JP5902733B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball is configured such that when a player rotates an operation handle, the game ball is continuously fired toward a game area formed on the game board. In the game area, there are a start opening, a big winning opening, etc. When a game ball enters the start opening, a big win lottery is performed, and the symbol display device starts displaying a variation of the game symbols. When selected, the symbol display device is configured to display a stop at a specific game symbol (a jackpot symbol) and control a special game (a jackpot game). In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball entered into the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It is like that.

  In addition, when a jackpot lottery is performed, during game display variation display, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a light emitting device such as a lamp / LED, a sound output device such as a speaker, or a moving structure An effect device (reach effect, etc.) corresponding to the jackpot lottery is performed using an effect device such as an accessory, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As one aspect of the effect, it is also known that the image display device performs a separate display in which the entire image already displayed is cut or torn (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-136429 A

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the entire image is separated and displayed in the image display device. In order to determine the contents of the effect and the game result, the image to be separated and displayed are separated. It is desired to display an image that is not displayed at the same time, and there is room for further improvement over the separate display of the image displayed on the image display device.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can simultaneously display an image that is displayed separately and an image that is not displayed separately.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising image display means (image display device 31) for displaying a display image on which a plurality of effect images are drawn,
Effect image storage means (CGROM 151) for storing a plurality of effect images, drawing area storage means (VRAM 153) having a drawing area (normal frame buffer 153a) in which the plurality of effect images are drawn, and storage in the effect image storage means Based on the rendered effect image, a rendering control unit (drawing control unit 159) for rendering the display image by rendering a plurality of effect images in the rendering area, and the display image rendered in the rendering area Display control means (drawing control unit 159) for displaying on the image display means,
The drawing area storage means includes a first drawing area (virtual frame buffer 153b) and a second drawing area (normal frame buffer 153a), and the display control means displays the display drawn in the second drawing area. An image is displayed on the image display means, and the drawing control means draws a first group of effect images composed of a plurality of first effect images and a second effect image when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When rendering the first group of effect images, all the first effect images included in the first group of effect images are rendered in the first drawing region and then rendered in the first drawing region. Performing separation processing for separating and displaying the entire drawn image and deformation processing including enlargement, reduction, and distortion, drawing the whole processed image subjected to separation processing and deformation processing in the second drawing area, The second effect image When drawing, the second effect image is drawn in the second drawing area .

  According to the present invention, an image that is displayed separately and an image that is not displayed separately can be displayed simultaneously.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state where a glass frame is opened. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing the back side. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning determination table of a normal symbol lottery, the stop symbol determination table of a normal symbol, the change time determination table of a normal symbol, and a starting port open mode determination 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 special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is the figure which showed an example of the display screen displayed with an image display apparatus at the time of normal. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the overall effect. It is a figure which shows the symbol production pattern determination table 1 of a 1st special symbol. It is a figure which shows the symbol production pattern determination table 2 of a 1st special symbol. It is a figure which shows the demon power number determination table for determining the demon power number. It is a figure which shows a high-order table in order to determine the number of demons. It is a figure which shows a middle level table and a lower rank table in order to determine the number of demons. It is a figure which shows the character determination table in order to determine a character. It is a figure which shows the demon meter total number determination table for determining the total number of demon meters. It is a figure which shows the demon meter division | segmentation number determination table for dividing | segmenting the total number of demon meters. It is a figure which shows the demon display pattern determination table for determining the demon display pattern which lights a demon meter. It is a figure which shows the lighting color determination table for determining the lighting color of a demon meter. It is a figure which shows the demon power number conversion table for converting a demon meter into a demon power number. It is a figure which shows the onino mode mode scenario determination table for determining the mode scenario in oninokin. It is a figure which shows the production | generation block number determination table for determining the production | generation block number of the demon power number acquisition production. It is a figure which shows the demon power number division | segmentation determination table for determining the division | segmentation scenario which divides | segments the demon power number into each production | generation block of the demon power number acquisition effect, and distributes. It is a figure which shows the production block determination table for determining the production block which defined the production content in each production block of the demon power number production production. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the demon meter total number determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the pre-change demon meter display process for demon meters in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the said change demon meter display process for the demon meter in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the demon power number determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the demon time effect determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU. It is a figure which shows the drawing control process in a drawing control part. It is the figure which showed an example of the production aspect which performs lighting of a demon meter. It is the figure which showed an example of the lighting aspect of a character meter, and the production | presentation aspect of a demon cutting effect. It is the figure which showed the structure of the display screen in the demon power number acquisition effect. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | presentation aspect of the demon power number acquisition effect. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | presentation aspect after the demon power number acquisition production. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | generation aspect of a branch production. It is the figure which showed an example of the production | presentation aspect after an opening opportunity. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the drawing process of the display image of a demon cutting effect.

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

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

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

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

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

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 2).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for launching the game ball 200 toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200. 40 has a downward slope so that the game ball 200 flows down toward the direction of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). A receiving opening for receiving the game ball 200 is provided at the downwardly inclined end portion of the receiving tray 40, and the game ball 200 received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame The game balls 200 are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of 50.

  Then, the game ball 200 delivered to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the firing rail 42 which is inclined downward by the launching rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stopper 43 for stopping and stopping the game ball 200 is provided above the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has a downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the end (see FIG. 2).

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

  When the game ball 200 fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball 200 reaches the game area 6 and then freely moves within the game area 6. Fall. At this time, the game ball 200 falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. In contrast, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball in the first big winning opening 16; It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball is set. (For example, 14 game balls) are paid out.

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17.

  A specific area (not shown) and a non-specific area (not shown) through which game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 17 can pass are provided inside the second big prize opening 17. Furthermore, a sorting device (not shown) that distributes the game balls to a specific area or a non-specific area is provided.

  Further, the second grand prize winning port 17 is connected to the second big winning port 17 without distinguishing between the specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific area and the specific area and the non-specific area. And a second big prize opening detection switch 17a for detecting the entry of the game balls.

  When the second grand prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, the number of game balls that enter the second big prize opening 17 is counted, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, 14 balls) is counted. Game balls). In addition, when the specific area detection switch 18a detects the passage of the game ball, as will be described later, the game state shifts to the high probability gaming state after the big hit.

  The sorting device is moved by the specific area sorting solenoid 18b, and the first movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area, and the second movable mode allows the game ball to pass through the specific area. It becomes impossible and the game ball passes through the non-specific area.

  In the present embodiment, although not shown, the sorting device is configured as a movable bridge that can move with one side of the specific region as a fulcrum, and if the game ball can pass over the movable bridge, the game ball passes through the specific region. If the game ball cannot pass over the movable bridge, the game ball passes through the non-specific area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the main control input port, a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having passed through the normal symbol gate 13 are detected. A gate detection switch 13a that performs a first start port detection switch 14a that detects that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and a second start port that detects that a game ball has entered the second start port 15. Detecting switch 15a, second large winning hole detecting switch 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the first big winning hole 16, and second large ball detecting detecting that a game ball has entered the second large winning hole 17. A winning opening detection switch 17a and a specific area detection switch 18a for detecting that a game ball has passed through the specific area are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The output port for main control includes an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b. The first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to be operated, the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c to operate the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, the specific area distribution solenoid 18b for operating the distribution device, and a special symbol are displayed. The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 to perform, the normal symbol display device 22 to display the normal symbol, the first special symbol hold indicator 23 to display the number of reserved balls of the special symbol and the second special symbol A holding display 24, a normal symbol holding display 25 for displaying the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol, and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the special symbol stop symbol, and the special electric role for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door Product action mode determination table (see FIG. 7), special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8), variation pattern determination table for determining the special symbol variation pattern (see FIG. 9), jackpot lottery pre-determination table (FIG. 7) 10), a hit determination table (see FIG. 11), which is referred to in the normal symbol lottery, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on the data for effects (such as an effect pattern designation command) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and sends this display list to the drawing control unit 159. In response to the transmission, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is issued.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the drawing control unit 159, and divides the pulse signal, thereby synchronizing the system clock for the drawing control unit 159 to control and the image display device 31. A signal or the like is generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 includes a display list storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a normal frame buffer 153a for drawing and displaying images, and a normal frame buffer 153a. In order to draw a predetermined image, a virtual frame buffer 153b that only draws an image is provided.

  The normal frame buffer 153a is composed of a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area, and is composed of a so-called double buffer.

  The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started. In the case of the “drawing frame buffer”, the image is drawn in the first frame buffer area, while the second frame buffer area becomes the “display frame buffer”, and the image stored (drawn) in the second frame buffer area is displayed. It is displayed on the image display device 31.

  The drawing control unit 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the normal frame buffer 153 a of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. . Further, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data from the “display frame buffer” of the normal frame buffer 153a, generates a video signal (such as an LVDS signal or an RGB signal) based on the read image data, and displays the image. The image is output to the device 31 and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 / 399 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as 1/57, for example. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In order to shift from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, it is a condition that the game ball passes through a specific area inside the second big prize opening 17 in the “big hit game”. If the game ball passes, the game state shifts to the high probability game state after the jackpot game ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 14 special symbol determination random numbers from “7” to “20” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. ”,“ 100 ”, and“ 150 ”are determined to be“ small hit ”when the random numbers for special symbol determination are three. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is from 0 to 797, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by 7 times to 1 / 53.2. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/266 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small win game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening release mode table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the special electric accessory operating mode determination table, special symbol stop special drawing data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 7, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is determined by the big winning opening opening mode table. Opening and closing conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 8 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots referred to in the jackpot game, from the first jackpot table, the second jackpot table, and the third jackpot table. It is configured. FIG. 8 (b) shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening release determination table shown in FIG. 8A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game. The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It has been.

  On the other hand, in the small winning big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 8B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The small hit game is executed based on the hit table.

  According to the first jackpot table shown in FIG. 8A, from 1R to 14R, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened and closed in the first opening mode in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds. In the 15th R, the first big win game for opening and closing the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b can be executed in the second opening mode in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds.

  In the first big win game, when a predetermined number (7) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum opening time of one round passes, One round of game will end. The same applies to the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game.

  Further, according to the second jackpot table shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the 1st round, the first big prize opening 16 is opened in a specific opening manner that repeats 0.052 second opening and 2 second closing three times. The first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened / closed, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is opened / closed in the first opening mode in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds from 2R to 14R. The second big winning game for opening and closing the second big prize opening / closing door 17b can be executed in a second opening mode in which the second big prize opening 17 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds.

  According to the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 8 (a), the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened and closed in a first opening mode in which the first big prize opening 16 is opened for a maximum of 29 seconds from 1R to 14R. The third big hit game for opening / closing the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b can be executed in the third opening mode in which the second big prize opening 17 is opened for a maximum of 0.052 seconds at the 15th round.

  According to the small hit table shown in FIG. 8B, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is opened in a specific opening mode in which the first big prize opening 16 is repeatedly opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2 seconds three times. A small hit game that opens and closes can be executed. However, if a prescribed number (seven) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by three times of release for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided three types of “big hit games” from the first big hit game to the third big hit game and one type of “small hit game”. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  Here, in the case of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game, the second big prize opening 17 is opened up to 29 seconds in the 15th round, so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 17, The entered game ball can pass through the specific area.

  On the other hand, in the case of the third big win game, since the second big prize opening 17 is opened only for a maximum of 0.052 seconds at the 15th round, it is extremely difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 17. It has become difficult. That is, since the opening time of 0.052 seconds at the maximum of the third big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Even if is opened, it is extremely difficult to win the second big prize opening 17.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution device in the second grand prize winning port 17 is the first device that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area unless 3 seconds have passed since the 15th R opening. Even if a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 17 during the opening of the second big prize opening 17 for 0.052 seconds in the third big hit game, it is configured so as not to be movable. It is virtually impossible for an incoming game ball to pass through a specific area.

In addition, the second big hit game and the small hit game have data differences in the maximum round game number (R) and the maximum open number (K), the closing interval time and the closing time of the big winning opening at each open number. The first big winning game 16R is opened / closed in a specific opening manner since the first big winning opening / closing door 16b is opened / closed in the same specific opening manner as the small winning game. When operating, the player is configured not to be able to determine whether the game is a second big hit game or a small hit game.
Thus, when the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened and closed in a specific opening manner, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that it is the second big hit game.

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

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. Are associated with the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2), the random number for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol (first variation pattern or second variation pattern), and the variation time of the special symbol.

  Note that the variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is referred to as a “first variation pattern”, and the game ball is present at the second start port 15. The variation pattern of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 triggered by winning the prize is referred to as a “second variation pattern”, and the “first variation pattern” and the “second variation pattern” are summarized. This will be referred to as a “variation pattern”.

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

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened. ) Is set so that the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reserved balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol reservation balls (U1 or U2) ), The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined on the basis of the reach determination random value and the special symbol variation random value.

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

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, “E6H” of MODE data indicates a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first variation pattern of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20, and “E7H” of MODE data indicates the second special symbol display. The change pattern designation | designated command corresponding to the 2nd change pattern of the special symbol of the apparatus 21 is shown.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the contents of the effects such as the effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

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

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

  “Normal reach” means a reach with low expectation of jackpot where two effect symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the production symbol 38 that is not temporarily stopped changes specially or a special character is displayed.

  “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.

  “Full rotation reach” means a mode in which a combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying of a big hit is changed in a low speed state, and in this embodiment, it is executed only when winning in the big hit lottery. Means reach.

