JP5961657B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball is configured such that when a player rotates an operation handle, the game ball is continuously fired toward a game area formed on the game board. In the game area, a start opening, a big winning opening, etc. are provided. When a game ball enters the start opening, a random value is acquired, and a big hit lottery is performed based on the acquired random value. When the jackpot lottery is performed, the game symbol variation display is started on the symbol display device, and the game symbol based on the lottery lottery result is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. At this time, when the jackpot lottery is won, a specific game symbol (jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device, and a special game (jackpot game) is controlled. In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball entered into the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It is like that.

  In addition, during game symbol change display or during jackpot games, even if a game ball enters the starting gate, it will not be possible to immediately win a jackpot lottery, so a random number value for the jackpot lottery up to a predetermined number Is configured to be held. When the jackpot lottery can be performed, the jackpot lottery is performed based on the reserved random number value, and the game symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  Here, when the random number value for the jackpot lottery is put on hold, the random number value is judged (analyzed) in advance before the jackpot lottery is performed, and in the variation display of the game symbols, There is known a gaming machine that performs a sound effect as a related effect for each variable display and suggests a lottery result of a jackpot lottery in advance (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-19953 A

  Like the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, suggesting in advance the lottery result of the jackpot lottery has been well received by players. For this reason, it has been desired to provide a gaming machine that performs an effect with higher game playability, in advance of suggesting the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in advance.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that performs an effect that further enhances the gameability with respect to suggesting a lottery result of a jackpot lottery in advance.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination information acquisition unit (for example, a main CPU 110a that performs a first start port detection switch input process) that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, and the determination. With reference to the hold storage means (for example, the main RAM 110c having the first special symbol random number storage area) for storing the determination information acquired by the information acquisition means, and the determination information stored in the hold storage means, the player When the determination information is referred to by special game determination means (for example, main CPU 110a that performs jackpot determination processing) for determining whether or not to control special games advantageous to the game, the game symbol display The game is started to display a variation display of a game symbol, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, a predetermined result indicating a determination result by the special game determination unit is displayed. A special game symbol indicating that it is determined that the special game is controlled by the symbol display control means (for example, the main CPU 110a performing the special figure special electric control process) for stopping and displaying the special symbol. On the condition that the game symbol display means is stopped and displayed, the special game control means for controlling the special game (for example, the main CPU 110a for performing the jackpot game process), and the effect execution means for executing a predetermined effect ( For example, referring to the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means in advance of the determination by the voice output device 32) and the special game determination means, the game symbol variation display corresponding to the determination information is displayed. predetermined start time before the start (e.g., pre fluctuations) specific effect from (e.g., announcer SE) viewed on the presentation execution section Identified effect determination means for determining whether to (e.g., sub CPU120a perform operation 1SE scenario determination processing) provided with the,
The specific effect is composed of one or more partial effects, and the effect execution means executes one of the determination effects from a plurality of determination effects based on the determination result by the special game determination means, and the specific effect If it is determined by the effect determination means that the specific effect is to be executed, the partial effect to be executed for the first time is determined from the partial effect group for the first time based on the determination effect to be executed, and is executed for the second time and thereafter. determining a partial effect from the partial effect group for second and subsequent said predetermined start timing the game symbol variable display start until in the corresponding to the determined information that triggered the thereby execute the specific effect from the Despite the stop display of the game symbols by symbol display control means executes the specific effect consisting determined partial effect, corresponding to the determined information that triggered the thereby execute the specific effect It is determined whether or not the determined partial effect satisfies a specific condition when it is a specific time to start the display of the game symbols, and when it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the specific time From the partial production group corresponding to the number of times the partial production is executed when it is determined that the partial production that has already been executed is continuously executed until the predetermined timing is satisfied and the specific condition is not satisfied, The effect is re-determined, and the re-determined partial effect is newly executed from the specific time to a predetermined time .

Further, when the determination is made by the special game determination means, the variation time determination means for determining the variation time (for example, the main CPU 110a for setting the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol memory determination processing), and the special game determination Prior analysis means for analyzing the contents of the determination information (presence / absence of jackpot, normal fluctuation, time, etc.) with reference to the determination information stored in the holding storage means in advance of the determination by the means (for example, the first SE A sub CPU 120a that performs scenario determination processing, and a liquid crystal control CPU 150a that performs effect information generation processing,
The determination information acquisition means includes at least special determination information (special symbol determination random number value) and time determination information (reach determination random number value and special figure variation based on detection of a game ball by the start area detection means. And the special game determination means determines whether or not to control the special game with reference to the special determination information stored in the hold storage means, and the variation time The determining means determines the variation time based on the special determination information and the time determination information stored in the hold storage means, and the specific effect determination means is the special determination stored in the hold storage means. Based on the information and the time determination information, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect, and the pre-analysis unit is determined to execute the specific effect by the specific effect determining unit. In this case, refer to the special determination information and the time determination information stored in the holding storage means before the special determination information and the time determination information that triggered the execution of the specific effect. Specific time calculating means for calculating the specific time (for example, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a for performing the first effect time calculation), and the effect executing means is based on the specific time calculated by the specific time calculating means. It is desirable to execute the specific effect.

Further, when the determination information is acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the specific effect determination means refers to the acquired determination information and executes the specific effect on the effect execution means from the acquisition time of the determination information. Determine whether or not
When it is determined by the specific effect determining unit that the specific effect is to be executed, the specific time calculation unit calculates the specific effect from the acquisition timing of the determination information that triggered the execution of the specific effect. It is desirable to calculate a specific time until a predetermined timing in the game symbol variation display corresponding to the determination information that has been triggered.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce a game with a higher game performance than suggesting the lottery result of the big hit lottery in advance.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state which open | released the glass frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back surface side of a game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big prize opening | release aspect determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the hit determination table of a normal symbol lottery, the stop symbol determination table of a normal symbol, the change time determination table of a normal symbol, and a start port opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the design effect pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows SE scenario determination tables 1 and 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows SE scenario determination tables 3 and 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows SE scenario determination table 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows SE data determination table. It is a figure which shows the expected value scenario determination tables 1 and 2. It is a figure which shows the expected value scenario determination tables 3 and 4. FIG. It is a figure which shows the block diagram of an expected value scenario. It is a figure which shows a pending | holding data determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the expected value scenario determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the 1st SE scenario determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the 2nd SE scenario determination process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the main process in an image control part. It is a figure which shows the production information generation process 1 in an image control part. It is a figure which shows the production information generation process 2 in an image control part. It is a figure which shows the production information generation process 3 in an image control part. It is a figure which shows the drawing control process in a drawing control part. It is the figure which showed an example of the display content of a normal 1st pending | holding image. It is the figure which showed an example of the display content which displays the expected value using a 1st pending | holding image. It is explanatory drawing explaining the announcer SE at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of a 1st special symbol. It is explanatory drawing 1 explaining the announcer SE at the time of entrance of the game ball to a 1st start opening. It is explanatory drawing 2 explaining the announcer SE at the time of entrance of the game ball to the 1st start opening. It is explanatory drawing explaining the announcer SE in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second big prize opening 17 and moves to one of the second big prize opening 17 by moving one of the second big prize opening opening / closing doors 17b as a fulcrum. An open state that makes it easy to win a prize and a closed state that cannot win a prize are controlled. When the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second grand prize opening 17, and the game ball becomes the second grand prize winning. It is possible to enter the mouth 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball ( For example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The second special symbol display device 21 is used to notify the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 15 by the second special symbol. The function and configuration are the same as those of the first special symbol display device 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used for the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the end of the jackpot game for determining the gaming state after the jackpot ends Time setting data table (see FIG. 7), special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special winning opening / closing door, special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9), special symbol A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern (see FIG. 10), a jackpot lottery pre-determination table (see FIG. 11), a hit determination table (see FIG. 12) referred to in the normal symbol lottery, etc. are stored in the main ROM 110b. ing.
Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of types of storage areas according to the type of data.
Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program for the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, production information that defines specific production content data, and the like. Is remembered.

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

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

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

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

  The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 / 399 refers to a gaming state set low. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be, for example, 1 / 53.2. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is called “probability jackpot”, and the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low probability gaming state is called “ordinary jackpot”.

