JP5938450B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game using a game medium and pays out a game medium as a prize to the player based on the fact that a payout condition is established by the game.

  Conventionally, a data display has been provided on the gaming machine, and the data display has a so-called “continuous number of times” which is the number of consecutive big wins or the number of consecutive big hits on the day, the previous day and the day before. Is displayed (see Patent Document 1). Since the jackpot winning is a main purpose for the player, these data can be important information for the player to select a table.

  Although winning the jackpot is the main purpose for the player, it is the best part of the game to win a lot of game balls (game media) by finally winning the jackpot and executing a special game. It becomes the purpose. That is, the player's greatest interest in the gaming machine (information that the player wants to know) is the number of game balls (game media) that have been paid out.

  Therefore, there has been a gaming machine that performs an effect (game media effect) according to the number of acquired game balls in the data display (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-197341

  However, since the data display is manufactured by various companies different from the manufacturer of the gaming machine, it is not always possible to produce a game medium effect on the data display due to specifications and the like. Therefore, it is possible to execute a game medium effect using an effect device provided in the gaming machine. However, during the game, it is also necessary to produce effects according to the game.

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of arbitrarily executing a game medium effect according to the number of game media paid out by using an effect unit for effecting a game. With the goal.

The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a player can perform a predetermined game using a game medium (game ball), a speaker (audio output device 72) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, Volume adjustment operation means (volume changeover switch device 720) capable of adjusting the volume of game effect sound output from the speaker, and the game effect from the speaker at a volume corresponding to the operation by the volume adjustment operation means Game effect sound control means for outputting sound (the effect control board 102 that performs steps S2002 to S2004 and the sound generation unit 105C of the image control board 105), and special game execution means that executes a special game that can acquire game media ( The special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 and the main CPU 101a performing step S340) and the special game executing means A payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a game is being played (the game ball is placed in the payout device 5 based on winning in the payout device 5 and the big winning opening 23, 24 during the big hit game) Payout control board 103), effect means (effect lighting devices 73 to 78) capable of executing a predetermined effect, and a preset period (from the time of power-on to the present time or during continuous change) (Ii) A game medium effect according to the number of game media paid out by the payout means (first payout number) or information relating to the number of game media (for example, the number of winnings to the big winning openings 23 and 24) Production control means (sub CPU102a that performs step S1323) or sub that performs step S1325 that causes the above-mentioned production means to execute an outgoing ball appeal effect and / or a continuous-chan appeal effect) PU102a), and the operation by the volume adjustment operation means includes at least a first operation, a second operation, and a third operation, and the effect control means includes the volume adjustment operation means When the first operation is received (in the case of switch number 1), the game medium effect is executed, and when the volume adjustment operation means receives the second operation (in the case of switch numbers 2 to 4), When the volume adjustment operation means receives the third operation without executing the game medium effect, when the game medium effect is executed and the volume adjustment operation means receives the first operation; The same volume is set when the second operation is received, while the volume adjustment operation means receives the first operation and the second operation, and the third operation. The volume is different depending on when It is characterized by being set.
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the determination information (a jackpot determination random number and a special number acquired when the acquisition condition (“YES” in step S231 and step S233, or “YES” in step S241 and step S243)) is satisfied. Based on the symbol determination random number), determination means for determining whether or not a special game capable of acquiring a game medium is executed (the main CPU 101a performing steps S311 and S312), and symbol display means capable of displaying the symbol (The first special symbol display device 1 or the second special symbol display device 12 or the image display device 71), and the symbols displayed on the symbol display means are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed on the symbol indicating the determination result by the determination means Display control means (main CPU 101a performing step S320 and step S330, or step S13 8 and step S1310), and the effect control means causes the effect means to execute a symbol variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the symbol when the game medium effect is not executed. It is characterized by.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily perform the YU skill media presentation.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a partial perspective view of a gaming machine. (A) is a rear view of the gaming machine, (b) is a diagram for explaining the operation mode of the volume switch. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. It is a figure showing a jackpot game control table. (A) is a figure showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for games per first length, (b) is a figure showing a big winning opening opening / closing control table for first medium winning games, (c) is a first short winning hit It is a figure showing the big prize opening / closing control table for games. (A) is a figure showing the big winning opening opening / closing control table for games per 2nd long, (b) is a figure showing the big winning opening opening / closing control table for 2nd medium hitting games. (A) is a figure showing a small hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a big winning game opening / closing control table for a small hit game. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. (A) is a figure showing a 1st special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure showing a 2nd special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. (A) is a figure showing an example of the 1st payout number division | segmentation determination table of main ROM101b, (b) is a figure showing an example of the 2nd payout number division | segmentation determination table of main ROM101b. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the second special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (c) is the configuration of each storage unit. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st big winning opening detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd big winning opening detection signal input process in a main control board. (A) is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board, (b) is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis process of FIG. 40. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration production preparation process in an production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the appearance appeal effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous appeal display control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the continuous change completion | finish process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the appeal effect aspect change process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the changeover switch detection signal interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect condition determination table, (b) is a diagram showing an example of an appearance appeal effect pattern determination table, (c) is a diagram showing an example of a continuous appeal effect pattern determination table, (d) ) Is a diagram illustrating an example of a demonstration effect pattern determination table.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y includes a base frame Y1 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame Y2 attached to the base frame Y1. A game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed is detachably attached to the base frame Y1. On the other hand, a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 2A in front of the game board 2 (player side) is attached to the glass frame Y2.

  The glass frame Y2 is detachably connected to the base frame Y1 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Therefore, the inner part of the base frame Y1 including the game board 2 can be opened and closed by rotating the glass frame Y2 covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate like a door with the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum. it can. Further, on the other end side of the glass frame Y2, a lock mechanism (not shown) for fixing the other end side of the glass frame Y2 to the base frame Y1 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame Y2 is provided with a door opening switch (not shown) for detecting whether or not the glass frame Y2 is opened from the base frame Y1.

  In addition, the glass frame Y2 includes a game ball launching operation device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by being rotated, an audio output device 72 including a speaker, and a plurality of lamps and LEDs. Illumination devices 73 to 78 for effects to be performed, and a tray 6 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 29 attached in a state of protruding from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 29 is disposed below the frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, a first grand prize winning port 23 described later, and a guiding member 29B constituting a guiding path for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 on the upper surface, and The outer rail member 29C and the inner rail member 29D have a curved shape.

  An image display device 71 made up of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A, and a center accessory formed by integrating them is fitted in the central portion of the game board 2. An inner rail member 29D is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and an outer rail member 29C is disposed further outside the inner rail member 29D.

  The game ball launching operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the tray 6, a launch handle 32 rotatably provided on the base 31, a touch sensor 32a attached to the launch handle 32, and a launch handle. It has a firing volume knob 32b that rotates in conjunction with the rotation 32 and detects the rotation angle. On the other hand, a game ball launching device 4 that launches a game ball in response to an operation of the game ball launching operation device 3 is provided at a position facing the tray 6 of the base frame Y1. The game ball launching device 4 includes a launch solenoid 41 that hits a game ball, and the launch solenoid 41 is connected to the game ball launch operation device 3 via a launch control board 106.

  When the player touches the launch handle 32, the touch sensor 32a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 4) described later. When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 41. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 32 rotates and the launch volume knob 32b connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 detected by the launch volume knob 32 b is applied to the launch solenoid 41 of the game ball launcher 4.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates in accordance with the applied voltage. That is, a game ball is launched at a strength (hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”) according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32 (the rotation angle of the launch volume knob 32b). A game ball that has been effectively (normally emitted at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail member 27A and the inner rail member 27B and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning holes 27 are provided. Each general winning opening 27 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 27a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 27a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a first prize gate 25 and a second prize gate 26 through which game balls can pass. The first winning gate 25 is located on the left side of the decorative frame 29, and the second winning gate is located on the right side of the decorative frame 29. Each winning gate 25, 26 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 25a, 26a (first winning gate detection sensor 25a, second winning gate detection sensor 26a) for detecting a game ball. On the condition that these winning gate detection sensors 25a and 26a detect a game ball, a lottery of normal symbols is performed.

  Below the game area 2A, below the image display device 71, there is provided a first starting port 21 that is invariable and can always enter the ball. A series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 21 is formed by a nail, a windmill, or the like. The first starting port 21 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 21a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 21a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 21. The second start port 22 is controlled by the second start port control device 220 to either the first basic mode in which no winning is possible or the first special mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 22 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 22a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 22a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 22a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start-up port control device 220 includes a normal movable piece 220A composed of a door member having a rotation shaft at the lower side, and the normal movable piece 220A operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the ordinary movable piece 220A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), with the surface being flush with the game area 2A, and the second starting port 22 is blocked. The second starting port 22 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 220A, so that the second starting port 22 is controlled to the first basic mode in which no winning is possible.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 220A rotates forward about the rotation axis and the second start port 22 is opened, so that the first start port 22 can win the first special. Controlled by the aspect. At this time, the second starting port 22 is opened and the ordinary movable piece 220A protrudes from the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the second starting port 22. . It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second start port control device 220 is to win a win in the above-described normal symbol lottery (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol lottery”).

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable first big winning opening 23 is provided on the downstream side of the second winning gate 26. The first grand prize opening 23 is controlled by the first big prize opening control device 230 to either the second basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the second special mode in which a prize can be won. The first grand prize opening 23 is provided with a first grand prize opening detection sensor 23a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 23a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are provided. Will be paid out.

  The first big prize opening control device 230 includes a first special movable piece 230A composed of a door member provided with a rotation shaft at the lower side, and the first special movable piece 230A is used when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Only works. That is, the first special movable piece 230A is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied) in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A, and the first special winning opening 23 is blocked. By the first special movable piece 230A in the stopped state (not actuated), the first big prize opening 23 is blocked, so that the first big prize opening 23 is controlled to the second basic mode in which no prize can be won. .

