JP5938452B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs effect display.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball enters a start opening provided on the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special game state (big hit game) where a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained. Is called. In addition, the conventional gaming machine is configured to display the lottery result by a combination of the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed after the effect symbols are variably displayed by the symbol display device.

  In such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start port while the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the number of times the ball enters the start port is memorized for a certain number of times, and the effect is sequentially performed by the stored number of times. It was designed to display symbols in a variable manner.

  The stored number of times of entry to the starting opening (hereinafter referred to as “holding ball”) is notified to the player by lighting a lamp provided on the game board, a symbol display device, etc. The number of times could be easily grasped.

  However, this notification is merely a display of the number of holding balls, and was a monotonous notification.

  Accordingly, a gaming machine has been proposed that gives notice of the number of reserved balls and also produces an effect (hereinafter referred to as “hold effect”) that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to a specific gaming state by lottery with the reserved balls ( Patent Document 1).

  The hold effect in this gaming machine is performed by displaying an effect image in a partial area of the display area where the effect symbol is displayed. In the display area, when the number of reserved balls increases due to a game ball entering the start opening, or when the number of reserved balls decreases with the start of a new variation display of the effect design, the holding effect is performed. It was broken.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described case where the number of held balls is increased or decreased, and a gaming machine is proposed that enables a holding effect whenever the number of held balls is being displayed (see Patent Document 2). .

JP 2002-210142 A JP 2004-195089 A

  However, since any holding effect is performed while the number of the reserved balls is displayed, the effect ends with the release of the hold, the development of the effect is poor, and the excitement due to the hold effect is impaired along with the release of the hold There was a risk of being lost.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and enhances the development of the production by associating the production after the completion of the production with the production of the production, thereby improving the interest of the player in the game. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a transition determination means for performing a transition determination as to whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a ball entry based on the result of the transition determination Entry variation effect control means for displaying the variation effect in the effect display area, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the display of the entry variation effect by the entry variation effect control means, the right of the transition determination is suspended and stored. Holding storage means for holding, and holding effect image control means for displaying the on-hold effect image indicating the right stored in the hold storage means in the effect display area, the entry variation effect control means is the When the hold effect image control means is displaying the hold effect image, the transfer determination for the right indicated by the hold effect image is performed based on the result of the transfer determination. In the above-mentioned ballistic variation effect, an inheritance effect is displayed in which an image having the same content as the on-hold effect image is displayed as a variation effect image and an inheritance effect image different from the variation effect image is displayed simultaneously with the variation effect image. An image control means, and a hold inheritance effect control means capable of displaying a hold inheritance effect using the change effect image and the inheritance effect image displayed by the inheritance effect image control means, The hold inheritance effect control means displays, as the hold inheritance effect, an effect that destroys the effect that the fluctuation effect image destroys the inheritance effect image, and then, depending on the result of the transition determination, the inheritance effect image It is possible to display an image different from the above.

  With this configuration, when there is a new entry detection, a hold effect is displayed, and a hold inheritance effect that inherits the hold effect as the hold effect ends is displayed, so the effect after the hold effect ends is associated with the hold effect, Development of the player can be improved, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  The effect control means is characterized in that when the game state transition by the transition lottery means is won, the display change of the hold inheritance effect is set as a specific display change.

  Further, the effect control means is characterized in that when the game state transition by the transition lottery means is won, the hold effect is set as a specific effect.

  Further, the effect control means is characterized in that a hold effect is determined together with a hold every time a new ball is detected, and the hold is released one by one every time the display of the displayed ball fluctuation effect is ended.

  Further, the hold inheritance effect has a first hold inheritance effect and a second hold inheritance effect displayed after the first hold inheritance effect ends. And an effect control means, together with the end of the display of the first hold inheritance effect, the first hold inheritance effect. The second hold inheritance effect is determined in accordance with the display end result of and the content of the second ball variation variation effect, and the effect display means displays the second before the second ball variation variation effect is displayed. The display of the hold inheritance effect is terminated.

  The second entry variation effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the development of production and improving the interest of the player in the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a block diagram of an image control board. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows a holding | maintenance effect pattern determination table. It is a display screen figure showing a hold production and a hold inheritance production. It is a figure which shows the effect pattern designation | designated command determination table regarding a hold inheritance effect. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance effect pattern determination process and the reservation inheritance effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in an image control board. It is a display screen figure of a hold production and a hold inheritance production. It is a display screen figure of a hold production and a hold inheritance production. It is a display screen figure of a hold production and a hold inheritance production. It is a display screen figure of a hold production and a hold inheritance production. It is a display screen figure of a hold production. It is a display screen figure of a hold production and a hold inheritance production.

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60. Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. The game board 2 is made of a transparent plate such as reinforced plastic or polycarbonate. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other, and fires. Energization of the solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3) is permitted. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b (see FIG. 3) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the firing volume 3b is turned into the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 3). (3) is varied.

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. Will be.

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

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 3). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.
The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. "Lottery" is performed.

  In addition, the game area 6 includes a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter, a first grand prize port 16 in which a game ball can enter, and a second grand prize. A mouth 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second start port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the first start port 14 located immediately above the second start port 15 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of the game ball, and the second start port 15 is the second start port for detecting the entrance of the game ball. A detection switch 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
In the present embodiment, the first start port detection switch 14a and the second start port detection switch 15a constitute a start port detecting means.

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

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side. The second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is a game board surface. Movement control is performed between an open state standing on the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 17. It becomes possible. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device 31 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7. Above the effect display device 31, an effect drive device 33 in the shape of a belt. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

The effect display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.
More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means. However, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device, and the effect output device 32, the effect drive device 33, or the effect illumination device 34 are used. 33 or the lighting device for effect 34 may be used as the notification means.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

The effect button 35 can be used to input a player's operation instruction. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and this effect button detection switch 35a detects an input of an operation instruction from the player. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the operation instruction, the effect image displayed on the effect display device 31 is changed based on the detection result as described later.
In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 constitutes an operation input unit.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second major prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

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

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game. The main control board 110 inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 17c and the like.

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

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

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

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining a special symbol variation pattern. And the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high Stochastic game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, short-time count counter, stop symbol data storage area, production transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, and other various storage areas Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. 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 effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110 or the input signal input from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Through the above process, the sub CPU 120a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31. In particular, the sub CPU 120 a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31 based on the input to the effect button 35. Further, the sub CPU 120a controls whether or not the input of the operation instruction to the effect button 35 is validated.

The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Also, the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out to the input side, and a predetermined amount from the storage portion of the game ball to the output side. A payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of prize balls to a player is connected.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals input from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer and performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, Data to be transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, the payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to perform the predetermined processing. The prize ball is paid out to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof. The image control board 150 performs image display control in the effect display device 31 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control for energizing the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. The launch control board 160 is configured not to launch a game ball into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the launching solenoid 4a rotates, a game ball is launched by the launching member.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the image control board 150, and the configuration of the image control board 150 and image display control will be described.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU 150a for performing image display control of the effect display device 31, a control RAM 150b, a control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 154, and a sound control circuit 155. Yes.

The image CPU 150 a controls the VDP 154 based on the command received from the effect control board 120 and causes the effect display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151. The control of the VDP 154 of the image CPU 150a is performed by setting data in a control register (not shown) of the VDP 154 and outputting a display list including drawing control command groups. Further, when the image CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 154, the image CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.
Further, the image CPU 150 a controls the sound control circuit 155 to cause the sound output device 32 to output predetermined sound data based on the command received from the effect control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the image CPU 150a constitutes effect display means.