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

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

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

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

(Large winning lottery determination table)
FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table for jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of game balls into the first start opening 14, and FIG. 5B shows the entry of game balls into the second start opening 15. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by a ball. In the tables of FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

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

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

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be jackpots in the low probability gaming state. . On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, the 15 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “21” are determined to be jackpots. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol determination random number value is “50” regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. ”,“ 100 ”, and“ 150 ”are determined to be“ small hit ”when the random numbers for special symbol determination are three. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 797, the probability that it is determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and it is determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state. Probability increases by 7.5 times to 1 / 53.2. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1/266 in both the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to a lottery lottery result.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a special symbol stop symbol in case of a loss, and FIG. 6B is for determining a special symbol stop symbol in the case of a big hit. FIG. 6C is a symbol determination table referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, as will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special chart data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.
For this reason, in the special symbol in FIG. 6B, the explanation corresponding to the type of jackpot game is supplementarily described.

(Set data table at end of jackpot game)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the big hit game end setting data table, the special symbol stop special data, the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), the probability game state, and the high-probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the special symbol stop special data and the game state buffer, the short-time game state, the short-time number of times (J), and the probability game The state and the number of high probability games (X) are determined.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine a high-probability gaming state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games are finished. .

  Furthermore, the feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 is based on the information stored in the game state buffer (the game state at the time of the jackpot winning) even if the stop special figure data of the same special symbol. It is possible to set the short-time game flag and to change the short-time number (J).

For example, when the special symbol stop special symbol data is the special stop symbol data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state are stored in the gaming state buffer with respect to the short-time gaming flag and the short-time number of times (J). If the game state information (00H) shown is stored, the short-time game flag is not set after the jackpot is ended, and the short-time number (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if game state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the short-time number (J) is set to 80 times. Set to.
Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode determining table. As will be described later, since the big win game or the small hit game is executed based on this big winning opening release mode determination table, the big winning port opening mode determination table indicates the type of the big win game or the small win game I can say that. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, special symbol stop special figure data and special winning opening release mode determination table are associated with the special electric accessory operating mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the special winning opening opening mode determination table based on the special symbol stop special data.

(Large winning opening open mode decision table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of the big prize opening opening mode determination table determined in FIG. 8, and the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is determined by the big winning opening opening mode determination table. Opening and closing conditions are determined. FIG. 9A is a big winning opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game. From the first jackpot TBL, the second jackpot TBL, the third jackpot TBL, and the fourth jackpot TBL. It is configured. FIG. 9B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 9 (a), the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the one big win game The maximum number of round games (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, and in each round game Maximum number of times of opening of the grand prize opening (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game And the closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It is associated with.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 9B, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16) and the one small hit game. Maximum number of times of opening (K), a specified number indicating the maximum number of winning prizes in a single winning game, a start interval time from the start of the small winning game until the first winning opening is opened, The opening time of the big prize opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big winning opening to the end of the small hit game are associated. ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot TBL, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot TBL, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot TBL, The fourth jackpot game is executed based on the four jackpot TBL, and the jackpot game is executed based on the jackpot TBL.

  According to the first big hit TBL shown in FIG. 9 (a), the first big winning opening / closing door 16b is operated to move the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 up to 29 seconds per round. It is possible to execute the first big hit game that is released until However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, one round of the game is completed. When the 16-round game ends, the first jackpot game ends.

  Further, according to the second big hit TBL shown in FIG. 9A, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is operated, and the second big prize opening 17 is moved a plurality of times per round (K = 3). The second big hit game can be executed (the second big winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of times of opening (K), one round of the game ends. When the 4-round game ends, the second jackpot game ends.

  In addition, the third big hit TBL shown in FIG. 9A is set in the same manner as the third big hit TBL, but the maximum number of round games (R) is set larger than the third big hit TBL. Is different. For this reason, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth big hit TBL shown in FIG. 9A, the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is set for two rounds (twice). The fourth big hit game that allows a maximum of 0.052 seconds to be released can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 0.052 seconds elapses, one round of game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth big hit game ends.

  According to the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 9B, the first big prize opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first big prize opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is moved twice for a maximum of 0.052 seconds. Can be released. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 16 by two times of opening for a maximum of 0.052 seconds, the small hit game is ended.

  Further, the fourth big hit TBL shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the small hit TBL shown in FIG. 9 (b) are the maximum round game number (R) and the maximum open number (K), the closing interval time and the respective open times. Although there is a difference in data at the closing time of the grand prize opening, the same first big prize opening 16 performs the same opening / closing operation (the first big prize opening 16 is opened for 0.052 seconds and closed for 2.0 seconds) 2), the player cannot determine whether the game is the fourth big hit game or the small hit game from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a 4th big hit game or a small hit game can be provided.

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

Also, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win Even if the mouth opening / closing door 16b is activated, it is difficult to win the first grand prize winning opening 16.
For this reason, the fourth big hit game and the small hit game can be said to be “unfavorable opening modes”. On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, It can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, four types of “big hit game” of the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of “small hit game” are provided. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  And since it is possible to execute the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game and the jackpot game with different opening actions of the big prize opening and the big prize opening, it is possible to entertain the player with various special games. .

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol. Are associated with the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2), the random number for special figure variation, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol.

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

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases, the variation pattern 1 (normal variation) is reduced so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened. The fluctuation time (3 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (12 seconds).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. ), The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined on the basis of the reach determination random value and the special symbol variation random value. Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reserved balls.

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

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 14 is shown, and the MODE data is When it is “E7H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 15 is indicated.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as will be described later, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are determined based on the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the contents of effects such as the effect symbols 38 are described for reference.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is all in a low speed state, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in the jackpot lottery. Means reach to be performed.

  The “chance effect” is an effect performed before the fourth big hit game is executed or before the small hit game is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols 38 (for example, “1-3. "5" means an effect suggesting that the game may change temporarily from a low probability game state to a high probability game state due to a temporary stop or the like.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the design 38 is temporarily stopped and then changed again, so that the change in the effect design 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times in advance.

(Pre-judgment table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pre-determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of start port), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Numerical values and start winning information are associated with each other.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” by using the random number for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the starting port. And the presence / absence of transition to the high probability gaming state can be determined in advance.
Furthermore, since the reach determination randomness value and the special figure variation random value can determine the contents of the presentation (whether the occurrence of reach, the type of reach), etc. in advance, the start prize information (DATA of the start prize information designation command) Thus, the information on the type of jackpot and the contents of the effect (planned variation pattern) can be discriminated in advance.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display device (type of start opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number. Based on the numerical value, “start winning information” is determined. Then, based on the determined start prize information, a start prize information designation command for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery is generated.

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

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used at the time of entering the start of the game ball, whereas the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol variation starts. The judgment time is different. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” (see “ Refer to “Starting winning information 1”).

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the low probability gaming state, but although not shown, the jackpot lottery preliminary determination table referred to in the high probability gaming state is also included. It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery pre-determination table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. Random values for special symbol determination for determination are different.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a table related to the normal design and the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 12B is a stop symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. FIG. FIG. 12 (c) is a variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the normal symbol. FIG. 12 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting port open | release mode determination table.

(Normal symbol lottery determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the hit determination table, presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a random number for normal symbol determination, and a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the winning determination table shown in FIG. 12A, and determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the current short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-short game state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determining random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “14” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”. Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random value is 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short gaming state is 15/16.

(Normal symbol stop symbol determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random number value for stopping the normal symbol, and the normal symbol (stop normal symbol data). It is attached.

  The main CPU 110 a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. Determine the normal symbol (stop normal map data).

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

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop normal pattern data), the type of the normal symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is determined.

(Normal symbol variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates presence / absence of a short-time gaming state, a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery, a random time value for a normal symbol time, and a fluctuation time of a normal symbol. Yes.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), and based on the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for normal time, the normal symbol Determine the variation time.

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

  As a feature of the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the variation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-short-time gaming state. It is configured.

(Starting opening open mode determination table for starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening release mode determination table includes stop normal data (ordinary symbol), the maximum number of times the start movable piece 15b is released (S), the opening time of the start movable piece 15b, The closing time of the starting movable piece 15b is associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening manner determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and determines the maximum opening number (S), opening time, closing time, and interval time of the starting movable piece 15b based on the stop normal data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the start port opening mode based on stop common map data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on stop normal map data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 03 is an advantageous opening mode than the starting port opening mode based on the stop map data = 02.

Then, as shown in the random number value for stoppage in the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 12 (b), stop stoppage data = 03 which is the most advantageous release mode when selected in the short-time gaming state is selected. Will be.
As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-short-time gaming state.

