, and FIG. 36B is a diagram illustrating the second half variation effect determination table. In this embodiment, the aspect of the first half variation effect is determined based on the variation mode number (variation mode command), and the second half variation effect aspect is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Specifically, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern, the variation effect mode (image pattern displayed on the effect display unit 50a) until the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c become the reach mode is the variation mode number ( Is determined based on a variable mode command).

  In addition, the variation effect mode (moving image displayed on the effect display unit 50a) after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in the reach mode is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command). Therefore, for example, in the variation effect of the reach variation pattern shown in FIG. 35, the variation effect modes (image patterns) shown in FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (b) are based on the variation mode number (variation mode command). The variation effect modes (moving images) shown in FIGS. 35 (c) to 35 (e) are determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  The variation effect of the variation pattern without reach is executed when a variation mode number (variation mode command) indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed and a predetermined variation pattern number (variation pattern command) are determined. The For example, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number “00H” indicating that the variation effect in the first half is not executed is received, the sub control board 200 always determines “none” as the variation effect mode in the first half. The In addition, based on the variation pattern command received at the same time, the variation effect mode from the start to the end is determined. Therefore, the variation effect mode (image pattern) shown in FIG. 34 is determined based on the variation pattern number (variation pattern command).

  As shown in FIG. 36A, in the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200, the first half variation effect determination in which the first variation variation mode is associated with each of the variable mode commands (variation mode numbers) that can be received. The table is stored. This first half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 200 receives the variation mode command, it obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The first half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change mode command (change mode number), the mode of the first half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 36 (a), the number written in each selection area in which the variation mode number is associated with the first half variation effect mode is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, that is, the selection The area selection ratio is shown. For example, when a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 00H is received, “None” is always determined as the variation effect mode in the first half, and a variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 01H is received. In this case, the variation effect of “Reach A” is always determined as the variation effect mode of the first half, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the variation effect mode of the first half is determined. As a result, the variation effect of “reach B” is always determined.

  Here, "None" in the first half variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed, and when this "None" is determined, it is determined based on a later-described variation pattern command. Only the second half variation effect will be executed. In FIG. 36 (a), "reach A" and "reach B" in the first half of the variation effect mode are the reach patterns of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c among the variation effects of the reach variation pattern. The image pattern displayed on the effect display part 50a until is shown. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variation display time of the special symbol associated with the variation mode number.

  Therefore, when the effect display unit 50a executes the change effect of the reachless change pattern, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number = 00H is always received. In other words, whenever the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the non-reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 50a. On the other hand, in the effect display unit 50a, when the change effect of the reach change pattern is executed, the change mode command corresponding to the change mode number other than the change mode number = 00H is always received. Become. In other words, when a variation mode command other than the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H is received, the variation display of the reach variation pattern is always executed in the effect display unit 50a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36B, the sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 has a second half variation in which a variation variation mode in the latter half is associated with each of the variation pattern commands (variation pattern numbers) that can be received. An effect determination table is stored. This second half variation effect determination table is provided for each effect mode. When the sub control board 200 receives a variation pattern command, it obtains one effect random number from the range of 0 to 249 and is currently set. The latter half variation production determination table corresponding to the production mode is set. Then, based on the acquired effect random number and the change pattern command (change pattern number), the mode of the latter half change effect is determined.

  In FIG. 36 (b), the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation pattern number is associated with the variation effect mode in the latter half are assigned to the selection area, as in FIG. 36 (a). The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown. For example, when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 00H is received, a variation effect of “losing 4 seconds” is always executed as a variation effect mode in the latter half, and variation pattern number = 01H is supported. When a variation pattern command is received, a variation effect of “losing 8 seconds” is always executed as a variation rendering mode in the latter half, and when a variation pattern command corresponding to variation pattern number = 02H is received, As a mode of variation production in the latter half, a variation production of “losing 12 seconds” is always executed.

  It should be noted that the variation effect modes of “Lose 4 seconds”, “Lose 8 seconds”, and “Lose 12 seconds” are not reached after the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c start changing display. In 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds, respectively, the display is stopped and displayed in a manner of notifying the loss. Therefore, when the variation pattern numbers “00H”, “01H”, and “02H” are determined on the main control board 100, be sure that “none” is determined as the first variation variation mode. It is designed so that a variation mode number (variation mode command) of “00H” is determined.