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

Further, the control ROM 150c stores a control processing program for the image CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.
This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, Predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VDP in the VRAM, and control is performed to display the image data expanded in the VRAM on the effect display device 31.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 154, and divides the pulse signal so as to synchronize with the system clock and the effect display device 31 for the VDP 154 to control by the clock generation circuit of the VDP 154 (not shown). Are generated.

  The VRAM 153 is composed of a high-speed SRAM for writing and reading image data, and is used as a temporary storage area for image display. Further, the VRAM 153 is a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the image CPU 150a, a decompression storage area for storing data obtained by decompressing image data stored in the CGROM 151, and the like for drawing or displaying an image. The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are provided.

  The first frame buffer and the second frame buffer are switched between “drawing frame buffer” and “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  The VDP 154 is an image processor controlled by the image CPU 150a. The VDP 154 develops predetermined image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VRAM 153 and draws the image data in the drawing frame buffer. The VDP 154 reads image data drawn from the display frame buffer of the VRAM 153, generates a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data, and outputs the video signal to the effect display device 31.

  The sound control circuit 155 includes a sound CPU that performs sound output control, a sound RAM that functions as a work area, and a sound ROM that stores a large number of predetermined programs and sound data. The sound control circuit 155 reads out a predetermined program from the sound ROM based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120 by the sound CPU and performs sound output control in the sound output device 32.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “big hit lottery”. FIG. 5A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 5A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. is there. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a-1) and FIG. 5 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determining random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
6A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 6 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the random number value for jackpot symbol or the random number value for jackpot symbol acquired in step (b).

  For example, in the first special symbol display device, when the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol 3 (first symbol Determine 2)) per probability variation. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to for the small hit, and if the random symbol value for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” (the special symbol B). (Small hit B)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display device to be operated (the type of the start opening where the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold, the reach determination random value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and a special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is likely to be shortened when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortening variation) with a variation time of 5000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the random number value for reach determination However, in the non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 5000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state.
Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, there are two types of “big hits”: “long win” that opens the first big winning opening 16 with a long opening time and “short hit” that opens the second big winning opening 17 with a short opening time. One kind of “small hit” is provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit” and the “small win” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

In the present embodiment, “long win” means that a big win is won and a long win is dealt with in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game executed when a special symbol is determined.
In “long winning”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this period, Rounds of games are over. In other words, “long win” is a special game that allows a player to acquire a large number of prize balls because a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. is there.

In this embodiment, “short win” means winning a big hit in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponding to the short win A game executed when a special symbol is determined.
In the “short win”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

In the present embodiment, “small hit” means that the right to play a small hit game is obtained in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game that is executed in the event of a game.
In the “small win”, the second big prize winning opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second grand prize winning port 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player cannot distinguish between “small win” and “short win” or difficult. It is set to approximate to some extent.

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

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.
In this process, the main CPU 110a includes a general prize opening detection switch 12a, a first big prize opening detection switch 16a, a second big prize opening detection switch 17a, a first start opening detection switch 14a, a second start opening detection switch 15a, a gate. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a. If there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a constitutes game data acquisition means and transfer lottery means.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.
Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. In addition, the normal symbol holding storage area is provided with a determination storage area (hereinafter referred to as the 0th storage unit) for performing the determination described below, and the normal symbol determination disturbance stored in the first storage unit by the shift process described above. The numerical value is stored in the 0th storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.
Note that in the storage area for storing the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, the variation pattern random number value, etc. described below, A determination storage area that stores a random number value for performing the determination is referred to as a 0th storage unit.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Processing to determine is performed. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

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

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

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

Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.
Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.
In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

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

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

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
The main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 15a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 15, and is a predetermined for determining the jackpot or the like Set the data. Further, in the second start port detection switch input process, compared to the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 11 described later, the area for storing data is the first special symbol random value storage region and the second special symbol random value. The same processing is performed although it differs depending on the storage area. For this reason, the description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted.

In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.
In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

(First start port detection switch input process)
The first start port detection switch input process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S271, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a.
If a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to step S272. If a detection signal is not input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the first start port detection switch is input. The process ends.

  In step S272, the main CPU 110a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter for the first start port.

  If it is determined in step S273 that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S274. If it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S281.

  In step S274, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores the data.

In step S275, the main CPU 110a obtains the special symbol determination random number value and stores the acquired special symbol determination random value from the first storage unit of the special symbol random value storage area in the first special symbol random value storage area. 4. Search for available storage units in the order of the four storage units, and store the acquired special symbol determination random value in the free storage unit.
In the special symbol random value storage area in the first special symbol random value storage area, storage areas from the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit are provided. As described above, the 0th storage unit is It is assumed to be a determination storage area for storing a random number value for determining a game for the game. The first special symbol random value storage area includes a jackpot symbol random value storage area, a small bonus symbol random value storage area, a reach random number value storage area, a random number value storage area for variation patterns, etc. Also, it is assumed that the fourth storage unit is provided from the 0th storage unit.

  In step S276, the main CPU 110a acquires the jackpot symbol random number value, and stores the acquired jackpot symbol random number value from the first storage unit of the jackpot symbol random number storage area in the first special symbol random number storage area for the fourth time. The vacant storage unit is searched in the order of the parts, and the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is stored in the vacant storage unit.

  In step S277, the main CPU 110a acquires the random number value for the small hit symbol, and uses the acquired random number value for the small bonus symbol in the first storage unit of the random number value storage region for the small bonus symbol in the first special symbol random value storage region. Are searched in order of the fourth storage unit, and the random number value for the small hit symbol is stored in the free storage unit.

  In step S278, the main CPU 110a acquires the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value as the production random number value, and uses the acquired reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value as the first special random number value. Search for free storage units in the order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the reach random number storage region and the special figure variation random value storage region in the symbol random number storage region, and obtain them in the free storage unit The reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value are stored.

  As described above, in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation The random number value is stored.

  In step S279, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process. The pre-determination process refers to the special symbol change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7 by the main CPU 110a to select the first special symbol display device as the special symbol display device (in the second start port detection switch input process, The second special symbol display device is selected), and based on the special symbol determination random number acquired this time, FIG. 5A-1 (in the second start port detection switch input process, FIG. 5A-2). Refer to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) to FIG. 6 (c) based on the winning of the lottery determined with reference to the jackpot determination table shown, the random number value for the jackpot symbol acquired this time, and the random number value for the small hit symbol Special symbol type, gaming state, number of reserved balls determined in the above (in the first special symbol reserved number storage area, in the second start port detection switch input process, it is set in the second special symbol reserved number storage area That value), Reach determining random number value, and is a process of temporarily determining JP diagram variation random number value, a variation pattern of the special symbols based on the in advance.

  In step S280, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning designation command determined based on the result of the pre-determination process in step S279 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c in order to transmit to the effect control board 120. Then, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated. The start winning designation command will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, in step S281, the main CPU 110a sets an overflow start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c for transmission to the effect control board 120, and performs the first start port detection switch input process. finish.
Note that the overflow is when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 when 4 is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, or the second special symbol hold number (U2). This is a case where a game ball enters the second start port 15 when 4 is set in the storage area.

  When the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the start winning designation command described above, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the start winning designation command and changes the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first start opening this time. It is possible to perform a predetermined effect in advance before the start.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 12, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to big hit game end processing (step S350). If special electric processing data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game ending process (step S360).
This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific content of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 13 once.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  In step S370, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. Here, if the special symbol is variably displayed, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S371.

  In step S371, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S372, and when it is less than 1, the process proceeds to step S373. Move processing to.