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

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs activation processing such as access permission setting to the main RAM 110c, serial communication port initialization, hard random number activation, watchdog timer initialization, and emission signal setting.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a generates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is turned on.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a compares the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned on with the checksum of the main RAM 110c generated when the power is turned off. If they match, it is determined to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S14. If they do not match, it is determined to be an error, and the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the use area of the main RAM 110c in order to clear the state when the power is shut off.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a performs initial setting of devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 ms) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a generates a power-on command based on the gaming state and the like, and transmits the generated power-on command to the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 130.

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

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

  In step S40, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the power cutoff flag is ON. If it is determined that the power shutdown flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S41 to prepare for power interruption, and if it is determined that the power shutdown flag is not ON, the process returns to step S20.

  Here, when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop), the power supply board 140 outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110. Then, the main CPU 110a that has input the power interruption detection signal sets the power interruption flag to ON. Thus, the “power cutoff flag” is turned ON when the power supply board 140 detects a power failure (voltage drop).

  Then, unless the power is cut off, in normal games, the processes of Step S20 and Step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a performs backup storage processing for storing various data in the nonvolatile main RAM 110c in preparation for shutting down the power.
Thereby, when the power source of the gaming machine 1 is shut off, various data can be retained even when the power source is shut off.

  In step S42, the main CPU 110a creates a checksum of the main RAM 110c when the power is shut off.

  In step S43, the main CPU 110a prohibits access to the main RAM 110c and protects the contents of the main RAM 110c. Then, an infinite loop is performed to prepare for power down.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol power control processing for performing normal symbol lottery, normal symbol display control, and opening / closing control of the startable movable piece 15b when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. I do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.
In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to the prize ball counter in the main RAM 110c, generates a payout number designation command corresponding to the payout number, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 130.

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

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

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a causes the special symbol display device created in step S600 to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing for outputting data and normal symbol display device data is performed. In step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG.
However, as compared with the first start port detection switch input process and the second start port detection switch input process, the data storage areas are different. That is, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the first start port detection switch input process is replaced with the first special symbol hold number (U2) storage area in the second start port detection switch input process. The first special symbol random value storage area in the mouth detection switch input process is configured in place of the second special symbol random value storage area in the second start port detection switch input process.

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

  In this gate detection switch input process, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, and the normal symbol holding number (G) is stored. If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. If the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated, and the current input control process is terminated.

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

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

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

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating the payout number corresponding to the first start port 14 to the prize ball counter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area, the random symbol value for special symbol determination, the random number value for big hit symbol, the random number value for small hit symbol, the random number value for reach determination, and the special symbol fluctuation random number The numerical value will be stored.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.

  In this pre-determination process, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 11, and the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol determination random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, and reach determination Based on the random number value and the random number for special figure fluctuation, start winning information for indicating the determination information of the start opening in advance is determined.

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

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

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

  In the second start port detection switch input process, the start winning information is determined with reference to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10 and based on the start winning information, as in steps S230-9 to S230-11. A start winning information designation command and a special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2) are transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 17, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 110 a determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed.
If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol storage determination process this time, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0). The process proceeds to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more.
If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S310-4.

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

In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.
When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S310-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In this case, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the random number values stored in the second special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6 are shifted with priority over the random value stored in the first special symbol random number storage area. However, the first special symbol random value storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted in the order of winning in the starting opening, or the first special symbol random value storage area may be shifted to the second special symbol storage. The shift may be performed with priority over the area.

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

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

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of the special symbol. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the type of special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol hold (U), Based on the acquired reach determination random number value and special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S312 in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

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

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

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, makes preparations for shifting to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing this time.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S310-6 is a "big hit" random value. .

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

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

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

  The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 21, as will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 22 or the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in step S310-6 is a “small hit” random value. To do. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-8.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol set in step S315 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0).
When the main CPU 110a determines that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S320-2, and when it determines that the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed, the main CPU 110a performs the special symbol variation processing of this time. finish.

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

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares for shifting to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop special figure data = 01 to 07?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-6. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special power processing data, and prepares for shifting to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop special chart data, the jackpot big winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. From the group, one of the big winning opening opening determination tables of “first big hit TBL”, “second big hit TBL”, “third big hit TBL”, and “fourth big hit TBL” is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first big hit game to fourth big win) based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-13 or step S330-8 described later. (Game, small hit game) is determined, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big prize opening opening determination table determined in step S330-13 or step S330-8 described later. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special figure data = 20, 21, 30, 31). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-12. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data, and prepares for shifting to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process, and moves the process to step S330-9.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, the small hitting opening mode is determined based on the stop special chart data as shown in FIG. 9B. The big winning opening opening determination table ("small hit TBL") for the small hit shown is determined.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-10 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

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

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

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

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, with reference to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-8, the number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K) The opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

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

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

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

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

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-8, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times open (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-8. , A game per development) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of the special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area for transmission to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-8 to the special game. Set to timer counter.

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

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, Sometimes a process is performed to determine whether or not to set a high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special chart data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the probability is high. A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the gaming state. For example, if the stop special figure data is “01”, 84 times is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In Step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in Step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the short-time game Whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the flag storage area is processed. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 01H, 02H. Alternatively, when the time is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, The number of remaining state fluctuations (J) is set to a predetermined number in the storage area. For example, when the stop special chart data is “04” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game in the game state buffer When the information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, 80 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG. 18, and ends the current jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board small hit game processing)
The small hit game process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-10 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S360-3.

In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process.
In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, in order to open the first big prize opening 16, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the release mode determination table determined in step S330-13 (FIG. 9B). )), The opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

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

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

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

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

This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-8. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the present small hit game process is ended.

In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.
The big prize opening closing process stops the energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c to close the first big prize opening 16, and the opening mode determination table determined in step S330-13. Referring to (see FIG. 9B), the closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.
If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

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

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

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-13, and determines the end interval time according to the small hit type as a special game timer. Set to counter.

  In step S360-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, the main CPU 110a When the figure special electric processing data is set to 0, preparation is made to move to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 18, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the current small hit game process is ended.

(Main figure normal power control processing of main control board)
The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referenced from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is moved to (Step S410), and if the ordinary power / general power process data = 1, the process is moved to the ordinary electric accessory control process (Step S420). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

(Normal design variation processing of the main control board)
The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the 0th storage unit) of the normal symbol hold storage area is “winning”.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the acquired normal symbol determination random number value is hit against the above table. For example, according to the above table, in the non-short game state, it is determined that one normal symbol determination random value of “0” among the random numbers “0” to “15” is a win, If there are 15 random numbers for “0” to “14” among the random numbers “0” to “15”, it is determined that 15 normal symbol determination random numbers are successful, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

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

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and based on the current short time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol stop. The normal symbol (stop normal pattern data) to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop normal map data is set in the stop normal map data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a general map designation command based on the determined stop normal map data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits information of the stop normal map data to the effect control board 120.

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

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the current short-time gaming state, the normal symbol lottery result, and the acquired normal symbol time random number value. Based on the above, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. Then, a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, and based on the stop normal data, the maximum number of open movable pieces 15b (S), open time, close time, Determine the interval time.

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

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

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

In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a predetermined maximum number of prizes (for example, 10) has been won in the second starting port 15 during the ordinary electric accessory control process.
If it is determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum number of winning (for example, 10) has been won, step The processing is moved to S420-2.

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

In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.
If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closed, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

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

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

In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start / close timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric accessory control process is terminated.

In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of times stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum number of opening startable movable pieces 15b determined in step S410-13. .
If it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the maximum number of releases has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has started (timed). That is, it is determined whether or not the interval started flag is set in step S420-10 described later.
If it is determined that the interval time has started, the process proceeds to step S420-11, and if it is determined that the interval time has not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

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

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

In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current ordinary electric accessory control process is terminated.

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

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

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

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the ordinary signal / electric power processing data = 0 and prepares to move to the ordinary symbol variation processing in FIG. 26, and ends the current ordinary electric accessory control processing.

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

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

The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.
In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in step S230-11 or step S310-7, the number corresponding to the holding memory number after increase / decrease is increased. One special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.
This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area in step S240 or step S310-7 increases or decreases, the second special symbol corresponding to the increased or decreased number of reserved memories. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “special symbol memory designation command”.