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first special winning piece 23A can be won by opening the first special winning opening 23 by rotating the first special movable piece 230A forward about the rotation axis. The second special mode is controlled. At this time, since the first special winning opening 23 is opened and the first special movable piece 230A protrudes from the game area 2A, the flowing game balls are received and guided to the first special winning opening 23. Is possible. The predetermined condition for the first grand prize opening control device 230 is the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter, the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol). In the case of referring to both, it is a collective term “special symbol lottery”) to win a special prize (big win and small win).

  Further, a variable second big prize opening 24 is provided in the vicinity of the second prize winning gate 26 of the decorative frame 29A. The second big prize opening 24 is controlled by the second big prize opening control device 240 to either the third basic mode in which a prize cannot be won or the third special mode in which a prize can be won. The second big prize opening 24 is also provided with a second big prize opening detection sensor 24a for detecting a game ball. A predetermined number (for example, nine) is provided on condition that the detection sensor 24a detects a game ball. ) Will be paid out.

  The second big prize opening 24 is basically controlled to the third basic mode, but is controlled to the third special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second big prize opening control device 240 includes a second special movable piece 240A composed of a single blade-like member, and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). By the second special movable piece 240A in the stopped state (not actuated), the second big prize opening 24 is blocked, so that the second big prize opening 24 is controlled to the third basic mode in which no prize can be won. Yes. When the predetermined condition is established, the second large winning opening 24 is opened by rotating one blade-like member constituting the second special movable piece 240A to the right with the lower base end as a center, and the second large winning opening 24 is opened. The winning opening 24 is controlled to a third special mode in which a winning can be made. It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second grand prize opening control device 240 is to win a special prize (big win and small win) in the special symbol lottery described above.

  In addition, the game machine Y is provided with various effect devices that execute effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering device includes an image display device 71, an audio output device 72, illumination devices 73 to 78, and accessory devices 80 to 84.

  The image display device 71 is provided on the game board 2 via the decorative frame 29A as described above, and performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image display device 71. However, a display device such as a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The audio output device 72 is provided on the glass frame Y2, and produces a sound effect by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and is configured by a set of speakers.

  Illumination devices 73 to 79 for effects are provided on the glass frame Y2, and emit light and perform effects by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color. The lighting device 73 is provided at the center of the upper end of the glass frame Y2 (hereinafter, the lighting device 73 is referred to as “first lighting device 73”), and the lighting device 74 is provided on the left side of the upper end of the glass frame Y2 (hereinafter referred to as the lighting device). 74 is referred to as “second lighting device 74”), and the lighting device 75 is provided on the right side of the upper end of the glass frame Y2 (hereinafter, the lighting device 75 is referred to as “third lighting device 75”). The lighting device 76 is provided from the left end side of the glass frame Y2 to the left half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the lighting device 76 is referred to as “fourth lighting device 76”). It is provided so as to hang from the right end side to the right half of the tray 6 (hereinafter, the illumination device 77 is referred to as a “fifth illumination device 77”). The lighting device 78 is provided around the effect button device 10 of the tray 6 described later (hereinafter, the lighting device 78 is referred to as a “sixth lighting device 78”). The second lighting device 73 and the third lighting device 74 are each movable and rotate outward.

  Each of the accessory devices 80 to 83 includes predetermined drive units 80b to 83b made of a solenoid or a motor, and decorative members 80A to 83A connected directly or indirectly to the drive units 80b to 83b. The drive units 80b to 83b are driven, and the decorative members 80A to 83A are moved, whereby an effect by the operation of the decorative members 80A to 83A is executed.

  For example, the accessory device 80 simulates a sword and is attached to the upper side of the decorative frame 29 so that the direction of the sword is horizontal (hereinafter, the accessory device 80 is referred to as “first accessory device 80”). Called). The decorative member 80A simulates a blade, and when the driving unit 80b is driven, the decorative member 80A moves horizontally to the left, and an operation effect is performed such that the blade is pulled out of the sheath. On the other hand, the accessory device 81 also simulates a sword, similar to the first accessory device 80, but is attached to the right side of the decorative frame 29A so that the direction of the sword is vertical (hereinafter referred to as an accessory). The device 81 is referred to as a “second accessory device 81”). The decorative member 81A, like the decorative member 80A, simulates the blade and produces an operational effect such that the blade is removed from the sheath, but moves upward when the drive unit 81b is driven.

  The accessory device 82 is attached to the upper part of the decorative frame 29A. A decorative character “Professional Business Man” is applied to the decorative member 82A. The decorative member 82A basically stops in a state of covering the part of the decorative member 80A and protruding downward from the upper part of the decorative frame 29A. (Hereinafter, the accessory device 82 is referred to as “third accessory device 82”). Then, when the drive unit 82b is driven, the decorative member 82A moves downward, and the entirety thereof blocks the screen center of the image display device 71.

  The accessory device 83 is attached to the lower part of the decorative frame 29A. The decorative member 83A is provided with a decorative letter “deadly” and basically stops with the upper part protruding upward from the lower part of the decorative frame 29 (hereinafter, the accessory device 83 is referred to as “fourth”. Referred to as an accessory device 83). When the drive unit 83b is driven, the decorative member 83a moves upward, and the entirety of the decorative member 83a blocks the screen center of the image display device 71.

  The accessory device 84 is attached to the right end of the decorative frame 29A (hereinafter, the accessory device 84 is referred to as a “fifth accessory device 84”). The accessory device 84 includes a decorative member 84A, and the decorative member 84A is formed with a yellow transparent portion showing a crescent moon and a red transparent portion showing a character “departure RUSH”. An LED is provided on the back side of the decorative member 84A. When the LED is turned on according to the game, the transparent portion of the crescent moon and the transparent portion of the character appear to shine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the tray 6 is provided with a selection button device 9 and an effect button device 10 as input devices related to the effect.

  The selection button device 9 is connected to an operable selection button 9A and a selection button 9A, and includes a selection button detection switch 9a that detects an operation of the selection button 9A. The selection button 9A includes an upper button 91A, a left button 92A, a lower button 93A, and a right button 94A. Each button 91A-94A is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 6 so that a press was possible. The selection button detection switch 9a is connected to the upper button 91A to detect the operation of the upper button 91A, and the left button detection is connected to the left button 92A to detect the operation of the left button 92A. The switch 92a includes a lower button detection switch 93a connected to the lower button 93A to detect an operation of the lower button 93A, and a right button detection switch 94a connected to the right button 94A to detect an operation of the right button 94A. . Each button detection switch 91a, 92a, 93a, and 94a will output a detection signal, if the operation of the corresponding button is detected. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 91a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 92a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 93a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 94a outputs a right button detection signal. In addition, an upper button detection signal and a left button detection signal are output, and a lower button detection signal and a right button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect button device 10 includes an effect button 10A that can be operated and an effect button detection switch 10a that is connected to the effect button 10A and detects an operation of the effect button 10A. The effect button 10A is provided in a state of protruding from the tray 6 so that it can be pressed. The effect button detection switch 10a outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102 when detecting the operation of the effect button 10A.

  The tray 6 is also provided with a ball lending device 61 that is an operating device for lending game balls and a return device 62 that returns a predetermined card or the like.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect performed frequently during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a special symbol lottery based on an effective winning of the game ball to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. In the lottery effect by the image display device 71, basically, the effect symbol is changed and displayed for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image display device 71 and the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of the special symbol lottery. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the special symbol lottery, since it is only an “effect” for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily the special symbol lottery. It does not necessarily represent the result of symbol lottery (a special symbol that is stopped). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

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

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

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, and a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 14, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 15 and a normal symbol hold display device 16 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 11 is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the first special symbol performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first starting port 21, and the second special symbol display device 12 This is a variable display device that displays the result of a lottery of the second special symbol performed on condition that a game ball wins at the second starting port 22. One or more special symbols are set in advance for the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is stopped on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display devices 11 and 12 have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, respectively. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 13 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes the first winning gate 23 or the second winning gate 24. A normal symbol is set as a result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 13 is a notification of the result of lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 13 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 13 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are operated, even if the game ball is won at the start ports 21 and 22, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed. The result of the special symbol lottery is not not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 21 and 22. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 21 and 22. The first special symbol hold display device 14 corresponds to the first start port 21, the second special symbol hold display device 15 corresponds to the second start port 22, and each display device 14, 15 has a current time point. The number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 16.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information relay terminal board 108, and the like are provided on the back surface of the gaming machine Y. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine Y and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  On the input side of the main control board 101, there are a first start opening detection sensor 21a, a second start opening detection sensor 22a, a first large winning opening detection sensor 23a, a second large winning opening detection sensor 24a, and a first winning gate detection. A sensor 25a, a second winning gate detection sensor 26, and a general winning opening detection sensor 27a are connected, and a detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown). .

  On the output side of the main control board 101, the second start opening / closing solenoid 220B for operating the ordinary movable piece 220A of the second start opening control device 220 and the first special movable piece 230A of the first big prize opening control device 230 are operated. The first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 230B to be operated and the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 240B for operating the second special movable piece 240A of the second big prize opening control device 240 are connected, and an output port (not shown) is connected. ) Is used to output a signal for controlling each solenoid. Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 11, a second special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, a first special symbol hold display device 14, a second special symbol hold display device. 15 and the normal symbol hold display device 16 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

  In this embodiment, the game information relay terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected, and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. Direct connection may be possible.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. That is, the image display device 71, the sound output device 72, the effect lighting devices 73 to 78, and the effect accessory devices 80 to 84 that execute effects are caused to execute effects. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. .

  The selection button device 9 and the effect button device 10 are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102. When the selection button 9A of the selection button device 9 is operated, the selection button detection sensor 9a detects the operation, and outputs a selection button detection signal indicating the operation to the effect control board 102. When the effect button 10A of the effect button device 10 is operated, the effect button detection sensor 10a detects the operation and outputs an effect button detection signal indicating the operation to the effect control board 102.