  “Oninokki” refers to an effect including an effect of acquiring the number of demons that accumulates points called the number of demons. “Onimaku” refers to an effect including a branch effect that informs a predetermined game result (losing, jackpot, etc.) and ends the effect or develops it to “SPSP reach”. In addition, the “branch effect” refers to an effect of notifying “SPSP reach” in the above-mentioned “Onimusha” effect but notifying a predetermined game result (such as a loss or jackpot). It should be noted that “Oninokki”, “Onimoku Rin”, “Oni power number acquisition effect”, and “Branch effect” in this embodiment will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31 and FIGS. 56 to 62.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. The numerical value and start winning information (first start winning information or second start winning information) are associated with each other.

  The starting winning information of the first special symbol display device 20 triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 14 is referred to as “first starting winning information”, and the gaming ball wins at the second starting port 15. The start winning information of the second special symbol display device 21 that is triggered by this is referred to as “second start winning information”. The “first start winning information” and the “second start winning information” are collectively expressed as “ This will be referred to as “start winning information”.

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

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Based on the numerical value, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start prize information, a start prize information designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is generated.

  This start winning information designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, “E8H” of MODE data indicates a start winning information designation command corresponding to first start winning information triggered by a game ball winning at the first starting port 14, and “E9H” of MODE data. Indicates a start winning information designation command corresponding to the second starting winning information triggered by the game ball winning at the second starting port 15.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 10 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the game ball enters the start opening, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is different when the special symbol variation start is used. ing. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Start winning information (1) ").

In addition, the advance determination table shown in FIG. 10 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 10, but the “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” are set in advance. The value of the random number for special symbol determination for determining the difference is different.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a table relating to the normal design and the starting movable piece 15 b of the second starting port 15. Specifically, FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 11B determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows the stop symbol determination table to do. Further, FIG. 11C is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 11D is for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for normal symbol determination, and a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 11A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination. .

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 11 (a), it is determined that one specific normal symbol random number for determination of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for the normal symbol stop, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11B, and displays a stop display based on the current short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the normal symbol. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

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

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 11 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random value for the normal symbol time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variable time determination table shown in FIG. 11 (c), and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

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

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 11 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 11 (d), the start port opening mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of opening times (S) of the starting movable piece 15 b, the opening time of the starting movable piece 15 b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 11 (d), and determines the maximum opening number (S), the opening time, the closing time, and the interval time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 11 (d), the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 11 (b), stop stoppage figure data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state is selected. Will be. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

  Next, processing executed by the main CPU 110a in the main control board 110 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and the second large winning opening. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 17a and the specific area detection switch 18a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a, external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, specific area distribution solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal Data creation processing of symbol display device data and storage number designation command is performed.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, the port for outputting the external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, second large winning port opening / closing solenoid data, specific area distribution solenoid data generated in step S600. Perform output processing.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a causes the special symbol display device created in step S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing for outputting data and normal symbol display device data is performed.

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

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

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

  In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

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

  In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step. When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

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

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

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

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

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated. When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

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

  In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs specific area detection switch input processing.

  In this specific area detection switch input process, when a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 18a during the jackpot game (when “special-character special process data = 3” described later is set), In order to shift to the state, “probability change preparation data” is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c. It should be noted that even if a detection signal is input from the specific area detection switch 18a when the big hit game is not being played, the “probability change preparation data” is not set.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. In this pre-determination process, the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the special symbol display device type, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, Based on the figure variation random value, start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined.

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

  Thereby, the start prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a start prize information designation command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the start prize information designation command analyzes the start prize information designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance from the start of the change display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening this time.

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

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

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the special symbol display device (type of start opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol hold (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for variation in special figure.

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

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

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

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

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, makes preparations for shifting to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing of this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 20 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 21 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big winning opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol variation processing this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 04?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

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

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

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

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop special chart data, FIG. The small winning opening opening determination mode for small hits shown (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 17, and ends the special symbol stop processing this time.

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

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

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

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the “first jackpot table”, “second jackpot table”, and “third jackpot table” is determined.

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

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

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

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

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

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

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in the above step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

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

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

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (7), or that the opening time per time in the number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

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

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 8A) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening is closed.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (7) or the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in step S330-12. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time according to the type of jackpot based on the special winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8A) determined in step S330-12 as a special game. Set to timer counter.

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

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not “probability preparation data” is set in the main RAM 110c. If it is determined that “probability change preparation data” is set, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that “probability change preparation data” is not set, step S350 is executed. The process is transferred to -4.
The “probability change preparation data” is set when a game ball passes through a specific area during the big hit game as described above in step S260.

  In step S350-2, when the “probability change preparation data” is set, the main CPU 110a deletes the set “probability change preparation data” and then stores the high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets 104 times to the high probability game number (X) counter of the main RAM 110c.
As a result, the high probability gaming state is maintained until the special symbol variation count reaches 104 after the end of the jackpot game due to the game ball passing through the specific area in the second grand prize winning port 17. become.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a sets a short time game flag in a short time game flag storage area of the main RAM 110c.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a sets 100 times as the number of time reduction (J) in the storage time (J) storage area of the main RAM 110c.
As a result, after all jackpot games are over, the short-time gaming state is maintained until the number of special symbol changes reaches 100.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, makes preparations for shifting to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 17, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a small hit game process in the main control board 110.

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

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

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

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

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

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

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

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (7), or that the opening time per time in the number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (special Game timer counter = 0).

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

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

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, one small hit means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) reaches a specified number (for example, 7), or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a When the figure special electric processing data is set to 0, preparation is made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 17, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the present small hit game process is ended.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 24, the ordinary power control process will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a general power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a normal symbol variation process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 11A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short-time gaming state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” is the winning, and in the short-time gaming state, If there are, 15 normal symbol determination random values from “0” to “14” out of the random numbers from “0” to “15” are determined to be winning, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

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

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 11 (b), and based on the current short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol stop. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

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

  The normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 11C, and shows the current short-time gaming state, the regular symbol lottery result, and the acquired normal symbol time random value. Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 11 (d), and based on the stop normal signal data, the maximum number of open times (S) of the start movable piece 15b, the open time, the close time, Determine the interval time.

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

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

(Main electric board control processing of the main control board)
The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a normal electric accessory control process in the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary signal / electric power processing data = 0 and prepares to move to the ordinary symbol variation processing in FIG. 25, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control processing.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to which the description is partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The “first start winning information designation command” is information for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and “MODE” is set to “E8H” corresponding to the first special symbol display device 20, and various DATA information is set according to the first start winning information.

  As for the first start winning information specifying command, when a game ball wins the first starting opening 14, a first starting winning information specifying command corresponding to the first start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  The “second start winning information designation command” is information for preliminarily determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and “MODE” is set to “E9H” corresponding to the second special symbol display device 21, and various DATA information is set in accordance with the second start winning information.

  As for the second start winning information specifying command, when a game ball wins the second starting opening 15, a second starting winning information specifying command corresponding to the second start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when a game ball wins the second start opening 15 in the above step S240, the second start winning information designation command corresponding to the determined second starting winning information is stored in the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second start winning information designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first start prize information designation command” and the “second start prize information designation command” are collectively referred to as a “start prize information designation command”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the contents of effects executed in the present embodiment will be described.

(Normal display screen)
FIG. 28 shows an example of a display screen displayed on the image display device 31 at the normal time.

  As shown in FIG. 28, on the display screen of the image display device 31, three effect symbols 38 are displayed in the center, and the number of the first hold on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 is notified on the lower side. A hold image 310 is displayed. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the hold image for alert | reporting the number of 2nd hold on the 2nd special symbol hold display 24 is also comprised so that a display is possible.

  In addition, on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 31, a character meter 311 composed of a silhouette of the character is displayed, and on the right side, six demon meters 312 with a demon mark called Onimaku are displayed. Yes.

  The left character meter 311 is composed of three-stage meters, and each time a one-stage meter is established, an image of a character with a predetermined design emerges from the silhouette.

  More specifically, in the first stage of the character 311, an image of the lower body of the character that has been subjected to a predetermined design emerges from the bottom of the character silhouette to 1/3. If it is an eye, the upper body (excluding the face) of the character with a predetermined design will appear 2/3 from the bottom of the character's silhouette. In the third stage of the character 311, the character's whole body, which has been subjected to a predetermined design, is formed from the character's silhouette.

  When the character meter 311 is in the third stage (hereinafter referred to as “MAX” as appropriate), a “demon cutting effect” is performed such that the character that emerges cuts the display screen in two (see FIG. 57 for details). If the display screen is successfully cut in the “demon cutting effect”, the “onoki time” effect composed of the demon power acquisition effect that accumulates points called the demon power number is executed.

  In addition, if it fails to cut the display screen into two in the “demon cutting effect”, the display screen will return to the original, and the original effect that has been performed since the start of the “demon cutting effect” will be performed. (See FIG. 57 for details).

  The demon meter 312 on the right side is configured to light up in any one of “blue”, “green”, “red”, and “purple”.

  As for the lighting color of the demon meter 312, “blue” means a normal lighting color, and “green” has a function of informing in advance that six demon meters 312 are lit, “Red” has a function of notifying that the demon meter 312 lights up six times, and the “Onimusha” production is not immediately lost (lost in the branching production). It has a function of notifying that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than “red”.

  When six demon meters 312 are lit in any lighting color (hereinafter, referred to as “MAX” as appropriate), an effect of “Onimusha” is executed.

(Overall production flow)
With respect to the contents of the effects including the “character meter 311” and the “demon meter 312” as described above, the flow of the entire effects in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The overall effect flow shown in FIG. 29 corresponds to the symbol variation effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, as will be described later.

  First, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 (second start port 15), in the image display device 31, a plurality of effect symbols 38 vary at a high speed in a “shortening variation” or “normal variation”. I do.

  In many cases, the production ends with “shortening fluctuation” or “normal fluctuation”, but some “normal fluctuation” has evolved into either “normal reach”, “rushing production 1”, or “rushing production 2”. I will do it.

  This “rushing effect 1” is constituted by an effect of notifying whether “rushing” or losing will occur by turning the card with the effect button 35.

  More specifically, three cards are displayed, and when the effect button 35 is operated once, one card is turned over, and the characters “Onino” or “×” are displayed. Then, when three cards with “Oninokki” are drawn, after the stage time of the rush production 1 is finished, it develops into “Oninokki”, and three cards with “Oninokki” are prepared. Otherwise, the production ends with a loss. Note that, when the production button 35 is not pressed, the card is automatically turned over after the reception time of the production button 35 is over.

  The “rushing effect 2” is composed of an effect of notifying the user that the player has entered the “Onimusha” or is lost by destroying the door with the effect button 35.

  More specifically, every time the production button 35 is operated, the door breaks, and when the door is completely destroyed, it develops into “Onimusha”, and when the door is not completely destroyed, it is lost. Ends. When the production button 35 is not pressed, the door is automatically destroyed after the reception time of the production button 35 is over, and is developed so as to develop into “Onimaku”.

  Due to the “rush production 1” and “rush production 2”, the expectation of developing into a “kikiri production” and “onimuro” is maintained even if the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 do not become MAX. In addition, you may comprise so that it may develop to "Onigiri production" or "Onimushi" suddenly, without performing the "rush production 1" and the "rush production 2".

  Further, some “normal reach” develops into either “SP reach” or “full rotation reach”.

  In the present embodiment, there are two types of SP reach, “SP reach 1” that fights against the first character (Munenori) and “SP reach 2” that fights against the second character (Samsei). “SP reach 2” is set to have a higher expectation of jackpot than “reach 1”.

Here, in “normal fluctuation”, “normal reach”, and “SP reach”, an effect in which the meters of “character meter 311” and “demon meter 312” are added step by step is performed.
When the character 311 is in the third stage (MAX), the character performs an “onigiri production” that cuts the display screen. If six (312) meters 312 are lit, it will develop into “Onimusha” where a branch effect is performed.

  In other words, when “normal reach” or “SP reach” is being performed, if the character meter 311 or the demon meter 312 becomes MAX, the “normal reach” or “SP reach” is interrupted, and the “demon cutting effect” or “demon It will develop into martial arts.

  Therefore, the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are also displayed when “SP reach” is performed from “normal reach” (see FIG. 57 described later).

  In addition, when it develops into “Oninokki”, it performs “Oni Power Number Acquisition Production” that accumulates points of Oni Power Number, and according to the number of Oni Power, “SP Reach”, “Awakening SPSP Reach”, “Extreme” “SPSP reach”.

  “Awakening SPSP Reach” and “Extreme SPSP Reach” are SPSP Reach with different jackpot expectations, and “Extreme SPSP Reach” is set to have a higher jackpot expectation than “Awakening SPSP Reach” Has been.

  Before this “awakening SPSP reach”, an “awakening effect” is executed to notify in advance that the “awakening SPSP reach” will be executed. Similarly, before the “extreme SPSP reach”, the “extreme effect” is executed, and it is notified in advance that the “extreme SPSP reach” will be executed. As will be described later, the “wakening effect” and the “extreme effect” are common in that the second decorative member 33b simulating “sword” is operated, but the display image displayed on the image display device 31 is displayed. Is different.

  “Oni power number acquisition directing” is composed of “Onino-no-ki”, “Hyakuno-no-ki”, and “Sen-no-no-ki” modes, and the degree of expectation of jackpot is different.