  Further, in the main control board 100, for example, when the variation pattern number = 04H is determined, one of “pattern 1” and “pattern 2” is determined as a variation effect mode in the latter half. “Pattern 1” and “Pattern 2” indicate the types of moving images shown in FIG. 35 (e), and although the images displayed on the effect display unit 50a are different, the configuration time is variable pattern number = 04H. It coincides with the time of the variable display associated with.

  As described above, in the sub-control board 200, the first half variation effect determination table and the second half variation effect determination table are selected according to the set effect mode, and the effect display unit 50a is selected based on the selected table. The aspect of the variation effect to be displayed is determined.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 37, the sub-RAM 200c of the sub-control board 200 is provided with a general-purpose advance determination information storage area having five storage parts including a processing area and a first storage part to a fourth storage part. The first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the general symbol prior determination information storage region correspond to the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the normal symbol holding storage region provided in the main RAM 100c of the main control board 100, respectively. ing. And, for example, when the universal symbol hold is stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol reserve storage area in the main control board 100, it is preliminarily stored in the first storage part of the general map prior determination information storage area of the sub-control board 200. Determination information is stored.

  Here, the pre-determination information is information indicating which lottery result of “winning” or “losing” is derived when the hold stored in the main control board 100 is read, and normal This is information indicating a normal symbol variation pattern determined at the start of symbol variation display. In the main control board 100, when the special figure hold is stored when the special game is not being performed and the non-time-saving game state is set, a pre-determination process is performed based on the common figure hold. When one of the variation patterns a and b is derived by the preliminary determination process, a preliminary determination command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (see FIG. 21). When the sub-control board 200 receives the prior determination command, the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit of the main control board 100 in which the general map hold is stored is stored in the storage unit of the general map determination information storage area. Pre-determining information indicating either “winning” or “losing” and pre-determining information indicating the types of the variation patterns a and b are stored.

  In addition, when the special figure hold is stored in the special game or the short-time game state, the pre-determination process is not executed, and the hold storage command indicating that the special figure hold is stored is It is transmitted to the sub control board 200. In addition, even when the hold of the usual figure is stored when the non-time-saving gaming state is set, if the variation pattern c is derived by the prior determination process, the fact that the hold of the usual figure is stored is stored. The reserved storage command shown is transmitted to the sub control board 200. When the sub-control board 200 receives this hold storage command, the sub-control board 200 stores the normal storage in the storage unit corresponding to the storage unit of the main control board 100 in which the general-use hold is stored, among the storage units of the general-purpose prior determination information storage area. Information indicating that the hold is stored is stored.

  Here, in the sub-control board 200, whether or not the suggestion effect can be performed is determined based on the prior determination information stored in each storage unit of the common map prior determination information storage area. The suggestion effect is a lottery result ("winning" or "losing") in which one of the usual map holds stored in the storage unit is set as the target hold and the target hold (general hold = random number) is read and derived. It is a production that suggests. When execution of the suggestion effect is determined, the suggestion effect is executed at any timing before the target hold of the suggestion effect is read.

  On the other hand, in the notification effect, the normal symbol stored in the storage unit is read and a lottery result ("winning" or "losing") is derived, and the normal symbol until the lottery result is confirmed. This is an effect of notifying the lottery result when the time of the variable display is set. When the execution of the notification effect is determined, the notification effect is executed during the time measurement of the normal symbol variation display time, that is, during the normal symbol variation display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), during the normal symbol variation display, the pre-determined information of “losing” is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the general-purpose pre-determined information storage area. In the state, it is assumed that the pre-determination information of “winning” is newly stored in the third storage unit. When the preliminary determination information is newly stored, the sub control board 200 determines by lottery whether or not to execute the suggestion effect with the normal map hold corresponding to the newly stored prior determination information as the target hold. Then, when it is decided to execute the suggestion effect during the normal symbol variation display corresponding to the prior determination information stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit, the first storage unit and the second storage unit The execution information of the suggestion effect is stored.

  Then, it is assumed that the normal symbol variation display is finished, the next common symbol hold is read on the main control board 100, and the next ordinary symbol variation display is started. Then, in the sub-control board 200, the shift process of the general-purpose advance determination information storage area is performed with the start of the normal symbol variation display, and as shown in FIG. The prior determination information and the execution information of the suggestion effect that have been performed are overwritten in the processing area, and the prior determination information and the execution information of the suggestion effect that are stored in the second storage unit and the third storage unit are the first storage unit and Shift to the second storage unit. Therefore, the prior determination information stored in each storage unit in the common map prior determination information storage area is as shown in FIG.

