JP5944675B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a suggestion effect that suggests a degree of expectation of jackpot is executed over a plurality of fluctuation effects.

  Conventionally, when a game ball enters the start opening, a jackpot lottery is performed, and when a jackpot is won by this jackpot lottery, a gaming machine that can execute a special game capable of acquiring a large amount of prize balls is known. . In such a gaming machine, the variation pattern is determined based on the jackpot lottery result, and the jackpot lottery result is notified to the player by the variation rendering corresponding to the determined variation pattern, thereby improving the effect of the rendering. In addition, the interest of games is being improved.

  In recent gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a suggestion effect (so-called “so-called“ “ Pre-reading production ") is widely adopted. Normally, in a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening during a fluctuating effect, etc., the right to win a lottery is reserved. The suggestion effect is executed in a state where a plurality of such holds are stored, so that the expectation degree of jackpot is brought to the player over a long period of time over a plurality of variable effects, and an extremely high effect effect is exhibited. It will be.

  Such suggestive effects are performed both in the case where the jackpot is finally won and in the case where the jackpot is ended without losing the jackpot. Because, if the suggestion effect is executed only in the case of winning the jackpot, the start of the suggestion effect means winning the jackpot. This is because the implied direct effect of giving a sense of expectation and tension to the camera cannot be exhibited. Therefore, in order to maximize the effect of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect that is finally lost is set to be executed with a predetermined probability.

JP 2010-124947 A JP 2011-156292 A

  However, according to the above-described gaming machine, for example, it is determined that the suspension of the loss is set as the target hold, and the suggestion effect is performed from the plurality of target hold before the target hold to the target hold. In this state, a new hold with a higher expectation of jackpot may be reserved. In such a case, since the execution mode (scenario) of the suggestion effect has already been assembled, the newly reserved suspension must be executed instead of the suggestion effect. In this way, after the suggestion effect has finally ended with a losing event, if there is a frequent occurrence of a normal effect rather than a suggestion effect for a hold with a higher expectation of the jackpot, there is a sense of expectation for the suggestion effect. There is a risk that it will be reduced and it will not be possible to demonstrate the effect specific to the suggestion effect.

  Therefore, the present invention improves the interest of the game by maximizing the effects that are specific to the suggestion effect in a gaming machine in which the suggestion effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the jackpot is executed over a plurality of fluctuating effects. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention provides a special game determination random number for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, on condition that a game ball has entered the start area, and In addition, at least a variation pattern random number for determining a variation pattern associated with a variation effect time for informing whether or not the special game can be executed is acquired, and the acquired special game determination random number and variation pattern random number are held. Random number storage means stored in the storage unit and special game determination random numbers stored in the storage unit are read in a preset order, and whether or not the special game can be executed is determined based on the read special game determination random numbers. The special game execution determining means to be determined, the determination result of the special game execution determining means, and the special game execution determining means read at the time of determination A variation pattern determining unit that determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit together with another game determination random number, and the variation effect is performed based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit. A determination result that enables execution of the special game is derived by the variation effect executing means and the special game execution determination means, and a variation effect that notifies the determination result is executed by the variation effect execution means. In addition, when the variation pattern random number is stored in the storage unit, the variation pattern determination unit is configured to change the variation pattern determination unit based on the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit. Before determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means is temporarily determined. When the variation pattern tentatively determined by the preliminary determination unit and the preliminary determination unit is a specific variation pattern set in advance, the effect suggests the degree of expectation that the special game can be executed, While determining the aspect of the suggestion effect to be executed during the variation effect of the target hold from which the provisional determination result of the specific variation pattern has been derived, from among a plurality of modes associated with the degree of expectation, Referring to the determination result, the variation effect of the pre-target hold is started with the aspect of the suggestive effect executed during the pre-target variable effect where the variable effect is executed before the target hold. Based on the aspect determined by the suggestion effect mode determination means during execution of the pre-target hold and the change effect of the target hold. Suggesting effect executing means for executing the suggesting effect, and a plurality of the specific variation patterns are provided, and a priority order is associated with each of the plurality of specific variation patterns, and the suggesting effect mode determining means is provided. After the suggestion effect mode is determined for the target hold, the temporary change of the specific variation pattern having a higher priority than the specific variation pattern derived based on the target hold is newly stored for the new target hold. When the determination result is derived, the aspect of the suggestion effect executed during the variation effect of the new target hold is determined, and the new result including the change effect of the target hold with reference to the determination result determining the mode of suggestion effect in change effect to be executed before variation rendition of interest pending, after which aspects of the suggested effect is determined for the target hold, new For a stored new target hold, when a temporary determination result of a specific variation pattern having a lower priority than the specific variation pattern derived based on the target hold is derived, this is executed during the variation production of the new target hold In the variation effect to be executed after the change effect of the target hold and after the change effect of the target hold with reference to the determination result It is characterized by determining the mode of the suggestion effect .

  In addition, when the provisional determination result of a specific variation pattern having different priorities is derived for a plurality of target holds, the suggestion effect mode determination unit executes the change effects before the plurality of target holds. A mode of a suggestion effect executed during a variation effect of a target hold from which a provisional determination result of a specific variation pattern having the highest priority is derived. It is good to decide with reference.

  The plurality of specific variation patterns are provided with at least a first specific variation pattern and a second specific variation pattern, and when the first specific variation pattern is determined, a determination result that enables execution of the special game Is higher than the probability that a determination result that enables execution of the special game is derived when the second specific variation pattern is determined, and the priority of the first specific variation pattern is The order may be set higher than the second specific variation pattern.

  Moreover, it is good to provide the production | presentation display apparatus which can identify and display a display part in a some different aspect, and the said suggestion production execution means is good to display-control the said display part by the display mode corresponding to the determination of the said suggestion production aspect determination means.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state where the door is opened. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure explaining a special symbol determination table. It is a figure explaining a symbol classification judgment table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operating table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining the 2nd fluctuation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining the 1st variation pattern command determination table. It is a figure explaining a prior determination command determination table. It is a figure explaining a normal symbol determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol fluctuation | variation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure explaining a 2nd starting port open | release control table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the gate detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the post-stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electricity process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change start process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the process after a normal symbol stop in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation performed in a high probability game state and a time-short game state. It is a figure explaining the priority of a prior judgment command. It is a figure explaining a prior judgment information storage part and a current display number storage part. It is a figure explaining the 1st transition of the display number. It is a figure explaining the increase / decrease value determination table at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a figure explaining the 2nd transition of the display number. It is a figure explaining the display number determination table at the time of holding storage. It is a figure explaining the 3rd transition of the display number. It is a figure which shows the main process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern command reception process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-development effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination command reception process of the modification in a sub control board. It is a figure which shows the pre-development effect determination process of the modification in a sub control board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game area 16 is provided with a general winning port 18, a first starting port 20, and a second starting port 22 through which game balls can enter. These general winning port 18, first starting port 20, and first starting port 20 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the start opening 22, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low probability gaming state is set with a low probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened (1/273 in this embodiment). It is a gaming state, and a high probability gaming state is a gaming state set with a high probability of acquiring a right to execute a special game (1 / 27.3 in this embodiment).

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

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

  As will be described in detail later, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, various random numbers (special design random numbers, jackpot random numbers, first variation pattern random numbers, (Second variation pattern random number) is acquired, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 100c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the holding storage area after the game ball has entered the first start port 20 are collectively referred to as first hold, and the game ball enters the second start port 22 and is held. Various random numbers stored in the storage area are collectively referred to as a second hold.

  This reserved storage area is provided with a first reserved storage area and a second reserved storage area, and each of these storage areas has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the first hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first hold storage area. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first hold storage area, the first hold memory is stored. The hold is stored in the first storage unit of the area. Also, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first storage is stored in the first storage unit, the storage is stored in the second storage unit, and the first storage unit In the state where the first hold is stored in the second storage unit, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage unit to the third storage unit. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first hold is stored in the storage unit, the hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 in a state where the first hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the first hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, if no hold is stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the second hold storage area, The hold is stored in the first storage unit. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second storage is stored in the first storage unit, the storage is stored in the second storage unit, and the first storage unit In the state where the second hold is stored in the second storage unit, when a game ball enters the second start port 22, the hold is stored in the third storage unit, and the first storage unit to the third storage unit When a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second hold is stored in the storage unit, the hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 22 in a state where the second hold is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, the second hold is stored by the entry. There is nothing.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the special symbol determination table. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one special symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 545. Then, a special symbol determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the game state when the jackpot lottery is started, that is, when the jackpot determination is performed, and the selected special symbol is selected. The jackpot determination is performed based on the determination table and the acquired special symbol random number.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when starting the jackpot lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this special symbol determination table 1, when the special symbol random number is 7 or 107, it is determined that it is a big hit, and when it is any other special symbol random number, it is determined that it is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/273.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the first hold, the special symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. 4B is referred to. According to the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol random numbers are 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 167, 177, When it is 187, 197, it is determined that the jackpot. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 27.3. Thus, in the case of a high probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times that in the case of a low probability gaming state.