  In addition, if the number of demons in the “demon power acquisition effect” is 0 to 7999, a notification is made that any one of the “SP reach”, “awakening SPSP reach”, or “extreme SPSP reach” effects will be executed. If it is 8000 to 9999, it is notified that the production of “Awakening SPSP Reach” or “Extreme SPSP Reach” is executed, and if it is 10,000 or more, it is notified that “Extreme SPSP Reach” is executed. ing. Details of the “Onimoku” effects such as “Oni power number acquisition effect” and “Oni power number” will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, “SP Reach” in “Oninokki” is different from “Normal Reach” in “SP Reach” and does not further develop into “Oninokki” or “Onimoku”. 311 and the demon meter 312 are deleted (see FIG. 60 (d-1) described later).

  In addition, when it develops into “Onimusha”, the screen breaks, and a roulette-like branching effect is produced, in which the panels with characters such as “losing”, “big hit”, “opening chance”, “awakening challenge” rotate, etc. An effect corresponding to the stopped panel is executed (see FIG. 61 described later).

  More specifically, if the panel with the character “Lose” is stopped, the production will be lost and the performance will end. If the panel with the character “Lost” is stopped, it will be a big hit. When the production is finished and the panel with the word “Chance Open” is stopped, the production ends with a big hit or small win, and the panel with the word “Awakening Challenge” is stopped. Then, the SPSP reach of “awake SPSP reach” or “extreme SPSP reach” is performed.

  In order to execute the contents of the effect as described above, it is based on various commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a received from the frame control board 180 or the like. The control contents of the effect control board 120 will be described.

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

(Design effect pattern determination table for the first special symbol)
30 and 31 are diagrams showing a symbol effect pattern determination table for determining a symbol variation effect pattern that defines a variation mode of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the first special symbol. FIG. 30 shows the symbol effect pattern determination table 1 of the first special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern designation command at the time of losing, and FIG. 31 shows the first special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern designation command at the time of big hit / small hit. A symbol effect pattern determination table 2 is shown.

  In the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the variation pattern designation command, the number of demons, the selection rate (first random value), and the symbol effect pattern are associated.

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

  The “symbol variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in an effect device (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b) performed during variation of a special symbol. 30 and 31, the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 shows the “effect composition” of each symbol variation effect pattern as a time series reference. Yes.

  A summary of the “production structure” in the rightmost column corresponds to the overall production flow of FIG. 29, and “NR” shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 means an abbreviation for normal reach. “SP1” means an abbreviation of SP reach 1, “SP2” means an abbreviation of SP reach 2, “Awake SPSP” means an abbreviation of awake SPSP reach, and “extreme SPSP” Is an abbreviation for the ultimate SPSP reach. “Awakening” means an abbreviation for an awakening effect, and “extreme” means an abbreviation for an extreme performance. “Onikiri” is an abbreviation for “Onikiri”, and “Onikiri” is the success of “Onikiri”. The “Onikiri” production that is not in front of the “power acquisition production” means a failure of the “Onikiri production”. Furthermore, “branch” means an abbreviation for a branching effect, “awakening c” means an abbreviation for an awakening challenge, and “opening c” means an abbreviation for an opening chance.

  That is, in the effect configuration of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the one that includes “demon power acquisition effect” corresponds to the symbol variation effect pattern that executes the effect of “Oninokki”. However, what includes the “branch” (branch effect) corresponds to the symbol variation effect pattern that executes the effect of “Onimusha”.

  Further, in the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the presence / absence of the “awakening effect” is varied according to the number of demons for the variation pattern designation command for performing the extreme SPSP reach.

  Specifically, if the number of demons is 10,000 or more, it is suggested that “extreme SPSP reach” is executed, and therefore the execution of the “awakening effect” is omitted. On the other hand, if the number of demons is 9999 or less, it is not suggested that the “extreme SPSP reach” is executed, so immediately after executing the “awakening effect” corresponding to the “awakening SPSP reach”. The “extreme production” corresponding to the “extreme SPSP reach” is executed, and the production is executed as if the “awakening production” is changed to the “extreme production”.

  As will be described in detail later, when receiving the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a first determines the number of demons based on the received variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, and based on the received variation pattern designation command, the determined number of demons, and the selection rate (first random number value). The production pattern is determined.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, a symbol effect pattern determination table for determining a symbol variation effect pattern that defines a variation mode of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the second special symbol is also stored in the sub ROM 120b.

(Devil power determination table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a demon power count determination table for determining the demon power count.

  As described above, in the effect configuration of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the symbol variation effect that executes the effect of “Oninokki” is included in which the “demon power acquisition effect” is included. It corresponds to the pattern. As is apparent from the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the symbol variation effect pattern that executes the “Oninokki” effect corresponds to the change pattern designation command.

  That is, the variation pattern designation command is associated with the production content of “Oninokki”, as shown in “Excerpt of production configuration” in the demon power determination table shown in FIG.

  In the demon power number determination table shown in FIG. 32, the change pattern designation command for executing the “Oninoki” effect is associated with the upper table, the middle table, and the lower table for determining the demon power number. It has been.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command for executing the “Oninokki” effect, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon power number determination table shown in FIG. A table and a subordinate table are determined respectively.

  For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern designation command “E6H06H” for executing the “Oninoki” effect that performs “SP reach” after the “demon power acquisition effect”, the upper table 1, the intermediate table, and the lower table are obtained. Decide each.

  The upper table, the middle table, and the lower table will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. The “upper table” is a table that mainly determines the number of demon powers of “thousands”. The “middle table” is a table that mainly determines the number of demon powers of “hundred”, and the “lower table” is a table that determines the number of demon powers of “ten” and “first”. is there.

In the present embodiment, for the upper table, a different table is determined in accordance with the variation pattern designation command for executing the “Oninoki” effect, but the intermediate table and the lower table are data. From the viewpoint of the storage capacity, a different table is not determined in accordance with the variation pattern designation command for executing the “Oninokki” effect.
However, similar to the upper table, the middle table and the lower table may be configured so that different tables are determined according to the variation pattern designation command for executing the “Oninokki” effect.

(Higher level table, middle level table, lower level table)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the upper tables 1 to 6 that mainly determine the number of demon powers of “thousands”, and FIG. 34A shows the middle level that mainly determines the number of demon powers of “hundreds”. FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing a lower table for determining the number of demon powers of “tenth place” and “first place”.

  In the upper tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 33, the selection rate (second random number value) is associated with the number of demons up to “10000” in increments of “1500” to “500”.

  In the middle table shown in FIG. 34A, the selection rate (third random number value) is associated with the number of demons from “0” to “100” in increments of “400”.

  In the lower table shown in FIG. 34B, the selection rate (fourth random number value) is associated with the number of demons from “0” to “99” in increments of “1”.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the first demon power number with reference to the upper tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 33, and determines the second demon power number with reference to the middle table shown in FIG. , After determining the third demon power number with reference to the lower table shown in FIG. 34 (b), the first demon power number, the second demon power number, and the third demon power number are added. The total number is determined as the final number of demons.

  Here, the upper tables 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C are tables corresponding to the loss, and the upper tables 4 to 6 shown in FIGS. 33D to 33F correspond to the jackpot. (See FIG. 32).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 33D to 33F, the upper tables 4 to 6 corresponding to the jackpot are configured so that a confirmation item (3333, 5555, 7777) for informing beforehand of the jackpot can also be selected. Has been. When the definite eye is determined, the definite eye is determined as the final demon power number, and the second demon power number by the middle table and the third demon power number by the lower table are the second demon power numbers by the upper table. It will no longer be added to the demon power number of 1 (determined outcome).

  On the other hand, in order to prevent the determined outcome from being determined in the event of a loss, the lower two digits (33, 55, 77) of the determined outcome are determined in the lower table shown in FIG. It is configured not to be.

  As a result, the final outcome is determined only at the time of a big hit, and it will be a big hit before the SP reach, the awakening SPSP reach, and the extreme SPSP reach are executed in the “demon power acquisition effect”. Can be notified in advance.

  In this embodiment, the fixed eyes are constituted by so-called double eyes of “3333”, “5555”, and “7777”, but “8818 (papaya)”. A predetermined combination of numbers such as “4649 (Yoroshiku)” may be determined.

  Further, the upper tables 1 and 4 shown in FIGS. 33A and 33D are tables that are determined when “SP reach” is performed after “demon power production effect” in “Oninokki”. The upper tables 2 and 5 shown in FIGS. 33B and 33E are tables that are determined when “Awakening SPSP Reach” is performed after “Devil Power Acquisition Effect” in “Oninokki”. The upper tables 3 and 6 shown in 33 (c) and 33 (f) are tables that are determined when the “extreme SPSP reach” is performed after the “demon power acquisition effect” in the “onino time”.

  According to the upper tables 1 and 4 shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (d), the middle table shown in FIG. 34 (a), and the lower table shown in FIG. In “Oninoki” which performs “SP reach” later, only the number of demon powers from 1500 to a maximum of 7999 is determined.

  According to the upper tables 2 and 5 shown in FIGS. 33 (b) and 33 (e), the intermediate table shown in FIG. 34 (a), and the lower table shown in FIG. In “Oninoki” which performs “Awakening SPSP reach” later, only the number of demons from 1500 to a maximum of 9999 is determined.

  According to the upper tables 3 and 6 shown in FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (f), the middle table shown in FIG. 34 (a) and the lower table shown in FIG. In “Oninoki” which performs “extreme SPSP reach” later, only the number of demons from 1500 to a maximum of 10499 is determined.

  As a result, if the demon power in the “demon power acquisition effect” is 7999 or less, it is suggested that the “SP reach”, “awakening SPSP reach”, or “extreme SPSP reach” effect is executed. If it is 8000 to 9999, it indicates that the production of “Awakening SPSP Reach” or “Extreme SPSP Reach” is executed, and if it is 10,000 or more, it indicates that “Extreme SPSP Reach” is executed. It will be.

(Character meter determination table)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a parameter determination table for determining the parameter 311.

  In the character determination table shown in FIG. 35, the symbol variation effect pattern, the selection rate (fifth random value), the number of steps of the character 311 and the addition display pattern of the character 311 are associated with each other.

  When determining the symbol effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a refers to the character determination table shown in FIG. 35, and determines the number of stages of the character 311 based on the determined symbol effect pattern and the selection rate (fifth random number value). The addition display pattern of the character 311 is determined.

  Here, the “additional display pattern” refers to information that defines the display content that the character 311 improves step by step. In this embodiment, lightning strikes the character 311 in the image display device 31. In this case, the display content is such that an image of a character with a predetermined design emerges from the silhouette. In the rightmost column of the character determination table shown in FIG. 35, the “effect composition” of each addition display pattern is illustrated in time series for reference (see FIG. 57 described later).

  In particular, as shown in the “display configuration” of the addition display pattern, the timing at which the carameter 311 is improved stepwise is not limited to during normal fluctuations, but when reach is reached, during normal reach, at the start of SP reach, and during SP reach. This means that the character 311 becomes MAX when “normal reach” or “SP reach” is performed.

  Further, in the effect configuration of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the symbol variation effect pattern including “Onigiri (Onigiri Effect)” has three levels as the number of stages of the character 311. The eye (MAX) is configured to be determined.

  It should be noted that the character 311 is in the third stage (MAX) and the bill of “standby” is displayed on the character 311 until the “demon cutting effect” is executed.

(Demon meter total number determination table)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a demon meter total number determination table for determining the total number of demon meters 312.

  In the demon meter total number determination table shown in FIG. 36, the start winning information designation command, the selection rate (sixth random number value), and the demon meter total number are associated.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the start prize information designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a refers to the oni meter total number determination table shown in FIG. 36, and based on the received start prize information designation command and the selection rate (sixth random number value). The total number of demon meters will be determined.

  Here, as described above in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, the start winning information designation command (start winning information) corresponds to the variation pattern designation command (variation pattern). And, as shown in the effect configuration of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the symbol variation effect pattern for executing the effect of “Onimuro” and the change pattern designation command are associated with each other. As for the start prize information designation command, the start prize information designation command for performing the production of “Onimaku Kaoru” can be identified.

  36, the start prize information for executing the effect of “Onimusha” excluding the start prize information specifying command for executing the effect of “Onimaku” via the inrush effect 2 in the oni meter total number determination table. In the case of a designated command, 6 (MAX) are determined as the total number of demon meters. In the case of the start winning information designation command for executing the entry effects 1 and 2, the total number of demon meters is determined to be zero.

  In the present embodiment, in the case of the start winning information designation command for executing the entry effects 1 and 2, it is configured to determine 0 as the total number of oni meters, but “Onimuro” corresponding to the oni meter 312. In the case of the rush production 2 that develops to 0, the total number of demon meters is determined to be 0, and in the case of the rush production 1 that develops into the “demon machine” that does not correspond to the demon meter 312, 0 to 6 are produced. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  Furthermore, it may be configured to determine 0 to 6 even when the rush production 2 is developed into “Onimusha” corresponding to the demon meter 312.

  In addition, the demon meter total number determination table shown in FIG. 36 is configured such that a larger total number of demon meters is more easily determined in the case of big hit / small hit than in the case of losing.

  As a result, the demon meter allows the player to suggest the expectation of the big hit / small hit and the development to “Onimuro”, which can further enhance the interest of the game.

(Demon meter division number determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a demon meter division number determination table for dividing the total number of demon meters 312. More specifically, the display number to be displayed is determined by dividing the demon meter total number determined with reference to the demon meter total number determination table shown in FIG. 36 into “the change” and “preliminary change”. It is a table for.

  In the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. 37, the total number of demon meters, the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol, the selection rate (seventh random number value), the number of displays in “the variation”, and the “prior variation” Are associated with the number of displays.