  In addition, the effect control board 102 is provided with a volume changeover switch device 720 that adjusts the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 72 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B). The volume changeover switch device 720 is connected to an operable changeover switch 720A composed of a slide mechanism and a changeover switch 720A, and a changeover switch detection sensor 720a that detects an operation of the changeover switch 720A (a stop position of the changeover switch 720A). It has. When the changeover switch 720A receives an operation, the changeover switch detection sensor 720a detects the operation, and outputs a changeover switch detection signal indicating that the operation of the changeover switch 720A has been performed to the effect control board 102. As shown in FIG. 3B, there are four types of operation modes of the volume changeover switch device 720 (four stop positions of the changeover switch 720A), and the changeover switch detection signal is identification information of the operation mode. It is also. That is, the changeover switch 720A can be operated in four steps left and right, the changeover switch detection signal indicates the operation mode of the changeover switch 720A, and the presentation control board 102 determines how the volume changeover switch 720A is based on the changeover switch detection signal. It is possible to determine the position (contact point) where the changeover switch 720A is stopped) and set the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 72 according to the operation mode. .

  In the present embodiment, the operation mode (stop position) of the changeover switch 720A is provided from “first” to “fourth”. When the operation mode of the changeover switch 720A is “first”, the volume is “ If it is set to “High” and “Second”, the volume is set to “Medium”, If it is “Third”, the volume is set to “Low”, If it is “Four”, the volume is set “Large” is set (hereinafter, the stop position of the changeover switch 720A is referred to as switch number “1” to switch number “4” in order from the left side). Further, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, according to the operation mode of the volume changeover switch device 720, ON / OFF of the power saving mode in which the power is reduced from the normal level, and the special winning openings 23, 24 are provided. Execution / non-execution of an effect (appeal effect) based on the number of game balls paid out based on the winning is also set.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 10, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 9, and a switch output from the volume changeover switch device 720. Based on the switch detection signal and the input signal from the timer (quartz crystal unit), the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board are processed. An effect control command is transmitted to 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

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

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

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 5b of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 41 based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the rotation angle detection signal from the launch volume knob 32b, and launches the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 41 reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards, and controls lighting of the first to fifth lighting devices 73 to 78 provided on the glass frame Y2. The drive control for the motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed, and the drive control for the solenoid for rotating the second illumination device 74 and the third illumination device 75 is performed. Further, energization control is performed on the drive units 80b to 84b such as solenoids and motors that operate the first accessory device 80 to the fourth accessory device 83. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image display device 71 to a drive circuit of the image display device 71, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 72. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 72, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105Aa, an overall ROM 105b, and an overall RAM 105c for performing image display control by the image display device 71.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. When the general CPU 105Aa receives a command related to effect control such as an effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image display device 71 on the image generation unit 105B based on the command, and a sound. A voice instruction to be output from the voice output device 72 to the generation unit 105C is issued.

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

  The general ROM 105Ab is composed of a mask ROM, a control processing program for the general ROM 105Ab, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern, animation scene information, and the like. Is remembered.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect produced by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (luminance, sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), Various information such as a drawing method is included.

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

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 71, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes a background of a decorative symbol image or a decorative symbol. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  The CGROM 105Bb includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used. The VRAM 105Bc is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 72 is controlled, and the sound volume output from the sound output device 72 is controlled based on the sound volume designation command.

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

  FIGS. 5A-1 and 5A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute the special game (whether the special prize is successful) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 21 and 22. FIG. 5 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 21 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 5 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol that is performed when the second starting port 22 is won. Table)).

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

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning openings 23 and 24 are opened is executed.

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

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols are stopped in two areas of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the image display device 71 during the variation display of the effect symbols, and the predetermined one in the remaining area If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effect frequently performed on the image display device 71 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are arranged, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning until the middle By creating a game, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

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

  6A to 6C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a mode of special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 based on the acquired special symbol determination random numbers (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 6B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. FIG. 6C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the special effect designating command includes 1 byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1 byte for indicating the command content (function). Data. As for the special effect designating command, if the MODE data is “E1H”, it means that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 (actuating the first special symbol display device 11), and the MODE data is “ "E2H" indicates that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 (actuating the second special symbol display device 12).

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot game control table used when controlling the jackpot game. The jackpot game control table is associated with a jackpot type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As a condition for controlling the jackpot game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of either the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 24 is performed, and , Opening command to be transmitted to the production control board 102 at the start of opening, table type used for controlling opening / closing of the first grand prize port 23 and the second grand prize port 24, the first grand prize port 23 or the second grand prize An ending time, which is a period from the end of the last opening of any of the mouths 24 to the end of the jackpot game, and an ending command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the ending are set.

  FIG. 8A to FIG. 8C are diagrams showing an example of the jackpot opening / closing control table for the jackpot game used when controlling the opening / closing of the first winning prize port 23, FIG. 9A to FIG. FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an example of a big prize opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the second big prize opening 24. FIG. 8A is a table referred to in the first long hit game constituting the jackpot game, FIG. 8B is a table referred to in the first medium hit game constituting the jackpot game, and FIG. It is a table referred in the short hit game which comprises a big hit game. On the other hand, FIG. 9A is a table referred to in the second long hit game constituting the jackpot game, and FIG. 9B is a table referred to in the second medium hit game constituting the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning openings 23 and 24 during the big hit game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning openings 23, 24 are the round number (R), which is the number of the round game, and the operation of the big winning opening control devices 230, 240 in each round game (of the big winning openings 23, 24). The special operation number (K), which is an opening number, and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 10A is a diagram showing an example of the small hit game control table used when controlling the small hit game. The small hit game control table is associated with a small hit type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, which table is used in the small hit game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  The small hit game control table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the big prize opening 23, 24, and the stage control board 102 at the start of the opening The opening command to be sent to, the type of table used to control the opening and closing of the big winning openings 23, 24, the period from the end of the last opening of the big winning openings 23, 24 until the end of the small hit game A certain ending time and an ending command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of ending are set.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game used when controlling the opening / closing of the big winning openings 23, 24. The big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning openings 23 and 24 during the small hit game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning openings 23, 24 are the round number (R), which is the number of the round game, and the operation of the big winning opening control devices 230, 240 in each round game (of the big winning openings 23, 24). The special operation number (K), which is an opening number, and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data. The game condition data is identification information that represents a state of a game condition that is newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The game condition data is associated with the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state / high probability state). In each divided table, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) and the game condition data Are uniquely associated and stored.

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

  FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the ease of winning a prize are set as the game conditions. The table includes special data that can be executed according to the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF state of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition, which will be described later, The number of symbol displays (Xa, Ja: hereinafter referred to as “executable number of times”) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of times that the special symbol display can be executed means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol variable display that is a notification of the result.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as a “special symbol variation pattern”), as will be described later. The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram variation time”) and the type of effect.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes the type of special symbol display device that operates in the special symbol display (starting opening related to the special symbol display), special figure stop symbol data (result of jackpot determination, presence / absence of reach effect, etc.) ) And the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2).

  In each table, the special figure variation pattern determination value and one or more special figure variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. Since the special figure variation pattern is allocated with a predetermined probability set in advance, the expectation of winning a big hit is set for the special figure variation pattern.

  A start opening prize designation command and a special symbol variation pattern designation command are set corresponding to each special diagram variation pattern. The start opening winning designation command is generated at the time of winning (at the time of the input control processing in step S200) and transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the special figure variation pattern designation command is used at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (in step S300 special). Is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Each command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the type of the start port and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special figure variation pattern.

  FIG. 13A to FIG. 13F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of a normal symbol lottery hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure (winning / winning) of right acquisition for executing the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gates 25 and 26.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table that is referred to in a non-short-time state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a time-short state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 22 is opened is executed.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 13 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning at the winning gates 25 and 26 (type of normal symbol: ordinary symbol Stop symbol data / ordinary effect design designation data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination result (1 hit, 2 wins or misses), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 13C determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required to display a variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-short state and a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the non-time-short state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the non-short time state is 15.0 seconds (see FIG. 13C).

  FIG. 13D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 13D, in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current winning easiness state for the second start port 22 and the normal stop symbol data, and the auxiliary game reference data correspond to each other. It is attached. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state when the normal symbol lottery is performed and the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 13E shows an example of the auxiliary game control table. In this table, conditions for controlling the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time, which is a period from the start of the auxiliary game to the first opening of the second starting port 22, and the final opening of the second starting port 22 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set. An auxiliary game control table is also stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 13F is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time saving) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. It consists of a start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for time reduction). Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  In each table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 22 during an auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 22 include the operation number of the second start port control device 220 (opening of the second start port 22), the normal operation number (D), and each opening time / The closing time (operation time / non-operation time) is set. In this embodiment, only one type of condition pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected opening time in the non-short-time second start opening / closing control table is 4.1, while the expected opening time in the non-time-saving second start-out opening / closing control table is 5.0 seconds. .