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

The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the effect RAM transmission data in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.
The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set to area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

The “start winning information designation command” is information for pre-determining the result of the jackpot lottery, and “MODE” is set to “E8H” or “E9H” depending on the special symbol display device, and various start winning prizes are set. DATA information is set according to the information.
The start winning information designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball wins the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and corresponding to the determined starting winning information. The Specifically, when a game ball wins the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 in the above step S230-10 or step S240, the start winning information designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the start winning information designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.
With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340-5, the big winning opening opening designation corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is designated. The command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game process in step S330-9, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.
As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol designation command” indicates the type of the ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the DATA information is set according to the ordinary symbol type. Is set.
As for the ordinary symbol designation command, when various ordinary symbols are determined and the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started, the ordinary symbol designation command corresponding to the determined ordinary symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the normal symbol variation display is started in step S410-6, a universal symbol designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the ordinary drawing designation command set in the production transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “ordinary symbol change designation command” indicates the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display device 22, “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and DATA information is set in accordance with the variation times of various ordinary symbols. Is set.
When the normal symbol variation display command of the normal symbol display device 22 is started, the normal symbol variation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in response to the determined normal symbol variation time. The Specifically, when the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in step S410-7, a universal symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol fluctuation time is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Set. After that, the ordinary figure change designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EFH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.
As for the gaming state designation command, a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of special symbol variation, at the end of special symbol variation, at the start of jackpot game, and at the end of jackpot. . Specifically, when the special symbol variation display is started in step S314, there is a possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the short time game flag, and the short time number (J) have been changed in step S330-4. When there is a high probability game flag, a high probability game count, a short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) in step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is the main. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b or the liquid crystal control ROM 150c will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Special symbol design pattern determination table)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a symbol effect pattern determination table for determining a symbol variation effect pattern that defines a variation mode of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the special symbol, and is data stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  In the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29, a variation pattern designation command, a selection rate (first random value), and a symbol effect pattern are associated.

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

  The “symbol variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in an effect device (image display device 31, audio output device 32, panel drive device 33, panel illumination device 34a, frame illumination device 34b) performed during variation of a special symbol. In the rightmost column of the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29, the “effect content” of each symbol variation effect pattern is illustrated in time series as a reference.

  In addition, the symbol variation effect pattern is configured such that a symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and a symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol can be identified. For example, the symbol variation effect pattern 1a is a symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and the symbol variation effect pattern 1b is a symbol variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol.

  “NR” shown in “Production contents” in the rightmost column means an abbreviation for normal reach, and “pseudo fluctuation” means a fluctuation of pseudo continuous notice that is once again changed after temporarily stopping the production symbol 38. This means an aspect, “SP reach (A character)” means SP reach using an A character, and “SP reach (B character)” means SP reach using a B character. .

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a acquires the first random number value, refers to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29, and receives the variation pattern designation command and the selection rate. Based on (the first random number value), the symbol effect pattern is determined.

(SE scenario determination table)
30 to 32 are diagrams showing an SE scenario determination table for determining an SE scenario related to the output timing of the announcer SE (sound effect) output from the audio output device 32, and are data stored in the sub ROM 120b. .

  30 and 31 show SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 for determining an SE scenario when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30 (a) is a table that is referred to when the reserved storage corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1, and the SE scenario determination shown in FIG. 30 (b). Table 2 is a table that is referred to when the reserved memory corresponding to the first special symbol hold count (U1) is 2, and the SE scenario determination table 3 shown in FIG. 31 (a) is the first special symbol hold count. This table is referred to when the reserved memory corresponding to (U1) is 3, and the SE scenario determination table 4 shown in FIG. 31 (b) has 4 reserved memories corresponding to the first special symbol reserved number (U1). It is a table that is referenced when

  FIG. 32 is an SE scenario determination table for determining an SE scenario at the start of the variation of the first special symbol.

  In the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the start winning information designation command, the selection rate (second random value), and the SE scenario are associated with each other.

  Here, “SE scenario” refers to information defining the output timing (start timing) of SE output from the audio output device 32, and is the rightmost column of the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. Each “SE scenario content” is illustrated in time series for reference. As will be described in detail later, the specific SE type (SE data) is determined by the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control CPU 150a) based on the SE scenario determined by the sub CPU 120a. For this reason, since the “SE scenario” itself is only data for determining the output period of SE data, for example, even in the same SE scenario 1, different SE data can be output. Become.

The “first change” in the “SE scenario contents” in the rightmost column of the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 starts immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 14. This means that the first special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and does not include those already displayed in a variable manner when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The “second variation” means that the first special symbol corresponding to the “first variation” is displayed immediately after the variation display of the first special symbol is finished. Means that the variation of the first special symbol that starts immediately after the end of the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the “second variation”, and the “fourth variation” means “the third variation”. This means that the variation display of the first special symbol that starts immediately after the end of the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to “eye”.
For this reason, in the SE scenarios of the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the SE output timing is associated with the execution of a special symbol variation a predetermined number of times.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the start winning information designation command from the main control board 110, the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 are based on the hold storage corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1). Any SE scenario determination table is determined. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a refers to the determined SE scenario determination table and determines an SE scenario based on the received start winning information designation command and the selection rate (second random value). Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits SE scenario data corresponding to the determined SE scenario to the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control CPU 150a).

  In the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32, the variation pattern designation command, the selection rate (third random value), and the SE scenario are associated with each other.

“Pseudo fluctuation 1” in “SE scenario contents” in the rightmost column of the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32 means the first pseudo fluctuation after the normal fluctuation, and “pseudo fluctuation 2” means Means the second pseudo fluctuation after the normal fluctuation, and “pseudo fluctuation 3” means the third pseudo fluctuation after the normal fluctuation.
For this reason, in the SE scenario of the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32, the output time of the SE is associated with the execution of a predetermined number of pseudo variations.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the SE scenario determination shown in FIG. 32 is performed on the condition that the SE scenario is not determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14. With reference to Table 5, the SE scenario is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command and the selection rate (third random value). Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits SE scenario data corresponding to the determined SE scenario to the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control CPU 150a).

In the present embodiment, in the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, a start winning information designation command (MODE =) that is triggered when a game ball has entered the second start port 15. “E9H”) is not associated, and the SE scenario is not determined when a game ball enters the second start port 15.
Similarly, in the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32, a variation pattern designation command (MODE = “E7H”) triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 15 is not associated, The SE scenario is not determined even when the second special symbol starts to change. This is because the jackpot lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 15 is executed preferentially over the jackpot lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 14. (The random number value stored in the second special symbol random number storage area is shifted in preference to the random value stored in the first special symbol random number storage area).

Further, in the present embodiment, SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 for determining an SE scenario when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and the first special symbol 32 is different from the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32 for determining the SE scenario at the start of the change. However, the SE scenario may be determined by referring to the same SE scenario determination table. .
Specifically, when the SE scenario is determined at the start of the variation of the first special symbol, refer to the SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30A instead of the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. The SE scenario may be determined.
In such a configuration, the SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30A is used as a table to be referred to when the start winning information designation command or the variation pattern designation command is received, and the “MODE” of the above command is set. The removed “DATA” is configured to be associated with the SE scenario. In addition, one SE scenario 1 in the SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30A is subdivided into SE scenarios 11 to 16 in the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. An associated SE scenario determination table 1 may be provided. From another point of view, the SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30A is replaced with the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32, and the “MODE” column is deleted from the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. An SE scenario determination table may be provided.

(SE data determination table)
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an SE data determination table for determining the type of the announcer SE output from the audio output device 32, and is data stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The SE data determination table 1 shown in FIG. 33A is a table for determining 6-second SE data for the first time, and the SE data determination table 2 shown in FIG. The SE data determination table 3 shown in FIG. 33C is a table for determining SE data for the second and subsequent 6 seconds. Also, the SE data determination table 4 shown in FIG. 33 (d) is a table for determining SE data of 5 seconds at the time of pseudo fluctuation, and the SE data determination table 5 shown in FIG. 8 is a table for determining the SE data of 8 seconds of the pseudo fluctuation just before the development.

  Here, the “first time” means the first SE data output corresponding to the SE scenario determined this time, and the “second time or later” corresponds to the SE scenario determined this time. This means the second and subsequent SE data output.

  In the SE data determination tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 33, the selection rate (liquid crystal random value) and SE data are associated with each other.

  Here, “SE data” refers to data that defines the contents of SE output from the audio output device 32. In the rightmost column of the SE data determination tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. "For reference.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the SE scenario from the effect control unit 120m, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the game ball from the SE output time (start time) according to the SE scenario to the first start port 14 that is the trigger for determining the SE scenario. The specific time until the SP reach start time of the effect design 38 corresponding to the entry is calculated. Thereafter, the SE data determination tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. 33 are referred to within the calculated specific time, SE data is determined based on the liquid crystal random value, and the SE corresponding to the determined SE data is framed. The sound is output from the sound output device 32 via the control board 180.