  Here, when the execution information of the suggestion effect is stored in the processing area, the suggestion effect image 41 is displayed in the lower part of the effect display unit 50a. This suggestive effect image 41 is an image that imitates a fortune, and is provided with a plurality of patterns such as “Kokichi”, “Nakakichi”, “Daikichi”, etc., and the effect display part 50a for about the first half 5 seconds of the variable symbol display. Is displayed.

  Then, as the next normal symbol variation display starts, when the general-purpose prior determination information storage area shift process is performed, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the advance storage stored in the first storage unit is performed. The determination information and the execution information of the suggestive effect are overwritten in the processing area, and the prior determination information stored in the second storage unit is shifted to the first storage unit. Here, since the execution information of the suggestion effect is stored in the processing area, the suggestion effect image 41 is displayed again in the lower part of the effect display unit 50a.

  Then, as the next normal symbol variation display starts, the shift processing of the universal prior determination information storage area is performed, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the advance stored in the first storage unit. The determination information is overwritten in the processing area. At this time, the normal symbol variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control substrate 200, and whether or not the notification effect is performed is determined based on the received normal symbol variation pattern command. When execution of the notification effect is determined, the notification effect image 42 is displayed in the lower portion of the effect display unit 50a. In this notification effect image 42, a roulette in which “win” indicating “winning” and “losing” indicating loss is displayed is rotated, and when “win” is stopped and displayed, FIG. As shown in e), the opening of the second start port 22 is notified, and a game ball launch operation toward the second game area 16b (second start port 22) is prompted.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect determination table and the notification effect determination table. As described above, when the pre-determined information is stored in the general-purpose pre-determined information storage area, the general-purpose hold corresponding to the newly stored pre-determined information is set as the target hold and is read before the target hold. If the normal drawing hold is set as the target general figure hold, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed during the normal symbol fluctuation display for the target normal figure hold, and the execution pattern of the suggestion effect when the suggestion effect is executed Is determined.

  Specifically, when the preliminary determination information is stored in the storage unit, one production random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the suggested production determination table is referred to based on the value of the obtained production random number. Whether to execute the suggestion effect and the execution pattern are determined. The sub ROM 200b of the sub control board 200 stores the suggestion effect determination table 1 shown in FIG. 38 (a) and the suggestion effect determination table 2 shown in FIG. 38 (b). Then, when the pre-determined information about the newly stored general map hold is the variation pattern b (losing), the suggestion effect determination table 1 is referred to, and the pre-stored newly stored general map hold is determined in advance. If the determination information is the variation pattern a (winning), the suggestion effect determination table 2 is referred to.

  In these suggestion effect determination tables 1 and 2, for each number of pre-target ordinary maps stored in the storage unit, the suggestion effect is not executed (pattern 0), and the suggestion effect in the case where the suggestion effect is executed is displayed. A selection ratio of execution patterns (patterns 1 to 5 in FIG. 38) is set. It should be noted that the values shown in each selection area in FIG. 38 indicate the selection ratio of the corresponding suggestion effect execution pattern. For example, when the pre-determined information about the newly stored common figure hold (target hold) is the variation pattern b (losing), and the pre-target normal figure hold number stored at this time is “1”, Execution of the suggestion effect (pattern 0) is determined with a probability of 220/250, execution of the suggestion effect of pattern 1 is determined with a probability of 15/250, and execution of the suggestion effect of pattern 2 with a probability of 10/250 The execution of the suggestive effect of pattern 3 is determined with a probability of 5/250.

  In FIG. 38, patterns 1 to 3 indicate that the suggestion effect is executed during the normal symbol variation display for the normal symbol hold read out immediately before the target hold. More specifically, when the pattern 1 is determined, “Kiyoshi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the variation display of the normal symbol executed immediately before the target suspension, and the pattern 2 is determined. In the case where “Nakayoshi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the normal symbol change display executed one time before the target hold, and the pattern 3 is determined, one of the target hold is displayed. “Daikichi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the normal symbol variation display executed before.

  Patterns 4 and 5 indicate that the suggestion effect is executed during the normal symbol variation display for the ordinary symbol hold that is read two times before and one before the target hold. More specifically, when the pattern 4 is determined, “Koyoshi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the normal symbol variation display executed two and one before the target hold. . In addition, when the pattern 5 is determined, “Kichikichi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the normal symbol variation display executed two times before the target hold, and one time before the target hold. “Nakayoshi” is displayed as the suggestive effect image 41 during the normal symbol variation display executed at the same time.