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of a first payout number category determination table. The first payout number category determination is divided by the first payout number, which is the total number of game balls paid out based on winning in the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24 after the power is turned on. The determined first payout quantity category is determined based on the current first payout quantity. In the present embodiment, the first payout number category is set to “0” to “5”, and the first payout number category “0” has a first payout number range of 0 to 9999, The number of payouts “1” ranges from 10,000 to 19999 for the first payout, the first payouts “2” ranges from 20000 to 29999 for the first payout, and the first payout “3”. The first payout number range is 30,000-39999, the first payout number category “4” is the first payout number range 40000-49999, and the first payout number category “5” is the first payout number. The range is set to 50000 pieces.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of the second payout number category determination table. The second payout number category determination is a win-winning and specified in a gaming state advantageous to the player, which will be described later (at least a jackpot winning probability is a high probability state or a start-up winning ease is a short-time state) According to the second payout number, which is the total number of game balls paid out based on winning in the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24 in the so-called “continuous change” in which the gaming state is continuous. The divided second payout number classification is determined based on the current second payout number. In the present embodiment, the second payout number category is set from “0” to “1”, and the second payout number category “0” has a second payout number range of 0 to 19999, In the payout quantity category “1”, the range of the second payout quantity is set to 20000 or more.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are activated (the special winning openings 230 and 240 are opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won. The game consists of a “big hit game” that opens and closes and a “small hit game” that is executed when the “small hit” is won and opens and closes. The jackpot game is divided into “long hit game”, “medium hit game”, and “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big prize winning openings 230 and 240. The jackpot game is divided into a “first jackpot game” and a “second jackpot game” depending on the types of the big winning openings 230 and 240 to be opened and closed. With these combinations, in the present embodiment, “game per first long”, “game per first long”, “game per first short”, “game per second long”, “game per second long” Is set. “First” is the “first jackpot game” and “second” is the “second jackpot game”.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the winning prize openings 230 and 240 are opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason why it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be awarded to the big winning holes 230 and 240 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize opening 230, 240 is not opened the maximum number of times, the big prize opening 230, 240 may be closed and the round game may end. Also, even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the big winning openings 230 and 240 are closed, and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times the maximum winning opening 230, 240 and the maximum opening time in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses under the “low probability” state or the “high probability” state for the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non- The game progresses under the "short time" state. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state, and are referred to as “normal game state” based on the “low probability” state and the “non-short time” state. .

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” state regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 It means that the winning probability is set at a disadvantage to the player relative to 1/258. Here, winning of “big hit” means acquiring a right to execute “big hit game” in a special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, set to 1/34 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

  The “non-short-time” state is a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 22 is normal. More specifically, in the “non-time-saving” state, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the winning gates 25 and 26 (hereinafter referred to as normal symbol variation). Time) is set to 15 seconds, and the total expectation of the operation time (opening time of the second start port 22) of the second start port control device 220 that operates when the “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery The value is set to 4.1 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for the normal symbol is set to 1/50. Note that “the total opening time” is that the second start port 22 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 220 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 22) is longer than in the “non-short time” state, and the second start time This means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 22 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state in which it is easier to win the second starting port 22 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 22 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “short time” state, the normal fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total maximum opening time of the second start port 22 is set to 5.0 seconds, The probability of winning a win is set to 1/5. In other words, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 22 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the start ports 21 and 22, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 42. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 22 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (long win game / short win game) and the new game condition state after the jackpot game (low probability state / high probability state, non-temporary state / A combination with a short time state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified.

  By winning the jackpot, the game will be executed per first long, and then the state of the game condition will be set to “high probability” and “short time” state. The first big hit game is executed, and then the game condition is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The game is executed, and then the game condition is set to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state. The big hit is “low probability shortage first medium hit”, the first short win game is executed by winning, and then the game The jackpot that sets the condition state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “high probability short-lived first short hit”, the game is played per second long by winning the jackpot, and then the game conditions The jackpot for setting the state to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “high probability short-lived second per second”, the second medium hit game is executed by winning the jackpot, and then the state of the game condition is set to “high The jackpot that is set to the “probability” state and the “short time” state is referred to as a “high probability short time second medium hit” (see FIG. 9A).

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game timer update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning openings 23 and 24, and the like. A time control process for updating an auxiliary game timer counter that performs a counter, a normal symbol variation time update process, a normal symbol stop time update process, a second opening / closing time update process, and the like is performed. .

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

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an input control process for determining whether or not a new valid signal is transmitted from a predetermined detection sensor. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first special symbol hold display device 14, the second special symbol hold display device 15, and the first big prize opening control device 230. And the special figure special electric control process (special symbol related process) for performing the control (control of the special symbol system device) of the second big prize winning control device 240 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 13, the normal symbol hold display device 16, and the second starting port control device 220 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a has a start port (first start port 21 and second start port 22), a large winning port (first large winning port 23, second large winning port 24), and a general winning port 27. It is checked whether or not the corresponding prize ball counter exceeds “0”. If it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is paid out control board 103. Send to. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a uses external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start opening / closing solenoid 220B, and the first grand prize opening solenoid 230B. Drive control data for driving the second grand prize opening / closing solenoid 240B (second start opening / closing solenoid driving data, first big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data and second big prize opening / closing solenoid driving data), and Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display) for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display devices 11, 12, 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, 16 Data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 11, 12, and 13 and the hold display devices 14, 15, and 16, a display device output process for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first big prize opening 23. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second big prize opening 24. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a has input a detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, the game ball has won the first winning gate 25 or the second winning gate 26. Determine whether or not. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 27. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 27a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  Next, the first big prize opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S210-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first big prize opening detection sensor 23a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, whether or not the jackpot game is currently being played is determined in step S210-2. Whether or not 3 is determined. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game, it moves the process to step S210-3. If it determines that the game is not a jackpot game, the main CPU 101a ends the first jackpot detection signal input process. This is to prevent payout of a winning ball based on winning in the first big winning opening 23 due to fraud.

  In step S210-3, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to a prize winning counter used for prize balls and updates the prize winning counter (the first prize winning opening 23 or the second prize winning in the round). The counter value of the round winning number counter (C) for counting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 24) is added and updated.

  In step S210-4, the main CPU 101a adds “15”, which is the number of prize balls related to the first big winning opening 23, to the counter value of the first payout number counter. Note that the counter value of the first payout number counter, that is, the cumulative number of prize balls that have been won and paid out to the first grand prize winning port 23 or the second big prize winning port 24 from the time the power is turned on until the present time is the first. One payout number.

  In step S210-5, the main CPU 101a checks the counter value against the first payout number category determination table (see FIG. 14A), and performs the first payout number category determination for determining the first payout number category. Then, it is determined whether or not the first payout number category is updated (increased).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the first payout number category has not been updated, the process proceeds to step S210-7. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first payout number category has been updated, in step S210-6, the first payout number category is updated. Based on the determination table, the first payout number category designation command indicating the updated new first payout amount category is set in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S210-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a continuous channel flag, which will be described later, is turned on in the continuous channel flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, that is, whether or not it is currently in continuous channel. If it is determined that the continuous channel flag is not turned on, the first big prize opening detection signal input process is terminated. If it is determined that the continuous channel flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S210-8.

  In step S210-8, the main CPU 101a adds “15”, which is the number of prize balls related to the first big winning opening 23, to the counter value of the second payout number counter. Note that the counter value of the second payout number counter, that is, the cumulative number of winning balls that are paid out by winning in the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 24 during consecutive chanting becomes the second payout number. .

  In step S210-9, the main CPU 101a checks the counter value against the second payout number category determination table (see FIG. 14B) and performs the second payout number category determination for determining the second payout number category. Then, it is determined whether or not the second payout number category is updated (increased).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the second payout number section has not been updated, the main CPU 101a ends the first big prize opening detection signal input process, and determines that the second payout number section has been updated, in step S21-10. Based on the second payout quantity category determination table, the second payout quantity category designation command indicating the updated second payout quantity category is set in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the second The one big winning opening detection signal input process is terminated.

  Next, the second big prize opening detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S220-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second big prize opening detection sensor 24a, that is, whether or not a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, whether or not the jackpot game is currently being played is determined in step S220-2. Whether or not 3 is determined. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game, it moves the process to step S220-3. If it determines that the game is not a jackpot game, the main CPU 101a ends the first jackpot detection signal input process. This is to prevent award ball from being paid out based on winning in the second big winning opening 24 due to fraud.

  In step S220-3, the main CPU 101a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and at the same time, the main prize winning mouth (first big prize mouth 23 or second The counter value of the round winning number counter (C) for counting the number of times of winning in the big winning opening 24) is added and updated.

  In step S <b> 220-4, the main CPU 101 a adds “9”, which is the number of prize balls related to the second big prize opening 24, to the counter value of the first payout number counter.

  In step S220-5, the main CPU 101a performs the first payout number category determination to determine whether or not the first payout number category is updated (increased).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the first payout number category has not been updated, the process proceeds to step S220-7. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first payout number category has been updated, in step S220-6, the first payout number category is updated. Based on the determination table, the first payout number category designation command indicating the updated new first payout amount category is set in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S220-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a continuous channel flag, which will be described later, is ON in a continuous channel flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. If it is determined that the continuous channel flag is not turned on, the second big prize opening detection signal input process is terminated. If it is determined that the continuous channel flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S <b> 220-8, the main CPU 101 a adds “9”, which is the number of prize balls related to the second big prize opening 24, to the counter value of the second payout number counter.

  In step S220-9, the main CPU 101a performs the second payout number category determination to determine whether the second payout number category is updated (increased).

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the second payout number segment has not been updated, the main CPU 101a ends the second big prize opening detection signal input process, and determines that the second payout number category has been updated, in step S220-10. Based on the second payout quantity category determination table, the second payout quantity category designation command indicating the updated second payout quantity category is set in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the second The two major winning opening detection signal input processing is terminated.

  Next, the first start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 21a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S234, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 14, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit (see FIG. 15A), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 1st prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 21 in step S236. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 21 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the first preliminary determination. Here, the first start opening prize designation command is determined as the determination result of the first preliminary determination. In other words, the first start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the first pre-judgment (win / no-win, type of special symbol, presence / absence of reach, and special pattern variation pattern).

  Then, in step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start opening winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the first special symbol hold display device 14 displays the first. In order to update the special figure holding number (U1), special symbol holding display data indicating the holding number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 22a, that is, whether or not a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescription counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 22 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of winning prizes to the second starting port 22 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2, also referred to as “second special figure holding number”) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the second special figure holding number (U2) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S244, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S244, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 15, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the second special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit (see FIG. 15B), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd prior determination process based on the winning to the 2nd starting port 22 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 22 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

  Specifically, the jackpot determination based on the determination information related to the special symbol lottery acquired in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol variation pattern determination random number) , Special symbol determination, reach determination and special diagram variation pattern determination are performed. That is, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, and special symbol variation pattern determination processing in the second preliminary determination. Here, the second start opening winning designation command is determined as the determination result of the second pre-determination. In other words, the second start opening winning designation command includes information related to the determination result of the two pre-determinations (win / no-win, special symbol type, presence / absence of reach, and special symbol variation pattern).