  In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 3 shown in FIG. Similarly to the special symbol determination table 1, the special symbol determination table 3 is also determined to be a big hit when the special symbol random number is 7 or 107. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1/273.

  Further, in the high-probability gaming state, when starting the big win lottery based on the second hold, the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. As with the special symbol determination table 2, the special symbol determination table 4 has special symbol random numbers of 7, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67, 77, 87, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147. 157, 167, 177, 187, 197, the jackpot is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is 1 / 27.3.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a symbol type determination table for determining the type of a special symbol. When a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, one jackpot random number is acquired from the range of 0-299. Then, a symbol type determination table is selected according to the start opening into which the game ball has entered and the determination result of the jackpot or lose, and the special symbol is determined by the selected symbol type determination table and the acquired jackpot random number. The symbol type is determined. Note that the jackpot random number is acquired not only when the determination result of the jackpot is derived but also when the determination result of the loss is derived when determining the type of the special symbol. In the following, among the special symbols determined by the jackpot random number, the special symbol determined when the jackpot determination result is obtained is called the jackpot symbol, and the special symbol determined when the loss determination result is obtained Is called a lost pattern.

  Here, as a result of determining the first hold based on the above-described special symbol determination table, if a jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 1 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 1, as shown in the figure, three types of special symbols A, B, and C are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. If it is, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, as a result of determining the second hold based on the special symbol determination table described above, when the jackpot determination result is obtained, the symbol type determination table 2 is referred to. According to this symbol type determination table 2, as shown in the figure, two types of special symbols A and C are associated with each jackpot random number from 0 to 299. For example, the jackpot random number is “0”. In such a case, the special symbol A is determined.

  In addition, when the determination result of the loss is obtained as a result of determining the first hold or the second hold by using the special symbol determination table described above, the symbol type determination table 3 is referred to. According to the symbol type determination table 3, when the determination result of the first hold is obtained, the special symbol X is always determined as the special symbol type, and the determination result of the loss is obtained for the second hold. In such a case, the special symbol Y is always determined as the special symbol type.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory operating table for controlling a special game that is executed when a jackpot is won. The special electric accessory operating table is referred to for energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c during execution of the special game. In the present embodiment, the operating table 1 is used as the special electric accessory operating table. 2 is provided.

  When the special symbol A is determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 1. According to this operation table 1, the condition that either the special winning opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or eight game balls enter the special winning opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. Thus, the round game that ends is executed 15 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  When the special symbols B and C are determined, the special game is executed with reference to the operation table 2. According to this operation table 2, the condition that either the winning prize opening 28 is released for 29 seconds or that eight game balls enter the winning prize opening 28 (count C = 8) is satisfied. The round game which is ended by this is executed 5 times. During each round game, the big prize opening 28 is opened only once, and the closing time of the big prize opening 28, that is, the interval time set between the round games is set to 2.0 seconds.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a game state setting table for setting the game state after the special game when the special game is executed as described above. The gaming state after the end of the special game is determined by the special symbol type determined by the jackpot lottery and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

  As shown in the figure, when the special symbols A and B are determined, the high probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game, and when the special symbol C is determined, the low probability gaming state is set after the end of the special game. Set to Note that the number of continuations of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high-probability number”) is set to 10,000. This means that the high probability gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is determined 10,000 times. In the high probability gaming state, since the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 27.3, the high probability gaming state will continue until the jackpot is won again. However, the above-mentioned high-accuracy count indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability gaming state of 1. If the big hit is won before reaching the above-mentioned continuation count, the high-probability count is set again. Will be performed.

  In addition, after the end of the special game, it is set to either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and is always set to the short-time game state. The “number of times saved” is determined as follows according to the type of the special symbol and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  In other words, when special symbol A is determined, the number of time reductions is set to 10000 regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and when special symbol B is determined, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is determined. Regardless, the number of time reductions is set to 30. In addition, when the special symbol C is determined, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the short-time game state, the number of time reductions is set to 30 times, and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is in the non-short-time game state Sometimes, the number of time reductions is set to 10.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining a second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when a big hit is made in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. ) Is a diagram for explaining a second variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when the player loses in the high-probability gaming state and is set to the short-time gaming state. As described above, when the jackpot lottery result is derived, a process for determining a variation effect mode for notifying the jackpot lottery result is performed. As processing for determining the mode of variation effect, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern are respectively determined in the main control board 100, and the first half based on the determined first variation pattern in the sub control board 200. The second variation effect is executed based on the determined second variation pattern.

  The second variation pattern command determination table and the first variation pattern command determination table, which will be described later, are both provided for each gaming state, but here are set to the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state. The table that is referred to when it is set will be described, and description of other tables will be omitted.

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, if the determination result of “big hit” is derived as the big hit lottery result, the second variation pattern command shown in FIG. The second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the determination table. According to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 8A, when the jackpot symbol determined in the jackpot lottery is the special symbol A, if the second variation pattern random number is 0-699. “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, and “AB02H” is determined as the second variation pattern command if the second variation pattern random number is 700 to 999.

  Similarly, when the jackpot symbol determined in the jackpot lottery is special symbols B and C, if the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 399, “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, If the second variation pattern random number is 400 to 699, “AB02H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 700 to 899, “AB03H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 900 to 999, “AB04H” is determined as the second variation pattern command.

  Each second variation pattern command is associated with a second variation pattern that is the latter half pattern (section) of the variation effect. For example, when “AB01H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. In the sub-control board 200, the changing effects classified as “Development 1” are determined and executed.

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, when the determination result of “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, the second variation shown in FIG. The second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the pattern command determination table. According to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 8B, if the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 959, “ABFFH” or “ABFEH” is used as the second variation pattern command depending on the number of holds. If the second variation pattern random number is 960 to 969, “AB11H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 970 to 979, “AB12H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. If the second variation pattern random number is 980 to 989, “AB13H” is determined as the second variation pattern command, and if the second variation pattern random number is 990 to 999, “AB14H” is determined as the second variation pattern command. Is determined.

  Note that the second variation pattern commands “AB11H”, “AB12H”, “AB13H”, and “AB14H” are associated with “Development 1 to 4” as the second variation pattern, respectively. Therefore, the fluctuating effects classified as “Development 1 to 4” are executed both when winning the big hit and when losing. Here, the variation time and the specific contents of the variation effect are associated with the second variation pattern, and when the same second variation pattern is determined, the time and the content in the latter half of the variation effect are the same. Become.

  However, when the second variation pattern of the same classification is determined in the case of winning the jackpot and losing, the effect display section 50a displays the same content image partway through and follows the lottery result from the middle Each image is displayed. Therefore, the contents of the latter half of the variation effect here refer to characters and stories displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and do not refer to detailed images displayed on the effect display unit 50a. In this way, by executing the variation effect of the same content when winning the big hit and when losing, the player is appropriately given a sense of expectation and tension.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a first variation pattern command determination table that is referred to at the time of the big hit when the high probability gaming state and the short time gaming state are set. FIG. The first variation pattern that is referred to when a lost loss is determined as the second variation pattern in the high probability gaming state and in the time-short gaming state. FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining the command determination table, and FIG. 9C shows the second variation pattern when the player is in the high probability gaming state and is in the lost time state when set in the short-time gaming state. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a first variation pattern command determination table that is referred to when other than a shortened loss is determined.

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, when the “big hit” determination result is derived as the big win lottery result, the first variation pattern command shown in FIG. The first variation pattern (first variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the determination table. According to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9A, if the first variation pattern random number is 0 to 499, “AA01H” is determined as the first variation pattern command, and the first variation pattern random number is If it is 500 to 999, “AA02H” is determined as the first variation pattern command.

  Each first variation pattern command is associated with the first variation pattern, which is the first half pattern (section) of the variation effect. For example, when “AA01H” is determined as the first variation pattern command. In the sub-control board 200, the variation effect classified as “reach 1” is determined and executed. Thus, in the sub-control board 200, the first half variation effect divided into the determined first variation pattern is executed, and then the second half variation effect divided into the determined second variation pattern is executed. It will be. Therefore, one variation effect is the sum of the variation time associated with the first variation pattern (first variation pattern command) and the variation time associated with the second variation pattern (second variation pattern command). It will be done only for hours.

  In the case of the high probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the determination result of “losing” is derived as the jackpot lottery result, and the second variation pattern related to the shortening loss is determined. Then, the first variation pattern (first variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. According to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9B, “AAFFH” is always determined as the first variation pattern command. The first variation pattern command “AAFFH” is associated with “None” indicating that the variation effect of the first half is not executed, that is, the variation time of the first half is 0 seconds. Therefore, when “AAFFH” is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 as the first fluctuation pattern command, the sub-control board 200 determines and executes the fluctuation effect only based on the second fluctuation pattern command. .