  In step S372, the main CPU 110a stores the value after subtracting “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and moves the process to step S375.

  On the other hand, in step S373, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the main CPU 110a determines that the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S374, and when it is less than 1, the process proceeds to step S384. Move processing to.

  In step S374, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it, and the process proceeds to step S375.

  In step S375, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol random value storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 110a stores the data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random number value storage area or the second special symbol random number value storage area by the previous storage unit. Shift to.

  Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written into the 0th storage unit, and the data already stored in the 0th storage unit is erased by the above-described overwriting. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

In step S376, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process.
Specifically, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5A-2 when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. Whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage part of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or a random value corresponding to “small hit” Make a decision.

  Further, the main CPU 110a does not set one or more data in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and sets one or more data in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. In this case, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area corresponds to the “jackpot” It is determined whether it is a random value to be processed or a random value corresponding to “small hit”.

In step S377, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process.
In the variation pattern determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a) when the “big hit” is determined in step S376, with reference to the first special symbol random number storage area or 2. The jackpot symbol (special symbol 1 to special symbol 6) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the special symbol random number storage area. If it is determined in step S376 that the game is “small hit”, the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol random value storage area is referred to with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. The small hit symbol (special symbol A, special symbol B) is determined based on the random number value for small bonus symbol stored in the 0th storage unit. If it is determined in step S376 that the game is “lost”, the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table shown in FIG.
Then, the main CPU 110a stores stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol in the stop symbol data storage area.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table in FIG. 7, and determines the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence or absence of the short-time gaming state, the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol. The variation pattern and variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the random number value for variation pattern.

  In step S378, the main CPU 110a sets the variation pattern designation command determined in step S377 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Details of the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S379, the main CPU 110a confirms the game state at the start of variation, and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S380, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600 in FIG. 9 described above, and the created data is output in step S700. Thus, the variable display of the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S381, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time of the special symbol already determined in step S377. Specifically, the main CPU 110a performs a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter.

  In step S382, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

  In step S383, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  On the other hand, in step S384, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. The main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process when 01H is set in the demo determination flag, and moves to step S385 when 01H is not set in the demo determination flag.

  In step S385, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S386 described later.

  In step S386, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 12 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S377 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and determines that the variation time has not elapsed. In this case, the special symbol variation process is terminated while the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is held. The variation time of the special symbol determined in step S377 is set as a special symbol time counter corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol in step S381, and this special symbol time counter is subtracted in step S110. To go.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the special symbol determined in step S377 on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

Also, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the hour / times counter when the number of times / time> 0, and clears the hour / short game flag when the times / hours = 0, and high probability games when the number of times of high probability> 0. 1 is subtracted from the number counter and updated, and when the number of high probability games = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.
Finally, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 to the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, prepares to move to the special symbol stop processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.
If it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a clears the data stored in the game state storage area and sets the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 3. Then, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game process subroutine, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

If it is determined that the symbol is a small winning symbol, the main CPU 110a does not clear the data stored in the game state storage area, and sets the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5. Then, preparation is made to move to the small hit game process subroutine, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 2 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 0 and prepares for the special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The symbol stop process is terminated.

In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.
Specifically, the main CPU 110a determines a jackpot release mode based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S377.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot to the special game timer counter and executes the first jackpot opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big jack) in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode. The driving data of the winning opening / closing solenoid 17c) is output to open the first large winning opening / closing door 16b (or the second large winning opening / closing door 17b). At this time, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the round game number (R) storage area.

  The main CPU 110a enters a predetermined number of game balls during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening elapses (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0). And the output of the drive data of the first grand prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened. Close. Thereby, one round game is completed. The main CPU 110a repeats this round game control 15 times.

  When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the main CPU 110a stores the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning game entrance (C) storage areas. At the same time, the special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.

Specifically, the main CPU 110a sets a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short time game flag, a short time based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S376. The number of times is set.
After that, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special power processing data = 4 to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine, and ends the big hit game end processing.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S376.

  Next, the main CPU 110a sets the small hitting opening time in the special game timer counter and outputs the driving data of the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c in order to execute the determined small hitting release mode. The second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, the main CPU 110a adds 1 to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

When the small hit opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the main CPU 110a stops outputting the driving data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c and closes the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. . The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.
Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) When the number (C) = 9), the main CPU 110a stops the output of the drive data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to end the small hit game, and the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the big prize Clear the data stored in the number of entrance balls (C) storage area and set the special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to the special figure special electricity treatment data = 0 and prepare to move to the special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine To end the small hit game processing.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are not described in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S376, and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S380, the effect symbol designating command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

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

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area in step S230 or step S374 increases or decreases, the first special symbol store corresponding to the post-change hold count The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area increases or decreases in step S240 or step S372, the second special symbol store corresponding to the post-change hold count The designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation in the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

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

The “power-on specification command” indicates that the gaming machine 1 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.
Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1, and when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 1 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".
This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more data is not set in any of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S385. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in the step S377 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S380, for the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

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

The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, the special symbol variation pattern is determined in step S377, and when the special symbol variation display is started in step S380, the second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined special symbol variation pattern is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “start winning designation command” is a command that is determined by a pre-determination process that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 described above. “MODE” in the start winning designation command is set by “E8H” or “E9H”, and “DATA” is set by “a jackpot type” determined by the pre-determination process, “presence of reach effect”, or the like. . In the case of the above-described overflow, the start winning designation command is a command in which “DATA” is set to “FFH”.

  The start winning designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Thereafter, the start winning designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The effect control board 120 can determine the type of jackpot or the presence or absence of the reach effect by the received start winning designation command before the change display of the effect symbol 36 due to winning at the start opening is performed.

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

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

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state. Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S380, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, the details of the variation effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 in the effect display device 31 and the like.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command and the effect random number 1 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the variation pattern designation command has the same special symbol, since the different variation representation pattern can be determined based on the random number for production 1, the number of variation pattern designation commands for the special symbol is reduced. Thus, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say. For example, in the effect display device 31, a background display mode, a character display mode, and a change mode of the effect symbol 36 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined.

  In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols 36 are performing the variable display. . For example, when it is set that the combination of the stop display for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game is the case where the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed at three places, the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed at two places. In this state, the remaining effect symbols 36 are displayed in a variable manner.

When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the image CPU 150a of the image control board 150.
Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. Further, as the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” in the case of the change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the second special When the variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”, "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern (MODE = 03H)", "Effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern ( Various effect pattern designation commands such as “MODE = 04H)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Next, the hold effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIG.

(Holding effect pattern determination table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a hold effect pattern determination table for determining various data that is stored in the sub ROM 120b and is used to perform a hold effect described later.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the pending effect pattern based on the start winning designation command and the effect random number 2 received from the main control board 110. Here, even if the same start winning designation command is used, different pending production patterns can be determined based on the random number value for production 2, so the number of start winning designation commands is reduced and the main control board 110 is reduced. The storage capacity is reduced.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the hold effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the effect display based on the hold effect pattern to the CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  The production pattern designating command in the on-hold production is composed of 1-byte data, 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. In addition, an effect pattern designation command in the hold effect is “MODE” is set to “A5H” in the hold effect based on the game ball entering the first start port 14, and the game ball to the second start port 15 is set. In the holding effect based on the entry, “MODE” is set to “B5H”. Further, “DATA” is set in accordance with the type of the hold effect pattern used in the hold effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 17 is a screen example of the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect displayed on the effect display device 31.