  Then, in step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the second special symbol hold display device 15 displays the second. In order to update the special figure hold number (U2), special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether there is a valid detection signal from the first winning gate detection sensor 25a or the second winning gate detection sensor 26a, that is, whether a predetermined acquisition condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 16 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires determination information including a hit determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, and ends the winning gate detection signal input process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a stores the random number value indicated by the counter related to the normal symbol lottery in the normal symbol holding storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the special figure special power control process will be described. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to small hit game processing (step S350). If data = 5, the process goes to the jackpot game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure hold number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. If it is determined that the second special figure hold number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. Move processing to.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the second special symbol hold count counter by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the data stored in the second special symbol hold storage area is shifted. Processing is performed, and each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

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

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

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

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 14 and 15 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (determination information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 21.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 21 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 21 (the second start port 22), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

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

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 24, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

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

  If it is not determined in step S312-2 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to step S312-3 and performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the reach determination table.

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-7, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is not “reach”, that is, it is determined that “no reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-8 to select a special symbol determination table for loss without reach.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 21 or second start port 22), and step S312. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-111, the main CPU 101a performs special symbol determination for comparing the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-2, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-11, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure change pattern determination process of FIG. 27, the determined special figure stop pattern data is displayed in the special symbol stop process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning openings 23 and 24 in the jackpot game process of FIG. 30 and the jackpot game process of FIG.

  In step S312-14, the main CPU 101a collates the special symbol stop symbol data with the reference data determination table, sets the reference data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine reference data, which is set in the reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 24, and performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In special figure variation pattern determination processing, based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of special symbol determination, and the result of reach determination, the time required to display the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time), etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main CPU 101a confirms the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c in step S313-1, and determines the special figure variation pattern determination table based on the special figure stop symbol data in step S313-2. . This is because in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, is divided by the special figure stop symbol data.

  In addition, when the special figure stop symbol data is “19” or “29”, that is, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without reach, the special figure pending number (U1orU2) related to the special symbol variation pattern determination process is further determined. ) To determine the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. This is because, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determination table related to the reachless loss is also divided according to the special figure reservation number.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a determines the special figure fluctuation pattern in step S313-3. Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the determined special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern.

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 24. In step S310-7, the special CPU variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for the effect in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect is determined.

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

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

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 to perform variation display of the special symbol. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-11, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-12. Then, the special symbol memory determination process ends.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S310-9 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the effect symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control board 102 to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S320-6, turns off the first starting opening prize flag or the second starting opening prize flag, and the special symbol variation process. Exit.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure stop time set in the special game timer counter in step S320-4 has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0?). . As a result, if it is determined that the special figure stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. .

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the remaining number counter in the short time state that indicates the remaining number of times of the special symbol variation display in the short time state (J: hereinafter referred to as “remaining number in the short time state”). The calculated value (J-1) is stored as the remaining time reduction state number (J).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining time (J) = 0. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining time-short state count (J) = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining time-short states (J) becomes “0” means that the special symbol fluctuation display is performed in the short-time state (Ja), and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short-time” state ends. It means to do.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area means that the current state is a high probability state. If the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If the flag is OFF in the high probability flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a calculates “1 from the counter value of the high probability state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times of display of variation of the special symbol in the high probability state (X: hereinafter referred to as“ high probability state remaining number ”). Is stored as a new high probability state remaining count (X).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability state remaining count (X) = 0. If the number of remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-9. If the number of remaining remaining high probability states (X) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-10.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability state remaining count (X) becomes “0” means that the special symbol change display is performed in the high probability state (Xa) and the special symbol change due to the “high probability” state. It means that the display ends.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the continuous channel flag is turned on in the continuous channel flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. If the main CPU 101a determines that the continuous channel flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S330-14. If the main CPU 101a determines that the continuous channel flag is turned on, whether the continuous channel end condition is satisfied in step S330-12. Determine whether or not. In this case, the end condition of the continuous channel is “high probability state remaining number (X) = 0 and time-short state remaining number of times (J) = 0”, that is, the gaming state advantageous to the player is terminated, and the normal gaming state Is set to migrate to.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the continuous-chan end condition is not satisfied, that is, if the continuous-chan end condition is being continued, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S330-14, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the continuous-chan end condition is satisfied, step S330-13 In step S330-14, the process is terminated. The continuous channel end process is to turn off the continuous channel flag, reset the second payout number counter, and set a continuous channel end designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 10 to 15, 20 to 25). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-17. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-15.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 16 to 17, 26 to 27). . Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-20. If it is not determined to be a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-18, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area), the remaining high probability state Reset the fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the short time state.

  In step S330-19, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-19.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to the period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (the first opening of the first prize opening 23 or the first second prize opening 24). Say. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, the next subroutine is executed, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. .

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a turns on the continuous-chan flag in the continuous-chan flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, and sets the jackpot type. The corresponding winning prize opening / closing control table is selected and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, the first prize winning opening / closing control table for the first long game, the first bonus game opening / closing control table for the first medium winning game, the first prize winning opening / closing control game for the first short game Any one of the control table, the second winning game winning prize opening / closing control table, or the second medium winning game winning prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stores the value. The main CPU 101a energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 230B or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 240B to open the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 24. The opening / closing solenoid energization start data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3 and opens the special winning openings 23 and 24 based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K). The time (the operating time of the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the time of the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating one round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the image display device 71.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning openings 23, 24) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning openings 23 and 24 are open, that is, whether or not the special winning opening control devices 230 and 240 are operating. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 23, 24 is open, whether or not the “open completion condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 23, 24 is established in step S340-8. Determine whether or not. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. The big prize opening closing process sets the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoids 230B and 240B in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to close the big prize openings 23 and 24, and is determined in step 340-3. With reference to the special winning opening / closing control table, the closing times of the special winning openings 23 and 24 are set in the special game timer counter based on the current round number (R) and special operation number (K). As a result, the special winning openings 23 and 24 are closed.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, in one round, the special operation number (K) is the number of times of opening set in the round game, or the counter value (C) of the round winning number counter is a specified number (for example, 9) ) Is terminated on the condition that it has been reached, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied. If it is determined that one round has been completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not been completed, the jackpot game process is ended.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning openings 23 and 24 are not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sends the ending command associated with the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S340-18 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

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

  The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

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

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

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stored. Then, the energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoids 230B, 240B is set to open the big prize opening 23, 24, and referring to the big prize opening / closing control table determined in the step 350-3, The opening times of the special winning openings 230B and 240B based on the current special electric operation number (K) are set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means a period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 23, 24 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning openings 23 and 24 are open. If the main CPU 101a determines that the special winning openings 23 and 24 are not open, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-10, and determines that the special winning openings 23 and 24 are open. In S350-7, it is determined whether or not the “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning openings 23 and 24 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning number counter has reached a specified number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the special winning openings 23 and 24 has elapsed (special Game timer counter = 0). If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-8, and if it determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoids 230B, 240B is set in order to close the big prize opening 23, 24, and the big prize opening opening / closing control table determined in the above step 350-3. , Based on the current special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 23, 24 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning openings 23 and 24 are closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special winning operation number (K) is the number of times the special winning opening 23 or 24 is preset, or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter is a specified number (for example, 9) Has reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

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

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hits. Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

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

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads game condition data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a compares the game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. When the “high probability” state is set after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the number of executable times (Xa) in the high probability state remaining number counter (in this embodiment, 60 times).

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not the time flag is turned on in the time flag storage area. When the “short time” state is set after the big hit game, the short time flag is turned ON in the short time flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the executable number (Ja) (60 times in the present embodiment) is set in the short time state remaining number counter. set.

  In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-5 sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data. Then, the processing shifts to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The ordinary power control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process is moved to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The normal symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being displayed, the main CPU 101a ends the normal symbol storage determination process. If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 16 in accordance with the shift of data (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the hit determination table is associated with the start opening winning ease state (non-short-time state / short-time state) (see FIG. 13A), so the short-time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a performs normal symbol determination. Specifically, the main CPU 101a compares the normal symbol determination random number stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 101b to determine the normal symbol. . As described above, since this normal symbol determination table is associated with the result of the hit determination (win / loss), the result of the hit determination is confirmed, and the normal symbol determination table related to the result of the hit determination is determined. select.

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

  When the determined general symbol stop symbol data is determined to be a normal symbol variation pattern in the general symbol variation pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a hit normal symbol in the normal symbol suspension pattern of FIG. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the second start port 22 in the processing.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain time by a specific LED among the plurality of LEDs provided in the normal symbol display device 13, and the lost normal symbol is the LED. It is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain time by another LED.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the normal pattern variation pattern determination table is classified according to the state of the start opening winning ease, the main CPU 101a first confirms the time flag storage area and determines the current start opening winning ease. A general pattern variation pattern determination table related to the state is selected. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number for determining the customary pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit, which is shifted in the above step S410-4, with the selected customary pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (normal map). (Variation time).

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data in order to perform the normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 13, and in step S410-12, the normal symbol suspension symbol data is set as the auxiliary game reference data. The auxiliary game reference data is determined by collating with the determination table and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol fluctuation display data includes information such as a fluctuation display mode and a fluctuation time.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal time fluctuation time set in step S410-10 has elapsed (whether auxiliary game timer counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets an ordinary symbol change end command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S420-3, the normal symbol is based on the ordinary symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Data for stoppage display for stopping display on the display device 13 is set. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

  Next, the normal symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S430-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in the normal symbol time counter in step S420-4 has elapsed (auxiliary game timer counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the normal symbol stop time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

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

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

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the auxiliary game reference data stored in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and enters the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the ordinary power operation number storage area (the ordinary power operation number (D)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the ordinary movable piece 220A, the energization start data of the second start opening / closing solenoid 220B is set, and the current start opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is referred to The opening time of the second start port 22 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means a period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 22 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 22 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 22 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 22 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter has reached a specified (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that one opening time of the second start opening 22 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8 when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied. .