  Further, in the case of a high-probability gaming state and set to the short-time gaming state, a determination result of “losing” is derived as a jackpot lottery result, and the second variation pattern related to other than the shortening loss is When determined, the first variation pattern (first variation pattern command) is determined with reference to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. According to the first variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. 9C, if the first variation pattern random number is 0 to 499, “AA11H” is determined as the first variation pattern command, and the first variation pattern random number is If it is 500 to 999, “AA12H” is determined as the first variation pattern command.

  As described above, at the start of the variation in which the big winning lottery is performed and the special symbol is determined, the first variation pattern command and the second variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 200 according to the big winning lottery result, In the control board 200, a variation effect corresponding to the received variation pattern command is executed and controlled. Thereby, the player is notified of the jackpot lottery result.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in order to execute a suggestion effect (so-called “prefetch effect”) that suggests the expectation level (second fluctuation pattern) of the jackpot before the start of the change, it is determined at the start of the change. The second variation pattern is determined before the start of the variation (before the variation effect is started), more specifically, when the hold is stored. Hereinafter, the provisional determination of the second variation pattern performed when the hold is stored is referred to as “preliminary determination” in order to distinguish the second variation pattern from being determined at the start of the variation effect.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a prior determination command determination table. When pre-determining the second variation pattern, first, the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 4 and the symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 5 are selected based on the gaming state when the hold is stored. Pre-determine the special symbol type. Then, when the special symbol type derived by prior determination is a jackpot symbol, the prior determination command determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10A is selected, and when it is a lost symbol, FIG. The prior determination command determination table 2 shown in b) is selected.

  According to the preliminary determination command determination table 1 shown in FIG. 10A, the preliminary determination command is associated with the second variation pattern random number, and the preliminary determination command is determined according to the acquired second variation pattern random number. Is done. In this prior determination command determination table 1, the allocation of the second variation pattern random numbers for determining the prior determination command is equal to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, the prior determination command is associated with the second variation pattern (second variation pattern command) determined at the start of variation in a 1: 1 ratio. For example, when the hold is stored, the advance determination command “BE01H” When the determination command is determined, the second variation pattern command “AB01H” is determined at the start of variation.

  Further, according to the prior determination command determination table 2 shown in FIG. 10B, the second variation pattern random number allocation for determining the prior determination command is 960 to 999 as in the prior determination command determination table 1 described above. Is equal to the second variation pattern command determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the pre-determination command “BE11H” is determined at the time when the hold is stored, the second variation pattern command “AB11H” is determined at the start of the variation. In the prior determination command determination table 2, when the second variation pattern random number is 0 to 959, the prior determination command of “BE7FH” is determined. When the second fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 959, “ABFFH” or “ABFEH” is determined as the second fluctuation pattern command in accordance with the number of holdings at the start of fluctuation, so “BE7FH” is determined in advance. It can be said that the command indicates that “shortening loss”, which is determined only at the time of the loss, is determined at the start of the change.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed on the sub-control board 200 based on the prior determination command determined at the time when the hold is stored, and the details thereof will be described in the explanation of the processing on the main control board 100. To do later.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol determination table. When a game ball flowing down the game area 16 passes through the gate 24, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as “normal drawing lottery”) associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 22b of the second starting port 22 is controlled. ) Is performed.

  As will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes through the gate 24, one ordinary symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 19, and four random number values are stored in the ordinary diagram holding storage area of the main RAM 100c. Is stored as the upper limit. Therefore, when a game ball passes through the gate 24 in a state where four random number values are stored in the usual-pending storage area, the random number value is not stored based on the passage of the game ball. Hereinafter, a random number value (ordinary symbol random number) stored in the normal figure storage area after the game ball passes through the gate 24 is referred to as a general figure hold.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to this normal symbol determination table 1, when the normal symbol random number is 0, it is determined to be a win, and when the normal symbol random number is 1 to 19, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 1/20.

  In addition, when the general drawing lottery is started in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol determination table 2 shown in FIG. According to the normal symbol determination table 2, when the normal symbol random number is 0 to 18, it is determined that the winning is selected, and when the normal symbol random number is 19, it is determined that the game is lost. Therefore, the winning probability in this case is 19/20. In addition, a winning symbol is determined when the winning determination result is obtained by the regular drawing lottery, and a lost symbol is determined when the losing determination result is obtained.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation pattern determination table, and FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a second start port opening control table. As described above, when the regular drawing lottery is performed, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Here, when the gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 20 seconds, and when the gaming state is set to the short-time gaming state, the variation time is determined to be 1 second. . When the variation time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 88 is varied and displayed (flashing display) over the determined time. When the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 88 is turned off.

  When the winning symbol is determined by the general symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 88 is lit, the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is in accordance with the gaming state when the general symbol lottery is performed. The energization is controlled as shown in FIG.

  That is, when the winning symbol is determined in the non-short game state, the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized only for 0.1 sec × 1 = 0.1 sec, and the movable piece 22b of the second start port 22 is 0. Open only for 1 second. When the winning symbol is determined in the short-time gaming state, the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c is energized for 2.9 seconds × 2 times = 5.8 seconds, and the movable pieces 22b of the second start port 22 have a total of 5 pieces. Open for 8 seconds.

  Thus, in the short-time gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start port 22 than in the non-short-time gaming state. In other words, in the short-time gaming state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 24, the lottery is drawn one after another and the second start port 22 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a jackpot lottery while reducing.

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

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

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

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

(Step S2)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs a variation pattern random number update process for updating the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number).

(Step S3)
Next, the main CPU 100a updates the initial value random number that is referred to when the special symbol random number and the big hit random number are updated. Thereafter, the processes in steps S2 and S3 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  A clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (2 milliseconds, hereinafter referred to as “2 ms”) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, and the following timer interrupt processing is executed. The

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 100a performs time control processing for updating various timer counters.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special symbol random number, the jackpot random number, and the normal symbol random number. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1, and the random number counter is updated. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S300)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not there is an input to the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the first starting opening detection switch 20a, the second starting opening detection switch 22a, the gate detection switch 24a, and the big winning opening detection switch 28a. Perform control processing.

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

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

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 100a checks whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning port 18, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, and the big winning port 28, and there is an incoming game ball. In the case of the payment, a payout number designation command corresponding to each is transmitted to the payout control board 120.

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the input control process in step S300.

(Step S310)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 18. When the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 18a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S320)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the big winning opening detection switch 28a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening 28. When the main CPU 100a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 28a, the main CPU 100a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball, and Add and update the big winning entrance entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entered.

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the first start port detection switch input process of step S330.

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

(Step S330-2)
When it is determined in step S330-1 that a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 20a, the main CPU 100a adds predetermined data to the prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updates it. Process.

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

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

(Step S330-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first reserved storage area, and is free. The special symbol random number acquired is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S330-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S330-5.

(Step S330-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number) updated in step S2, and stores each random number in steps S330-5 and S330-6. Store it in the same storage unit.

(Step S330-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the first hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the first start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the second start port detection switch input process in step S340.

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

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 22a, the main CPU 100a updates the prize ball counter used for prize balls by adding predetermined data. Process.

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

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

(Step S340-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the special symbol random number updated in the above step S200, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the second reserved storage area, and is free. The special symbol random number acquired is stored in the storage unit.

(Step S340-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the jackpot random number updated in step S200, and stores the acquired jackpot random number in the same storage unit that stores the special symbol random number in step S340-5.

(Step S340-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the variation pattern random numbers (first variation pattern random number, second variation pattern random number) updated in step S2, and stores each random number in steps S340-5 and S340-6. Store it in the same storage unit.

(Step S341)
Next, the main CPU 100a executes a pre-determination process for determining each random number stored in the storage unit in steps S340-5 to S340-7, and ends the second start port detection switch input process.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the advance determination process in step S341.

(Step S341-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a time-saving gaming state. As a result, if it is determined that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S341-2. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S341-7. Move.

(Step S341-2)
If it is determined in step S341-1 that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the main CPU 100a uses the special symbol random number stored in the storage unit in step S340-5 as the special symbol determination described above. The determination is made based on the table 3 or the special symbol determination table 4. Specifically, the special symbol determination table 3 or the special symbol determination table 4 shown in FIG. 4 is selected according to the current gaming state, and a preliminary determination is performed from the selected table and the special symbol random number, and the preliminary determination is performed. The result (hit information or loss information) is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c.

(Step S341-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a pre-determines the jackpot random number stored in the storage unit in step S340-6. Specifically, when the result of “big hit” is derived by the prior determination in step S341-2, the symbol type determination table 2 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, and the selected table and the big hit random number are selected. Make a prior judgment. Then, the special symbol type derived by the prior determination is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100c. On the other hand, when the result of “big hit” is not derived by the prior determination in step S341-2, the data related to the special symbol Y is stored in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 100 c.