(Holding production)
The holding effect means that, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 while the effect symbol 36 is variably displayed, the variability display of the effect symbol 36 due to the entry is in a hold state. This is an effect suggested to the player by the display of the rock image 41 at the time of holding.

  In the following, the display mode of the on-hold rock image 41 with respect to the game ball entering the first start port 14 will be described, but the on-hold rock image 41 with respect to the game ball entering the second start port 15 will be described. Is the same display mode. Further, the on-hold rock image 41 for the game ball entering the second start port 15 is displayed in a different area from the area on which the on-hold rock image 41 for the first start port 14 is displayed.

  In the screen example shown in FIG. 17, two on-hold rock images 41 are displayed on the left side of the upper part of the screen. Here, one hold occurs for a single entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and one hold-time rock image 41 is displayed for one hold. Therefore, the display of the two on-hold rock images 41 indicates that two variable display holds based on the game balls entering the first start port 14 are stored.

  When a new change display is started and one hold display of the change display of the effect symbol 36 for the game ball entering the first start port 14 is released, the number of the hold-time rock images 41 displayed is one. Decrease. In this case, when there are a plurality of on-hold rock images 41 already displayed, the on-hold rock image 41 displayed on the leftmost side is not displayed, and the remaining on-hold rock images 41 are left one by one. It is shifted and displayed.

  Note that the above-described suspension of the variation display means that a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during the variation display of the production symbol 36, and the variation display of the production symbol 36 cannot be immediately performed. In this case, it is necessary to wait for the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 36 based on the game ball entering. Further, the release of the variable display hold means starting the variable display of the standby effect symbol 36.

In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 before the change display hold is released, the on-hold rock image 41 displayed increases by one.
In this case, the increasing on-hold rock image 41 is displayed at a predetermined position on the right side of the rightmost on-hold rock image 41 already displayed. In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of variable displays to be held is four with respect to the entrance to the first starting port 14, four on-hold rock images 41 have already been displayed. If there is a new game ball, the above-mentioned overflow occurs, and the on-hold rock image 41 for the new game ball is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of on-hold rock images 41 displayed for the game ball entering the first start port 14 and the game ball entering the second start port 15 The upper limit number of the on-hold rock images 41 displayed is four, and eight on-hold rock images 41 are displayed on the effect display device 31 at the maximum.

(Direction inheritance production)
The hold inheritance effect is an effect that starts when the change display of the effect symbol 36 is released, and is an effect that is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition will be described later with reference to FIG. The hold inheritance effect in the present embodiment is performed by displaying the rock image 42 at the time of change, the hammer image 43, the board image 44, the effect suggestion image 45, and the like.

  The changing rock image 42 is an image showing a rock image animation that falls from the upper part of the screen to the lower part with the start of the changing display of the effect symbol 36. The hammer image 43 is an image showing an animation that changes based on input detection of the effect button detection switch 35a. The board image 44 is an image showing an animation that changes when the production button detection switch 35a is detected and a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Note that the fluctuation rock image 42 is one of the hold inheritance effects together with the release of the fluctuation display hold of the effect symbol 36 at the position where the hold rock image 41 that is no longer displayed with the release release of the fluctuation display is displayed immediately before. It is an image displayed as.

  The hold inheritance effect includes a first hold inheritance effect and a second hold inheritance effect, and the second hold inheritance effect is continuously displayed after the first hold inheritance effect ends. For the first hold inheritance effect, the effect pattern is determined at the start of the change, but the effect content changes based on the input of the effect button detection switch 35a. The second hold inheritance effect is determined based on the display result of the changed first hold inheritance effect. In the present embodiment, the first hold inheritance effect refers to the effect until the rock image 42 at the time of change displayed statically from the start of the hold inheritance effect. Details of the hold inheritance effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 24 and 27 to 31.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, an effect pattern designation command determination table related to the hold inheritance effect that is stored in the sub ROM 120b and determines various data used in the hold inheritance effect will be described.

(Direction pattern designation command determination table for hold inheritance effect)
The table shown in FIG. 18 shows the effect pattern designation command that the sub CPU 120a transmits to the image control board 150 in order for the image control board 150 to display the hold inheritance effect on the effect display device 31.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern designation command determination table related to the hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 18 based on the hold effect pattern, the jackpot type, and the effect random number 3 used for the hold effect when the variable display is on hold. Then, the hold inheritance effect pattern is determined.

The sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command for the determined hold inheritance effect to the image control board 150.
Details of the processing of the effect pattern designation command relating to the hold inheritance effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not each animation pattern has been changed in the hold inheritance effect based on the detection by the effect button detection switch 35a. When changing, an effect pattern designation command is determined to cause the image control board 150 to draw a new animation. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 21 and FIG. Note that the command analysis processing 2 shown in FIG. 22 is performed following the command analysis processing 1 shown in FIG.

In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.
If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks 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 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1620, sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of the special figure hold image on the effect display device 31, and displays the special figure display corresponding to the determined display number of the special figure hold image. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1622, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold effect pattern determination process. Now, referring to FIG. 21A to FIG. 23A, details of the hold effect pattern determination process will be described.

  In step S3101, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variable display is being performed. If the variable display is being performed, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S3102. If the variable display is not being performed, the sub CPU 120a ends the hold effect pattern determination process.

  In step S3102, the sub CPU 120a refers to the hold effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 described above, and determines the hold effect pattern based on the received start winning designation command and the effect random number value 2. The start winning designation command is analyzed to determine the type of jackpot.

  In Step 3103, the sub CPU 120a displays the hold effect pattern and the jackpot type determined by the above-described processing from the first storage unit and the second hold effect storage region of the first RAM of the sub RAM 120c to the fourth storage unit. To remember. In addition, although the memory | storage part used by this process is a 1st memory | storage part to a 4th memory | storage part, since it uses for the hold | maintained inheritance effect pattern determination process mentioned later, either of a 1st hold | maintain effect storage area and a 2nd hold | maintain effect storage area Also has a storage area of the 0th storage section.

  In the case of the start winning designation command corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 14, the area stored by the sub CPU 120a is the first storage area in the first holding effect storage area. 2 In the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the entry of a game ball into the start opening 15, the first storage unit preferentially stores it in an empty storage unit in the second reserved effect storage area.

  In step 3104, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the already determined hold effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Again, the description returns to the command analysis processing of the effect control board shown in FIG.

In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641 and moves the process to step S1650 if it is not the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, and sets the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode storage area. Based on the effect mode being performed, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, one variation effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect, the determined variation effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and the determined variation effect pattern is determined. Is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a performs a shift process of the hold effect pattern stored in the fourth storage unit from the first storage unit of the first hold effect storage area and the second hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and step S1643. Move processing to.

  Specifically, when data is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first hold effect storage area, the stored data is stored in the third storage unit. Similarly for the first storage unit from the third storage unit, data is shifted to the previous storage unit. Note that the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit, and the data in the 0th storage unit is overwritten as the data in the first storage unit is shifted. The sub CPU 120c performs a similar data shift process for the second reserved effect storage area.

  In step 1643, the sub CPU 120a performs a hold inheritance effect pattern determination process. Now, referring to FIG. 21 to FIG. 23 (b), details of the hold inheritance effect pattern determination process will be described.

  In step S3151, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the hold effect pattern is stored in the 0th storage unit of the second hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 120c. If it is stored, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3152, and if not, moves the process to step S3153.

  In step S3152, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern designation command determination table regarding the hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 18, and holds the hold effect pattern and jackpot stored in the 0th storage unit of the second hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Based on this type and the random number value 3 for the effect, the hold inheritance effect pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to step S3155.