  Here, the “variation” refers to an effect for indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery for which various random numbers corresponding to the start winning information designation command for which the total number of demon meters is determined are performed. This refers to the variable display of the symbol 38.

  Further, “preliminary variation” refers to variation display of the effect design 38 that is started before “the variation”. This advance variation is executed a plurality of times according to the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol, and if the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is 4, the prior variation is 3 times from the next variation. Will be executed.

  When the total number of demon meters is determined, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. 37, and determines the total number of demon meters, the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol, and the selection rate (seventh random number value). Based on the above, the number of displays in “the change” and the number of displays in “preliminary change” are determined.

(Demon display pattern determination table)
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a demon display pattern determination table for determining a demon display pattern for turning on the demon meter 312. FIG. 38 (a) is a demon display pattern determination table for determining a demon display pattern in advance variation, and FIG. 38 (b) is a demon display pattern determination table for determining a demon display pattern in the variation. is there.

  In the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38A, the display number of the demon meter 312 and the demon display pattern in the prior variation determined with reference to the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. ing.

  In the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38 (a), the display number of the demon meter 312 in the change determined with reference to the change pattern designation command, the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. The (eighth random number value) is associated with the demon display pattern.

  Here, the “demon display pattern” refers to information that defines the display content that the demon meter 312 lights. In the present embodiment, a plurality of demon marks that are translucent float on the image display device 31. When a plurality of semi-transparent demon marks are combined, the display content of the demon meter 312 is turned on according to the number of the combined demon marks. The rightmost column of the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38 describes the display contents of each demon display pattern (see FIG. 56 described later).

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command, if it is a prior variation of the demon meter 312, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determine the demon display pattern.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command, if it is the variation of the demon meter 312, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. The demon display pattern is determined based on the display number of the demon meter 312 and the selection rate (eighth random value).

  Further, as shown in the “display contents” of the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38, the timing at which the demon meter 312 is lit is not limited to the normal fluctuation, but varies widely between normal reach and SP reach. This means that the demon meter 312 becomes MAX when the SP reach is performed.

  It should be noted that the tag “standby” is displayed on the demon meter 312 until the demon meter 312 becomes MAX and the “branch effect” is executed.

(Lighting color determination table)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a lighting color determination table for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312. FIG. 39 (a) is a lighting color determination table for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312 in the prior variation, and FIG. 39 (b) is a lighting for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312 in the variation. It is a color determination table.

  The lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39A is configured such that only the lighting color data 0 corresponding to blue is determined so that the demon meter 312 is always lit in blue. That is, in the pre-change of the demon meter 312, the demon meter 312 is lit only in blue.

  In the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39B, the variation pattern designation command, the selection rate (the ninth random value), and the lighting color data are associated with each other.

  “Lighting color data” is data for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312, and the rightmost column of the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39 describes the lighting color of the demon meter 312.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command and turns on the demon meter 312 in advance variation, the sub CPU 120a refers to the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39A and determines the lighting color data 0 corresponding to blue.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command and turns on the demon meter 312 in the variation, the sub CPU 120a refers to the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. The lighting color data is determined based on (the ninth random value).

  In FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, as described above, the symbol variation effect pattern for executing the effect of “Onimusha” and the variation pattern designation command are associated with each other. The production contents are configured to be identifiable.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 36, if the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the start winning information designation command is referred to, except for the variation pattern designation command for executing the production of “Takemi Onitake” via the rush production effect 2, At the time of the change corresponding to the change pattern designation command for executing the effect of “Onimusha”, 6 (MAX) are finally turned on as the total number of demon meters.

  Based on the above, in the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39 (b), the lighting color data 0 corresponding to blue is displayed for the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the lighting of the six demon meters 312. In addition, the lighting color data 1 corresponding to green is selectable.

  Further, among the variation pattern designation commands corresponding to the lighting of the demon meter 312, the variation pattern designation commands excluding the variation pattern designation commands that are lost due to branch effects such as roulette are displayed in blue. In addition to the lighting color data 0 corresponding to 1 and the lighting color data 1 corresponding to green, the lighting color data 2 corresponding to red and the lighting color data 3 corresponding to purple are selectable.

  With respect to the lighting color data 2 corresponding to the red color and the lighting color data 3 corresponding to the purple color, it is more likely that the demon meter 312 is lit in purple than the demon meter 312 is lit in red. The selection ratio based on the ninth random number value is set for the jackpot and the loss so as to increase.

  As a result, “green” has a function of informing in advance that 6 demon meters 312 are lit, and “red” is that 6 demon meters 312 are lit, and immediately, in the production of “Onimusha” It has a function of notifying that it is not lost (lost in the branch effect), and “purple” has a function of notifying that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than the above “red”.

(Oni power number conversion table)
FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a demon power number conversion table for converting the demon meter lit by the demon meter 312 into the demon power number when the effect is developed as a “Oninoki” effect.

  In the demon power conversion table shown in FIG. 40, the lighting color of the demon meter 312 that is lit, the selection rate (tenth random number value), and the number of demon powers to be converted are associated with each other.

  In the present embodiment, when the character 311 becomes MAX, the “demon cutting effect” is performed, and when the screen is cut off, it develops into the “oninokki” effect composed of the “demon power acquisition effect”. . On the other hand, when the demon meter 312 becomes MAX, it develops to the production of “Onimusha”.

  Here, when the character 311 becomes MAX, the “demon cutting effect” has succeeded, and has developed into a “demon machine” effect, the number of the demon meter 312 accumulated in parallel with the character 311. Can be wasted. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when developing the production of “Oninoki”, the demon meter 312 is converted into the demon power number based on the number and color of the demon meter 312 that is already lit. , Is configured to add to the initial value of the demon power.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the demon power number conversion table shown in FIG. 40, and illuminates the demon meter that is lit based on the lit color of the lit demon meter 312 and the selection rate (10th to 14th random numbers). The number of demons to be converted is determined for the number of 312 pieces.

  Specifically, when the oni meter 312 is turned “purple” and five lights are turned on in the production of “Onino-koku”, the first “purple” is set as “purple” based on the tenth random number value. 200 ”or“ 250 ”is determined,“ 200 ”or“ 250 ”is determined as the second“ purple ”based on the eleventh random number value, and the third“ purple ”is determined based on the twelfth random number value. "200" or "250" is determined as the fourth "purple" based on the thirteenth random number value, "200" or "250" is determined, and the fifth "purple" is determined based on the fourteenth random number value. “200” or “250” is determined as “purple”. For example, when “200”, “250”, “200”, “200”, “250” is determined, “1100” that is the total value is displayed, and the number of demons from “1100” “Devil power acquisition effect” will be started.

  As will be described in detail later, the demon power converted by referring to the demon power conversion table shown in FIG. 40 is actually the final demon determined in advance using FIGS. It is controlled so that it is not added to the power number, but is only displayed in advance from the final demon power number determined in advance.

(Onino mode scenario determination table)
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an onino-koku mode scenario determination table for determining a mode scenario for oni-no-ki.

  In the Onino mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41, a variation pattern designation command for executing the “Onino time” effect, the selection rate (the 15th random number value), and the mode scenario are associated with each other.

  Here, the “demon power production effect” in Oninokin is composed of “Oninokino”, “Hyakinoki”, and “Senoki noki” modes.

  Then, when the “mode scenario” is used to develop “Oninokino” production, any of the “Oninokino”, “Hyakinoki”, or “Chinokino” modes are executed, continued, or changed. Decide what to do. For example, if the mode scenario 1 is determined, “Oninoki” is executed over the first half and the second half of the demon power acquisition effect. "Noki" is executed, and in the second half of the production of demon power, "Hyakinoki" is executed.

  In this embodiment, the demon power acquisition effect is divided into the first half and the second half, and it is configured to determine whether to execute, continue or change the mode such as “Oninoki”. The production may be divided into three or more parts, such as the first half, the middle stage, and the second half, or one of a plurality of modes may be executed without dividing the demon power acquisition production into the first half and the second half. You may comprise. Furthermore, it may be configured to provide only one mode without providing a plurality of modes of “Onino-no-ki”, “Hyakuno-no-ki”, and “Sen-no-no-ki”.

  In addition, in the Oninokino mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41, “Honokinoki” has a higher expectation of jackpot than “Oninokino”, and “Senokinoki” has a higher expectation of “Honokinoki”. The selection rate based on the fifteenth random number value is set for the jackpot and the loss so that the expectation of the jackpot is higher for the “ki”.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a refers to the Onino mode mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41, and receives the variation pattern designation command and the selection rate (fifteenth random number value). Based on the above, the mode scenario is determined.

(Direction block number determination table)
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an effect block number determination table for determining the number of effect blocks of the demon power acquisition effect.

  In the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42, the mode scenario determined with reference to the Onino mode mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41 is associated with the number of effect blocks of the demon power acquisition effect.

  In the present embodiment, the production time of “demon power acquisition effect” is set to a production time of 32 seconds. Then, the production time of 32 seconds is divided into predetermined unit time of 4 seconds, and one production is executed in one unit time (4 seconds), or 1 over two unit times (8 seconds). It is configured to execute one effect, execute one effect over four unit times (16 seconds), or execute one effect over eight unit times (32 seconds). Yes.

  In the present embodiment, the effect block count determination table shown in FIG. 42 divides the effect time of 32 seconds of “demon power acquisition effect” into a plurality of effect blocks based on a unit time of 4 seconds. .

  In particular, in the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42, the mode scenario and the effect block number of the demon power acquisition effect are associated with each other. As shown in the rightmost column of the effect block number determination table, “Time” is configured to execute one effect in one unit time (4 seconds), and “Time” is set to execute one effect in two unit times (8 seconds). In the case of “Senoki no Toki”, one effect is executed in unit time of 4 or 8 (16 seconds or 32 seconds).

  Then, when determining the mode scenario, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42 and determines the effect block number based on the determined mode scenario.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of data storage capacity, the production time of “demon power acquisition effect” is set to one, but it is a time that is an integral multiple of unit time (4 seconds), An effect time (16 seconds, 32 seconds, 48 seconds, etc.) may be set.

(Oni power number division determination table)
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an demon power division determination table for determining a division scenario in which the demon power number that has not yet been displayed is divided and distributed to each effect block of the demon power acquisition effect.

  43, the number of effect blocks determined with reference to the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42, the selection rate (the 16th random number value), and the partition scenario are associated with each other. Yes.

  Here, the “division scenario” is data for dividing the number of demon powers that are not yet displayed into each effect block of the demon power number acquisition effect. This “number of demon powers not yet displayed” means that when a predetermined number of demon powers are added to the initial value of the demon power numbers according to the demon power number conversion table shown in FIG. This means an demon power number obtained by subtracting the predetermined demon power number from the final demon power number determined in advance using FIG. 34, and the initial value of the demon power number is determined by the demon power number conversion table shown in FIG. When the number of demon powers is not added to, it means the final number of demon powers determined in advance using FIGS.

  For example, in the case of division scenario 1, 5% of the final demon power is displayed in the first effect block, 10% of the final demon power is displayed in the second effect block, and the third 15% of the final demon power is displayed in the production block, 20% of the final demon power is displayed in the fourth production block, and 5% of the final demon power is displayed in the fifth production block. Is displayed, 10% of the final demon power is displayed in the sixth production block, 15% of the final demon power is displayed in the seventh production block, and final in the eighth production block. 20% of the demon power will be displayed.

  In the above-mentioned split scenario, if the remainder of the decimal point appears in the number of demons, truncation is performed, and the number of demons discarded is added and displayed in the final effect block.

  Then, when the number of effect blocks is determined by the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon power number division determination table shown in FIG. 43 and determines the determined effect block number and the selection rate ( The split scenario is determined based on the 16th random number value).

(Direction block decision table)
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an effect block determination table for determining an effect block in which the effect content in each effect block of the demon power acquisition effect is determined. FIG. 44 (a) is an effect block determination table for an oni-no-ki for determining an effect block when “Onino-no-ki” is being executed, and FIG. 44 is an effect block determination table for Hyakuno-no-ki to determine an effect block when “is executed”, and FIG. 44 (c) shows the effect block when “Sen-no-no-ki” is executed. It is an effect block determination table for Senki-no-Noki.

  44 (a), the selection ratio (the 17th to 24th random numbers) and the production block are associated with each other, and the hundreds of notes shown in FIG. 44 (b) are associated with each other. In the effect block determination table for engraving, the selection rate (17th to 20th random number values) is associated with the effect block. In addition, in the effect block determination table for Senki-no-oki shown in FIG. 44 (a), the mode scenario determined with reference to the Onino-cho mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41 is associated with the effect block. ing.

  As described above, the production block when “Onino-no-ki” is executed is set to the production block that produces the 4-second production, and the production block when “Hyakinoki” is executed, An effect block that is set to an effect block that produces an effect of 8 seconds, and the effect block when “Senoki no Toki” is executed is set to an effect block that produces an effect of 16 seconds or 32 seconds.

  Then, in the production block when “Onino-no-ki” is executed and the production block when “Hyakinoki-no-ki” is executed, the production buttons 35 are used to defeat enemies or treasure chests. An effect such as opening is performed, the number of demon powers determined with reference to the demon power number division determination table shown in FIG. 43 is displayed, and the whole demon power number is added and updated. become.