(Expected value scenario determination table and configuration diagram of expected value scenario)
FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 show an expected value scenario that displays an expected value indicating the possibility that a jackpot game will be played, using the first reserved image for informing the number of reserved symbols on the first special symbol hold indicator 23. Is an expected value scenario determination table for determining the data, and is data stored in the sub-ROM 120b.

  FIGS. 34 and 35 show expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 for determining an expected value scenario when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The expected value scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 34 (a) is a table that is referred to when the reserved storage corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1, and the expected value shown in FIG. 34 (b). The scenario determination table 2 is a table that is referred to when the reserved storage corresponding to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 2, and the expected value scenario determination table 3 shown in FIG. This is a table that is referred to when the number of reserved storage corresponding to the number of symbols reserved (U1) is 3, and the expected value scenario determination table 4 shown in FIG. 35B corresponds to the number of first special symbols reserved (U1). This table is referred to when the reserved storage is 4.

  In the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, the start winning information designation command, the selection rate (fourth random value), and the expected value scenario are associated with each other.

  Here, the “expected value scenario” means information defining a range of expected values displayed for each variable display of the first special symbol, as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, in the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, a start winning information designation command (MODE) triggered by a game ball entering the second start port 15 is used. = “E9H”) is not associated, and when a game ball enters the second start port 15, the expected value scenario is not determined. This is because the jackpot lottery triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 15 is executed preferentially over the jackpot lottery triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 14. (The random number value stored in the second special symbol random number storage area is shifted in preference to the random value stored in the first special symbol random number storage area).

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a configuration diagram of an expected value scenario.

  As shown in the block diagram of the expected value scenario shown in FIG. 36, each expected value scenario includes an expected value determination table in which a range of expected values that can be displayed for each variable display of the first special symbol is defined by the liquid crystal control. It is stored in the ROM 150c.

  The “first change” in the configuration diagram of the expected value scenario shown in FIG. 36 means a change display of the first special symbol that starts immediately after the game ball enters the first start port 14, and the first start What is already displayed in a variably manner when a game ball enters the mouth 14 is not included. The “second variation” means a variation display of the first special symbol that is started immediately after the end of the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the “first variation”. Means a variation display of the first special symbol that starts immediately after the end of the variation display of the first special symbol corresponding to the “second variation”, and the “fourth variation” means the “third variation”. The first special symbol variation display started immediately after the end of the first special symbol variation display. The “difference value” means the maximum value of the expected value that can be displayed in the “N-1th variation (N is a natural number of 2 to 4)” and the minimum value of the expected value that can be displayed in the “Nth variation”. The difference value is shown for reference, and this difference value will be referred to in FIG.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the start winning information designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a, based on the hold storage corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1), the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 1 shown in FIGS. 4. Any one of the expected value scenario determination tables of 4 is determined. Thereafter, the sub CPU 120a acquires the fourth random value, refers to the determined expected value scenario determination table, and determines the expected value scenario based on the received start winning information designation command and the acquired fourth random value. decide. Then, the sub CPU 120a transmits the determined expected value scenario to the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control CPU 150a).

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives an expected value scenario from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a), as shown in FIG. 36, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines an expected value determination table based on the expected value scenario. Thereafter, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a obtains a random number value for the liquid crystal for each variable display of the first special symbol, determines the expected value with reference to the determined expected value determination table, and uses the determined expected value for the image display device 31. To display.

  Based on such an expected value scenario, the expected value is updated (changed and displayed) in the image display device 31 for each variable display of the first special symbol.

  As an example, in the case of “expected value scenario 640” in the bottom column shown in FIG. 36, a random expected value is determined in the range of 0 to 39 in the “first variation”, and the determined expected value is displayed. . In the “second variation”, a random expected value is determined in the range of 40 to 49, and the expected value displayed in the first variation (for example, the expected value “39”) is the expected value determined in the second variation ( For example, the expected value is “49”). In the “third variation”, a random expected value is determined in the range of 50 to 59, and the expected value displayed in the second variation (for example, the expected value “49”) is the expected value determined in the third variation ( For example, the expected value is “59”). In the “fourth variation”, 99 expected values are determined, and the expected value (for example, the expected value “59”) displayed in the third variation is the expected value (for example, the expected value “99” displayed in the fourth variation). ") Is displayed. The display content of the expected value scenario will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

In particular, according to the configuration diagram (expected value determination table) of the expected value scenario shown in FIG. 36, the expected value increases as the number of first special symbol fluctuation displays increases.
For this reason, it is possible to display such that the expected value increases every time the first special symbol is changed.

  Further, according to the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 and the configuration diagram of the expected value scenario (expected value determination table) shown in FIG. 36, the larger the final expected value, the larger the winning game. It is configured to be more likely to be done.

  Further, according to the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 and the configuration diagram (expected value determination table) of the expected value scenario shown in FIG. 36, if the expected value is “40” or more, “ It suggests that an effect of “normal reach” or more is executed. If the expected value is “60” or more, it indicates that an effect of “SP reach” or more is executed, and the expected value is “80” or more. For example, it is suggested that an effect greater than “SPSP reach” is executed, and if the expected value is “77” or “99”, it is suggested that a big hit will be made.

(Pending data determination table)
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a hold data determination table for determining hold data that defines the display mode of the hold image, and is data stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  In the pending data determination table shown in FIG. 37, the difference value (see FIG. 36) immediately before “N−1 change” and “N change” and the maximum expected value that can be displayed in “N change”. And the selection rate (first liquid crystal random number value) and the hold data are associated with each other.

  In the rightmost column of the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 37, “hold contents” of the hold image corresponding to the hold data is illustrated for reference.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the expected value determination table based on the expected value scenario, the expected value determination is performed in correspondence with each of the reserved memories corresponding to the first special symbol reserved number (U1). Each difference value and the maximum expected value that can be displayed are calculated from the table, and the first liquid crystal random number value is acquired. Thereafter, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the reserved data determination table shown in FIG. 37, and based on the calculated difference value, the maximum expected displayable value, and the acquired first liquid crystal random number value, the first special symbol hold The hold data corresponding to each hold storage corresponding to the number (U1) is determined. Then, the hold image corresponding to the determined hold data is displayed on the image display device 31.

  Further, according to the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 37, the relational expression of hold data 1 <hold data 2 <hold data 3 <hold data 4 is established as the difference value increases.

  Furthermore, according to the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 37, the relational expression of hold data 1 <hold data 2 <hold data 3 <hold data 4 is established as the maximum value of the displayable expected value increases. Has been.

  Accordingly, it is possible to give pleasure to guess how much an expected value is displayed at the start of the variation of the first special symbol depending on the type of the reserved image corresponding to the reserved data.

  In the hold data determination table shown in FIG. 37 according to the present embodiment, the immediately preceding difference value, the maximum displayable expected value, and the selection rate (first liquid crystal random value) are configured to be associated with the hold data. However, only the last difference value and the selection rate (first liquid crystal random value) may be associated with the pending data, or the maximum expected value that can be displayed and the selection rate (first liquid crystal random value). May be configured to associate only with the hold data.

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

(Main process of production control unit 120m)
First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing main processing in the effect control unit 120m.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit 120m)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the effect control unit A 120 m timer interruption process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Command analysis process of effect control unit 120m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the command analysis process 1 in the effect control unit 120m. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the command analysis processing 2 in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 41 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

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

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

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

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

  Then, in order to transmit the reserved memory number stored in each of the first reserved memory number counter and the second reserved memory number counter to the image control unit 150, it corresponds to the reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number counter. The first reserved memory number data and the second reserved memory number data corresponding to the reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number counter are set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the image control unit 150 that has received the first reserved memory number data and the second reserved memory number data performs drawing processing of the reserved image and the like, so that the reserved image can be displayed on the image display device 31.

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

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a stores the start winning information corresponding to the start winning information designation command received this time in the start winning information storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the start winning information data corresponding to the start winning information is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the start winning information data is transmitted to the image control unit 150.

  In step S1422, when the game ball enters the first start port 14, the sub CPU 120a, based on the content of the start winning information designation command and the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number counter, An expected value scenario determination process for determining the above-described expected value scenario (see FIGS. 34 and 35) is performed. A specific description of the expected value scenario determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1423, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14, the sub CPU 120a, based on the content of the start winning information designation command and the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number counter, A first SE scenario determination process for determining the above-described SE scenario (see FIGS. 30 and 31) is performed. A specific description of the first SE scenario determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a symbol effect pattern determination process that defines a variation mode of the effect symbol 38 and the like.