  In step S3153, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the hold effect pattern is stored in the 0th storage unit of the first hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 120c. The sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3154 when the hold effect pattern is stored, and ends the hold inheritance effect pattern determination process when the hold effect pattern is not stored.

  In step S3154, similarly to the process performed in step S3152, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern designation command determination table regarding the hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 18, and stores the 0th storage unit in the first hold effect storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Based on the hold effect pattern, jackpot type and effect random number 3 stored in the table, the hold inheritance effect pattern is determined, and the process proceeds to step S3155.

  In step S3155, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold inheritance effect pattern effect pattern designation command determined in step S3152 or step S3154 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the hold inheritance effect pattern determination process.

  Again, description of the command analysis processing of the effect control board shown in FIG. 21 will be returned.

In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 in order to stop display the effect symbol 36 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1680.

In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if it is not an ending designation command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

Here, the details of the effect input control process (step S1700) in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control variable F used in FIG. 24 is a variable used for managing the progress state of the hold inheritance effect, and is stored in the sub RAM 120c. Further, the effect control variable F is set to “0” from the start of the hold inheritance effect until the fluctuating rock image 42 satisfies the predetermined condition, and is set to “1” after the hold inheritance effect is finished. To do. In addition, this production control variable F is set to “2” at the end of the initialization process and the hold inheritance production. Therefore, when the value of the effect control variable F is “2”, it indicates that the time is not during the variable display.

  The effect button counter N is a variable stored in the sub RAM 120c and used for counting the number of times the effect button detection switch 35a is detected. The effect button counter N is a parameter used when determining whether or not to display the animation of the board image 46 to be destroyed by adding 1 when there is an input from the effect button detection switch 35a.

  Further, the following processing from step S3201 to step S3204 is actually received from the main CPU 110a in the command analysis processing of step S1600 in the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 21 (see FIG. 22). This is performed when it is determined YES in the reception determination process of the variation pattern designation command in step S1640. However, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, it will be described as being performed in this effect input control process.

  In step S3201, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is the start of variable display. If the sub CPU 120a determines that it is time to start variable display, it moves the process to step S3202, and if it determines that it is not time to start variable display, it moves the process to step S3205.

  In step S3202, the sub CPU 120a sets 0 to the value of the effect control variable F.

  In step S3203, the sub CPU 120a sets 0 to the value of the effect button counter N.

  In step S3204, the sub CPU 120a sets an animation used in the first hold inheritance effect based on the already determined hold inheritance effect pattern. Specifically, at the start of the first hold inheritance effect, an effect pattern regarding the display of the falling rock image 42 animation, the board image 44 animation, the hammer image 43 animation, and the effect suggestion image 45 animation. The designated command is determined and set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to a predetermined table (not shown) based on the acquired random number value, whether or not the jackpot is won, and the hold inheritance effect pattern, etc. The predetermined table to be referred to is a fluctuation rock image fall animation determination table when determining the fall animation of the fluctuation rock image 44. When determining the animation of the board image 44, the board image animation determination is determined. The table is a hammer image animation determination table when the hammer image 43 is determined, and the effect suggestion image animation determination table when the effect suggestion image 45 is determined.

  In step S3205, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect control variable F is 0. If the effect control variable F is 0, the process proceeds to step S3206. If the effect control variable F is not 0, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect control variable F is 0. Then, the process proceeds to step S3218.

  In step S3206, if there is a signal input from the effect button detection switch 35a, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3207, and if there is no signal, moves the process to step S3210.

  In step S3207, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the value of the effect button counter N.

  In step S3208, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the animation display for the hammer image 43 has already ended. If it has ended, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S3209, and if it has not ended, The process moves to step S3210.

  In step S3209, the sub CPU 120a refers to the hammer animation determination table described above to determine the animation of the hammer to be set, based on the acquired random number value and the success / failure of the jackpot, and determines an effect pattern designation command for the animation display. , Set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S3210, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the effect button counter N is greater than 10. If so, the process proceeds to step S3211. If not, the process proceeds to step S3215. .

  In step S3211, if there is an already set board animation, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the display of the animation has been completed. The sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3212 when the animation of the already set board is finished, and moves the process to step S3215 when the animation is not finished.

  In step S3212, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to newly set an animation for destroying the board based on the information on the hold inheritance effect pattern determined in step S1643 in the command analysis process described above, and the board is destroyed. If the animation to be set is to be set, the process proceeds to step S3213. If the animation to destroy the board is not to be set, the process proceeds to step S3215.

  The reason for performing step S3212 is that the contents suggested by the hold succession effect (for example, the possibility of winning the jackpot or the possibility that the current variation effect will be developed to reach) depending on the number of boards destroyed by the hold succession effect. In order to produce an effect that can be recognized by the player, the number of boards to be destroyed in advance must be determined by the hold inheritance effect pattern determined at the start of the variation, even if the number of effect button counters N is greater than 10. This is because it is necessary not to play the animation that destroys the board.

  In step S <b> 3213, the sub CPU 120 a determines an animation in which the board to be set is destroyed by referring to the board image animation determination table to be destroyed, not shown, based on the acquired random number value and whether or not the jackpot is won, An effect pattern designation command for animation display is determined and set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S3214, the sub CPU 120a sets the value of the effect button counter N to zero.

  In step S3215, the sub CPU 120a changes to the current display position of the rock image 42, the display position of the topmost plate image 44, or the plate image 46 in which all the plate images 44 are destroyed. If it is, it is determined whether the distance from the display position of the effect suggestion image 45 is within a certain distance. If it is within the certain distance, the process proceeds to step S3216, and if it is not within the certain distance, the effect input control process is terminated.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, the hold inheritance effect includes a first hold inheritance effect and a second hold inheritance effect. In the present embodiment, the change from the start of the hold inheritance effect to the time of change. The hold inheritance effect until the rock image 42 and the display position of the plate image 44 or the effect suggestion image 45 are within a certain distance is set as the first hold inheritance effect, and the subsequent hold inheritance effect is the second hold inheritance effect. Call it. Therefore, if it is determined as “YES” in the above-described step S3215, the first hold inheritance effect ends.

  In step S3216, the sub CPU 120a determines an effect pattern designation command for the still animation display of the changing rock image 42, and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S3217, the sub CPU 120a sets 1 to the value of the effect control variable F, and ends the effect input control process.

  On the other hand, in step S3218, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the effect control variable F is 1. If the value of the effect control variable F is 1, the process proceeds to step S3219 to perform effect control. When the value of the variable F is not 1, the effect input control process is terminated.

  In step S3219, the sub CPU 120a determines the animation for the second hold inheritance effect. Although not shown, the sub CPU 120a refers to the second hold inheritance effect determination table, and displays the second hold inheritance effect based on the display result of the first hold inheritance effect and the variation effect pattern determined in step S1641. A hold inheritance effect pattern to be used is determined, an effect pattern designation command for the animation display is determined, and set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  As an example of the second hold inheritance effect, the reach effect is determined by the change effect pattern determined in step S1641, and the rock image 42 at the time of change is obtained by operating the effect button 35 during the first hold inheritance effect. When the display position of and the display position of the effect suggestion image 45 with the letters “reach” are within a certain distance, the image with the letters “reach” is displayed at the bottom of the display area It is a production to do.

  In step S3220, the sub CPU 120a sets 2 to the value of the effect control variable F, and ends the effect input control process.

(Main processing of image control board)
The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the image CPU 150a, and the image CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

In step S2010, the image CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the image CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the control ROM 150c and instructs the initial setting of various modules of the image CPU 150a and the VDP 154 in response to power-on.
Here, the image CPU 150a outputs an initial value display list in order to instruct video signal creation as an instruction for initial setting of the VDP 154 and to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “powering on”). To do.