  In addition, in the production block when “Senoki no Toki” is executed, a predetermined movie (high-quality video) is displayed, and the total number of demons is automatically incremented and updated by one. Will go.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the mode scenario, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect block determination table for Oni Noki shown in FIG. 44 (a) as an effect block when “Onino time” is executed from the mode scenario, and selects it. Based on the rate (the 17th to 24th random numbers), one effect block is determined from the plurality of effect blocks. Further, when the sub CPU 120a determines the mode scenario, the effect block determination table for Hyakunotoku shown in FIG. 44 (b) is used as an effect block when “100 Hyakunotoku” is executed from the mode scenario. With reference to this, one effect block is determined from the plurality of effect blocks based on the selection rate (the 17th to 20th random number values). In addition, when the sub CPU 120a determines the mode scenario, the sub CPU 120a uses the effect block determination table for Senki no Ki shown in FIG. 44 (c) as an effect block when “Senoki no Toki” is executed from the mode scenario. Based on the determined mode scenario, one effect block is determined from the plurality of effect blocks.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described using a flowchart.

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

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random number values (first random number value to twentieth random number value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the reserved memory number from the special symbol memory designation command, and stores the analyzed reserved memory number in the first reserved memory number counter or the second reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c. Process.

  In this reserved memory update process, if the received special symbol memory designation command is the first special symbol memory designation command, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the received first special symbol memory designation command is stored in the first reserved memory number counter. If the received special symbol memory designation command is the second special symbol memory designation command, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the received second special symbol memory designation command is stored in the second reserved memory number counter.

  Then, in order to transmit the reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number counter and the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number counter to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, The first reserved memory number data corresponding to the reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number data corresponding to the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number counter are stored in the sub-RAM 120c. Set to send buffer.

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

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs oni meter total number determination processing for determining the total number of oni meters 312 displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the start winning information designation command. A specific description of the demon meter total number determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S1430, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1431. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1440.

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

  In this effect symbol determination process, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed, the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot are identified, the stop symbol data of the effect symbol 38 to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol 38 is determined. Is set in the stop symbol storage area of the sub-RAM 120c. The stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol storage area is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol 38 to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. set.

In step S1440, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1441. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the advance number display flag is set. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1442. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior number display flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1443.

  Here, the “preliminary number display flag” is a flag that is set when it is determined that the demon meter 312 is to be displayed (lighted) in advance variation with reference to the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. It is. That is, when the prior number display flag is set, it is determined that the demon meter 312 is determined to be displayed (lighted) at the time of prior variation. This prior number display flag is set in step S1421-9 in the demon meter total number determination process described later.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs a pre-changeable demon meter display process for determining a demon display pattern for turning on the demon meter 312 and a lighting color of the demon meter 312 in advance change. A specific description of this pre-changeable meter display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number display flag is set. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1444. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1445.

  Here, the “number display flag” is a flag that is set when it is determined that the demon meter 312 is displayed (lighted) in the change with reference to the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. is there. That is, when the number display flag is set, it is determined that the demon meter 312 is determined to be displayed (lighted) at the time of the change. This number display flag is set in step S1421-7 in the demon meter total number determination process described later.

  In step S <b> 1444, the sub CPU 120 a performs the variable demon meter display process for determining the demon display pattern for turning on the demon meter 312 and the lighting color of the demon meter 312 in the change. A specific description of the variable demon meter display process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1445, the sub CPU 120 a performs oni power count determination processing for determining the oni power number to be finally displayed. A specific description of the demon power determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1446, the sub CPU 120 a performs a symbol effect pattern determination process that defines a variation mode of the effect symbol 38.

In the symbol effect pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a first acquires a first random number value. Then, referring to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, based on the received variation pattern designation command, the number of demons determined in step S1445, and the first random value acquired this time, A design effect pattern is determined.
Then, the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined symbol effect pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The symbol effect pattern data indicating the symbol effect pattern stored in the pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S <b> 1447, the sub CPU 120 a performs character determination processing for determining the display mode of the character 311.

In this character determination process, the sub CPU 120a first acquires a fifth random value. Then, referring to the character determination table shown in FIG. 35, based on the symbol effect pattern determined in step S1446 and the fifth random value acquired this time, the number of steps of the character 311 and the character 311 The addition display pattern is determined.
Then, the determined number of stages of the character meter 311 and the added display pattern are set in the number of stages storage area and the added display pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined number of stages and the added display pattern are input to the image control unit 150. In order to transmit to the lamp control unit 170 and the frame control board 180, step number data indicating the number of steps stored in the step number storage area and addition display pattern data indicating the addition display pattern stored in the addition display pattern storage area. Set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S <b> 1448, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command is a specific variation pattern designation command (specific variation pattern corresponding to Oninokino) that executes an effect of “Oninokino”. judge. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is a specific variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1449. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is not a specific variation pattern designation command, the command analysis processing of this time is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1449, the sub CPU 120 a performs oni-no-ki effect production determination processing for determining the number of oni-powers, mode scenarios, production blocks, and the like in the “oni-power production effect” of Oni-no-ki. A specific description of this Oninokoku effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

In step S1452, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number display flag is set.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the number display flag is set, it moves the process to step S1453. On the other hand, when determining that the number display flag is not set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

In step S1453, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation counter is “0”.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1454. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter is not “0”, that is, determines that the variation counter is “1” or more, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis processing.

In step S1454, the sub CPU 120a clears various data relating to the current presentation. Specifically, various data such as the fluctuation counter, the advance fluctuation counter, the number of stages of the character 311 and the number of the demon meters 312 in the sub RAM 120c are cleared.
Then, in order to transmit the fact that the various data has been cleared to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, erase data indicating that the various data has been cleared is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. .

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

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

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

In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the received opening designation command is a second jackpot opening designation command or a small jackpot opening designation command.
If the sub-CPU 120a is the second jackpot opening designation command or the small jackpot opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1472. On the other hand, if the sub-CPU 120a is not the second jackpot opening designation command or the small jackpot opening designation command, the process proceeds to step S1473.

  In step S1472, the sub CPU 120a performs a specific hit effect pattern determination process for determining a specific hit effect pattern for an opening chance.

  In the specific hit effect pattern determination process, a specific hit effect pattern common to the small hit game from the start of the second big hit game to the end of the 1R game is determined. Then, the determined specific hit effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the specific hit effect pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. An effect pattern designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1473, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a normal hit start effect pattern.

  In the hit start effect pattern determination process, a hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

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

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the received big winning opening release designation command is a big winning opening opening designation command for the first and third big hits. Then, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1482 if it is a big winning opening opening designation command at the time of the first and third big hits. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a is not the big winning opening opening designation command at the time of the first and third big hits, it moves the process to step S1483.

  In step S1482, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.

  In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, a jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1483, if the received special winning opening release designation command is the big winning opening release designation command when the received special winning opening release command is the second big hit, the sub CPU 120a performs the second opening in which the received special winning opening release designation command indicates the second and subsequent rounds. It is confirmed whether or not it is a subsequent special winning opening release designation command. Then, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1484 if it is the second winning prize opening opening command after the opening. On the other hand, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process if it is not the second winning prize opening opening command after the opening.

  That is, at the 1Rth of the second big hit, the specific hit effect pattern common to the second big hit and the small hit determined in step S1472 is continuously executed.

  In step S1484, the sub CPU 120a performs a specific jackpot effect pattern determination process for a successful opening chance in order to notify that the opening chance is successful.

  In the specific jackpot effect pattern determination process, a specific jackpot effect pattern for notifying that the opening chance has been successful is determined, and the determined specific jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined specific jackpot effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined specific jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

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

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the received ending designation command is a small hitting ending designation command. Then, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1492 if it is a small hitting ending designation command. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a is not the small hitting ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1493.

  In step S1492, the sub CPU 120a performs a specific hit end effect pattern determination process for opening chance failure in order to notify that the opening chance has failed.

  In the specific hit end effect pattern determination process, a specific hit end effect pattern for notifying that the opening chance has failed is determined, and the determined specific hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit the determined specific end effect pattern information to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined specific end effect pattern is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Set to.

  In step S1493, the sub CPU 120a performs jackpot end effect pattern determination processing for determining a jackpot end effect pattern for jackpot, and ends the current command analysis processing.

  In this jackpot jackpot end effect pattern determination process, the jackpot end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined jackpot end effect pattern to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. To do.

(Demon meter total number determination process)
With reference to FIG. 49, a description will be given of the total number of oni meters determining process for determining the total number of oni meters 312 displayed on the image display device 31. FIG. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1421 in the command analysis process.

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

  That is, in this process, if it is already determined that the sub CPU 120a displays the number of the demon meters 312 in advance variation with the entrance of the game ball into the first starting port 14, this time The demon meter total number determination process is completed, and the number of demon meters 312 due to prior fluctuations is prevented from overlapping. In the present embodiment, the number of demon meters 312 due to prior variation is prevented from overlapping, but may be overlapped.

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a obtains the sixth random number value, refers to the oni meter total number determination table shown in FIG. 36, receives the received start prize information designation command, the obtained sixth random value (selection rate). ) To determine the total number of demon meters.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a stores the total number of demon meters determined in step S1421-2 in the total number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the total number of demon meters stored in the total number storage area is “0”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of demon meters is not “0”, that is, determines that the total number is “1” or more, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1421-5. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of demon meters is “0”, the current demon meter total number determination process is terminated.

  In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a obtains the seventh random number value and refers to the demon meter division number determination table shown in FIG. Based on the acquired seventh random number value (selection rate), oni meter division processing is performed to determine the number of displays in “the change” and the number of displays in “preliminary change”. In this process, the sub CPU 120a stores the display numbers assigned to “the change” and “preliminary change (first to third)” in the corresponding storage areas.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of displays in the variation is “0”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displays in the variation is not “0”, that is, determines that the number is “1” or more, it moves the process to step S1421-7. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of demon meters is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1421-8.

  In step S1421-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of times until the change in the change counter of the sub RAM 120c, and sets the number display flag for the change in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1421-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the number of displays in all the prior changes is “0”. Then, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displays in all the prior changes is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the number is “1” or more, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1421-9. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of displays in all the prior changes is “0”, the current demon meter total number determination process ends.

  In step S1421-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of times until the pre-change in the pre-change counter of the sub RAM 120c, and sets a pre-number display flag for the pre-change in the pre-number display flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the sub-RAM 120c is provided with first to third preliminary variation counters and first to third preliminary number display flag storage areas corresponding to the first to third preliminary variations, respectively. In step S1421-9, the advance variable counter corresponding to the advance change for displaying the demon meter 312 determined in step S1421-5 and the advance number display flag storage area are specified, and the specified counter and storage area are stored. Various data (number of times until prior change, prior number display flag) are stored. That is, the advance number display flag and the advance variation counter are stored in association with each other.

(Preliminary variable demon meter display processing for demon meter)
With reference to FIG. 50, a description will be given of the pre-changeable demon meter display process for the demon meter for displaying the demon meter 312 in advance change. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1442 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process for the advance variation counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the advance variation counter corresponding to the advance number display flag and updated.

In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the advance variation counter subtracted in step S1442-1 has been subtracted from “1” to “0”.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the advance variation counter has been subtracted from “1” to “0”, the process proceeds to step S1442-3. On the other hand, when the advance variation counter is not subtracted from “1” to “0”, for example, from “2” to “1”, the sub CPU 120a ends the advance variation indicator display process for the current oni meter. To do.

  In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a performs a predecessor demon display pattern determination process for determining the demon display pattern of the demon meter 312 in advance variation.

In this advance demon display pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38A, and determines the demon display pattern based on the number of displays of the demon meter 312 in the prior variation. .
Then, the determined demon display pattern is set in the demon display pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined demon display pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The demon display pattern data indicating the demon display pattern stored in the pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 120a performs preliminary lighting color determination processing for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312 in the prior variation.

In this preliminary lighting color determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39A and determines the lighting color data 0 corresponding to blue.
The determined lighting color data 0 is set in the lighting color data storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined lighting color data 0 is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The lighting color data 0 stored in the lighting color data storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Variable demon meter display processing for demon meter)
The variable demon meter display process for the demon meter for displaying the demon meter 312 in the change will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1444 in command analysis processing.

  In step S1444-1, the sub CPU 120a performs subtraction processing for the variation counter. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted from the fluctuation counter and updated.

  In step S1444-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation counter subtracted in step S1444-1 is subtracted from “1” to “0”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the variation counter has been subtracted from “1” to “0”, it moves the process to step S1444-3. On the other hand, when the variation counter is not subtracted from “1” to “0”, for example, from “2” to “1”, the sub CPU 120a ends the variation demon meter display processing for the current demon meter. To do.

  In step S1444-3, the sub CPU 120a performs the oni display pattern determination process for determining the oni display pattern of the oni meter 312 in the change.

In this oni display pattern determination process, the sub CPU 120a obtains the eighth random number value, refers to the oni display pattern determination table shown in FIG. 38 (b), receives the received variation pattern designation command, and the variation The demon display pattern is determined based on the display number of the demon meter 312 and the acquired eighth random number value (selection rate).
Then, the determined demon display pattern is set in the demon display pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined demon display pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The demon display pattern data indicating the demon display pattern stored in the pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1444-4, the sub CPU 120a performs the lighting color determination process for determining the lighting color of the demon meter 312 in the variation.

In this lighting color determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the ninth random number value, refers to the lighting color determination table shown in FIG. 39B, and receives the received variation pattern designation command and the acquired ninth color. The lighting color data is determined based on the random value (selection rate).
Then, the determined lighting color data is set in the lighting color data storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined lighting color data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The lighting color data stored in the data storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Oni power number determination processing)
With reference to FIG. 52, a description will be given of the demon power number determination process for determining the total number of demon powers in the “demon power acquisition effect” by Onino. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1445 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1445-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the demon power number determination table shown in FIG. 32, and determines an upper table, a middle table, and a lower table based on the received variation pattern designation command. Note that, as shown in the demon power count determination table shown in FIG. 32, even if a variation pattern designation command that does not execute the “Oninokki” effect is received, the upper table, the middle table, and the lower table are determined. There is nothing.