  As described above, when execution of the suggestion effect is determined, the pre-target ordinary map holding for executing the suggestion effect and the execution pattern of the suggestion effect in each target normal map holding are determined. And the execution information which shows the execution pattern of the determined suggestion effect is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the general figure prior determination information storage area corresponding to the pre-target general map hold | maintenance for which execution of the suggestion effect was determined. For example, when the pattern 5 is determined, the execution information of the suggestive effect relating to “Kokichi” is stored in the storage unit of the general map prior determination information storage area corresponding to the pre-target general map hold two before the target hold. The execution information of the suggestive effect relating to “Nakayoshi” is stored in the storage unit of the general map prior determination information storage area corresponding to the pre-target general map hold that is one previous to the target hold.

  As is clear from FIGS. 38 (a) and 38 (b), when the prior determination information of the target hold is the variation pattern a (winning), compared to the case of the variation pattern b (losing). The probability that execution of the suggestion effect is determined is set high. In addition, when the lottery result of “winning” is derived for the target hold, the display pattern of the suggestive effect image 41 is selected with a higher probability of “Nakayoshi” than “Kokichi” and “Daikichi” than “Nakakichi” Is set to be.

  When normal symbol variation display is started on the main control board 100, a normal symbol variation pattern command is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 (step S520-10 in FIG. 30). When this normal symbol variation pattern command is received, the sub-control board 200 performs a shift process of the general symbol prior determination information storage area. As described above, after the shift process is performed, the sub control board 200 acquires 1 effect random number from the range of 0 to 249, and based on the acquired effect random number value and the received normal symbol variation pattern. Referring to the notification effect determination table, whether or not the notification effect can be executed and the execution pattern are determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38C, when the received normal symbol variation pattern command is a command related to the variation pattern b (losing), the probability that the notification effect is not executed is 200/250. The loss pattern A is determined with a probability of 30/250, and the loss pattern B is determined with a probability of 20/250. If the received normal symbol variation pattern command is a command related to the variation pattern a (winning), the winning pattern A is determined with a probability of 50/250, and the winning patterns B and C are 100/250 respectively. Determined by probability.

  Note that the loss patterns A and B have different numbers of areas indicated as “win” and “lost” in the roulette displayed as the notification effect image 42. “Lose” is stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the lottery result is “Lose”. On the other hand, the hit patterns A, B, and C also have different numbers of areas indicated as “win” and “lost” in the roulette displayed as the notification effect image 42. Therefore, “Win” is stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the lottery result is “Win”. As is clear from FIG. 38C, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is “winning”, one of the winning patterns A, B, and C is always determined.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said fluctuation | variation effect, suggestion effect, and alerting | reporting effect is demonstrated.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

(Step S1000)
The sub CPU 200a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 200c.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed. A plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200. Here, the timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 200, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining a variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the change mode command is set in step S421-8 (see FIG. 24) of the change effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 17) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200.

(Step S1220-1)
When the variable mode command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the first half variation effect determination table (FIG. 36A), and based on the received variation mode command and the effect random number obtained in step S1220-1, the first half variation effect determination table. Determine aspects.

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode in the first half determined in step S1220-2 in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1300 and corresponds to the received effect execution command on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The fluctuating effect to be executed will be executed.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation pattern command is set in step S421-10 (see FIG. 24) of the variation effect pattern determination process on the main control board 100, and then sub-controlled by the output control process (see FIG. 17) in step S800. It is transmitted to the substrate 200. This variation pattern command is always transmitted to the sub-control board 200 simultaneously with the variation mode command, and the sub-control board 200 executes the variation pattern command reception process following the variation mode command reception process. It will be.

(Step S1230-1)
When the variation pattern command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1001.

(Step S1230-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the second half variation effect determination table (FIG. 36 (b)), and based on the received variation pattern command and the effect random number acquired in step S1230-1, the second half variation effect determination table. Determine aspects.

(Step S1230-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an effect execution command corresponding to the variation effect mode in the latter half determined in step S1230-2 in the transmission buffer. The effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1300 and corresponds to the received effect execution command on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The fluctuating effect to be executed will be executed.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a general hold command reception process that is executed when a general hold command (pending storage command and advance determination command) is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the universal map hold command is set in steps S350-6 and S350-10 (see FIG. 21) of the gate detection switch input process on the main control board 100, and then the output control process (see FIG. 17) is transmitted to the sub-control board 200.