In step S2020, the image CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 154 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register.
That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output in step S2010 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the display list output in S2050 described later is instructed. .

In step S2030, the image CPU 150a performs an effect instruction command analysis control process for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the control RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2030.

  That is, the effect instruction command is, for example, when there is a command in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the command analysis process of the effect control board 120, the command is analyzed by the sub CPU 120a, and the transmission of the sub RAM 120c is performed based on the analysis result. It is a predetermined command that is set in the buffer and transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 150, and includes the aforementioned effect pattern instruction command.

The effect instruction command analysis control process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds directly to step S2040.
If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. Determine the pattern. When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S2040, the image CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2030, various animation scenes are displayed. Update the address.

In step S2050, the image CPU 150a performs an effect image generation process. The effect generation processing will be described later. For example, according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs, display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address. To generate a display list. When the generation of the display list is completed, the image CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 154.
The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area of the VRAM 153 via an interface (hereinafter referred to as VDP_I / F) in the VDP 154.

In step S2060, the image CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, the FB switching flag is set to FB switching flag = if the drawing of the previous display list has been completed in the V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). 01. That is, in step S2060, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01, the image CPU 150a proceeds to step S2070. If the FB switching flag = 00, the image CPU 150a waits until the FB switching flag = 01.

In step S2070, the image CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2020.
Thereafter, the processes in steps S2020 to S2070 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 26 occurs.

(Image control board interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed.
Note that the drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process are described with reference to FIG. 23, but the command reception interrupt process is as described in step S2030 and is not illustrated.

(Image control board drawing end interrupt processing)
FIG. 26A is a diagram illustrating a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150.

When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is completed, the VDP 154 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the image CPU 150a via the VDP_I / F.
When receiving the drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 154, the image CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the image CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag) and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S2110). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

(V blank interrupt processing for image control board)
FIG. 26B is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150.
The VDP 154 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the image CPU 150a via the VDP_I / F every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the image CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 154, the image CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the image CPU 150a performs processing to update various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

Next, in step S2220, the image CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01, the image CPU 150a moves the process to step S2230. If the drawing end flag = 01, the image CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S2230 is not performed.

  In step S2230, the image CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S 2240, the image CPU 150 a gives an instruction to switch the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the memory controller of the VDP 154.

  In step S2250, the image CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S2060, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  In addition, when there is an instruction to create a video signal from the image CPU 150a, the VDP 154 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating the image data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the display frame buffer of the VRAM 153. Then, the generated video signal (RGB signal) and a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the effect display device 31 are output to the effect display device 31.

  Next, the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 27A shows an example of a screen on which a hold effect and a hold inheritance effect are displayed. In the example of the screen shown in FIG. 27A, as shown in FIG. 17, the on-hold rock image 41, the fluctuating rock image 42, the hammer image 43, the board image 44, and the effect suggestion image 45 are displayed. Has been. The arrow 40 indicates that the effect symbol 36 is being variably displayed. FIG. 27A is an example of a screen during the first hold inheritance effect.

  The hold effect is an effect that indicates that when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 while the effect symbol 36 is in a variable display, the change display by the game ball is in a hold state. It is. In addition, one hold occurs for a single entry of a game ball, and one hold-time rock image 41 is displayed for one hold. Therefore, the on-hold rock image 41 is displayed for the number of the fluctuation display in the on-hold state.

  The on-hold rock image 41 is an image determined by the sub CPU 120a based on the on-hold effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the on-hold rock image 41 is in addition to the rock image shown in FIG. , And three types of images with the letters “10t” and “30t” on the rock image.

  When the hold effect pattern 0 is selected, the correspondence effect between the hold effect pattern 41 and the hold time rock image 41 is displayed. The hold time rock image 41 without characters is displayed, and the hold effect pattern 1 is selected. In this case, the on-hold rock image 41 with the letters “10t” is displayed. When the on-hold effect pattern 2 is selected, the on-hold rock image 41 with the letters “30t” is displayed. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the hold inheritance effect is performed on the left side of the area where the variation display of the effect symbol 36 is performed. The rock image 42 at the time of change is an image used for the hold inheritance effect, and is an image displayed by an animation in which a rock falls from the top to the bottom of the screen. Although details will be described later, the on-hold rock image 41 used for the holding effect and the fluctuating rock image 42 used for the holding succession effect are the same image.

  The hammer image 43 and the plate image 44 are images that are used for a hold inheritance effect. The hammer image 43 is an image that is displayed in the vicinity of the board image 44 and is displayed by a hammer animation displayed in response to the detection of the effect button detection switch 35a. The hammer animation is an animation that expresses the movement of the hammer hitting the plate image 44. A plurality of plate images 44 are displayed at equal intervals in the vertical direction.

FIG. 27B is a screen example in which the screen example shown in FIG. 27A has changed over time, and is a screen example during the first hold inheritance effect.
The board image 44 displays an animation in which the board is destroyed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and changes to a destroyed board image 46. Specifically, every time the effect button 35 is operated 10 times, the board image 44 displayed on the upper part changes to a destroyed board image 46. However, even if the effect button 35 is operated ten times, in the case of the plate image 44 that is not changed to the destroyed plate image 46 by the already determined hold inheritance effect pattern, the destroyed plate image 46 The change is not allowed.

  When the board image 44 changes to a destroyed board image 46, the hammer image 43 moves to the vicinity of the board image 44 one level below. Moreover, the falling rock image 42 that falls falls continuously through the space in the center of the destroyed plate image 46. When the plate image 44 is further changed to the destroyed plate image 46 as described above, the rock image 42 at the time of change continues to fall through the space at the center of the destroyed plate image 46. However, when the effect button 35 is not operated ten times or cannot be changed to the board image 46 destroyed by the hold inheritance effect pattern, the rock image 46 at the time of change does not fall, and the top of the board image 44 is not dropped. Is displayed stationary.

  The effect suggestion image 45 is displayed at the bottom of the display area of the hold inheritance effect, and when the rock image 42 at the time of change arrives, it means that a notice suggesting the content of the characters attached thereto is established. For example, when the attached character is “chance”, it means that the possibility that the lottery result is advantageous to the player is higher than usual. In addition, an image with characters such as “Gekiatsu”, “Reach”, “SP Reach” may be displayed, or an image with graphics, symbols, etc. may be displayed in addition to characters. good.

  In addition, in the case of the screen examples shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the effect suggestion image 45 is an image to which the word “chance” is attached, and the fluctuating rock image 42 is the effect suggestion image 45. When it reaches, it means that the currently displayed variable display is an opportunity (there is a high probability of winning the jackpot than the normal variable display).

  FIG. 28A shows a screen example immediately before the end of the variable display. On the screen shown in FIG. 28A, two normal on-hold rock images 41 are displayed.

  FIG. 28B is a screen example immediately after the start of variable display. The on-hold rock image 41 displayed on the left side immediately before the start of the variable display is released when the variable display starts, and is changed to a variable rock image 42 described below and is not displayed. The on-hold rock image 41 displayed second from the left is shifted and displayed at the position where the displayed on-hold rock image 41 was displayed.

  In addition, the changing rock image 42 used for the holding succession effect is displayed at the position where the holding rock image 41 with the hold released is displayed, and an animation in which the changing rock image 42 falls is displayed. That is, at the time of starting the change, the on-hold rock image 41 and the on-change rock image 42 are displayed in the same position. In addition, the hammer image 43, the plate image 44, and the effect suggestion image 45 used for the hold inheritance effect are displayed simultaneously with the display of the rock image 42 at the time of change, and the hold inheritance effect is started.