  In step S1445-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires the second random value, refers to the upper tables 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 33 determined in step S1445-1, and acquires the acquired second random value (selection rate). ) To determine the first demon power number.

  In step S1445-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first demon power number determined in step S1445-2 is a definite eye (3333, 5555, 7777) having a specific value. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the first demon power is a definite eye consisting of a specific value, it moves the process to step S1445-4. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the first demon power number is not a definite eye consisting of a specific value, the process proceeds to step S1445-5.

  In step S1445-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the first demon power number determined in step S1445-2 as the total demon power number in the total demon power number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1445-5, the sub CPU 120a acquires the third random number value, refers to the intermediate table shown in FIG. 34 (a), and based on the acquired third random value (selectivity), Determine the number of demons.

  In step S1445-6, the sub CPU 120a acquires the fourth random number value, refers to the lower table shown in FIG. 34B, and based on the acquired fourth random value (selection rate), Determine the power.

  In step S1445-7, the sub CPU 120a determines the first demon power number determined in step S1445-2, the second demon power number determined in step S1445-5, and the step S1445-7. Addition processing for adding the determined third demon power number is performed.

  In step S1445-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the demon power number added in step S1445-7 as the total demon power number in the total demon power number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

(Oninokoku production decision process)
With reference to FIG. 53, a description will be given of the oninokoku effect determination process for determining the number of onipowers, mode scenarios, effect blocks, and the like in the “onimaki power acquisition effect” of oninokoku. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1449 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1449-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the total number storage area of the sub RAM 120c and determines whether or not the total number of demon meters is “0”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of demon meters is not “0”, that is, if it is determined that the total number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1449-2. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the total number of demon meters is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1449-9.

  In step S1449-2, the sub CPU 120a sets the total number of demon meters as the first lottery count in the first lottery count counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-3, the sub CPU 120a acquires the 10th to 14th random number values, refers to the demon power number conversion table shown in FIG. 40, and based on the acquired 10th to 14th random number values (selectivity), Oni power number conversion processing for determining the oni power number for converting the oni meter 312 to the oni power number is performed.

  Here, for the tenth to fourteenth random values, the tenth random value is a random value used in the first lottery, and the eleventh random value is a random value used in the second lottery, The twelfth random value is a random value used in the third lottery, the thirteenth random value is a random value used in the fourth lottery, and the fourteenth random value is in the fifth lottery. The random value to be used.

  In step S1449-4, the sub CPU 120a stores the number of demons determined in step S1449-3 in the first to fifth converted demon power storage areas of the sub RAM 120c as the converted demon power.

  Here, with respect to the first to fifth converted demon power number storage areas, the first converted demon power number storage area is a storage area used in the first lottery, and the second converted demon power number storage area is the second time. When the third conversion demon power number storage area is used for the third lottery, and when the fourth conversion demon power number storage area is the fourth lottery. And the fifth converted demon power number storage area is a storage area used for the fifth lottery.

  In step S1449-5, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process of the first lottery number to be updated by subtracting 1 from the first lottery number.

In step S1449-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first lottery count is “0”.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the first number of lotteries is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1449-7. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the number of first lotteries is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the process returns to step S1449-3.

  Therefore, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the first lottery number is “1” or more, the process of steps S1449-3 to S1449-5 is repeated until the first lottery number becomes “0”. Will do.

  In step S1449-7, the sub CPU 120a transmits the converted demon power number stored in each of the first to fifth converted demon power number storage areas to the image control unit 150. The converted demon power data corresponding to the converted demon power number stored in each of the converted demon power storage areas is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  The image controller 150 that has received the converted demon power data causes the image display device 31 to display the converted demon power corresponding to the demon meter 312 that is lit at the start of the “demon power acquisition effect”. (See FIG. 59 (b)).

  In step S1449-8, the sub CPU 120a calculates the converted demon power stored in each of the first to fifth converted demon power storage areas from the total demon power stored in the total demon power storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Subtraction is performed to calculate the number of demon powers used in the “demon power acquisition effect”. Then, the calculated effect power number is stored in the effect power number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  For example, if the total number of demons is “5000” and the converted number of demons is “50”, “50”, “100”, “100”, “4700” is stored as the demon power for production. Will be.

  In step S1449-9, the sub CPU 120a stores the total demon power stored in the total demon power storage area of the sub RAM 120c in the effect demon power storage area of the sub RAM 120c as the effect demon power.

  In step S1449-10, the sub CPU 120a determines the execution, continuation, and change of the modes of “Oninoki”, “Hyakinoki”, and “Senoki noki” in the “Devil power acquisition effect”. The mode scenario determination process for determining

In this mode scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the fifteenth random number value, refers to the Onino mode mode scenario determination table shown in FIG. 41, and receives the received variation pattern designation command and the acquired fifteenth random value ( The mode scenario is determined based on the selectivity.
Then, the determined mode scenario is set in the mode scenario storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the determined mode scenario is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Mode scenario data indicating the stored mode scenario is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-11, the sub CPU 120a performs effect block number determination processing for determining the number of effect blocks of the demon power acquisition effect.

  In this effect block number determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect block number determination table shown in FIG. 42 and determines the number of effect blocks based on the determined mode scenario. Then, the determined number of effect blocks is set in the effect block number storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-12, the sub CPU 120a performs division scenario determination processing for determining a division scenario to be divided and distributed to each effect block of the demon power acquisition effect.

  In this division scenario determination process, the sub CPU 120a acquires the sixteenth random number value, refers to the demon power number division determination table shown in FIG. 43, and the number of effect blocks acquired in step S1449-11. A split scenario is determined based on the 16 random numbers (selection rate). Then, the determined divided scenario is set in the divided scenario storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-13, the sub CPU 120a uses the demon power number stored in the effect demon power storage area of the sub RAM 120c to the number of demon powers associated with the split scenario determined in step S1449-12. Based on the division ratio, the effect oni power number division processing for dividing each production block is performed.

  Specifically, based on the division ratio of the number of demon powers associated with the division scenario, the number of demon powers for production is divided into the number of demon powers for production for each production block, and the divided number of demon powers for production is obtained. The first effect block storage area to the eighth effect block storage area of the sub RAM 120c are stored.

  Here, the number of demonstration demon powers displayed corresponding to the first production block is stored in the first production block storage area, and the number of production demon powers displayed corresponding to the second production block is the first. The effect demon power stored in the second effect block storage area and displayed corresponding to the third effect block is stored in the third effect block storage area and displayed corresponding to the fourth effect block. The demon power number for memorization is stored in the fourth effect block storage area, and the demon power for effect displayed corresponding to the fifth effect block is stored in the fifth effect block storage area, corresponding to the sixth effect block. The effect demon power displayed is stored in the sixth effect block storage area, and the effect demon power displayed corresponding to the seventh effect block is stored in the seventh effect block storage area. Corresponding to the second production block Stagecraft demon forces number displayed will be stored in the eighth effect block storage area.

  For example, when the number of production demons is “4700” and the division scenario 1 is determined, the number of production demons corresponding to each production block is “235”, “470”, “705”, It is divided into the number of production demon powers of “940”, “235”, “470”, “705”, and “940”. Then, the number of demon powers for production “235” corresponding to the first production block and “235” in the first production block storage area are stored, and the number of production demon powers “470” corresponding to the second production block. , “470” is stored in the second effect block storage area, the demon power “705” for the effect corresponding to the third effect block is stored, and “705” is stored in the third effect block storage area. The effect demon power “940” corresponding to the effect block is stored in the fourth effect block storage area, and the effect demon power “235” corresponding to the fifth effect block is stored in the fifth effect block. “235” is stored in the effect block storage area, the demon power “470” corresponding to the sixth effect block is stored, “470” is stored in the sixth effect block storage area, and the seventh effect block is stored. Corresponding demon power for production “7 5 ”,“ 705 ”is stored in the seventh effect block storage area, the demon power“ 940 ”corresponding to the eighth effect block is stored, and“ 940 ”is stored in the eighth effect block storage area. It is in.

  Here, if there is a remainder of the decimal point in the production demon power divided by the division ratio of the demon power associated with the division scenario, the decimal point is rounded down, and the production corresponding to the truncated decimal point is performed. The demon power number is added to the remaining demon power number storage area of the sub RAM 120c and stored.

  Further, in this effect oni-game power division process, when the change pattern designation command corresponds to a loss (when it is determined that the game has been lost in the jackpot lottery), the divided effect oni-power is determined as above. (3333 etc.) is determined, and if it falls under the above-mentioned definite eye, 1 is subtracted from the number of demonstration demon powers, and the subtracted 1 is the remainder demon of the sub RAM 120c. Add to the power storage area and store.

  Then, the demon power number stored in the remaining demon power number storage area of the sub RAM 120c is added to the demon power number for the effect corresponding to the last effect block. Even in this case, if the change pattern designation command corresponds to the loss, it is determined whether or not the added performance demon power corresponds to the fixed eye, and corresponds to the fixed eye. If it is, 1 is subtracted from the added demon power number. The subtracted 1 is discarded.

  Finally, in the case of a change pattern designation command corresponding to a loss, the demon power for conversion and the conversion demon power corresponding to each production block are summed, and the total demon power corresponds to the above-mentioned definite eye It is finally determined whether or not. And if the total number of demon powers corresponds to the above-mentioned definite eyes, the number of demon powers corresponding to the last effect block corresponds to the above-mentioned definite eyes from the number of demon powers corresponding to the last effect block To avoid this, 1 or 2 is subtracted.

  In step S1449-14, the sub CPU 120a sets the number of effect blocks as the second lottery count in the second lottery count counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-15, the sub CPU 120a performs effect block table determination processing for determining which effect block determination table to refer to from among the plurality of effect block determination tables shown in FIG.

  In this effect block table determination process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the mode scenario stored in the mode scenario storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and based on the mode scenario and the second lottery count, a plurality of effects shown in FIG. One effect block determination table is determined from the block determination table.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 42, in the case of the mode scenario 2, when the second lottery count = 6 (the first lottery), the effect block determination table for Oninotsu shown in FIG. 44 (a) is determined. When the second lottery number = 5 (the second lottery), the oni-no-ki effect block determination table shown in FIG. 44 (a) is determined, and when the second lottery number = 4 (the third lottery), 44 (a) is determined, and when the second lottery count = 3 (fourth lottery), the oninocho effect block determining table shown in FIG. 44 (a) is determined. When the second lottery number = 2 (fifth lottery), the stage block determination table for Hyakuno-no-ki shown in FIG. 44B is decided, and the second lottery number = 1 (sixth lottery). In the case of, the production block for Hyaku-no-no-ki shown in FIG. It will determine the decision table.

  In step S1449-16, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect block determination process for determining an effect block.

  In this effect block determination process, if the effect block determination table for Senki-no-oki shown in FIG. 44 (c) is determined in step S1449-15, the sub CPU 120a stores it in the mode scenario storage area of the sub RAM 120c. A production block is determined based on the stored mode scenario.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1449-15 the effect block determination table for oni-no-ki and hyaku-no-on shown in FIGS. -24 random numbers are acquired, and an effect block is determined based on the acquired 17th to 24th random values (selection rate) with reference to the effect block determination table shown in FIG. 44 determined in step S1449-15. To do.

  Here, for the 17th to 24th random numbers, the 17th random number is a random value used in the first lottery, and the 18th random value is a random value used in the second lottery, The 19th random value is a random value used in the third lottery, the 20th random value is a random value used in the fourth lottery, and the 21st random value is in the fifth lottery. The random number value used is the random number value used in the sixth lottery, the twenty-third random number value is used in the seventh lottery, and the twenty-fourth random number value is It is a random value used in the 8th lottery.

  In step S1449-17, the sub CPU 120a stores the effect block determined in step S1449-16 in the first effect block storage area to the eighth effect block storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, in the first lottery, the production block is stored in the first production block storage area, in the second lottery, the production block is stored in the second production block storage area, and in the third lottery, The effect block is stored in the third effect block storage area, the effect block is stored in the fourth effect block storage area at the fourth lottery, and the effect block is stored in the fifth effect block storage area at the fifth lottery. The effect block is stored in the sixth effect block storage area at the sixth lottery, the effect block is stored in the seventh effect block storage area at the seventh lottery, and at the eighth lottery, The effect block is stored in the eighth effect block storage area.

  Accordingly, the effect blocks and the number of effects for the onigator power are stored in the first effect block storage area to the eighth effect block storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1449-18, the sub CPU 120a performs a subtraction process for the second lottery count that is updated by subtracting 1 from the second lottery count.

  In step S1449-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second lottery count is “0”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the second number of lotteries is “0”, it moves the process to step S1449-20. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second number of lotteries is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the process returns to step S1449-15.

  Accordingly, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second lottery number is “1” or more, the process of steps S1449-15 to S1449-18 is repeated until the second lottery number becomes “0”. Will do.

  In step S1449-20, the sub CPU 120a transmits to the image control unit 150 the effect blocks and the number of effect demons stored in each of the first effect block storage area to the eighth effect block storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The effect block data in which the effect blocks stored in each of the first effect block storage area to the eighth effect block storage area are associated with the number of demons for effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  The image control unit 150 that has received the effect block data in which the effect block is associated with the number of demon powers for the effect performs a predetermined effect corresponding to the effect block in the “demon power gain acquisition effect”, and then the demon for effect. The power number is displayed on the image display device 31.