(Step S1240-1)
When receiving the universal hold command, first, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the received universal hold command has advance determination information, that is, whether the received universal hold command is a advance determination command. As a result, when it is determined that there is prior determination information, the process proceeds to step S1240-3, and when it is determined that there is no prior determination information, the process proceeds to step S1240-2.

(Step S1240-2)
When it is determined in step S1240-1 that there is no advance determination information, the sub CPU 200a stores information indicating that the map suspension is stored in the corresponding storage unit of the map advance determination information storage area. Then, the usual figure hold command reception process is terminated.

(Step S1240-3)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1240-1 that there is advance determination information, the sub CPU 200a displays the advance determination information corresponding to the received ordinary map hold command in the ordinary map advance determination information storage area of the sub RAM 200c. Store in the corresponding storage unit.

(Step S1240-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the execution information of the suggestive effect is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the pre-target normal map hold in the normal map preliminary determination information storage area. As a result, when it is determined that the execution information of the suggestion effect is stored in the storage unit corresponding to the pre-target normal figure hold, the general figure hold command reception process ends, and the execution information of the suggestion effect is stored. If it is determined that the process has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S1240-5.

(Step S1240-5)
In step S1240-4, when it is determined that the execution information of the suggestive effect is not stored in the storage unit corresponding to the pre-target normal map hold, the sub CPU 200a stores the pre-target normal map hold. In addition, it is determined whether or not pre-determination information for “winning” is stored. As a result, when it is determined that the pre-determined information of “winning” is stored, the process of receiving the pending command reception process is terminated. The process moves to step S1240-6.

(Step S1240-6)
In step S1240-5, if it is determined that the pre-determined information of “winning” is not stored in the storage unit corresponding to the pre-target normal map hold, the sub CPU 200a executes the suggestion effect lottery process. In this case, as described above, one rendering random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and based on the preliminary determination information stored in step S1240-3, the suggested rendering determination tables 1 and 2 (FIG. 38 (a ) And FIG. 38 (b)). And while referring to the selected suggestion effect determination table, based on the acquired effect random number and the stored number of pre-subject pending maps, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed and the execution pattern of the suggestion effect are determined. .

(Step S1240-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not execution of the suggestion effect has been determined as a result of the suggestion effect lottery process in step S1240-6. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the suggestion effect has been determined, the process proceeds to step S1240-8, and when it is determined that the execution of the suggestion effect has not been determined, the normal figure hold command reception process is terminated. .

(Step S1240-8)
In step S1240-7, if it is determined that the execution of the suggestion effect has been determined, the suggestion effect is stored in the storage unit in the pre-target normal map holding information storage area where the suggestion effect is to be executed. Information indicating the execution pattern is stored, and the usual figure hold command receiving process is terminated.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern command receiving process executed when a normal symbol variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the normal symbol variation pattern command is set in step S520-10 (refer to FIG. 30) of the normal symbol variation start process on the main control board 100, and then the output control process (refer to FIG. 17) in step S800. It is transmitted to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1250-1)
When the normal symbol variation pattern command is received, first, the sub CPU 200a executes a shift process of the general symbol prior determination information storage area.

(Step S1250-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the suggestion effect execution information is stored in the processing area. As a result, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution information is stored in the processing region, the process proceeds to step S1250-3, and when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution information is not stored in the processing region, step S1250. The process is transferred to -4.

(Step S1250-3)
In step S1250-2, when it is determined that the suggestion effect execution information is stored in the processing area, the sub CPU 200a performs the suggestion effect execution for executing the suggestion effect based on the stored execution information. Set the command in the send buffer. The suggestion effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1300, and is also received at the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The suggestion effect corresponding to is executed.

(Step S1250-4)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1250-2 that the suggestion effect execution information is not stored in the processing area, the sub CPU 200a determines whether the advance determination information is stored in the processing area. As a result, when it is determined that the advance determination information is stored in the processing region, the process proceeds to step S1250-5, and when it is determined that the advance determination information is not stored in the processing region, the normal symbol variation is performed. The pattern command reception process ends.