  In the symbol effect pattern determination process, first, the sub CPU 120a acquires a first random number value. Then, with reference to the symbol effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29, the symbol effect pattern is determined based on the received variation pattern designation command and the first random value acquired this time. Then, the determined symbol effect pattern is set in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub-RAM 120c, and the determined symbol effect pattern is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. The symbol effect pattern data indicating the symbol effect pattern stored in the pattern storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In particular, the symbol effect pattern data transmitted to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 corresponds to the symbol effect pattern data corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol. The design effect pattern data to be identified is identifiable.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs the second SE scenario determination process for determining the above-described SE scenario (see FIG. 32) based on the content of the variation pattern designation command at the start of variation of the first special symbol. A specific description of the second SE scenario determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1443, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of the variation counter that updates by subtracting 1 from the first variation counter and the second variation counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  Here, the “first variation counter” is data for identifying the display end time of the production based on the determined SE scenario, that is, the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the end of the production based on the SE scenario. When “1 variation counter” = 0, the end of the production by the SE scenario can be identified. Similarly, the “second variation counter” is data for identifying the end time of the effect based on the determined expected value scenario. When “second variation counter” = 0, the end of the effect due to the expected value scenario is terminated. Become identifiable.

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

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

In step S1452, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SE determination flag or the expected value determination flag is set.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that either the SE determination flag or the expected value determination flag is set, it moves the process to step S1453. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that neither the SE determination flag nor the expected value determination flag is set, the current command analysis processing ends.

  Here, the “SE determination flag” is data for identifying that the SE scenario has already been determined. The first SE scenario determination process shown in FIG. 43 described later or the second SE scenario determination shown in FIG. In the process, it is set when the SE scenario is determined. The “expected value determination flag” is data for identifying that an expected value scenario has already been determined. In the expected value scenario determination process shown in FIG. 42 described later, the expected value scenario is determined. Sometimes set.

  As described above, when the SE scenario or the expected value scenario is determined, the corresponding determination flag is set so that the SE scenario is duplicated with respect to the already determined SE scenario or the expected value scenario, Alternatively, the expected value scenario is not determined. In other words, while the SE determination flag or the expected value determination flag is set, the SE scenario or the expected value scenario corresponding to the flag is restricted from being determined (step shown in FIG. 43). S142-1, step S1422-1 shown in FIG. 42, step S1442-1 shown in FIG. 44).

In step S1453, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first variation counter or the second variation counter is “0”.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that either the first variation counter or the second variation counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1454. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that neither the first variation counter nor the second variation counter is “0”, that is, if it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than “1”, this command analysis processing ends. To do.

  As described above, when “first variation counter” = 0, the end of the effect by the SE scenario can be identified, and when “second variation counter” = 0, the end of the effect by the expected value scenario can be identified.

  In step S1454, the sub CPU 120a clears the SE determination flag or the expected value determination flag corresponding to the first variation counter or the second variation counter that is “0”. Specifically, if the first variation counter = 0, the SE determination flag is cleared, and if the second variation counter = 0, the expected value determination flag is cleared.

  By this step S1454, the restriction on the determination of the SE scenario or the expected value scenario is released, and the determination (lottery) of the SE scenario or the expected value scenario is performed again.

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

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

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

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

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

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

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit effect pattern determination process for determining a hit effect pattern.

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

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

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern, and ends the current command analysis process.

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

(Expected value scenario determination process)
42, an expected value scenario determination process for determining an expected value scenario when a game ball enters the first start port 14 will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1422 in the command analysis process.

In step S1422-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether an expected value determination flag is set in the sub RAM 120c.
When determining that the expected value determination flag is set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current expected value scenario determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the expected value determination flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1422-2.

  As described above, when it is determined that the expected value determination flag is set, the expected value scenario determination process is terminated without determining the expected value scenario, as described above. This is to prevent the scenario from being determined.

In step S1422-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an expected value lottery condition for drawing an expected value scenario is satisfied.
When the sub CPU 120a determines that the expected value lottery condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1422-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the expected value lottery condition is not satisfied, the current expected value scenario determination process ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, the fact that the “expected value lottery condition” is satisfied is that the start winning information already stored before the currently stored start winning information is only predetermined start winning information. Means that.
Specifically, the start winning information that has already been stored is only the start winning information 1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the normal fluctuation or the shortening fluctuation triggered by the game ball having won the first starting opening 14. If so, the expected value lottery condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, when the start winning information that has been stored is only the start winning information 1, the expected value lottery condition is satisfied. However, the start winning information corresponding to the starting winning information 1 or the normal reach is determined. The expected value lottery condition may be satisfied if only 3, 4 is satisfied, or the expected value lottery condition may be satisfied if only the specific start prize information is used instead of the start prize information 1. In addition, the expected value lottery condition may be satisfied if the combination is a predetermined type of start winning information.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the start winning information that has already been stored is not limited to the predetermined start winning information, and other advance notice is given when the starting winning information is newly stored in step S1421. It is good also as requirements for the expectation value lottery conditions to be satisfied that the production has not been executed. In particular, it is desirable that, based on the start winning information designation command, the requirement for satisfying the expected value lottery condition is that the first effect performed over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols has not already been executed. . In the present embodiment, the first effect corresponds to the effect of the announcer SE by the SE scenario.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the announcement SE produced by the SE scenario and the expected value produced by the expected scenario can be executed in duplicate, but the announcer SE produced by the SE scenario can be executed. May be configured not to execute the expected value production by the expected value scenario thereafter.
Here, in the case where the production of the announcer SE by the SE scenario has already been executed, the “expected value lottery condition” in this step S1422-2 is established in order to prevent the production of the expected value by the expected value scenario thereafter. The condition for this is that the SE determination flag described later is not set. Thereby, when the effect of the announcer SE by the SE scenario is already executed, the effect of the expected value by the expected value scenario is not executed after that. Correspondingly, as described later, even if the production of the expected value by the expected value scenario has already been executed, the SE scenario is produced by preventing the production of the announcer SE by the SE scenario thereafter. It is possible to prevent the start time of the production of the announcer SE and the production of the expected value from the expected value scenario from differing.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the expected value lottery condition is not satisfied, the expected value scenario lottery process in step S1422-5 described later is not performed, but whether or not the expected value lottery condition is satisfied is determined. You may comprise so that the expected value scenario lottery process of step S1422-5 may be performed, without determining.

  In step S <b> 1422-3, the sub CPU 120 a refers to any one of the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 illustrated in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 with reference to the retained storage number stored in the first retained storage number counter of the sub RAM 120 c. Determine the expected scenario determination table.

  Specifically, if the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter = 0, 1, the expected value scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 34A is determined, and the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter. If = 2, the expected value scenario determination table 2 shown in FIG. 34 (b) is determined. If the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter = 3, the expected value scenario determination shown in FIG. 35 (a) is determined. If the table 3 is determined and the number of reserved storages of the first reserved memory number counter = 4, the expected value scenario determination table 4 shown in FIG. 35B is determined.

  As described above, the expected value scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are configured not to determine an expected value scenario even if a game ball enters the second start port 15. Yes.

  In step S1422-4, the sub CPU 120a obtains a fourth random number value from the fourth random number value updated in step S1100.

  In step S1422-5, the sub CPU 120a refers to the expected value scenario determination table determined in step S1422-3, and performs an expected value scenario lottery process for determining an expected value scenario based on the acquired fourth random value. Do.

In step S1422-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an expected value scenario has been determined in step S1422-5.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that an expected value scenario has been determined, it moves the process to step S1422-7. If it determines that an expected value scenario has not been determined, the sub CPU 120a ends the current expected value scenario determination process. To do.

  In step S1422-7, the sub CPU 120a sets the expected value scenario data corresponding to the expected value scenario determined in step S1422-5 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and stores information on the expected value scenario in the image control unit 150. To (liquid crystal control CPU 150a).

  In step S1422-8, the sub CPU 120a stores the pending storage number stored in the first pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c in the second variation counter, and sets an expected value determination flag in the sub RAM 120c, The expected value scenario determination process is terminated.

(First SE scenario determination process)
A first SE scenario determination process for determining an SE scenario when a game ball enters the first start port 14 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 43 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1423 in the command analysis processing.

In step S1423-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SE determination flag is set in the sub RAM 120c.
When determining that the SE determination flag is set, the sub CPU 120a ends the first SE scenario determination process of this time. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE determination flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1423-2.