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

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

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

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

  Here, as described above, the display list is composed of a drawing control command group based on production data (for example, design production pattern data, first reserved memory number data, etc.) transmitted from the production control unit 120m. Data.

  In step S2030, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern generation process. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation pattern generation process for generating an animation pattern based on the new effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m.

  For example, when new symbol effect pattern data and stop symbol data are received from the effect control unit 120m at the start of the change of the special symbol, an SP reach animation pattern, an onigiri effect animation pattern, etc. are generated from the symbol effect pattern data. An animation pattern or the like of the effect symbol 38 is generated from the effect pattern data and the stop symbol data. Further, when the first reserved memory number data is newly received, an animation pattern of the reserved image 310 based on the first reserved memory number data is generated.

  Here, as described above, the animation pattern is data for displaying an animation of an effect using an image, and stores at least one animation scene information of a predetermined image corresponding to the effect data. In the case of storing a plurality of pieces of animation scene information (for example, in the case of an SP reach animation pattern, the first animation scene information of the first image and the second animation scene information of the second image, etc.) The priority order for each animation scene information is stored.

  The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (image data identification number, etc.), parameters (drawing target frame buffer, image data display coordinates, etc.), drawing method (enlargement, reduction, Display information such as relative coordinates based on display coordinates for performing distortion and the like, mask processing, and the like.

  In step S2040, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a updates various counters and updates display information of the animation scene information based on the determined animation pattern.

  In step S2050, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates a display list (an identification number of image data, display coordinates, etc.) for one frame from the display information for one frame in the updated animation scene information.

  Here, as a display list for one frame, a first display list including drawing control commands for drawing an image on the virtual frame buffer 153b and a drawing control command for drawing an image on the normal frame buffer 153a. To generate a second display list.

  Note that both the first display list and the second display list are not necessarily generated, and only the second display list may be generated depending on the animation pattern. In the present embodiment, two display lists, the first display list and the second display list, are generated. However, they may be generated together.

  Further, when generating a display list for one frame, normally, a plurality of animation patterns are determined, and it is necessary to determine from which animation pattern to draw. For this reason, the priority order which determines from which animation pattern is drawn is set to the animation pattern when a plurality of animation patterns are determined.

  When generating the display list for one frame, the animation pattern is analyzed according to the above priority order, and the drawing control command corresponding to the display information of one frame is generated from the animation scene information of the analyzed animation pattern. become.

  That is, the display list can be said to be a drawing control command group in which display information of a plurality of animation patterns in one frame is integrated and the execution order of the plurality of drawing control commands is set.

  When the generation of the first display list and the second display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the first display list and the second display list to the drawing control unit (VDP) 159.

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

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

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

(Drawing control process in drawing circuit)
An image drawing control process in the drawing control unit 159 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S2110, the drawing control unit 159 determines whether there is an instruction to start drawing from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Specifically, it is determined whether or not instruction data for instructing execution of drawing is input from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in step S2020.
If there is an instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 proceeds to step S2120. If there is no instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 waits until there is an instruction to start executing drawing.

  In step S2120, the drawing control unit 159 reads the first display list and the second display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in step S2050, and analyzes the read display list.

  In step S2130, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data stored in the CGROM 151 according to the drawing control command of the first display list analyzed in step S2120, and draws the read image data in the virtual frame buffer 153b. One drawing process is performed.

  In step S2140, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data stored in the CGROM 151 according to the drawing control command for the second display list analyzed in step S2120, and draws the read image data in the normal frame buffer 153a. Then, a second drawing process for drawing the drawn image drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b in the normal frame buffer 153a is performed.

  Here, “drawing” an image in the normal frame buffer 153 a or the virtual frame buffer 153 b means storing the image data stored in the CGROM 151 as it is, or reducing and enlarging the image data stored in the CGROM 151. Or the image data stored in the CGROM 151 is stored by masking or the like.

  An example of the effect mode displayed on the image display device 31 by the control of the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Directing mode to turn on the demon meter)
FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode in which the demon meter 312 is turned on.

  FIG. 56 shows an effect mode in which the demon meter 312 lights three blue lights during the normal variation of the effect symbol 38. Specifically, FIG. 56 is an effect mode corresponding to the demon display pattern 300-3 shown in FIG. 38 and the lighting color data 0 shown in FIG. Note that illustration of the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (a), during normal fluctuation of the effect symbol 38, a display in which a plurality of demon marks made of semi-transparent blue are floating is performed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), when a plurality of demon marks made of translucent blue are combined, a blue (opaque) demon mark is displayed. Here, in FIG. 56 (b), three blue demon marks are displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the right demon meter 312 is turned on corresponding to the number of merges. Here, in FIG. 56 (c), the right demon meter 312 lights up three blue colors corresponding to the three blue demon marks.

  In this way, as an effect mode for lighting the demon meter 312, the demon meter 312 is lit by changing the display timing of the demon mark, the number of demon marks, and the color of the demon mark depending on the demon display pattern and the lighting color. Is configured to do.

  In this embodiment, the display content is such that the demon display pattern is combined with the semi-transparent demon mark. However, the display content is not limited to this, and the demon meter 312 is turned on or the first decoration is displayed when the production symbol 38 is stopped. The demon meter 312 may be turned on when the member 33a is driven.

(Character lighting and demon-cut production)
FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating an example of a lighting aspect of the character 311 and an effect mode of the demon cut effect.

  FIG. 57 shows that when the character 311 is established up to one stage during the normal variation of the production symbol 38 and the SP reach is performed, the character 311 is MAX, and when the SP reach is performed. The effect mode which performs a demon cut effect is shown. Specifically, FIG. 57 corresponds to the symbol effect patterns 8, 10, 21 to 27, 42, 44, 55 to 61 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, and the addition display patterns 3-1 and 3-2 shown in FIG. This is a production mode. Note that illustration of the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (a), when lightning strikes on the character 311 during the normal variation of the production pattern 38, an image of the lower body of the character with a predetermined design appears.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (b), when reach is established, during normal reach, and at the start of SP reach, lightning strikes the character 311 and SP reach is performed. When the character is in the position, the character meter 311 becomes MAX, and an image of the whole body of the character with a predetermined design is highlighted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 57B, until the character 311 becomes MAX and the demon cut effect is executed, a tag “standby” is displayed on the character 311. Here, as shown in FIG. 57B, when the normal reach is advanced to the SP reach, the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are also displayed during the SP reach.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the character that emerges from the character meter 311 performs an oni-cut effect that cuts the display screen from left to right.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (d), in the demon cut effect, the character disappears after the character cuts the display screen, and the display image when the demon cut effect is started (FIG. 57 (b)). Display image) is divided into an upper image 313L and a lower image 313R that are compressed to the left and right.

  Then, the upper image 313L moves toward the left side while being pushed back by the force toward the right side, and the lower image 313R moves toward the right side while being pushed back by the force toward the left side. Display so that they are separated from each other. At this time, an image 314 corresponding to “Oninokki” executed after the success of the onikiri effect is displayed in the display area formed when the upper image 313L and the lower image 313R are separated from each other.

  Thereafter, the upper image 313L moves to the left without being pushed back by the force toward the right side, and the lower image 313R also moves to the right without being pushed back by the force toward the left side, and the upper image 313L and the lower image 313R disappear from the screen. , Only the image 314 corresponding to “Oninokki” is displayed, and the onikiri production is successful.

  On the other hand, when the upper image 313L is pushed back by the force toward the right side and the lower image 313R is also pushed back by the force toward the left side, the upper image 313L and the lower image 313R are bonded and enlarged to the size of the display screen. The display returns to the original, and the oni-kiri production fails.

  Also, in the moving upper image 313L and lower image 313R, the image corresponding to the effect content of the SP reach is updated and continuously displayed. That is, the upper image 313L and the lower image 313R are like moving images.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), when the display image when the oni-cut effect is started is displayed separately in the upper image 313L and the lower image 313R, it affects the notification of the game result. The display image excluding the reserved image 310 and the effect design 38 to be different is configured to be displayed separately in the vertical direction. The display image drawing process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Configuration of display screen in the demon power acquisition effect)
FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a configuration of a display screen in the demon power acquisition effect.

  As shown in FIG. 58, in the demon power acquisition effect, a numerical value display unit 315 that displays numerical values of the demon power is displayed on the lower left side of the display screen of the image display device 31, and the demon power is displayed on the left middle side. A meter display unit 316 displayed by a meter is displayed, and an awakening display unit 317 that is turned on when the number of demons is 8000 or more is displayed on the upper left side.

  The numerical value display unit 315 and the meter display unit 316 add and display the displayed demon power number when the demon power number is displayed with the effect in the demon power acquisition effect.

  Since the awakening display unit 317 is lit when the number of demons is 8000 or more, as shown in FIG. 29, the awakening display unit 317 also notifies that the awakening SPSP reach or the extreme SPSP reach is executed.

  In addition, on the upper side of the display screen of the image display device 31, a mode display unit 318 for informing one of “Okino-no-ki”, “Hyakinoki-no-ki”, and “Sen-no-no-ki” is displayed. It is configured. In the mode display section 318 shown in FIG. 58, it is informed that it is “Oninokino”.

(Direction after demon power acquisition effect and demon power acquisition effect)
FIG. 59 is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode of the demon power acquisition effect, and FIG. 60 is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode after the demon power number acquisition effect. The effect mode after the demon power acquisition effect of FIG. 60 is performed following the effect mode of the demon power acquisition effect of FIG.

  FIGS. 59 and 60 show the effect forms corresponding to the symbol variation effect pattern that executes the effect of “Oninokki” including the “demon power acquisition effect” shown in FIGS. Note that illustration of the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), when the demon-cutting effect is successful or when the rushing effect 1 is successful, the character image “Oninokki” indicating that the “demon power acquisition effect” is started is displayed. The

  Next, when the demon meter 312 is lit before the start of the “demon power acquisition effect”, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), the converted demon power corresponding to the demon meter 312 that is lit. Is displayed. Here, in FIG. 59 (b), when four demon meters 312 are lit before the start of “demon power acquisition effect”, the demon that was lit at the start of “demon power acquisition effect” The meter 312 displays “50”, “50”, “100”, and “100” converted demon powers.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (c-2), the total number of converted demons is displayed on the numerical value display unit 315 and the meter display unit 316.

  On the other hand, if the demon meter 312 is not lit before the start of the “demon power acquisition effect”, the initial value is displayed in the numerical value display unit 315 and the meter display unit 316 as shown in FIG. “0” is displayed.

  In the “demon power acquisition effect”, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), the effect block effect shown in FIG. 44 is performed, and a display that defeats an enemy or opens a treasure chest is performed. Here, in FIG. 59 (d), “footlight” enemies are displayed as effects corresponding to the effect block 01 shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the number of demons determined with reference to the demon power number division determination table shown in FIG. 43 is displayed.

  When the “demon power acquisition effect” ends, as shown in FIG. 60A, the “demon power acquisition effect” ends, and any one of “SP reach”, “awakening SPSP reach”, and “extreme SPSP reach” Displays a character indicating that it is branched.

  When “SP reach” is performed following the end of the “demon power acquisition effect”, the character corresponds to SP reach as shown in FIG. 60 (d-1) from the character shown in FIG. 60 (a). Display a character. In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (d-1), when “SP reach” is performed subsequent to the end of “demon power acquisition effect”, unlike the SP reach shown in FIG. 57 (b), The character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are deleted.

  In the case of performing “Awakening SPSP Reach” following the end of the “demon power acquisition effect”, as shown in FIG. 60B, the character image of “Awakening” is obtained from the character shown in FIG. Is displayed, and the “awakening effect” in which the second decorative member 33b simulating “sword” is activated is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60 (d-2), the character corresponding to the awakening SPSP reach is displayed.

  When “extreme SPSP reach” is performed following the end of “demon power acquisition effect”, “extreme performance” is performed immediately before “extreme SPSP reach”, but the number of demon powers acquired by the demon power acquisition effect Depending on whether or not the “awakening effect” is executed is different (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

  Specifically, when “extreme SPSP reach” is performed following the end of “demon power acquisition effect” and the number of demons is 10,000 or more, the character shown in FIG. As shown in (c), the “extreme” character image is displayed, and the “extreme effect” in which the second decorative member 33b simulating “sword” is activated. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60 (d-3), a character corresponding to the extreme SPSP reach is displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case where “extreme SPSP reach” is performed following the end of the “demon power acquisition effect”, if the power of the demon is 9999 or less, the character shown in FIG. As shown in b), the “awakening effect” is performed, and immediately after that, the “extreme effect” is performed as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 60 (d-3), a character corresponding to the extreme SPSP reach is displayed.

(Branch production effect mode)
FIG. 61 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect aspect of the branch effect.

  FIG. 61 shows an effect mode corresponding to the symbol variation effect pattern that executes the effect of “Onimaku” including the branch effects shown in FIGS. Note that illustration of the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 61A, in the branching effect, a display like a roulette in which a panel with characters such as “losing”, “big hit”, “opening chance”, “awakening challenge”, etc. is rotated is performed. .

  Then, in the symbol effect pattern shown in FIG. 30, if it is a symbol effect pattern corresponding to “branch effect” and “losing”, the “losing” panel is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the symbol effect pattern shown in FIG. 31, if it is a symbol effect pattern corresponding to “branch effect” and “hit”, the “hit” panel is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the symbol effect pattern shown in FIG. 31, if the symbol effect pattern corresponds to “branch effect” and “open chance”, the “open chance” panel is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 61 (b-3). To do.