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, the energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 220B is set to close the second start port 22, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. Referring to FIG. 4, the closing time of the second start port 22 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter based on the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 22 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start port 22 is opened with a preset number of power operation numbers (D), or the counter value of the start port prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the general electric operation number storage area and sets "0" in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in accordance with the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an ending time in accordance with the normal stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 22 is not open in step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the auxiliary game process.

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

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

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

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a confirms the operation mode (switch numbers 1 to 4) of the volume changeover switch device 720.

  In step S1003, the sub CPU 102a performs a volume setting process based on the operation mode of the volume switch device 720 confirmed in the previous step. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a collates the changeover switch No. confirmed in the effect condition determination table shown in FIG. 51A to determine the volume (large / medium / small) and to specify the volume. (For example, a command indicating volume “high”: 01H00H, a command indicating volume “medium”: 01H01H, a command indicating volume “low”: 01H02H) are transmitted to the image control board 105. Upon receiving the volume designation command, the overall CPU 105Aa of the image control board 105 sets the volume indicated by the volume designation command, and controls sound based on the volume.

  In step S1004, the sub CPU 102a performs a power mode setting process based on the operation mode of the volume changeover switch device 720 confirmed in step S1002. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a checks the changeover switch number confirmed in the effect condition determination table shown in FIG. 51A, and determines whether or not to set the power mode to the power saving mode. When the power saving mode is set, the power saving flag is turned ON in the power saving flag storage area of the sub RAM 102 c and a power saving mode designation command (for example, 02H00H) is transmitted to the image control board 105. In the present embodiment, the “power saving mode” is a state in which power consumption is reduced as compared to a normal mode that is not the power saving mode. The luminance of 71 is reduced to 50%, the illuminance of the lighting devices 73 to 78 in the waiting state for customers is reduced to 80%, and the volume during the game production and the demonstration production is reduced to 85%. In addition, when the general CPU 105Aa of the image control board 105 receives the power saving mode designation command, the general CPU 105Aa controls the sound at a normal volume of 85%.

  In step S1005, the sub CPU 102a performs an appeal effect setting process based on the operation mode of the volume changeover switch device 720 confirmed in step S1002. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a checks the changeover switch number confirmed in the effect condition determination table shown in FIG. 51A, and determines whether to execute the appeal effect. When executing the appeal effect, the appeal effect flag is turned ON in the appeal effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The appeal effect is an effect related to the number of winning balls, and the game machine Y represents the number of game balls paid out based on winning from the power-on to the big winning holes 23 and 24 from the power-on to the present time. It consists of an appeal effect (first specific effect) and a continuous-chan appeal effect (second specific effect) that represents the number of game balls that have been paid out based on winning in the big winning openings 23 and 24 during the continuous game. In step S1005, the sub CPU 102a stores data (flag) indicating the first payout number section “0” in the first payout number section storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and stores it in the second payout number section storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Data (flag) indicating the second payout number category “0” is stored. In addition, all the effects are performed using the lighting devices 73 to 78, and both appeal effects are not performed at the same time, and the continuous appeal effect is preferentially performed.

  In step S1006, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the effect random numbers (random effect pattern determination random numbers, effect mode determination random numbers, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 102c. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeatedly performing the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 39 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102.

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

  In step S1200, the sub CPU 102a performs time control processing for updating each timer counter for performing time management related to various effects.

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 40 to 46. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect button effect control process related to an effect (effect button effect) based on the operation of the effect button device 10.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect control process for controlling the demonstration effect performed in the customer waiting state. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 47 to 48.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure holding effect control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure hold effect control process for controlling the special figure hold effect.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
A command analysis process performed by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41.

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303, and if not the starting opening winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start opening winning designation command, confirms the type of the starting opening related to the start opening winning designation command, and stores it in a special symbol holding storage area provided for each type. At the same time, a pending number addition process for adding the counter value of the pending number counter is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines 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 102a moves the process to step S1305 and step S1306, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1307.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start port related to the effect designating command, performs the shift process of the data stored in the special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the start port, and for each type The hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the hold number counter provided in FIG. In the data shift process, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Next, in step S1306, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command and stops the display on the image display device 71 based on the information included in the received effect designating command, that is, a combination of decorative symbols. The effect symbol pattern determining process is determined, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1308, and if it is not a special figure variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern that is a variation effect mode of the lottery effect, and ends the command analysis process. Step S1308 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1310 and step S1311. If it is not an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1312.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The effect symbol stop command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the effect symbol stop designation command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 recognize that the change effect ends, and end the change effect, and perform stop display of the effect symbol. Further, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect mode determination process for determining an effect mode in step S1311, and ends the command analysis process.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode (category) performed by the effect device including the image display device 71 and the like corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or the special symbol variable display). It is associated with the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image display device 71, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., and the main characters and angles that appear are appropriately set.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a 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 102a moves the process to step S1313, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1314. In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a 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 102a moves the process to step S1315, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1316.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a performs special game effect pattern determination processing for determining a special game effect pattern which is a special game effect pattern which is an effect related to the special game, and also stores the continuous game flag storage area in the sub RAM 102c. The flag is turned on, and the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1317, and if not the round designation command, moves the process to step S1318.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect, and ends the command analysis process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a 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 102a moves the process to step S1319. If the command is not the ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320.

  In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern which is an aspect of the ending effect, and ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1322.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demo effect standby time). Is set in the demonstration effect timer counter, and the demonstration effect preparation process is performed, and the command analysis process ends. Step S1320 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the first payout number category designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the first payout number category designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1323. If the command is not the first payout number category designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1324.

  In step S1323, the sub CPU 102a performs a ball appearance effect control process in order to change the ball appearance effect, and ends the command analysis process. Step S1324 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a second payout number category designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the second payout number category designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1325, and if it is not the second payout number category designation command, moves the process to step S1326.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 102a performs a continuous-chan appeal effect control process in order to execute a continuous-chan appeal effect, and ends the command analysis process. Step S1325 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1326, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a continuous channel end designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a continuous channel end designation command, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1327, and if it is not a continuous channel end designation command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1327, the sub CPU 102a ends the continuous appeal effect, performs a continuous change end process to execute the outgoing ball appeal effect, and ends the command analysis process. Step S1327 will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1308-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a demonstration effect standby flag or a demonstration effect execution flag (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect flag” when referring to any of the flags), which will be described later, is ON. It is determined whether or not the state is waiting for the production or the demonstration production is being executed. If it is determined that the demonstration effect flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1308-10, and if it is determined that the demonstration effect flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1308-2.

  In step S1308-2, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect clear process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration effect standby flag or the demonstration effect execution flag and resets a demonstration effect timer counter described later. Further, when the sub CPU 102a is set to the power saving mode, the sub CPU 102a sets a normal illuminance control command in the transmission buffer.

  The illuminance normal control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output processing in step S1700, and the lamp control board 104 changes the illuminance of the lighting devices 73 to 78 based on the illuminance normal control command. 100%). This is because in the present embodiment, the illuminance is reduced only in the customer waiting state even in the power saving mode.

  In step S1308-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the appeal effect flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1308-10. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1308-4.

  In step S <b> 1308-4, the sub CPU 102 a determines whether or not a continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is turned on, that is, whether or not a continuous-chan appeal effect that is preferentially executed is executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous-chan appeal effect is being executed, it moves the process to step S1308-5, and if it determines that the continuous-chan appeal effect is not being executed, it moves the process to step S1308-7.

  In step S1308-5, the sub CPU 102a performs continuous appeal appeal pattern determination. This means that the process is proceeding to step S1308-5 means switching from the customer waiting state to the gaming state, but the aspect of the continuous appeal effect is different between the customer waiting state and the gaming state. Because. In the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination, the sub CPU 102a selects a continuous-chan appeal effect control command corresponding to the gaming state in the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination table, and in step S1308-6, the command is stored in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. set. The set continuous appeal effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process of step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 receives the continuous appeal effect control command related to the gaming state, the lamp control board 104 causes the middle upper illumination device 73 and the lower illumination device 78 to execute a continuous appeal effect that causes the rainbow color light to be emitted.

  In step S1308-7, the sub CPU 102a confirms the first payout number section of the sub RAM 102c, and performs a ball appearance appeal pattern determination in step S1308-8. This means that the process proceeds to step S1308-8, which means switching from the customer waiting state to the gaming state, but the appearance mode of the ball appearance appeal is different between the customer waiting state and the gaming state. Because. The sub-CPU 102a determines the appearance appeal effect pattern by collating the first payout number category confirmed in the appearance information appeal pattern determination table related to the gaming state in the appearance effect pattern determination.

  In step S1308-9, the sub CPU 102a sets a ball appearance effect control command indicating the determined ball appearance effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set ball appeal effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output processing in step S1700. When the lamp control board 104 receives the ball appearance effect control command, the lamp control board 104 causes the middle and upper lighting devices 73 and the lower lighting device 78 to execute the ball appearance effect that causes the light of the color corresponding to the first payout number category to be emitted. In addition, the color emitted from the lighting device is the same in the continuous-chan appeal effect and the ball appearance effect in both the gaming state and the customer waiting state, but the types of lighting devices that emit light are different. That is, in the gaming state, the middle and upper lighting devices 73 and the lower lighting device 78 emit light, but in the customer waiting state, all the lighting devices 73 to 78 emit light. This is because in the gaming state, the upper left lighting device 74, the upper right lighting device 75, the left central lighting device 76, and the right central lighting device 77 can produce effects according to other games such as variation effects and special game effects. It is because it is used.

  In step S1308-10, the sub CPU 102a checks the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and is associated with the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the effect mode.