(Step S341-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects the advance determination command determination table 1 or 2 shown in FIG. 10 based on the special symbol type derived in step S341-3.

(Step S341-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a prior determination command from the table selected in step S341-4 and the second variation pattern random number.

(Step S341-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the preliminary determination command determined in step S341-5 to the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S341-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a generates a start winning command indicating that the second hold has been stored, sets it in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the second start port detection switch input process (preliminary determination process). .

  In the present embodiment, the pre-determining command determination process is executed for the second hold only when the short-time gaming state is set. However, the pre-determination command determining process is executed for the first hold. Alternatively, the pre-determination command determination process may be executed when the non-time-saving gaming state is set. Although the second hold has been described here, the same pre-determination process as described above may be performed for the first hold. At this time, for the first hold, the pre-determination command determination process is performed only when the non-time saving gaming state is set, and for the second hold, the pre-determination command determination is performed only when the time holding gaming state is set. Processing may be performed.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the gate detection switch input process in step S350.

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

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

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

(Step S350-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a acquires the normal symbol random number updated in step S200 and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage area, and ends the gate detection switch input process. The normal symbol holding storage area has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. When the normal symbol random number is acquired, the normal symbol random number is stored in order from the first storage unit. A free storage part that is not available is searched, and the acquired normal symbol random number is stored in the storage part having the smallest number (ordinal number) among the free storage parts. Below, the normal symbol random number memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the normal symbol hold | maintenance storage area is called general symbol hold.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the special figure special electric processing in step S400.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation start process in step S420. This special symbol variation start process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special electricity data = 00.

(Step S420-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area (second hold number (X2) ≧ 1). As a result, if it is determined that the second hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If it is determined that the second hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-3.

(Step S420-2)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the second hold stored in the second hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the second hold is written in the processing area in the order in which it is reserved. Therefore, the second suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the second reserved number (X2) is stored as a new second reserved number (X2).

(Step S420-3)
If it is determined in step S420-1 that the second hold is not stored in the second hold storage area, the main CPU 100a determines whether the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area (the first hold). One hold number (X1) ≧ 1) is determined. As a result, if it is determined that the first hold is stored, the process proceeds to step S420-4. If it is determined that the first hold is not stored, the process proceeds to step S420-10.

(Step S420-4)
When determining in step S420-3 that the first hold is stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 100a performs a process of shifting the first hold stored in the first hold storage area. Do. Specifically, the random number stored in the first storage unit is copied to a predetermined processing area, and each random number stored in the second storage unit is shifted and stored in the first storage unit. Similarly, when each random number is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit, each random number is shifted to a storage unit having a smaller number (ordinal number). As a result, the first hold is written in the processing area in the reserved order. Therefore, the first suspension stored in the storage unit is read in order from the previously stored random number and used for determination when performing the jackpot lottery. At this time, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the first hold number (X1) is stored as a new first hold number (X1).

(Step S420-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a selects a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 4), and processes the selected table and the above step S420-2 or step S420-4. A lottery winning result is derived based on the special symbol random number copied in the area. Then, the symbol type determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected according to the derived lottery result, and the selected table and the jackpot random number copied to the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 The special symbol is determined based on Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 100c. In this special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer.

  Thus, according to this special symbol variation start process, when both the first hold and the second hold are stored, the special symbol determination process is performed based on the second hold. That is, here, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold.

(Step S420-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step S420-5 in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 200 at the start of the variation effect.

(Step S421)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation pattern random number overwritten in the processing area in step S420-2 or step S420-4 based on the pre-development variation pattern command determination table and the post-development variation pattern command determination table. To determine the variation pattern. This variation pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S420-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the variation display data for starting the variation display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 80 or the second special symbol display device 82. Thereby, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol display device 80 starts blinking display, and the special symbol variation display is performed based on the second suspension. In this case, the second special symbol display device 82 starts blinking display. The blinking display controlled here means that “−” blinks at predetermined intervals in each of the indicators 80 and 82. In addition, when the special symbol variation display is performed based on the first hold, the first special symbol hold indicator 84 displays to indicate that the first hold is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variation display. When the controlled display of the special symbol based on the second hold is performed, the second special symbol hold indicator 86 is displayed to indicate that the second hold is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Display controlled.

(Step S420-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the total variation time derived in step S421 in the variation time counter.

(Step S420-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “01” in the special symbol special electricity data so that the special symbol fluctuation stop processing is executed in the special symbol special electric processing, and ends the special symbol fluctuation start processing.

(Step S420-10)
If it is determined in step S420-3 that the first hold is not stored, the main CPU 100a executes a demo determination process. In this demonstration determination process, the main CPU 100a counts the time during which the special symbol is not displayed, and displays the demo screen on the effect display unit 50a when the special symbol is not displayed for a predetermined time. A demonstration command for display is stored in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the variation pattern determination process in step S421.

(Step S421-1)
First, the main CPU 100a determines the second variation pattern command determination table (FIG. 8) according to the start port type (first start port or second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, and the current gaming state. Select Browse.

(Step S421-2)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines a second variation pattern command based on the second variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the second variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-1.

(Step S421-3)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the second variation pattern command determined in step S421-2 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the start port type (first start port or second start port), the special symbol type determined by the special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, and the determination in step S421-2. Based on the second variation pattern (command) thus made, the first variation pattern command determination table (see FIG. 9) is selected.

(Step S421-5)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the first variation pattern command based on the first variation pattern random number stored in the processing area and the first variation pattern command determination table selected in step S421-4.

(Step S421-6)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets the first variation pattern command determined in step S421-5 in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S421-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a determines the variation time associated with the second variation pattern command determined in step S421-2 and the variation associated with the first variation pattern command determined in step S421-5. The total variation time is calculated from the time, and the variation pattern determination process ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S430. This special symbol variation stop process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special symbol special power data = 01.

(Step S430-1)
The main CPU 100a determines whether or not the variation time (set in step S420-8) has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S430-2. If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop process is terminated.

(Step S430-2)
If it is determined in step S430-1 that the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a determines the special symbol determined and stored in step S420-5 as the first special symbol display 80 or the second special symbol. Stop display data for stopping display on the display unit 82 is set.

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the post-stop processing in step S440. This post-stop processing is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special power data = 02.

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S440-6)
If it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that has been stopped is not a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a executes the special symbol variation data so that the special symbol variation start processing is executed in the special symbol special processing. Is set to “00”, and the post-stop processing ends. As a result, the next special symbol change display can be started.

(Step S440-7)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S440-5 that the symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 100a performs a process of resetting the gaming state.

(Step S440-8)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “03” in the special figure special electricity data so that the special electric accessory control process is executed in the special figure special electric treatment. As a result, the special game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Step S440-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms the current gaming state, sets a gaming state command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the post-stop processing.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the special electric accessory control process in step S450. The special electric accessory control process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electric data = 03.

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

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

(Step S450-3)
If it is determined in step S450-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 100a performs a special game execution process. Here, according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, either one of the operation tables 1 and 2 is set, and the energization control of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 28c is performed with reference to the set table. It will be.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the special game end process in step S460. This special game end process is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the special figure special electricity data = 04.

(Step S460-1)
First, the main CPU 100a loads the special symbol data stored in the main RAM 100c and the data related to the gaming state at the time of winning the big win stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, referring to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 7, the game state after the end of the special game is set. Specifically, a high probability game flag, a high probability count, a short time game flag, and a short time count are set.

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the normal power transmission process in step S500.

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol variation start process in step S520.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Step S520-9)
Next, the main CPU 100a confirms whether the current gaming state is set to the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and sets the normal time variation time according to the current gaming state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the current gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, 20 seconds is set in the usual figure variable time counter, and when the current gaming state is a short-time gaming state Set the usual variable time counter to 1 second.

(Step S520-10)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets variable display data for starting the variable symbol normal display. As a result, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, the normal symbol display 88 starts blinking display. At the same time when the normal symbol variation display starts, the normal symbol hold indicator 90 is controlled to indicate that the normal symbol hold is reduced by one.

(Step S520-11)
Next, the main CPU 100a stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer as the gaming state at the start of change.

(Step S520-12)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “11” to the general symbol power transmission data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the normal symbol normal power processing, and ends the normal symbol variation start processing.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process in step S530.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol stop post-processing in step S540.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric accessory control process in step S550.

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

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

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

(Step S550-4)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets energization control data according to the gaming state confirmed in step S550-3 in order to start energization control of the start port opening / closing solenoid 22c. Specifically, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is a non-short-time game state, the energization control data of the start opening / closing solenoid 22c is the number of times of opening = 1, the time of opening once = 0. Set energization control data to be 1 second. Also, when the game state at the start of normal symbol variation is the short-time game state, the energization control data is set such that the number of times of opening = 2 times and the time of opening once = 2.9 seconds.