  FIG. 28C shows an example of a screen after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state of FIG. The rock image 42 at the time of change is displayed by the animation which falls as mentioned above. The rock image 42 at the time of movement is moving downward as compared with the case of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a) to FIG. 28 (c), an image similar to the on-holding rock image 41 is displayed at the position where the on-holding rock image 41 that is no longer displayed with the release of the variable display on-hold is displayed immediately before. Since the rock image 42 at the time of change used in the hold inheritance effect is displayed, the hold effect and the hold succession effect are produced by overlapping a part of the display contents. Note that the hold inheritance effect in FIGS. 28A to 28C is the first hold inheritance effect.

  FIG. 29A is a screen example at the end of the first hold inheritance effect. The screen example shown in FIG. 29 (a) is a screen at the end of the first hold inheritance effect, so the process is not shown, but the rock image 42 at the time of fluctuation that falls from the top reaches the plate image 44. The two plate images 44 were destroyed before by the hammer, the third rock image was not destroyed, and the rock image 42 at the time of change was prevented from falling by the plate image 44, and the rock image 42 at the time of change was It is an image as a result of displaying a stationary animation on the top.

  Thus, the fact that the rock image 42 at the time of the change does not reach the effect suggestion image 45 means that the notice of “chance” displayed in the effect suggestion image 45 is not established.

  FIG. 29B is a screen example at the end of the first hold inheritance effect. All the plate images 44 are destroyed, the falling animation of the changing rock image 42 is finished, and the changing rock image 42 reaches the effect suggestion image 45 and is in a stationary state.

  The screen example shown in FIG. 29B is a screen at the end of the first hold inheritance effect, so the process is not shown, but before the rock image 42 at the time of fluctuation falling from the top reaches the plate image 44. In addition, all the plate images 44 are destroyed by the hammer, and an animation showing a state in which the changing rock image 42 reaches the effect suggestion image 45 is displayed.

  In this way, the fact that the rock image 42 at the time of the change reaches the effect suggestion image 45 is that the notice of “chance” displayed in the effect suggestion image 45 is established, and the result of the currently displayed change display This means that there is a high probability of winning a jackpot and that there is a high possibility of developing into a reach.

  In the above-described embodiment, the plate image 44 is destroyed before the fluctuating rock image 42 arrives. However, an animation in which the plate image 44 is destroyed by the falling of the fluctuating rock image 42 is performed. The rock image 42 at the time of change rides on the plate image 44 and temporarily stops, but an animation in which the plate image 44 is destroyed by the hammer image 43 is displayed, and then the image of the rock image 42 at the time of fall falls. The animation to be performed may be generated again. In this case, the first hold inheritance effect and the second hold inheritance effect are determined in accordance with the respective effect formats.

  Moreover, the jackpot may be confirmed by displaying an animation in which the effect suggestion image 45 is destroyed by the rock image 42 at the time of change. In other words, “winning winning” and “development of reach production” may be determined according to the content of the first hold inheritance production.

  Here, the second hold inheritance effect will be described.

(Second hold inheritance production)
The second hold inheritance effect is a hold inheritance effect performed at the end of the first hold inheritance effect, and the sub CPU 120a includes a change effect pattern (including whether or not the jackpot is determined) determined at the start of the change, This is an effect determined by the operation of the operation button 35 during one hold inheritance effect. The second hold inheritance effect in the case of FIGS. 29A and 29B will be described with reference to FIG.

For example, in the second hold inheritance effect displayed after the end of the first hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 29A, as shown in FIG. 30A, the first hold inheritance is performed without displaying any message. Perform effects such as erasing the images used in the effects while fading them out. Further, another effect of displaying a message “sorry” may be performed.
In the second hold inheritance effect after the end of the first hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 29B, as shown in FIG. 30B, a large image with the letters “chance!” Is displayed in the display area. Produce the display near the center. Further, an effect such as changing the edge of the display screen to gold may be performed.

  As described above, the second hold inheritance effect is an effect determined according to the result of the first hold inheritance effect, and is an effect of notifying the player of the contents of the result of the first hold inheritance effect. .

  Here, the entering ball variation effect will be described.

(Direction change)
The entry variation effect is all the effects performed together with the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 36 except for the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect, and includes notifying the lottery result according to the display mode of the stopped effect symbol 36. Production.

  In the present embodiment, the three ballistic effects 36 are displayed in a variable manner, and the effect symbols 36 are stopped after a lapse of a certain time, and the lottery result is obtained by the combination of the stopped effect symbols 36. This is a notification effect.

  Here, the first entry variation effect and the second entry variation effect will be described.

(First entry variation effect and second entry variation effect)
The incoming ball variation effect is divided into a first incoming ball variation effect and a second incoming ball variation effect depending on the display mode. In the present embodiment, in the entry variation effect in which the lottery result is notified by the stop display of the three effect symbols 36, the effect immediately before the two effect symbols 36 stop is set as the first entry variation effect, and thereafter The entry variation variation effect is set as the second entry variation variation effect.

  That is, when the entrance variation effect is accompanied by the reach effect, the reach effect always requires the stop of the two effect symbols 36, so the first entrance variation effect is the entrance variation effect immediately before the reach occurs, The No. 2 entry fluctuation effect is an entry fluctuation effect after the occurrence of reach. In addition, when the entry variation effect is an effect that does not accompany the reach effect, the first entry variation effect is the entry variation effect immediately before it is determined that the game does not shift to reach, and the second entry variation effect is It will be the pitching variation effect after it is determined that the game will not shift to reach.

  In addition, the above-described second hold inheritance effect is determined according to the content of the second entry variation effect, and the second hold inheritance effect is further displayed before the start of the second entry variation effect. The content of the second entry variation effect can be suggested to the player by the content of the second hold inheritance effect.

  For example, in a case where the second entry variation effect is an effect accompanied by a reach effect, the player is informed that a reach will be generated by the second hold inheritance effect before the second entry variation effect occurs. Is possible.

  Further, the second entry variation variation effect may be the entry variation variation effect after the lottery result is notified without using the second variation variation effect after the reach occurrence. In this case, the second entry variation effect is an effect in which an image with the letters “big hit” is displayed in the case of a big hit, or nothing is displayed in the case of “out of place”.

  In that case, as in the case described above, the second hold inheritance effect is determined according to the content of the second entry variation effect, and the second hold inheritance effect is displayed as the second entry variation effect. By ending the display before the start, it is possible to notify the player of the notification of the lottery result performed by the entry variation effect by the second hold inheritance effect before the notification by the entry variation effect is performed. It becomes.

  FIG. 31A is an example of a screen on which a normal on-hold rock image 41 is displayed by a hold effect display. In this case, two normal on-hold rock images 41 are displayed. Here, one hold occurs for a single entry of a game ball into the first start port 14, and one hold-time rock image 41 is displayed for one hold. Therefore, the display of the two on-hold rock images 41 indicates that two variable display holds based on the game balls entering the first start port 14 are stored.

  FIG. 31B is a screen example when a new game ball enters the first start port 14 before the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 36 in FIG. In FIG. 31B, three on-hold rock images 41 are displayed. In this case, similarly to FIG. 31A, three variable display holds based on the game balls entering the first start port 14 are stored.