(Step S1250-5)
If it is determined in step S1250-4 that the advance determination information is stored in the processing area, the sub CPU 200a executes a notification effect lottery process. Here, as described above, an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 249, and the acquired effect random number and the processing area are overwritten with reference to the notification effect determination table (FIG. 38C). Based on the prior determination information, whether or not the notification effect can be executed and the execution pattern of the notification effect are determined.

(Step S1250-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not execution of the notification effect has been determined in step S1250-5. As a result, when it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is determined, the process proceeds to step S1250-7, and when it is determined that the execution of the notification effect is not determined, the normal symbol variation pattern command reception process ends. To do.

(Step S1250-7)
If it is determined in step S1250-6 that the notification effect execution has been determined, the sub CPU 200a sets a notification effect execution command for executing the notification effect of the determined execution pattern in the transmission buffer. The notification effect execution command set here is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in step S1300, and the received notification effect execution command is received on the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. The notification effect corresponding to is to be executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lottery for determining whether or not the special game can be executed and the lottery for determining whether or not the second start port 22 is changed to the open state are performed in parallel. Each lottery result is notified to the player by a variation effect and a notification effect. Moreover, in this embodiment, the improvement of the production effect is aimed at by performing the suggestion production which suggests the lottery result of whether the 2nd start port 22 changes to an open state.

  At this time, whether or not to execute the notification effect and whether or not to determine the execution pattern are determined based on prior determination information necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect and the execution pattern. That is, in the step S1250-4, it is determined whether or not the advance determination information is stored in the processing area, and whether or not the notification effect lottery process (step S1250-5) can be executed is determined according to the determination result. . In addition, if the pre-determined information is not stored in the processing area at the start of the normal symbol variation display, the notification effect is determined not to be executed. It is not necessary to double check the game state both at the start of display, and the processing load can be prevented from increasing.

  In the above embodiment, the notification effect may not be executed when the variation pattern b (loss) is determined as the normal symbol variation pattern. However, as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 45, when the ratio of the notification effect determination table is set and the variation pattern b (losing) is determined, the variation pattern a (winning) is determined. Similarly, the notification effect may be executed without fail. In other words, according to the second embodiment, when the non-time-saving gaming state is set (except during special games), when the time for displaying the normal symbol is 10 seconds, Regardless of the result of the lottery, the notification effect is always executed.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control board 100 that controls the progress of the game and the sub control board 200 that controls the execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 100 cooperate as described above. By doing so, it was decided that the variation effect would be executed. However, in the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200, it is possible to appropriately design how to share the above functions.

  Further, in the above embodiment, four games in which two game states with different winning probabilities of winning and two game states with different ease of entering a game ball into the second starting port 22 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the gaming state are not limited to this, and the game may progress in one gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the special game determination random number for determining whether or not to execute the special game is configured by the two random numbers of the jackpot determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number. It may be determined by one random number, or may be determined by three or more random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the random effect random number for determining whether or not the special game can be executed is configured by the three random numbers of the reach group determined random number, the reach mode A determined random number, and the variable pattern random number. However, the variation effect may be determined by any number of random numbers. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the random effect random number value composed of the three random numbers is acquired by the main control board 100, and further, the effect random number is acquired by the sub control board 200, and one change effect is generated. Although the mode is determined, for example, the mode of the variation effect may be determined only by the random number value for the variation effect acquired by the main control board 100.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special condition is not executed and the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the fact that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored is a big hit as the start condition is satisfied. A lottery will be held. However, the starting condition for performing the jackpot lottery is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of holds are stored, special symbols may be displayed at the same time. In this case, special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored in a state where the special game is not executed. Is the starting condition. In the above embodiment, the two start ports, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22, are provided, but the number of start ports (start regions) is not particularly limited. At least in the open state that allows entry of the game ball into the start area, or in the closed state that makes it impossible for the game ball to enter the start area or that makes it difficult to enter the start area than in the open state What is necessary is just to have one starting port provided with the start variable prize-winning apparatus which changes.

In addition, it goes without saying that the contents of the notification effect and the suggestion effect in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be appropriately designed.
Further, in the above embodiment, the special game and the short-time gaming state are set as the prohibition period in which the preliminary determination is prohibited. However, the preliminary determination may be always performed without providing the preliminary determination prohibition period. . In addition, in the case where a prohibition period for prior determination is provided, the prohibition period may be appropriately set according to the progress of the game.