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

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

(Step S550-7)
Next, the main CPU 100a sets “10” to the general symbol / general power data so that the normal symbol variation start processing is executed in the ordinary / normal symbol processing, and ends the processing after the normal symbol suspension.

  As described above, the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are progressed by executing various processes in the main control board 100. While the game is in progress, the special control game is transmitted from the main control board 100. Based on the command, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub-control board 200.

  In this embodiment, various effects are performed for each gaming state. Here, an example of effects in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state will be described first.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining an example of effects executed in the high-probability gaming state and in the short-time gaming state. As shown in this figure, when the game state is a high-probability game state and is set to the short-time game state, the combination of the three effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c displayed on the effect display unit 50a The player is notified of the jackpot lottery result.

  Each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c is composed of eight types of symbols on which numbers 1 to 8 are written. During the special symbol variation display, each of the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c scrolls eight types of symbols in the vertical direction (variable display). Note that the arrows in FIGS. 32 (b) and 32 (c) indicate that the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are in a variable display (in a vertical scroll display). Then, all the effects are displayed on the effect display unit 50a at almost the same timing as the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 80 or the second special symbol display unit 82 after the variation display of the special symbols is completed. The symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32A, it is assumed that the change display of the special symbol is started on the main control board 100 with the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c being stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 50a. . Then, as shown in FIG. 32B, a maximum of five display images 41 simulating butterflies, for example, about 1 to 2 seconds are displayed on the effect display unit 50a. Although the display of this display image 41 is the suggestion effect in the present embodiment, in this suggestion effect, the larger the number of display images 41 displayed on the effect display unit 50a, the larger the winner is due to the currently changing hold. It is set so that the degree of expectation is high. After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (c), the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are further scroll-displayed for a predetermined time in a state where all the display images 41 are not displayed, and then as shown in FIG. 32 (d). In addition, the effect symbols 40a, 40b, and 40c are stopped and displayed, and the lottery result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  In the suggestion effect, as described above, the expected degree of jackpot is suggested by the number of display images 41 displayed during the execution of the variation effect, but the number of display images 41 displayed during the execution of each variation effect is the main It is determined based on a prior determination command transmitted from the control board 100. Hereinafter, a method for determining the number of display images 41 displayed during execution of each variation effect in the suggestion effect will be described.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining priorities of prior determination commands. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in this embodiment, nine types of prior determination commands are provided, and priorities are assigned to the respective commands. Here, the highest priority (“1” in six stages of 1 to 6) is assigned to the preliminary determination command that can be determined when the “big hit” preliminary determination result is derived. In addition, among the pre-determination commands determined only when the “losing” pre-determination result is derived, the “BE7FH” pre-determination command indicating that the variation effect is either 8 seconds or 2 seconds “6”, which has the lowest priority among all the prior determination commands, is assigned. Further, among the pre-determination commands that can be determined when the “defect” pre-determination result is derived, “BE11H” associated with the second variation pattern of “development 1” is assigned the priority “2”. “BE12H” associated with the second variation pattern of “Development 2” is given priority “3”, and “BE13H” associated with the second variation pattern of “Development 3” is prioritized. The order “4” is assigned, and “BE14H” associated with the second variation pattern “Evolution 4” is assigned the priority “5”.

  Here, as described above, the variation effect relating to the second variation pattern of “Development 1 to 4” is executed both when winning the jackpot and losing. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, the probability of determining “Development 1 to 4” is set higher in the order of Development 1> Development 2> Development 3> Development 4 at the time of jackpot. In FIG. 8, all of “Development 1 to 4” are set equal (see FIG. 8). Therefore, when the variation effect divided into “Development 1 to 4” is executed, the probability that the winning of the jackpot is notified by the variation rendering, that is, the expectation degree of the jackpot is as shown in FIG. In the order of development 1> development 2> development 3> development 4.

  In the present embodiment, with respect to the advance determination command that can be determined when the “defect” advance determination result is derived, the higher the expected degree of jackpot of the second variation pattern corresponding to the advance determination command, the higher the priority. It is set so that the ranking is higher. Specifically, when the second variation pattern of “Development 1” is determined at the start of variation, the probability that the winning result of the jackpot is derived (the determination result that enables the execution of the special game is derived). Is higher than the probability that the winning result of the jackpot is derived when the second variation pattern of “Development 2” is determined. Accordingly, the priority order of the second variation pattern of “Development 1” is set higher than the second variation pattern of “Development 2”.

  FIG. 34A is a diagram for explaining the prior determination information storage unit, and FIG. 34B is a diagram for explaining the current display number storage unit. As shown in this figure, the sub-RAM 200c of the sub-control board 200 is provided with a pre-determination information storage unit and a current display number storage unit that function as a work area when executing the suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), the prior determination information storage unit has four storage units, a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. Each storage unit includes a prior determination command (predetermination command). ), An increase / decrease value Z, and an area for storing the priority order.

  The current display number storage unit stores a display number N, which is the number of display images 41 displayed during the execution of the current (first time) variation effect. Here, the increase / decrease value Z indicates a value that increases / decreases to the number of display images 41 (display number N) displayed during execution of the previous variation effect at the time of execution of the variation effect for each hold. . For example, when “1” is stored as the display number N in the current display number storage unit, one display image 41 is displayed during the variation effect. If the increase / decrease value Z determined for the next hold to be processed is “+1”, the display number N is increased / decreased to the currently stored display number N at the start of the variation effect for the hold. It is updated to a value “2” obtained by integrating Z (+1), and two display images 41 are displayed during the fluctuating effect for the hold.

  In the present embodiment, the increase / decrease value Z is determined at two different timings. Specifically, when all the pre-determination commands (data corresponding to the pre-determination command) stored in the pre-determination information storage unit are “BE7FH” having the lowest priority and the jackpot expectation, The increase / decrease value Z is determined at the start of the fluctuating production for the hold. On the other hand, when a prior determination command (data corresponding to the prior determination command) other than “BE7FH” with the lowest priority and the big hit expectation is stored in the prior determination information storage unit, the prior determination command other than “BE7FH” The increase / decrease value Z is determined when the determination command is received. In the following, the update status of each storage unit when all the prior determination commands are “BE7FH” having the lowest priority and the jackpot expectation will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. The update status of each storage unit when a pre-determination command other than “BE7FH” with a low expectation degree of big success is stored in the pre-determination information storage unit will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the first transition of the display number N. FIG. Now, as shown in FIG. 35A, it is assumed that the hold A is stored in the first storage unit and the hold B is stored in the second storage unit. At this time, in both the first storage unit and the second storage unit, “BE7FH” is stored as the prior determination command, “6” is stored as the priority order, and the current display number N of the display image 41 Is “0”. In this state, it is assumed that the main control board 100 performs a jackpot lottery with respect to the hold A and transmits a variation pattern command to the sub-control board 200. In the sub control board 200, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation effect is started. At the start of the variation effect, the shift process of the prior determination information storage unit is performed, and the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit are performed. The various data stored in are shifted to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, respectively.

  Then, when starting the variation effect for the hold A, the display number 41 of the display image 41 displayed during the execution of the change effect for the hold A is the next at the start of the change based on the current display number N. To be determined.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining an increase / decrease value determination table at the start of fluctuation. If the received prior determination command is “BE7FH” and the increase / decrease value Z has not been determined in advance before the start of the change effect, one effect from the range of 0 to 99 is displayed at the start of the change effect. While acquiring a random number, the increase / decrease value Z is determined based on the acquired effect random number and the increase / decrease value determination table shown in FIG. In this increase / decrease value determination table, effect random numbers are assigned to the increase / decrease value Z according to the current display number N as shown in the figure. Specifically, when the current display number N is 2 or more, if the production random number is 0 to 4, “+1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z, and if the production random number is 5 to 49, the increase / decrease is performed. “0” is determined as the value Z, and “−1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z if the production random number is 50 to 99.

  When the current display number N is 1, if the production random number is 0 to 29, “+1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z, and if the production random number is 30 to 79, the increase / decrease value Z is “ “0” is determined, and if the production random number is 80 to 99, “−1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z. Further, when the current display number N is 0, if the production random number is 0 to 49, “+1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z, and if the production random number is 50 to 99, the increase / decrease value Z is “ 0 "is determined.

  When the increase / decrease value Z for the hold A is determined as described above, the determined increase / decrease value Z is integrated with the display number N stored in the current display number storage unit, and the integration result is currently displayed. Store in the number storage. In the example shown in FIG. 35, it is assumed that “+1” is determined as the increase / decrease value Z at the start of the fluctuating effect for the hold A. Therefore, as shown in FIG. The stored display number N is updated to “1”. As a result, during the variation effect for the hold A, one display image 41 is displayed based on the display number N = 1 currently stored in the display number storage unit.