  In step S1308-11, the sub CPU 102a refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and selects the fluctuation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. . This is because the variation effect pattern determination table classified by the type of effect mode is also classified by the special figure variation pattern designation command.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the present embodiment, one or more variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value for each special figure variation pattern designation command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a mode (specific content) of the variation effect, and includes an image display device 71, a sound output device 72, effect lighting devices 72 to 78, and a production effect device 80 to 80. 84 and the aspect of the variation effect performed by the effect button device 10 are associated with each other. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image display device 71. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the change effect control command, the image display device 71 displays an image associated with the change effect pattern.

  The variation production pattern includes the variation production time, the decorative display mode of the decorative design, the presence / absence of the reach production, the content and appearance timing of the reach production / notification production, the production deployment configuration (scenario), the background of the decorative design made up of scenes and characters The contents of the fluctuating effect consisting of the types of items are set. For example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image display device 71 displays the variation display of the decoration symbol based on the variation effect pattern indicated by the command (the variation display of the effect symbol is performed). And the background image is displayed on the image display device 71.

  In step S1308-12, the sub CPU 102a stores the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the effect pattern determination random number in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In step S1308-13, the stored effect pattern determination random number is stored. Is compared with the determined variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern to determine the variation effect pattern. Then, in step S1308-14, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1308-15, changes the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern. The variable effect data storage area of the RAM 102c is set.

(Demo production preparation process for production control board)
The demonstration production preparation process by the production control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1321-1, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag for the demonstration effect standby flag in the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1321-2, the demonstration effect standby time (for example, 15 seconds) ) Is set in the demonstration performance timer counter. The demonstration effect timer counter is subtracted in step S1200 of the timer interrupt process performed every 4 ms.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the power saving mode is set in step S1321-3. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not in the power saving mode, it ends the demonstration effect preparation process. If it determines that it is in the power saving mode, the sub CPU 102a sets an illuminance reduction control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1321-4. The preparation process ends.

  The illuminance reduction control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process in step S1700, and the lamp control board 104 adjusts the illuminances of the various lighting devices 73 to 78 based on the illuminance reduction control command. Set to 85% of normal.

(Produce appeal production control process of production control board)
With reference to FIG. 44, the appearance appeal effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1323-1, the sub CPU 102a stores the first payout number section indicated by the first payout number section designation command stored in the reception buffer in the first payout number section storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and step S1323-2. It is determined whether or not the appeal effect flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the appearance appeal effect control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1323-3.

  In step S1323-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous appeal effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the outgoing appeal effect control process. If the sub-CPU 102a determines that the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1323-4. Move. This is because continuous appeal is currently being executed.

  In step S1323-4, the sub CPU 102a confirms the first payout number category, and in step S1323-5, performs a payout appeal effect pattern determination. The sub-CPU 102a determines the appearance appeal effect pattern by collating the first payout number category confirmed in the appearance information appeal pattern determination table related to the gaming state in the appearance effect pattern determination.

  In step S1323-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a ball appeal effect control command indicating the determined ball appeal effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the ball appearance effect control process.

(Continuous appeal production control processing of production control board)
The continuous appeal effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1325-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the appeal effect flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag has not been turned ON, in step S1325-2, the sub CPU 102a turns ON the continuous appeal effect enable flag in the continuous RAM appeal effect possible flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the continuous appeal effect control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the appeal effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1325-3.

  In step S1325-3, the sub CPU 102a performs continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination. The sub-CPU 102a selects a continuous-chan appeal effect pattern (continuous-chan appeal effect control command) corresponding to the appearance appeal effect pattern determination table related to the gaming state in the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination. In step S1325-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the continuous appeal display control command selected in the previous step in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the continuous appeal display control process.

(End control end processing of production control board)
With reference to FIG. 46, the continuous change end processing by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1327-1, the sub CPU 102a turns off the continuous-chan flag, and determines whether the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is turned on in step S1327-2. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous appeal effect execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1327-3, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous Chan appeal effect execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1327-7. .

  In step S1327-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous appeal appeal enabled flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous-chan appeal effect flag is ON, in step S1327-8, the sub-CPU 102a turns off the continuous-chan appeal effect flag, ends the continuous-chan appeal effect flag, and completes the continuous-chan appeal effect flag. If it is determined that is not ON, the continuous channel termination process is terminated. This means that the player has won the jackpot but has returned to the normal gaming state without the second payout number category being “1”. In other words, it means that the continuous channel has ended without executing the continuous channel appeal effect.

  In step S1327-3, the sub CPU 102a turns off the continuous appeal effect flag, confirms the first payout number category in step S1327-4, and performs a ball appeal effect pattern determination in step S1327-5. The sub-CPU 102a determines the appearance appeal effect pattern by collating the first payout number category confirmed in the appearance information appeal pattern determination table related to the gaming state in the appearance effect pattern determination.

  In step S 1327-6, the sub CPU 102 a sets an outgoing ball appeal effect control command indicating the determined outgoing appeal effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102 c, and ends the outgoing ball appeal effect control process.

(Demonstration control process of production control board)
The demonstration effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect standby flag is turned on in step S1501. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect standby flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1502, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect timer counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the demonstration effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the demonstration effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the demonstration effect control process, and the demonstration effect timer counter is “0”. That is, if it is determined that the demonstration effect standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1503.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the demonstration effect standby flag in step S1503, turns on the demonstration effect execution flag in the demonstration effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1504, and in step S1505, the demonstration effect is the time required for the demonstration effect. Set the execution time to the demo performance timer counter.

  Next, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current power mode (power saving mode / normal mode) based on ON / OFF of the power saving mode flag in step S1506, and performs the demonstration effect pattern determination using the demonstration effect pattern determination table in step S1507. Do. As shown in FIG. 51 (d), the demonstration effect pattern determination table stores the type of power mode and the demonstration effect pattern (demonstration control command) in association with each other. Therefore, in the demonstration effect pattern determination, the sub CPU 102a collates the power mode confirmed in the demonstration effect pattern determination table and determines the demonstration effect pattern (demonstration control command). Then, the sub CPU 102a sets the demonstration effect control command selected in step S1508 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, performs an appeal effect mode change process in step S1509, and ends the demonstration effect control process. The appeal effect changing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The demonstration effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output processing in step S1700, and the contents indicated by the command based on the demonstration effect control command are shown for each of the boards 104 and 105. The demonstration production is executed by a predetermined production device. The contents of the demonstration effect performed in any mode are the same, but the output amount of the predetermined effect device differs depending on the mode. That is, in the demonstration effect in the power saving mode, the luminance of the image display device 71 is reduced to 50% compared to the normal mode.

  In step S1518, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect execution flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the demonstration effect control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1510, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the demonstration effect timer counter is “0”, that is, whether or not the demonstration effect execution time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the demonstration performance timer counter is not “0”, that is, the demonstration performance execution time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the demonstration performance control process, and the demonstration performance timer counter is “0”. That is, if it is determined that the demonstration effect execution time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1513.

  In the sub CPU 102a, steps S1513 to S1515, processing similar to that in steps S1506 to S1508 is performed, and the demonstration effect control processing is terminated.

(Appeal production change process of production control board)
The appeal effect changing process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1509-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the appeal effect flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the appeal effect change process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1509-2.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous appeal effect execution flag is turned on in step S1509-2. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous appeal effect execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1509-3, and if the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous Chan appeal effect execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1509-5.

In step S1509-3, the sub CPU 102a performs continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination using the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination table.
As shown in FIG. 51C, the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination table associates the internal state (gaming state / waiting state) of the gaming machine Y with the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern (continuous-chan appeal effect control command). Stored. Therefore, the sub-CPU 102a determines the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern (continuous-chan appeal effect control command) indicated by the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination table related to the customer waiting state in the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination. In step S1509-3, the sub CPU 102a sets the continuous appeal effect control command selected in the previous step in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the appeal effect changing process.

  In step S1509-5, the sub CPU 102a confirms the first payout number division, and in step S1509-6, performs the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern determination using the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 51 (b), the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern determination table shows the internal state of the gaming machine Y (game state / waiting for customers), the first payout number category, and the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern (outer ball appeal effect). Control command). Therefore, the sub CPU 102a collates the first payout number category confirmed in the ball appearance effect pattern determination table related to the customer waiting state in the ball appearance effect pattern determination, and determines the ball appearance effect pattern.

  In step S1509-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a ball appeal effect control command indicating the determined ball appeal effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the appeal effect change processing.

  As described above, the appeal effect mode change process is performed in the demonstration effect control process as described above, depending on the internal normal state (game state / waiting state) of the gaming machine Y. This is because, in terms of the type of effect device used and a broad concept, the effect mode is changed.

(Production control board changeover switch detection signal interrupt processing)
When the volume switch device 720 is operated and a switch detection signal is output to the effect control board 102, the switch signal interruption process shown in FIG. 49 is executed. First, in step S2001, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S2002, the sub CPU 102a checks the switch number indicated by the changeover switch detection signal (1 to 4 in the present embodiment) and stores it in the changeover switch number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 102a performs sound volume determination using the effect condition determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 51A, the effect condition determination table includes a switch number (operation mode), a type of volume, ON / OFF of a power saving mode (type of power mode), and execution / non-execution of an appeal effect. Stored in association. Accordingly, the sub CPU 102a determines the volume by comparing the switch number with the volume portion of the effect state determination table in the volume determination. In step S2004, the sub CPU 102a turns on a flag indicating the determined volume in the volume storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and sets a volume specification command indicating the determined volume in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 102a performs power mode determination using the effect state determination table shown in FIG. In the power mode determination, the sub CPU 102a collates the volume switch number with the power mode portion of the effect state determination table to determine the power mode (normal mode / power saving mode). In step S2006, the sub CPU 102a turns on / off the power saving mode flag in the power saving mode storage area of the sub RAM 102c and sets a power mode designation command indicating the determined power mode in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S2007, the sub CPU 102a performs appeal effect determination using the effect state determination table shown in FIG. In the appeal effect determination, the sub CPU 102a collates the volume switch number with the appeal effect portion of the effect state determination table and determines whether to execute the appeal effect. In step S2008, the sub CPU 102a turns on / off the appeal effect flag in the appeal effect storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the appeal effect flag is turned on in step S2009. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2010. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the appeal effect flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S2019.