  As described above, when it is determined that the SE determination flag is set, the SE scenario determination process is terminated without determining the SE scenario, as described above, without determining the SE scenario redundantly. It is for doing so.

In step S1423-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an SE lottery condition for performing SE scenario lottery is satisfied.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE lottery condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S1423-3. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE lottery condition is not satisfied, the current first SE scenario determination process ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, the fact that the “SE lottery condition” is satisfied means that the start winning information already stored before the currently stored start winning information is only predetermined start winning information. Means.
Specifically, the start winning information that has already been stored is only the start winning information 1 (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the normal fluctuation or the shortening fluctuation triggered by the game ball having won the first starting opening 14. If there is, the SE lottery condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the SE lottery condition is determined to be satisfied when the start winning information that is already stored is only the start winning information 1, but the start winning information 3 corresponding to the start winning information 1 or the normal reach is determined. If it is only 4, the SE lottery condition may be satisfied, or the SE lottery condition may be satisfied if there is only specific start prize information instead of the start prize information 1, and a predetermined type. The SE lottery condition may be satisfied if the start winning information is a combination.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the start winning information that has already been stored is not limited to the predetermined start winning information, and other advance notice is given when the starting winning information is newly stored in step S1421. It may be a requirement for the SE lottery condition to be satisfied that the performance has not been executed. In particular, it is desirable that the SE lottery condition be satisfied that the second effect performed over the variable display of a plurality of special symbols is not already executed based on the start winning information designation command. In the present embodiment, the second effect corresponds to an expected value effect by an expected value scenario.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the announcement SE produced by the SE scenario and the production of the expected value by the expected value scenario are configured to be executable, but the expected value of the expected value scenario can be changed. If the effect has already been executed, it may be configured not to execute the effect of the announcer SE based on the SE scenario thereafter.

Here, in the case where the production of the expected value by the expected value scenario has already been executed, the production of the expected value by the expected value scenario is already being executed in order to prevent the announcement of the announcer SE by the SE scenario thereafter. An expected value executing flag is prepared, and as a condition for satisfying the “SE lottery condition” in step S1423-2, the above-described expected value executing flag may not be set. . With respect to such an expected value execution flag, for example, when a variation pattern designation command is received immediately after the expected value determination flag is set, the expected value is determined before the second SE scenario determination process in step S1441 is performed. The in-execution flag may be set, and the expected value execution flag may be cleared in step S1454.
It should be noted that the condition for satisfying the “SE lottery condition” is that the SE determination flag is not set, but the condition that the expected value execution flag is not set is that the SE determination is performed. Assuming that the flag is not set, the announcement of the announcer SE based on the SE scenario is also possible when the production of the expected value by the expectation scenario and the production of the announcer SE by the SE scenario are executed (started) at the same time. This is because the production cannot be executed.
For this reason, when the “SE lottery condition” is satisfied as the condition that the expected value execution flag is not set, the expected value production based on the expected value scenario and the announcer SE performance based on the SE scenario When the start time is common, both of the effects can be executed, but when the start time of the expectation value effect by the expectation scenario differs from the effect of the announcer SE by the SE scenario, only one effect is produced Can be executed. Since the SE scenario is also determined at the start of the special symbol fluctuation, in step S1442-1 described later, instead of determining whether or not the SE determination flag is set, the SE determination flag or What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may be determined whether the expected value execution flag is set.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the SE lottery condition is not satisfied, the first SE scenario lottery process in step S1423-5 described later is not performed, but it is determined whether the SE lottery condition is satisfied. Instead, the first SE scenario lottery process in step S1423-5 may be performed.

  In step S1423-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and selects one of the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. Determine the scenario determination table.

  Specifically, if the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter = 0, 1, the SE scenario determination table 1 shown in FIG. 30A is determined, and the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter = If 2, the SE scenario determination table 2 shown in FIG. 30B is determined. If the number of reserved storages in the first reserved memory number counter = 3, the SE scenario determination table 3 shown in FIG. If the number of reserved memories in the first reserved memory number counter = 4, the SE scenario determination table 4 shown in FIG. 31B is determined.

  As described above, the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 are configured not to determine the SE scenario even if a game ball enters the second start port 15.

  In step S1423-4, the sub CPU 120a acquires a second random number value from the second random number value updated in step S1100.

  In step S1423-5, the sub CPU 120a refers to the SE scenario determination table determined in step S1423-2, and performs a first SE scenario lottery process for determining an SE scenario based on the acquired second random number value.

In step S1423-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an SE scenario has been determined in step S1423-5.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE scenario has been determined, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1423-7. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE scenario has not been determined, the sub CPU 120a ends the current first SE scenario determination process.

  In step S1423-7, the sub CPU 120a sets SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario determined in step S1423-5 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and stores SE scenario information in the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control). CPU 150a).

  In step S1423-8, the sub CPU 120a stores the number of reserved memories stored in the first reserved memory number counter of the sub RAM 120c in the first variation counter and sets the SE determination flag in the sub RAM 120c, The first SE scenario determination process is terminated.

(Second SE scenario determination process)
The second SE scenario determination process for determining the SE scenario at the start of the variation of the first special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 44 is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1442 in the command analysis processing.

In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SE determination flag is set in the sub RAM 120c.
When determining that the SE determination flag is set, the sub CPU 120a ends the current second SE scenario determination process. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE determination flag is not set, it moves the process to step S1442-2.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires a third random number value from the third random number value updated in step S1100.

  In step S1442-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32, and performs a second SE scenario lottery process for determining an SE scenario based on the acquired third random number value.

  Note that, as described above, the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG. 32 does not determine the SE scenario at the start of the variation of the second special symbol triggered by the game ball entering the second start port 15. It is configured as follows.

In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the SE scenario is determined in step S1442-3.
If the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE scenario has been determined, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1442-5. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the SE scenario has not been determined, the sub CPU 120a ends the current second SE scenario determination process.

  In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a sets SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario determined in step S1442-3 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and stores SE scenario information in the image control unit 150 (liquid crystal control). CPU 150a).

  In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a sets the SE determination flag in the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current second SE scenario determination process.

  Next, processing executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in the image control unit 150 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of the image control unit 150)
First, the main process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in the image control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 45, when power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the following processing is performed.

  In step S2010, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main process program for liquid crystal control from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial setting of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the drawing control unit 159 when the power is turned on.

  In step S2020, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs effect information generation processing. Specifically, in this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a is based on new production data and the like transmitted from the production control unit 120m, and the image display device 31, the board drive device 33, and the board use. An effect information generation process is performed to generate “effect information” that defines data of specific effect contents regarding the illumination device 34a, the audio output device 32, and the frame illumination device 34b. A specific description of the effect information generation process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 46 to 48, but usually a plurality of effect information is generated.

  Here, as “effect information”, “image effect information” relating to the image of the image display device 31, “drive effect information” relating to the board drive device 33, “board illumination effect information” relating to the board illumination device 34a, audio “Audio effect information” relating to the output device 32 and “frame illumination effect information” relating to the frame illumination device 34b are provided. In the present embodiment, “image effect information”, “drive effect information”, “board lighting effect information”, “sound effect information”, and “frame lighting effect information” are collectively referred to as “special symbols” as appropriate. This will be referred to as “production information”.

  In addition, the “image effect information” is configured such that image display information is associated with a predetermined number of frames in a predetermined range of frames. Note that “frame” means a unit time for updating the display of an image, and specifically, “1 frame” corresponds to 1/60 second (about 16.6 ms).

  For example, the “image effect information” includes, for a predetermined number of frames (display time), target data (image data identification number, etc.), parameters (image data display coordinates, alpha value indicating transparency, etc.), drawing Display information such as a method (enlargement, reduction, distortion, etc.) is associated with each other.

  In step S2030, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an effect information control process for controlling the effect information generated in step S2020.

  In this effect information control process, the frame counter that counts the number of frames is updated, and the contents (display information) of the effect information (image effect information) associated with a predetermined number of frames are updated. It should be noted that effect information that is not associated with a predetermined number of frames is transferred to the next process.

  In step S2040, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates a display list for one frame from the display information for one frame in the updated image effect information.

Here, the “display list” is a group of a plurality of drawing control commands in which display information of a plurality of images in one frame is integrated and a plurality of drawing control command execution orders (drawing order) are set.
In other words, “image effect information” is information that defines the display content of an image in a frame in a predetermined range (for example, “cloud flows from right to left for 10 seconds”), whereas “display list” Is a drawing control command for performing drawing corresponding to the display content of an image in one frame (for example, “display a cloud at a predetermined coordinate since it is the fifth second”) based on one or a plurality of image effect information, It consists of a plurality of drawing control commands for a plurality of images.