  When the variation effect for the hold A ends, the change effect for the hold B is continued. At the start of the change effect for the hold B, the increase / decrease value Z = “− 1” is determined by the lottery. Suppose. In this case, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the display number N in the current display number storage unit is updated to “0”. It is controlled not to be displayed.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating the second transition of the display number N. Now, as shown in FIG. 37A, it is assumed that the hold A is stored in the first storage unit and the hold B is stored in the second storage unit. At this time, similarly to the above, in both the first storage unit and the second storage unit, “BE7FH” is stored as the prior determination command, “6” is stored as the priority order, and the display image 41 Assume that the current display number N is “0”. In this state, as shown in FIG. 37B, it is assumed that the hold C is newly stored in the third storage unit, the prior determination command is “BE12H”, and the priority is “3”.

  As described above, when a prior determination command with a priority other than “6” is stored, a hold (hold C) related to the prior determination command is set as a target hold, and processing is performed before this target hold. An increase / decrease value Z is determined for each of the pre-target hold and the target hold, where the hold is the pre-target hold. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern (second variation pattern) provisionally determined by the pre-determination process is a specific variation pattern (any second variation pattern of “Development 1 to 4”), The number of display images 41 respectively displayed during a plurality of variation effects from the pre-target hold to the target hold where the change effect is executed before the target hold from which the temporary determination result of the specific fluctuation pattern is derived, Determine and store for each target hold and target hold. At this time, first, the display number N, which is the number of display images 41 to be displayed during the variation effect for the target hold, is determined.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a display number determination table at the time of hold storage. When the received prior determination command is other than “BE7FH”, at the time of hold storage (when the prior determination command is received), an effect random number of 1 is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and the acquired effect random number Based on the display number determination table shown in FIG. 38, the display number N for the target hold is determined. In this display number determination table, as shown in the figure, the display random number is assigned to the display number N according to the received prior determination command.

  For example, when the received prior determination command is “BE01H” or “BE11H”, that is, when the second variation pattern determined in advance is classified as “Development 1”, the production random number may be 0 to 39. For example, “5” is determined as the display number N, “4” is determined as the display number N if the production random number is 40 to 69, and “3” is determined as the display number N when the production random number is 70 to 89. If the effect random number is 90 to 95, “2” is determined as the display number N, and if the effect random number is 96 to 99, “1” is determined as the display number N. As is clear from this figure, a larger display is obtained when a pre-decision command with a relatively high jackpot expectation is received than when a pre-decision command with a low jackpot expectation is received. The number N is configured to be determined.

  When the display number N for the hold C is determined as described above, each pre-target hold and the display number N determined based on the determined display number N and the current display number N stored in the current display number storage unit. The increase / decrease value Z of the target hold is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the display number N, which is the number of display images 41 to be displayed during the variation effect of the hold C, is determined to be “3”. From N = 0 and the display number N = 3 of the target hold (hold C), the increase / decrease value Z of the hold A, hold B and hold C is determined to be “+1”, “0”, “+2”, respectively. To do. Thus, when the increase / decrease value Z is determined for each of the pre-target hold and the target hold, the determined increase / decrease value Z is stored in the corresponding storage unit for the hold. Thereby, at the start of the variable display of the hold C, the display number N of the current display number storage unit is updated to “3”, and thus three display images 41 are displayed during the variable display of the hold C. The Rukoto.

  In addition, when determining the increase / decrease value Z of the target hold (hold A, hold B) and the target hold (hold C) from the current display number N and the display number N of the target hold (hold C), For example, a plurality of dedicated tables and random numbers for determining the increase / decrease value Z are used. In this case, the dedicated table is classified into a plurality according to the difference between the current display number N and the target hold display number N, and the total number of target hold and pre-target hold. Each dedicated table stores an increase / decrease value pattern (scenario), which is a setting pattern of each pending increase / decrease value Z, in association with a random number, and any increase / decrease is determined from the acquired random number and the dedicated table. A value pattern (scenario) will be determined.

  Here, for example, a pattern in which the display number N gradually increases toward the target hold, or a pattern in which the increase / decrease in the display number N is large is not possible or is not likely to occur only with the “BE7FH” prior determination command. By providing a pattern, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that a hold with a high expectation level of jackpot is stored, and it is possible to further improve the effect of the suggestion effect. In addition, the determination method of the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is not limited to the above, and the determination method may be set as appropriate.

  And when the change production about the hold A is performed, the shift process of the prior determination information storage part is made like the above. At this time, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), when the increase / decrease value Z is stored in the first storage unit, the increase / decrease value Z is written in the processing area. Since the increase / decrease value Z is determined to be “+1” in advance at the start of the variation effect for the hold A, the display number N currently stored in the display number storage unit at the start of the change effect for the hold A. Then, “+1” is accumulated, and the display number N in the current display number storage unit is updated to “1” as shown in FIG. Accordingly, one display image 41 is displayed on the effect display unit 50a during execution of the variable display of the hold A.

  During execution of the fluctuating effect for the hold A, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), the hold D is newly stored in the third storage unit, the prior determination command is “BE7FH”, and the priority is “6”. ”. In this case, as described above, since the prior determination command is “BE7FH”, the increase / decrease value Z is not determined when the hold D is stored.

  In this state, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), it is assumed that the hold E is newly stored in the fourth storage unit, the prior determination command is “BE01H”, and the priority is “1”. At this time, the priority of the newly stored new target hold (hold E) is higher than the holds B, C, and D processed before that. In this way, in the state where the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) has been determined, if a hold with a higher priority is stored, the already determined increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is discarded, and again, An increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is determined based on the new target hold.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 37 (f), the display number N, which is the number of display images 41 to be displayed during the fluctuating effect of the hold E, is determined to be “5”. From N = 1 and the display number N = 5 of the new target hold (hold E), the increase / decrease value Z of the hold B, hold C, hold D, and hold E, respectively, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that “+2”, “−1”, “+1”, and “+2” are determined. Thereby, at the start of the variable display of the hold E, the display number N in the current display number storage unit is updated to “5”, and thus five display images 41 are displayed during the variable display of the hold E. The Rukoto.

  In this way, when a new target hold with a higher expectation of jackpot is stored, the already determined increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is discarded and a new increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) based on the new target hold is stored. ) Is reassembled. That is, after the display number 41 of the display image 41 (the mode of the suggestion effect) is determined for the target hold (hold C), the newly stored new target hold (hold E) is based on the target hold (hold C). When the provisional determination result of the specific variation pattern having a higher priority than the specific variation pattern derived in this way is derived, the mode of the suggestion effect to be executed during the variation effect of the new target hold (hold E) is determined. In addition, with reference to the determination result, the number of display images 41 displayed during the fluctuating effects on hold B, hold C, and hold D, which are executed before the fluctuating effects of the new target hold (hold E). N (a mode of suggestion effect) will be determined. As a result, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect toward the hold with a higher expectation level of the jackpot, and it is possible to maximize the effect produced by the suggestion effect.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining the third transition of the display number N. In FIG. 39 (a) to 39 (e), in the example shown here, hold A, hold B, hold C, hold D are stored and processed in the same manner as in the case shown in FIG. Suppose. In this example, with the above-described hold B, hold C, and hold D stored, the hold F is newly stored in the fourth storage unit as shown in FIG. Assume that the determination command is “BE13H” and the priority is “4”. At this time, the priority of the newly stored new target hold (hold F) is lower than the hold C processed before that. In this way, when the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) has been determined and a hold with a relatively low priority is stored later, the already determined increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is maintained. The increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is determined only for the hold that is processed after the target hold that is the trigger for determining the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario).

  In the example shown in FIG. 39, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), the display number N, which is the number of display images 41 to be displayed during the fluctuating effect of the hold F, is determined to be “4”. As shown in FIG. 39 (g), the increase / decrease value of the hold D and the hold F from the display number N at the time when the variation effect on C) is finished and the display number N = 4 of the new target hold (hold F). Assume that Z is determined to be “+2” and “+2”, respectively. Thereby, at the start of the variable display of the hold F, the display number N of the current display number storage unit is updated to “4”, and thus four display images 41 are displayed during the variable display of the hold F. The Rukoto.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation effect for the target suspension is completed, the display number N currently stored in the display number storage unit is reset to “0”. Therefore, in this example, when the variation effect of the hold C that is the target hold is ended, the display number N currently stored in the display number storage unit is set to “0”, and the increase / decrease value pattern of the hold D and the hold F ( Scenario). However, the display number N does not necessarily have to be reset when the target pending variation effect ends, and the display number N may be taken over as it is.