  In addition, in the symbol effect pattern shown in FIG. 31, if it is a symbol effect pattern corresponding to “branch effect” and “awakening challenge”, the “awakening challenge” panel is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. To do.

(Direction after opening chance)
FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of the effect mode after the opening chance.

  FIG. 62 shows the effects corresponding to the specific chance effect pattern for opening chance (S1472), the specific jackpot effect pattern for opening chance success (S1484), and the specific hit end effect pattern for opening chance failure (S1492) shown in FIG. It is an aspect.

  As described above, the second big hit game and the small hit game are up to the 1R-th of the second big hit game. It is configured so that it cannot be determined whether it is a game. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 31, when the second big hit and the small hit, the opening chance is always performed.

  When the “open chance” is notified as shown in FIG. 61 (b-3), the second big hit game or the small hit game is played.

  When the second big hit game or the small hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 62A, a female character emits a beam toward the first big prize opening 16 as a specific hit effect pattern for an opening chance. Display as if it is emitting.

  Here, in FIG. 62A, since the first big winning opening 16 is arranged on the right side of the game area 6, “right-handed” display is performed regarding the firing operation of the operation handle 3. In addition, in order to teach that there is a possibility of the second big hit, the characters “BONUS rushes if the big prize opening is long open” are displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 62 (b-1), when the second jackpot game is the 2R game, the female character displays a joyful display as a specific jackpot effect pattern for a successful opening chance.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 62 (b-2), when the small hit game is ended, the female character displays a sad display as a specific hit end effect pattern for opening chance failure.

  Thereby, the player is expected to be the second big hit game by the specific hit effect pattern for the opening chance shown in FIG. 62A, and FIG. 62B-1 and FIG. As shown in the figure, the player can identify whether the game was the second jackpot game or the jackpot game by the specific jackpot effect pattern for the opening chance success or the specific hit finish effect pattern for the opening chance failure. Yes.

(Explanation of the drawing process of the display image of the onikiri effect)
FIG. 63 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the drawing process of the display image of the demon cut effect. The demon cutting effect here is a display image corresponding to the demon cutting effect of FIG.

  In the drawing process of the display image of the demon cutting effect, first, in the first drawing process shown in step S2130 of FIG. 55, the display image used in the SP reach is drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b according to the first display list.

  Specifically, as a first process according to the first display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (i), an aura image showing the aura of the character used in the SP reach is drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b. At this time, the aura image is stored at the designated display coordinates on the virtual frame buffer 153b.

  In this embodiment, the display coordinates of the image are set to the upper left vertex coordinates, and the display position of the image is specified by specifying the absolute coordinate value of the normal frame buffer 153a or the virtual frame buffer 153b as the display coordinates. Will be determined. Since drawing after designating display coordinates is the same, description thereof is omitted.

  Next, as a second process according to the first display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (ii), the character image used in the SP reach is drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b on which the aura image is drawn.

  As a third process according to the first display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (iii), the image of the character 311 and the image of the demon meter 312 are drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b on which the aura image and the character image are drawn. To do.

  As a result, a display image 319 in which a plurality of images of an aura image, a character image, an image of the character meter 311 and an image of the demon meter 312 are drawn (synthesized) is stored in the virtual frame buffer 153b. The display image 319 drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b is held unless there is an erase command in the drawing control command of the first display list.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first display list is configured in the virtual frame buffer 153b so as not to draw the reserved image 310 and the production symbol 38 that will affect the notification of the game result.

  Next, when the first drawing process shown in step S2130 of FIG. 55 ends, the second drawing process shown in step S2140 of FIG. 55 is performed. In the second drawing process, the display image based on the demon cut effect, the hold image 310, and the effect symbol 38 is drawn in the normal frame buffer 153a according to the second display list.

  Specifically, as the first process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63A, an image 314 corresponding to “Oninokki” executed after the successful onikiri effect is displayed as a normal frame. Drawing in the buffer 153a.

  Next, as a second process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the display image 319 drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b is read and the lower part of the display image 319 is not displayed. Perform mask processing. As an example of mask processing here, processing for making the lower portion of the display image 319 transparent is performed.

  Then, as a third process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the horizontal width of the display image 319 obtained by masking the lower portion is compressed, and an upper image 313L obtained by compressing the image 314 is displayed as Drawing is performed in the upper area of the drawn normal frame buffer 153a.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in order to compress the horizontal width of the display image 319 whose lower part is masked, in addition to specifying the display coordinates that are the vertex coordinates at the upper left of the display image, the lower left, upper right, and right of the display image It also specifies relative coordinates, which are the lower vertex coordinates. That is, four vertex coordinates are designated for the upper image 313L. The same applies to the lower image 313R shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the horizontal width can be shortened or lengthened by designating the upper right vertex coordinate (relative coordinate) with respect to the upper left vertex coordinate (display coordinate). Similarly, by specifying the lower left vertex coordinate with respect to the upper left vertex coordinate, the vertical width can be shortened or lengthened. Furthermore, by designating the lower right vertex coordinates with respect to the upper left vertex coordinates, the entire image can be reduced or enlarged, or can be distorted by a combination of the four vertex coordinates.

  In the present embodiment, the horizontal width of the display image 319 whose lower portion is masked is compressed, but the horizontal width may not be compressed.

  As a fourth process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the display image 319 drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b is read and mask processing is performed so as not to display the upper part of the display image 319. Do.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 63 (a) and 63 (b), the display image 319 drawn in the virtual frame buffer 153b is vertically symmetric as shown in FIGS. Is set.

  In the present embodiment, the two mask processing portions are configured to be vertically targeted, but may be set to be bilaterally symmetric or may be set to be diagonally symmetric. Furthermore, although it is not always necessary to make the mask processing portion symmetrical, it is desirable to perform a different portion from the portion where the first mask processing is performed in the second mask processing.

  Then, as a fifth process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63C, the horizontal width of the display image 319 with the upper part masked is compressed, and the compressed lower image 313R is converted into an image 314 and The upper image 313L is drawn in an area below the normal frame buffer 153a.

  Thereafter, as a sixth process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), the reserved image 310 is displayed in the normal frame buffer 153a in which the image 314, the upper image 313L, and the lower image 313R are drawn. Draw in the lower area.

  Finally, as a seventh process according to the second display list, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the production symbol 38 is rendered as an image 314, an upper image 313L, a lower image 313R, and a reserved image 310. Draw in the area at the right corner of the frame buffer 153a.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 63 (f), a display image of the demon cutting effect is displayed.

Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 63B and 63C, the display image 319 synthesized by the virtual frame buffer 153b is read, and the upper image 313L obtained by masking the read display image 319 and For the lower image 313R, four vertex coordinates are designated and drawing is performed in the normal frame buffer 153a.
For this reason, overload processing is performed for each image as shown in FIGS. 63 (i) to (iii), in which mask processing and four vertex coordinates are designated and drawing is performed in the normal frame buffer 153a. In addition, the burden of image drawing processing can be reduced.

That is, when displaying the display image of the demon cut effect as shown in FIG. 63 (f), it is possible to draw an image using only the normal frame buffer 153a without using the virtual frame buffer 153b. However, when an image is drawn using only the normal frame buffer 153a, the respective images as shown in FIGS. 63 (i) to (iii) are masked, and the masked images are displayed in FIG. 63 (b). ), 4 vertex coordinates must be specified according to the size as shown in (c).
According to the present embodiment, a plurality of images that perform mask processing and designation of four vertex coordinates are synthesized on the virtual frame buffer 153b, and for one display image 319 synthesized by the virtual frame buffer 153b, Since the mask processing and the 4 vertex coordinates are collectively designated and the normal frame buffer 153a is drawn, the burden of the image drawing process can be reduced as compared with the case where the image is drawn using only the normal frame buffer 153a. It is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the drawing of an image related to a normal reach character or a SP reach character that simply shows the contents of the performance so as not to misunderstand the game result is drawn on the virtual frame buffer 153b. The display image 319 synthesized at 153b is read out and drawn in the normal frame buffer 153a.

  For example, when only the SP reach is performed without performing the demon cut effect, the processing shown in FIGS. 63 (i) to (iii) is performed on the virtual frame buffer 153b, and then synthesized on the virtual frame buffer 153b. The displayed image 319 is directly rendered in the normal frame buffer 153a without masking the displayed image 319. Thereafter, the hold image 310 and the effect design 38 are sequentially drawn in the normal frame buffer 153a on which the display image 319 is drawn.

  For this reason, it is possible to execute a demon-cut effect such as cutting the display image 319 on the display image 319 synthesized on the virtual frame buffer 153b at any timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 63A to 63E, the execution order for drawing in the normal frame buffer 153a in accordance with the second display list (execution order of the drawing control command for the second display list). Corresponds to the “drawing order”.

  According to the present embodiment described above, when the character 311 is in the third stage (MAX), if the demon-cutting effect is performed and the demon-cutting effect is successful, it will be developed into a demon-no-kaki effect. By paying attention to 311, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game. Further, when 6 demon meters 312 are turned on (becomes MAX), the oni meter will be developed, so that the interest of the demon meter 312 can be noticed and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, even if the carameter 311 and the demon meter 312 do not become MAX, the rush effect can be developed into the effect of Oni-no-ki or the effect of Oni Takeshi. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the character meter 311 is added only in the fluctuation, and the demon meter 312 is added not only from the fluctuation but also from the prior fluctuation, so the roles of the two meters are different. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the demon meter 312 is set to MAX, it is informed by the oni martial art branching effect that the transition to the second big hit game or the small hit game is made as an open chance. For this reason, the demon meter 312 can give the player an expectation to shift to the second big hit game or the small hit game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the character 311 becomes MAX and develops to the oni-no-ki production, the already-lit oni meter 312 is converted into the number of oni-powers used for the oni-no-ki production. Since it is configured to display as the initial value of the number of demons, the demon meter 312 that has been lit up is not wasted, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved by using two meters.

  Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the lighting color of the demon meter 312 suggests in advance the number of the demon meter 312 to be lit, or suggests in advance an effect mode after the demon meter 312 becomes MAX. Since it has a function, attention can also be paid to the lighting color of the demon meter 312, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are displayed or the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are deleted during the SP reach. Therefore, when the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are displayed during the SP reach, the SP reach, the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are focused on in parallel, and the character meter 311 and the demon meter 312 are displayed during the SP reach. When erasing, it is possible to focus only on the SP reach.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in the demon power acquisition effect, the demon power acquisition effect time (32 seconds) is divided by a predetermined unit time (4 seconds) to obtain a different number of unit times. A plurality of effects can be executed, and the storage capacity of the sub ROM 120b for storing data corresponding to the effects can be reduced while executing a large number of effects.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, it is suggested that the limit SPSP reach is executed if the number of demons is 10,000 or more, and therefore execution of the awakening effect is omitted, and therefore the limit SPSP reach is executed. It is possible to eliminate the annoyance that the player feels by executing the awakening effect when it is suggested that the player will be performed.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in the onikiri effect, as shown in FIG. 57, when the effect is such that the display screen is cut off, the image of Oninokki developed after the success of the onikiri effect. Since 314 is displayed on the back, the player can understand what kind of effect is executed next after the success of the demon-cut effect.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in the oni-cut effect, as shown in FIG. 63, the display used in the SP reach, excluding the reserved image 310 and the effect symbol 38 that will affect the notification of the game result. The images are displayed separately, and one reserved image 310 may be cut and two reserved images may be displayed, or the production design 38 may be cut and look like a new variation mode. There is no misunderstanding of the game content to the player.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, in the demon cutting effect, as shown in FIG. 63, when the display image used in the SP reach is displayed separately, the upper image and the lower image of the first frame in the SP reach, It is not necessary to previously store images such as the upper and lower images of the second frame,..., The upper and lower images of the nth frame in the CGROM 151 in advance, and the storage capacity of the CGROM 151 can be reduced. Can do.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the configuration of the gaming machine used in the pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the configuration of the above embodiment is applied to a spinning-reel gaming machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball gaming machine, and an arrangement ball gaming machine. May be used.

1 gaming machine 31 image display device 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m Production control unit 150 Image control unit 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
151 CGROM
153 VRAM
153a Normal frame buffer 153b Virtual frame buffer 159 Drawing control unit 311 Character meter 312 Oni meter 315 Numerical display unit 316 Meter display unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising image display means for displaying a display image on which a plurality of effect images are drawn,
Effect image storage means for storing a plurality of effect images;
A drawing area storage means having a drawing area in which the plurality of effect images are drawn;
Drawing control means for drawing the display image by drawing a plurality of effect images in the drawing area based on the effect image stored in the effect image storage means;
Display control means for causing the image display means to display the display image drawn in the drawing area,
The drawing area storage means has a first drawing area and a second drawing area,
The display control means causes the image display means to display the display image drawn in the second drawing area,
The drawing control means includes
In the case where the first group of effect images and the second effect image, each of which is composed of a plurality of first effect images when the predetermined condition is satisfied,
When drawing the first group of effect images, all the first effect images included in the first group of effect images are drawn in the first drawing area and then drawn in the first drawing area. Performing separation processing for separating and displaying an image and deformation processing including enlargement, reduction, and distortion, and drawing the entire processed image that has undergone separation processing and deformation processing in the second drawing area;
When drawing the second effect image, the second effect image is drawn in the second drawing area;
A gaming machine characterized by that.