  In step S2010, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous appeal appeal possible flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous appeal appeal possible flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S2011. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the continuous appeal appeal possible flag is not ON, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S2014.

  In step S2011, the sub CPU 102a checks whether the internal state of the gaming machine Y is in the gaming state or in the customer waiting state based on ON / OFF of the customer waiting effect execution flag in step S2011, and in step S2012, the continuous channel appeal. Perform production pattern determination. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a compares the current internal state of the gaming machine Y with the continuous-chan appeal effect pattern determination table to determine a continuous-chan appeal effect pattern (continuous-chan appeal effect control command), and in step S2013. The determined continuous appeal effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. As described above, the internal state of the gaming machine Y is confirmed because the appeal effect mode differs depending on whether the operation of the changeover switch 720A is in the customer waiting state or the gaming state.

  In step S2014, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the continuous appeal effect execution flag is ON. The sub-CPU 102a moves the process to step S2020 when the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is turned on, that is, when the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag has already been executed, and when the continuous-chan appeal effect execution flag is not turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S2015.

  In step S2015, the sub CPU 102a confirms the first payout number category, and in step S2016, based on ON / OFF of the customer waiting effect execution flag, the internal state of the gaming machine Y is in the gaming state or in the customer waiting state. In step S2017, it is determined whether or not there is an appearance appeal effect pattern. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a collates the current first payout number category and the internal state of the gaming machine Y with the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern determination table, and displays the outgoing ball appeal effect pattern (outer appeal effect control command). In step S2018, the determined appearance appeal effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. In this way, the internal state of the gaming machine Y is confirmed because the appeal effect mode varies depending on whether the volume switch is operated in the customer waiting state or the gaming state.

  In step S2019, the sub CPU 102a performs an appeal effect end process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a turns off the continuous appeal appeal possible flag or the continuous appeal appeal execution flag, and transmits an appeal effect stop designation command to the sub RAM 102c as a stop command for the outgoing ball appeal effect and the continuous appeal effect. Set to buffer. The set appeal effect stop command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 by the data output process of step S1700. The lamp control board 104 forcibly terminates the outgoing ball appeal effect or the continuous-chan appeal effect that is being executed based on the command if the outgoing-ball appeal effect or the continuous-chan appeal effect is being executed.

  In step S2020, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S2001 to the register of the sub CPU 102a, and ends the changeover switch detection signal interrupt process.

  As described above, in the gaming machine Y, the second lighting device 74 to the fifth lighting device 77 are in the customer waiting state (during demonstration production), during the jackpot game from power-on to the present time, In accordance with the number of game balls that have been paid out based on the winning of 24, a ball appeal effect corresponding to the number of game balls is executed. Therefore, the player can easily know information regarding the number of paid-out game balls for the gaming machine when selecting a machine from the gaming machines in which no game is played. On the other hand, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect associated with the jackpot winning expectation is executed, so that the game motivation of the player who is playing on the stand can be increased and the interest of the game is enhanced. be able to. Further, even during the game, the first lighting device 73 and the fifth lighting device 78 are not only waiting for the customer but also during the game (during special symbol variation display or special game), the ball appearance effect is performed. Anyone playing a game on that platform can experience a sense of appearance. Further, even if the number of special figure holds becomes “0” against the player's will, the second lighting device 74 to the fifth lighting device 77 perform a ball appeal effect after entering the customer waiting state. By the time, the demonstration production standby time, that is, a period for avoiding execution of the demonstration production by winning the start ports 21 and 22 is provided, so that the player can be prevented from becoming unpleasant.

  In addition, the gaming machine Y has a so-called continuous change (when the jackpot game is executed, and then the jackpot game is executed when the first lighting device 73 and the fifth lighting device 78 are executing the appearance appeal effect. If the number of game balls paid out based on winning in the special winning openings 23 and 24 in the period until the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed without a predetermined number of times is based on that Continuous Chan appeal production is executed. Therefore, the player can experience a so-called “ream Chang” that is desirable and joyful, and can feel a sense of superiority.

  In addition, in the gaming machine Y, the number of game balls paid out constituted by the above-mentioned ball appeal effect and continuous appeal effect according to the operation mode of the volume changeover switch device 720 (stop position of the changeover switch 720A). It is possible to determine whether or not to execute a base appeal effect (game ball effect). Furthermore, since it is possible to determine whether or not the appeal effect can be executed, the usability of the gaming machine Y is increased. Moreover, since it can adjust with the volume change switch apparatus 720 provided in the back side, it can prevent that a player changes the propriety of an appeal effect arbitrarily or unexpectedly. Further, as described above, in the effect control board 102, regardless of whether or not the appeal effect can be executed, the first payout number category is updated and the continuous appeal effect executable flag is turned on, so the appeal effect is executed. Even when the appeal effect is executed by operating the volume switch device 720 when it is not, information regarding the number of game balls can be provided accurately. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, both the execution and non-execution of the appeal effect are set for the most frequently used sound volume “high”. Thereby, the convenience of the gaming machine Y is enhanced.

  Further, in the gaming machine Y, the power mode can be switched in accordance with the operation mode (the set volume) of the volume switch device 720. Specifically, it is possible to turn on / off the power saving mode in which power consumption is reduced than usual. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the volume of the sound output from the sound output device 72 is set to “high”, “medium”, and “small”, and the power saving mode is set only when the volume is “medium”. Is set. Here, if the power saving mode is set when the volume is “low”, the demonstration effect becomes inconspicuous at all, and the demonstration effect of the demonstration effect is lowered. Furthermore, the appeal to the player is insufficient, which may lead to a decrease in the operation rate. Also, if the power saving mode is set when the volume is “high”, the significance of the volume “high” is lost. Therefore, by setting the power saving mode when the volume is “medium”, it is possible to reduce the power consumption while suppressing the deterioration of the effect. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the power saving mode is set for the luminance of the image display device 71 that is the center of the presentation according to the game only during the demonstration presentation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect due to the difficulty in seeing the effect during the game.

(Other embodiments)
In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to pachinko gaming machines. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as slots and arrangement games. Further, the combination pattern of the operation mode of the volume switch 720, the volume, and whether or not to execute the appeal effect is not limited to the above example.

  In the first embodiment, the first payout number is counted even when the appeal effect is set to non-execution when the power is turned on. However, when the appeal effect is not executed, the first payout number is not counted. Counting may be performed after the volume changeover switch device 720 is operated and the appeal effect is executed. In this case, the first payout number is not counted, but the second payout number is counted and the continuous appeal effect can be executed. In other words, execution / non-execution can be switched only by the volume change switch device 720, and the continuous-chan appeal effect can be executed whenever the second payout number exceeds a predetermined value. .

  In Embodiment 1, the continuous-chan appeal effect ends with the end of continuous-changing, but once it is executed, it can be executed until the power supply is stopped.

  In the first embodiment, the volume changeover switch device 720 is connected to the effect control board 102, and the effect control board 102 inputs the changeover switch detection signal from the volume changeover switch device 720 and executes the changeover switch detection signal interrupt process. doing. However, since the volume changeover switch device 720 is a device for changing the volume, the volume changeover switch device 720 can be configured to be connected to the image control board 105. In this case, when the changeover switch detection signal is input, the image control board 105 switches the sound volume output from the sound output device 72 and outputs the changeover switch detection signal to the effect control board 105. As a result, the effect control board 102 can execute the changeover switch detection signal interrupt process as in the first embodiment. In this case, since the sound volume is directly switched by the image control board 105, the effect control board 102 does not need to perform processing related to the sound volume.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 10 Effect button apparatus 21 1st starting opening 21a 1st starting opening detection sensor 22 2nd starting opening 22a 2nd starting opening detection sensor 23 1st grand prize opening 23a 1st big prize opening detection sensor 24 2nd grand prize Mouth 24a Second winning prize detection sensor 71 Image display device 72 Audio output device 73 First lighting device 74 Second lighting device 75 Third lighting device 76 Fourth lighting device 77 Fifth lighting device 78 Sixth lighting device 101 Main control Substrate 101a main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
104 Lamp control board 104a Lamp CPU
104b Lamp ROM
104c Lamp RAM
105 Image control board 105Ba VDP
105Bb CGROM
220 Second starting port control device 230 First big winning port control device 240 Second big winning port control device 720 Volume change switch device 720A Change switch 720B Change switch detection means

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game using a game medium,
A speaker capable of outputting a predetermined sound;
Volume adjustment operation means capable of adjusting the volume of game effect sound output from the speaker;
A game effect sound control means for outputting the game effect sound from the speaker at a volume corresponding to an operation by the sound volume adjustment operation means;
Special game execution means for executing a special game capable of acquiring a game medium;
Payout means capable of paying out a predetermined number of game media when the special game is being played by the special game execution means;
Production means capable of executing a predetermined production;
Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute a game medium effect corresponding to the number of game media paid out by the payout means in a predetermined period set in advance or information relating to the number of game media;
With
The operation by the volume adjustment operation means includes at least a first operation, a second operation, and a third operation.
The production control means includes
When the volume adjustment operation means receives the first operation, the game medium effect is executed,
When the volume adjustment operation means receives the second operation, the game medium effect is not executed,
When the volume adjustment operation means receives the third operation, the game medium effect is executed ,
The same volume is set when the volume adjustment operation means receives the first operation and when the second operation is received, while the volume adjustment operation means receives the first operation. The game machine is characterized in that the volume is set differently when the second operation is received and when the third operation is received. A determination means for determining whether or not a special game capable of acquiring a game medium is executed based on the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the determination means after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the game medium effect is not executed, the effect control means causes the effect means to execute a symbol variation effect according to a variation display of the symbol.

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