In addition, the movable piece 22b and the start opening / closing solenoid 22c in the above embodiment correspond to the start variable winning device of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S420-3 in FIG. 23 corresponds to the special game execution determining means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 27 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S350-4 in FIG. 21 corresponds to the random number acquisition unit of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the fact that the normal symbol variation is not being displayed, the universal symbol hold is stored, and that the normal electric accessory control process is not executed is the establishment of the variation start condition of the present invention. Become.
In the above embodiment, “winning” corresponds to “winning result” of the present invention, “losing” corresponds to “losing result” of the present invention, and the main CPU 100a executes the processing of step S520-5 in FIG. Corresponds to the open lottery means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the process of step S520-9 in FIG. 30 corresponds to the variable time setting means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process shown to FIG.17 S100 is equivalent to the time measuring means of this invention.
In the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the processing shown in FIG. 33 corresponds to the start variable winning device control means of the present invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the process of FIG.21 S350-8 corresponds to the prior determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.43 S1240-6 is equivalent to the suggestion effect execution determination means of this invention.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.44 S1250-3 corresponds to the suggestion effect execution means of this invention. In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed during the normal symbol variation display for the pre-target common figure hold, but the execution timing of the suggestion effect is not limited to this. In any case, the execution timing is not particularly limited as long as the suggestion effect is executed at any timing before the target hold is read.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.44 S1250-5 corresponds to the notification production | presentation execution determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, sub CPU200a which performs the process of FIG.44 S1250-7 corresponds to the notification production | presentation execution means of this invention.
In addition, the non-short game state in the above embodiment corresponds to the first game state of the present invention, and the short time game state corresponds to the second game state of the present invention.

1 gaming machine 8 gaming board 16 gaming area 20 first starting port (starting area)
22 Second starting port (starting area)
22b Movable piece 22c Start-up opening / closing solenoid 24 Gate (entrance area)
100 Main control board 100a Main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board 220 Illumination control board

Claims (2)

A game board with a game area where game balls flow down;
A start area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
An open state in which the game ball can enter the start area, or a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the start area or cannot enter the start area more easily than the open state. A variable start prize device that changes to
Special game execution determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball has entered the starting area;
Special game execution means for executing the special game on the condition that the special game execution determination means is determined to enable execution of the special game;
An entry area provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
On the condition that a game ball has entered the entry area, obtain hold information including a random number for determining whether or not to change the start variable prize-winning device to an open state, and store the obtained hold information Random number acquisition means stored in the section;
When a preset change start condition is satisfied, a random number as the hold information stored in the storage unit is read and the start variable winning device is changed to an open state, or the start variable winning device is closed. An open lottery means for deriving any of the lost results to be kept in a state by lottery;
When the lottery result is derived by the open lottery means, a variation that determines any one of a plurality of variation patterns in which a variation time, which is a time until the lottery result is determined, is determined based on the lottery result Pattern determining means;
A variation time setting means for setting a variation time defined in the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means ;
Clocking means for timing the fluctuation time set by the fluctuation time setting means;
The start variable winning device control means for controlling the start variable winning device to an open state when the winning result is derived by the open lottery means and the fluctuation time set by the fluctuation time setting means has elapsed,
When the hold information in the storage unit Ru is stored, together with the variation pattern determined pre determine when read by the hold information is the open drawing means, the variation pattern is a predetermined pattern of variation A pre-determination means for storing pre-determination information indicating the type of the variation pattern ,
Of the pending information stored before term memory unit, the pre-determined information to target hold any pending information stored, the lottery result of the target hold is derived is read by the open lottery means Suggestion effect execution determining means for determining whether or not the suggestion effect to be suggested can be executed based on the preliminary determination information of the target hold ;
Suggestion that, when execution of the suggestion effect is determined by the suggestion effect execution determination means, the suggestion effect is executed at any timing before the target hold of the suggestion effect is read by the open lottery means Production execution means;
The random number as the hold information stored in the storage unit is read by the open lottery means to derive the lottery result, and the fluctuation time until the lottery result is fixed is set by the fluctuation time setting means. If the preliminary determination information about the hold information is stored, the execution pattern of the notification effect that notifies the lottery result is determined based on the preliminary determination information, and is set by the variable time setting means. And a notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect with the determined execution pattern during the time measurement of the variation time. In accordance with the progress of the game, a prohibition period for prohibiting the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination means is provided,
The prior determination means includes
If the random number as a suspension information in the storage unit during the inhibit period is stored, according to claim 1, characterized in that the pre-determination of the reserved information stored in the storage unit and the non-execution Game machines .

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