In addition, based on the entrance of this new game ball, the change display that is held based on the entrance of the already entered game ball is released and the display of change is then performed. The held variable display is also released after that, and the variable display is started.
In addition, in the same way that the change display that is held based on the game ball already entered is released and the hold inheritance effect is performed, the new game ball is entered. On the basis of the change display that is held based on the release, the hold is subsequently released, and the hold inheritance effect is performed.
Furthermore, a holding effect based on a new ball is also performed in the same manner as a holding effect that is performed based on a game ball that has already entered.
In other words, the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect are effects that are performed not only when the number of holds is one but also when there are a plurality of cases.

  Further, in FIG. 31 (b), the on-hold rock image 41 displayed on the rightmost side is marked with a letter “10t”. A rock image with characters attached means that a variable display with a higher possibility of development to a big win and reach production is performed than when no characters are attached.

  In addition, only the on-hold rock image 41 to which one type of character “10t” is attached is shown here, but the characters “30t” and “100t” are attached and numerical values indicated by the attached characters are shown. The larger the value, the higher the chance of winning. Further, a plurality of sizes and colors of the on-hold rock image 41 may be provided, and the suggested content may be changed depending on the size or color difference. If such characters are attached, “transition to reach production” or “winning win” may be confirmed.

  FIG. 32 is an example of a screen showing a hold inheritance effect different from the above embodiment.

  Here, instead of the plate image 44, an image with the letters “reach?”, “SP1?”, “SP2?” Is displayed. In addition, the above images are called an effect suggestion image 47, an effect suggestion image 48, and an effect suggestion image 49 in order from the top. In addition, the effect suggestion image 45 is marked with the characters “Gekiatsu !?”.

  Also in this hold inheritance effect, an animation in which the rock image 42 at the time of change falls from the upper part of the display area is displayed. Although not shown in the figure, as in the case of the hold inheritance effect in the above-described embodiment, when an animation in which the effect suggestion image 47 is destroyed before the change-time rock image 42 reaches the effect suggestion image 47 is displayed, The rock image 42 at the time of the change is displayed with an animation that continues to fall toward the effect suggestion image 48 through the display area of the effect suggestion image 47.

In the case of this retained inheritance effect, the fall of the rock image 42 at the time of change ends, and the character attached to the effect suggestion image 49 to the effect suggestion image 49 or the effect suggestion image 45 reached by the change rock image 42. However, it becomes a notice of the change display suggested by this hold inheritance effect.
Further, in the case of the production suggestion image 47, the possibility of development is “reach”, in the case of the production suggestion image 48, “special reach 1”, and in the case of the production suggestion image 49, there is a possibility of development to “special reach 2”. Means high. In addition, it is the order of “special reach 2”, “special reach 1”, and “reach” that is likely to be won by “big hit”.

In addition, when the presentation suggestion image 45 is reached, it means that there is a higher possibility of winning the “big hit” than in the above case.
Note that, in the hold inheritance effect shown in FIG. 32, the effect suggestion image 47 of “reach?” Is reached at least, so that the effect of reaching is high when this effect appears.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment allows a new game to be displayed during the variation display of the effect symbol 36 performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. When a ball enters, the change display of the effect design 36 is put on hold, the hold state is displayed by the hold effect, and a hold inheritance effect that inherits the hold effect is generated when the hold is released, and the effect button detection switch 35a. Since the hold inheritance effect is changed based on the detection of the event, the effect at the time of holding and the effect after release of the hold can be continued, the development of the effect can be improved, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved. .

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the content of the hold inheritance effect based on the variation effect pattern, the success / failure of the jackpot, and the operation of the operation button 35 during the hold inheritance effect. The display result can suggest the variation effect pattern and the success or failure of the jackpot, and the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the content of the hold effect based on the presence / absence of the reach effect determined by the pre-determination process and the success / failure of the jackpot, the presence / absence of the reach effect based on the display result of the hold effect and The success or failure of the jackpot can be suggested, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment also performs a hold effect for a newly entered game ball when a hold effect has already been performed, and also holds the game ball with the release of the newly entered game ball. Since the inheritance effect is performed, it is possible to perform the hold effect and the hold inheritance effect for each incoming ball, and to improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the ball variation variation effect has a first ball variation variation effect and a second ball variation variation effect, and the second reservation inheritance effect is a second ball variation variation. Since it is determined based on the performance and the display ends before the start of the second entry variation production, the second holding succession production can suggest the production contents of the second entry variation production, and the player's game Can improve interest in

  Furthermore, since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays the second hold inheritance effect determined according to the second entry variation effect informing the lottery result, the lottery result is displayed by the second hold inheritance effect. Can be suggested, and the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment determines the hold inheritance effect based on the lottery result of the jackpot winning and the variation effect pattern, but determines the hold inheritance effect based on the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of certainty change, and the like. You may do it. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  In addition, although the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment uses one hammer image 43 as an image that destroys the rock image 44 used in the hold inheritance effect, a plurality of hammer images may be used. Furthermore, as an image for destroying the rock image 44, a plurality of types of hammer images may be used, the size and color of the hammer may be changed, or an image other than the hammer image 43 may be used. Further, the number of detections of the effect button detection switch 35a required until the plate image 44 is destroyed may be changed according to the type of image that destroys the rock image 44. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, although the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment uses one type of board image 44 as a destroyed image used in the hold inheritance effect, a plurality of types of board images or images other than the board image 44 are used. Also good. Further, the number of detections of the effect button detection switch 35a required until the image is destroyed may be changed according to the type of the image to be destroyed. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  Furthermore, although the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment does not change the character attached to the effect suggestion image 45 during the display, the character may be changed under a predetermined condition. In this case, the same effect as the above gaming machine can be obtained.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention has an effect that it is possible to enhance the developability of the production by associating the production after the on-hold production with the production on the production, and to improve the interest of the player in the game. However, it is useful as a gaming machine or the like for effect display.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 13 Normal symbol gate 14 1st start opening 15 2nd start opening 16 1st grand prize opening 17 2nd big prize opening 31 Production display device 32 Audio | voice output device 33 Production drive device 34 Production Lighting device 35 Production button 36 Production design 41 Reservation rock image 42 Fluctuation rock image 43 Hammer image 44 Board image 45 Production suggestion image 46 Destroyed board image 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 150a Image CPU
150b Control RAM
150c Control ROM
151 CGROM
152 Crystal Oscillator 153 VRAM
154 VDP
155 Sound control circuit 160 Launch control board 170 Power supply board

Claims (1)

A transition determination means for performing a transition determination as to whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player by establishing a predetermined condition;
On the basis of the result of the transition determination, the incoming ball fluctuation effect control means for displaying the incoming ball fluctuation effect in the effect display area;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the display of the incoming ball fluctuation effect by the incoming ball fluctuation effect control unit, a holding storage unit that holds and stores the right of the transition determination;
On-hold effect image control means for displaying an on-hold effect image indicating the right stored in the hold storage means on the effect display area;
With
The entrance variation effect control means includes:
When the transition effect for the right indicated by the on-hold effect image is made while the on-hold effect image control means is displaying the on-hold effect image, the change in the ball pitch based on the result of the transition determination In the effect, the inheritance effect image control means for displaying an image having the same content as the effect image at the time of suspension as the effect image at the time of change and displaying an inheritance effect image different from the effect image at the time of change simultaneously with the effect image at the time of change. ,
A hold inheritance effect control means capable of displaying the change effect image displayed by the inheritance effect image control means and the hold inheritance effect using the inheritance effect image;
Have
The hold inheritance effect control means
As the hold inheritance effect, after the effect image at the time of change displays the effect of destroying the inheritance effect image , an image different from the inheritance effect image can be displayed according to the result of the transition determination. gaming machine, characterized in that.