  Thus, in this embodiment, after the display number 41 of the display image 41 (an aspect of the suggestion effect) is determined for the target hold (hold C), the new target hold (hold F) is newly stored. When a temporary determination result of a specific variation pattern having a lower priority than the specific variation pattern derived based on the hold (hold C) is derived, the display image 41 during the variation effect of the new target hold (hold F). The display number N (a mode of the suggestion effect) is determined, and the change effect is executed after the target hold (hold C) and before the new target hold (hold F) (hold D). ) Of the display image 41 during the fluctuating effect is determined with reference to the determination result of the suggested effect mode of the new target hold (hold F). As a result, the suggestion effect executed toward the hold with a higher priority is not canceled by the hold with the lower priority stored later, and the effect effect of the suggestion effect is maximized as described above. It can be demonstrated.

  Below, the control process in the sub control board 200 for performing said suggestion effect is demonstrated concretely.

(Main processing of sub-control board 200)
FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the main process of the sub control board 200.

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

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1001 until an interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of sub control board 200)
FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 200. The sub-control board 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (2 ms). Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100)
First, the sub CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 200.

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

(Step S1300)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the operation of the rendering operation device 56 can be accepted in accordance with the performance progress status being executed, and checks the signal of the rendering operation device detection switch 56a. If an operation signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 56a and the operation of the effect operation device 56 is being accepted, the fact that the effect operation device 56 has been operated is transmitted to the image control board 210. Therefore, the command is stored in the transmission buffer.

(Step S1400)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 200c to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220, and ends the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining a prior determination command reception process executed when a prior determination command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this prior determination command is set in step S341-6 (see FIG. 18) of the preliminary determination process in the main control board 100, and then the sub control board is subjected to the output control process (see FIG. 14) in step S800. 200.

(Step S1210-1)
If it is determined that the advance determination command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the advance determination command, and stores data corresponding to the received advance determination command in the first determination unit in the advance determination information storage unit. In the fourth storage unit, it is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number) in which the prior determination information is not stored. Here, as described above, the data corresponding to the received prior determination command and the priority order are stored in the storage unit.

(Step S1210-2)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the preliminary determination information newly stored in the preliminary determination information storage unit, and determines whether or not the received preliminary determination command is “BE7FH”. As a result, when it is determined that the received advance determination command is “BE7FH”, the advance determination command reception process is terminated, and when it is determined that the received advance determination command is not “BE7FH”, step S1210— The processing is moved to 3.

(Step S1210-3)
If it is determined in step S1210-2 that the received prior determination command is not “BE7FH”, the sub CPU 200a acquires an effect random number from 1 to 99. This effect random number is updated in step S1001.

(Step S1210-4)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets the display number determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1210-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the display number determination table set in step S1210-4, refers to the advance determination command (data corresponding to the advance determination command) newly stored in the advance determination information storage unit, and the above step. Based on the effect random number acquired in S1210-3, the display number N of the newly stored hold (hereinafter referred to as target hold) is determined.

(Step S1210-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a analyzes the pre-determination information stored in each storage unit of the pre-determination information storage unit, and the priority of the target hold is all the holds that are processed before the target hold (hereinafter referred to as the target hold). It is determined whether it is higher than the priority order (referred to as pre-submission). As a result, if it is determined that the priority of the target hold is higher than the priority of all the pre-target holds, the process proceeds to step S1210-7, and the priority of the target hold is higher than the priority of all the pre-target holds. If it is determined that the value is not too high, the process proceeds to step S1210-8.

(Step S1210-7)
If it is determined in step S1210-6 that the priority of the target hold is higher than the priority of all the pre-target holds, the sub CPU 200a displays the current display number N stored in the current display number storage unit. Based on the display number N of the target hold determined in step S1210-5, the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario), that is, the increase / decrease value Z of the target hold and all the pre-target hold is determined.

(Step S1210-8)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1210-6 that the priority of the target hold is not higher than the priority of all the target hold, the sub CPU 200a determines that the target hold has a higher priority than the target hold. The increase / decrease value Z (increase / decrease value pattern) of the hold (including the target hold) to be processed later is determined. In the present embodiment, the current display number storage unit is reset when the pending variation effect corresponding to the prior determination commands having the priorities of 1 to 5 ends. Therefore, here, the increase / decrease value pattern (scenario) is determined based on the target hold display number N determined in step S1210-5.

(Step S1210-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the determined increase / decrease value Z of the target hold and the pre-target hold in each storage unit, and ends the prior determination command reception process.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a variation pattern command reception process executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command analysis process. As described above, this variation pattern command is set in step S421-3 and step S421-6 in the variation pattern determination processing (see FIG. 22) in the main control board 100, and then output control processing (step S800) 14) to the sub control board 200.

(Step S1220)
If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, first, the sub CPU 200a performs pre-development effect determination processing. This pre-development effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1230)
Next, the sub CPU 200a performs post-development effect determination processing. In this post-development effect determination process, an effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and based on the acquired random number and an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the received second change pattern command, a specific second half change effect Determine the mode of (post-development variation production). Then, a command is transmitted to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220 in order to execute the determined post-development variation effect. Thereby, the post-development variation effect is executed following the first half variation effect (pre-development variation effect).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart for explaining pre-development effect determination processing.

(Step S1220-1)
When receiving the first variation pattern command, the sub CPU 200a first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the time-saving gaming state. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1220-2, and when it is determined that it is not in the time-short gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1220-9.

(Step S1220-2)
If it is determined in step S1220-1 that the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 200a performs a shift process for the prior determination information storage unit. Here, when the increase / decrease value Z is stored in the first storage unit, the stored increase / decrease value Z is stored in the processing area and stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit. The prior determination command (data corresponding to the prior determination command), the increase / decrease value Z, and the prior determination information of the priority order are shifted to a storage unit having a small number (ordinal number).

(Step S1220-3)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines whether or not the increase / decrease value Z is stored in the processing area by the shift process in step S1220-2. That is, here, it is determined whether or not the increase / decrease value Z has already been determined for the suspension to start the changing effect. As a result, if it is determined that the increase / decrease value Z is stored in the processing area, the process proceeds to step S1220-7. If it is determined that the increase / decrease value Z is not stored in the processing area, step S1220-4 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1220-4)
If it is determined in step S1220-3 that the increase / decrease value Z is not stored in the processing area, the sub CPU 200a acquires a production random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 99. This effect random number is updated in step S1001.

(Step S1220-5)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets an increase / decrease value determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S1220-6)
Next, the sub CPU 200a refers to the increase / decrease value determination table set in step S1220-5, and determines the display number N currently stored in the display number storage unit and the effect random number acquired in step S1220-4. Based on this, the increase / decrease value Z is determined.

(Step S1220-7)
Next, the sub CPU 200a stores the increase / decrease value Z determined in step S1220-6 or the increase / decrease value Z stored in the processing area (if determined Yes in step S1220-3) as the current display number. The current display number N stored in the unit is integrated, and the integration result is stored in the current display number storage unit as a new display number N.

(Step S1220-8)
Next, the sub CPU 200a sets a suggestion effect execution command based on the display number N updated in step S1220-7. The suggestion effect execution command set here is associated with how many display images 41 are displayed, and when this suggestion effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 210, the image control board 210 The number of display images 41 corresponding to the received suggestive effect execution command is displayed on the effect display unit 50a at a predetermined timing.

(Step S1220-9)
Next, the sub CPU 200a determines a pre-development effect pattern that is a variation effect mode in the first half based on the received first change pattern command. Here, a detailed description of the pre-development effect pattern determination process is omitted, but the sub ROM 200b is provided with a table in which an effect pattern determination random number is assigned to a plurality of pre-development effect patterns for each first variation pattern command. ing. Here, the effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and one pre-development effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random value and the table corresponding to the received first variation pattern command.

(Step S1220-10)
Next, the sub CPU 200a transmits an effect pattern command corresponding to the effect pattern before development determined in step S1220-9 to the image control board 210 and the illumination control board 220. Thereby, the pre-development variation effect is executed.

  As described above, the processing on the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 described above secures the execution opportunity of the optimum suggestion effect for the target hold and the pre-target hold.

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

  Therefore, for example, in the above embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed only for the second hold in the short-time game state, but the suggestion effect may be executed also for the first hold, or in the non-short-time game state. The suggestion effect may be executed. In the above embodiment, the first start port 20 and the second start port 22 are provided. However, only one start port may be provided. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the second hold is processed in preference to the first hold. However, in the case where two start ports are provided, for example, the first hold and the second hold are performed first. Processing may be performed in the order stored, or the first hold may be processed in preference to the second hold.

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

  In the above embodiment, one variation effect is executed based on the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern, and the suggestion effect mode (display image 41 of the display image 41 is based on the second variation pattern). The number of displays N) was decided. However, for example, the suggestion effect may be determined based on the first variation pattern. In addition, one variation effect may be executed based on one variation pattern, and in this case, the mode of the suggestion effect is determined based on the variation pattern.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the case where an expectation degree was suggested by the display number N of the display image 41 was demonstrated as an example of the suggestion effect which suggests the big win, ie, the expectation degree which can perform special game. . However, the specific content of the suggestion effect is not limited to this. The suggestive effect may be, for example, providing an illuminating device that can emit light in a plurality of colors, and suggesting the degree of expectation by the luminescent color (light emission mode) of the illuminating device, The degree of expectation may be suggested according to the lighting mode. Also, when the suggestion effect is executed by the display unit displayed on the effect display unit such as the liquid crystal display device, the display color, shape, size, etc. of one display unit are changed instead of the number of display units. It is also possible to suggest the degree of expectation. Further, a plurality of characters are displayed on the effect display unit 50a, and different characters are displayed in each of the plurality of fluctuating effects according to the degree of expectation, or different stories are displayed according to the degree of expectation. It is also possible to play a movie.

  In any case, as the suggestion effect, a plurality of modes that can be identified by the player are associated with the degree of expectation, and the suggestion effect is identified in any one of the modes according to the expected degree of the variation pattern. Anything that can be done is acceptable.

  In the above embodiment, the increase / decrease value Z is determined for each hold, and the increase / decrease value Z is stored in the prior determination information storage unit, but the display number N is directly set without using the increase / decrease value Z. You may make it memorize | store in a prior determination information storage part.

  In the above embodiment, the display image 41 is appropriately displayed even when the specific variation pattern is not determined. However, the display image 41 is displayed only when the specific variation pattern is determined. That is, the suggestion effect may be performed.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, when the specific fluctuation pattern was determined, while determining the mode of the suggestion effect of object reservation, the mode of the suggestion effect of pre-target reservation was also determined. However, the timing and method for determining the pre-subject suggestion effect mode are not limited to the above embodiment.

  For example, the process for determining the aspect of the suggestion of pre-subject hold may be performed as in the modification shown in FIGS. 45 and 46. Here, when the prior determination command received for the target hold is a command other than “BE7FH”, that is, a specific variation pattern command, the display number of the target hold is determined (step S1210-5). The display number is stored as a display number N2 in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 200c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46, at the start of the variable effect for each hold, it is determined whether the display number N2 is stored (step S1220-4a). If the display number N2 is stored, step S1220-4b is stored. If the display number N2 is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1220-5. If the display number N2 is not stored, the same processing as in the above embodiment is performed thereafter.

  On the other hand, when the display number N2 is stored, based on the current display number N, the display number N2 of the target hold, and how many times the hold is processed before the target hold. The increase / decrease value Z is determined (step S1220-4b). Here, a table for determining the increase / decrease value Z is selected according to how many times before the target hold the processing is performed. This table is subdivided according to the current display number N and the target hold display number N2, and random numbers are assigned to a plurality of increase / decrease values Z. And the increase / decrease value Z will be determined based on the production | presentation random number acquired by step S1220-4, and the table selected corresponding to conditions.

  In addition, when a plurality of specific variation patterns having different priorities are derived as a result of the prior determination, the display number N2 corresponding to each hold can be stored in the storage area at the same time, and each display number The priority order is associated with N2 and stored. In step S1220-4b, when a plurality of display numbers N2 are stored, if the increase / decrease value Z is determined with reference to the display number N2 with a high priority, as in the above embodiment, When a new target hold having a higher priority is stored later, it is possible to execute an suggestive effect toward the new target hold having a higher priority.

  In any case, when the result of the prior determination is a specific variation pattern, the degree of expectation effect to be executed during the target suspension variation effect from which the provisional determination result of the specific variation pattern is derived One of the plurality of modes associated with is determined as one of the modes. Then, referring to the determination result, if the mode of the suggestion effect to be executed during the change effect of the pre-subject execution in which the change effect is executed before the target hold is determined, the specific control method Is not limited.

  In addition, for a plurality of target holds, when a provisional determination result of a specific variation pattern having different priorities is derived, the variation effect of the pre-target hold is executed before the plurality of target holds. What is necessary is just to determine the aspect of the suggestion effect performed in the inside with reference to the aspect of the suggestion effect performed during the change effect of the subject hold from which the temporary determination result of the specific variation pattern with the highest priority was derived.

In the above embodiment, the region in the first start port 20 and the region in the second start port 22 correspond to the start region of the present invention, and steps S330-5 to S330-7 in FIG. The main CPU 100a that executes the processing of step S340-5 to step S340-7 of 17 corresponds to the random number storage means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the special symbol random number and the jackpot random number correspond to the special game determination random number of the present invention, and the main CPU 100a executing the process of step S420-5 of FIG. 21 serves as the special game execution determination means of the present invention. Equivalent to.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the variation pattern determination process shown in FIG. 22 corresponds to the variation pattern determination means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the image control board 210 corresponds to the change effect execution means and the suggestion effect execution means of the present invention.
In the above embodiment, the main CPU 100a that executes the special electric accessory control process shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to the special game execution means of the present invention.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, main CPU100a which performs the prior determination process shown in FIG. 18 corresponds to the prior determination means of this invention.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 2nd fluctuation pattern of development 1-4 is equivalent to the specific fluctuation pattern of this invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 200a that executes the processing of step S1210-5 to step S1210-9 shown in FIG. 42, the processing of step S1210-5 shown in FIG. 45, and the processing of step S1220-4b shown in FIG. This corresponds to the suggestion effect mode determination means of the present invention.

1 gaming machine 20 1st starting port 22 2nd starting port 50 production display device 100 main control board 100a main CPU
100b Main ROM
100c main RAM
200 Sub control board 200a Sub CPU
200b Sub ROM
200c Sub RAM
210 Image control board

Claims (4)

On the condition that a game ball has entered the starting area, a random number for determining a special game for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and a time for changing performance to notify whether or not the special game can be executed. Random number storage means for acquiring at least a variation pattern random number for determining the associated variation pattern and storing the acquired special game determination random number and variation pattern random number in a storage unit as a hold;
Special game execution determination means for reading special game determination random numbers stored in the storage unit in a preset order and determining whether or not the special game can be executed based on the read special game determination random numbers;
The variation pattern is determined based on the determination result of the special game execution determination unit and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit together with the special game determination random number read at the time of the determination by the special game execution determination unit. A variation pattern determining means for determining;
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing the fluctuation effect based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means;
When the special game execution determination unit derives a determination result that enables execution of the special game, the special game is executed when a variation effect informing the determination result is executed by the variation effect execution unit. Special game execution means to perform,
When the variation pattern random number is stored in the storage unit, the variation pattern determination unit determines that the variation pattern determination unit determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the storage unit. A preliminary determination means for tentatively determining the determined variation pattern;
When the variation pattern tentatively determined by the pre-determining means is a specific variation pattern set in advance, it is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the special game can be executed, and The mode of the suggestion effect to be executed during the variation effect of the target hold from which the provisional determination result is derived is determined as one of a plurality of modes associated with the degree of expectation, and the determination result is Referring to the suggestion effect that is executed during the pre-subject variable effect, the variable effect is executed before the target hold, before the target pre-change variable effect is started. Suggesting presentation mode determining means to determine at the timing,
A suggestion effect executing means for executing the suggestion effect based on an aspect determined by the suggestion effect aspect determining means during execution of the pre-target hold and the variable effect of the target hold,
A plurality of the specific variation patterns are provided, and a priority order is associated with each of the plurality of specific variation patterns,
The suggestion effect mode determination means includes:
Temporary determination result of a specific variation pattern having a higher priority than a specific variation pattern derived based on the target hold for a newly stored new target hold after the mode of the suggestion effect is determined for the target hold The new target hold including the change effect of the target hold is determined with reference to the determination result by determining the mode of the suggestion effect executed during the change effect of the new target hold. than rendition of variation to determine the mode of suggestion effect in change effect to be executed first,
Temporary determination result of a specific variation pattern having a lower priority than the specific variation pattern derived based on the target hold for the newly stored new target hold after the mode of the suggestion effect is determined for the target hold Is determined after determining the aspect of the suggestion effect to be executed during the variation effect of the new target hold, and with reference to the determination result, after the change effect of the target hold, A gaming machine characterized by determining a mode of a suggestion effect during a change effect executed before the change effect of the new target hold . The suggestion effect mode determination means includes:
When a provisional determination result of a specific variation pattern having different priorities is derived for a plurality of target holds, a variation effect is executed before the plurality of target holds during a pre-target hold variation effect. The mode of the suggested effect to be executed is determined with reference to the mode of the suggested effect to be executed during the target pending change effect from which the provisional determination result of the specific change pattern with the highest priority is derived. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The plurality of specific variation patterns are provided with at least a first specific variation pattern and a second specific variation pattern,
When the first specific variation pattern is determined, the probability that a determination result that enables execution of the special game is derived is that the execution of the special game is performed when the second specific variation pattern is determined. Higher than the probability that the determination result that enables
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the priority order of the first specific variation pattern is set higher than that of the second specific variation pattern. An effect display device capable of identifying and displaying the display unit in a plurality of different modes,
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein display control of the display unit is performed in a display mode corresponding to the determination by the suggestion effect mode determination unit.

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