  In step S2050, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs data output processing for outputting various data to the drawing control unit 159, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  In this data output process, the display list generated in step S2040 is output to the drawing control unit 159, and data related to various types of effect information is voiced via the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. Output to the output device 32. Thereafter, with respect to effect information (sound effect information or the like) not associated with a predetermined number of frames, the effect information is deleted.

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

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

  In step S2070, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2080.

  In step S2080, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a drawing execution instruction process for instructing the drawing control unit 159 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a outputs drawing execution instruction data to the drawing control unit 159. Thereafter, the processes from step S2020 to step S2080 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process occurs.

(Production information generation processing)
Production information generation processing 1 to 3 for producing production information will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 48. 46 to 48 are diagrams showing a subroutine of step S2020 in the main process in the image control unit. First, the effect information generation process 1 shown in FIG. 46 is performed, and then the effect information shown in FIG. Generation processing 2 is performed, and finally, presentation information generation processing 3 shown in FIG. 48 is performed.

In step S2020-1, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not new production data is input from the production control unit 120m.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that new production data has been input, the process proceeds to step S2020-10. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that new production data has not been input, The production information generation processes 1 to 3 are terminated.

In step S2020-10, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is the first reserved memory number data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the first reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2020-11. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the first reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2020-20. Move.

  In step S2020-11, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the first reserved memory number corresponding to the input first reserved memory number data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

In step S2020-12, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has increased.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the first reserved memory number has increased, it moves the process to step S2020-13, and if it determines that the first reserved memory number has not increased, the step S2020-15. Move processing to.

  In step S2020-13, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays first hold data (hereinafter, “hold”) for displaying a normal first hold image as a first hold image for notifying the number of holds of the first special symbol hold indicator 23. Data 0 ”). Then, the current first reserved storage number is set as “first reserved number number”, and the determined first reserved data is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in association with the first reserved number number.

Specifically, if the first reserved storage number is increased from 2 to 3, the reserved data 0 is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in association with the first reserved number = “3”.
Prior to this, when the first reserved storage number increases from 0 to 1, predetermined hold data associated with the first hold number = “1” is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the first hold number is stored. When the storage number increases from 1 to 2, the predetermined hold data associated with the first hold number number = “2” is stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-14, when the first reserved memory number decreases, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of subtracting 1 from each first reserved number number associated with predetermined reserved data and updating it. .

For example, when the hold data 0 is associated with the first hold number number = “2” and the hold data 1 is stored with the first hold number number = “1”, each of the first hold numbers is stored. The number of hold numbers is subtracted, and the hold data 0 is associated with the first hold number number = “1”, and the hold data 1 is associated with the first hold number number = “0”.
Note that the hold data associated with the first hold number = “0” is displayed as the hold image 311 as described later.

  In step S2020-15, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the first hold image based on the increase / decrease of the first hold storage number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and the predetermined hold data associated with each first hold number number. Image effect information that defines display contents is generated.

  Here, “image effect information that defines the effect content of the first reserved image” is, for example, a new normal first reserved image is added and displayed, or the oldest first reserved image is deleted. Thus, it is image effect information that defines display contents such that the remaining first reserved image shifts to the left and moves.

In step S2020-20, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is the second reserved memory number data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is the second reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2020-21. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the data is not the second reserved memory number data, the process proceeds to step S2020-30. Move.

  In step S2020-21, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the second reserved memory number corresponding to the input second reserved memory number data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

In step S2020-22, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has increased.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the second reserved memory number has increased, it proceeds to step S2020-23, and if it determines that the second reserved memory number has not increased, it proceeds to step S2020-24. Move processing to.

  In step S2020-23, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays a normal second reserved image as a second reserved image for notifying the number of reserved symbols on the second special symbol hold indicator 24, as in step S2020-13. Second hold data to be determined is determined.

  In step S2020-24, as in step S2020-14, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a starts from the number of each second hold number associated with predetermined hold data when the second hold storage number decreases. The process of updating by subtracting.

  In step S2020-25, as in step S2020-15, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a increases or decreases the second reserved storage number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and predetermined hold data associated with each first hold number number. Based on the above, the image production information defining the display content of the second reserved image is generated.

In step S2020-30, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is start winning information data.
The liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S2020-31 when it is determined that it is the start winning information data, and moves the process to step S2020-40 when it is determined that it is not the start winning information data.

  In step S2020-31, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores start winning information corresponding to the input start winning information data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Based on the start winning information, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a can determine in advance the jackpot type and information on the production contents (variation time) rather than the jackpot lottery.

In step S2020-40, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is expected value scenario data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is expected value scenario data, it moves the process to step S2020-41, and if it determines that it is not expected value scenario data, it moves the process to step S2020-50.

  In step S2020-41, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines an expected value determination table based on the input expected value scenario data as shown in FIG. 36, and stores the determined expected value determination table in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-42, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs specific hold data determination processing for determining specific hold data in order to rewrite each normal first hold image corresponding to the first hold storage number with a specific hold image. Do.

  In the specific hold data determination process, as the first step, when the first hold data is stored in association with the first hold number, the first hold number associated with the first hold data. The number = N is regarded as the “Nth variation” in the expected value determination table shown in FIG. 36, and the current “Nth variation” is referred to by referring to the input expected value scenario data and the expected value determination table shown in FIG. "Difference value" between the minimum expected value that can be displayed by "and the maximum expected value that can be displayed in the previous" N-1 variation ", and" displayable in the current "N variation" "Maximum expected value" is calculated.

  Next, as a second step of the specific reserved data determination process, a first liquid crystal random number value is acquired from a liquid crystal random number generator (not shown) provided in the image control unit 150 (so-called hardware random number), and the reserved data shown in FIG. Referring to the determination table, based on the calculated “difference value”, “maximum expected value that can be displayed”, and the acquired first liquid crystal random number value, the card on which the A to C and S marks are drawn is simulated. New hold data is determined from among the plurality of hold data 1 to 4 for displaying the specific hold image. Then, by storing the new hold data over the old hold data corresponding to the first hold number = N, the hold data 0 of the normal first hold image corresponding to the first hold number = N is stored. Rewrite to hold data 1 to 4 of a specific hold image.

For all the first hold number numbers (N + 1) associated with the hold data 0 of the normal first hold image, the hold data 0 of the normal first hold image is the hold data 1 to 1 of the specific hold image. Until it is rewritten to 4, the first step and the second step of the specific pending data determination process are repeated.
Note that the liquid crystal random number generator that generates the first liquid crystal random number value updates the first liquid crystal random number value at a much higher speed than the update process of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Even if the second step is repeated, the same first liquid crystal random number value is hardly obtained.

  In step S2020-43, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a rewrites the normal first reserved image with the specific reserved image, and generates image effect information that defines display contents for displaying the specific reserved image or the like.

  In step S2020-44, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the expected value end remaining number of times in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b based on the input expected value scenario data in order to identify the end of the display of the expected value.

  Specifically, as shown in “Configuration of Expected Value Scenario” in FIG. 36, the number of times the first special symbol corresponding to the expected value scenario of the expected value scenario data is displayed as the remaining number of expected value ends. .

  For example, as shown in “Configuration of Expected Value Scenario” in FIG. 36, if the expected value scenario data corresponds to the expected value scenario 110, the number of remaining expected value ends = 1 is set, and the expected value scenario 121 is supported. If it is expected value scenario data, set the number of remaining expected value ends = 2, and if it is expected value scenario data corresponding to the expected value scenario 131, set the number of remaining expected value ends = 3 and enter the expected value scenario 141. For the corresponding expected value scenario data, the expected value end remaining count = 4 is set.

  In step S2020-45, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets an expected value displayable flag in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b as data for identifying that the expected value can be displayed on the image display device 31.

In step S2020-50, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is SE scenario data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the scenario data is SE scenario data, the process proceeds to step S2020-51. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the scenario data is not SE scenario data, the process proceeds to step S2020-60.

In step S2020-51, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the input SE scenario data is SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario determined when a game ball enters the first start port 14. To do. That is, whether the SE scenario is determined when a game ball enters the first start port 14 (see FIGS. 30 and 31) or the SE scenario determined at the start of the first special symbol variation (see FIG. 32). ).
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE scenario data corresponds to the SE scenario determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14, the process proceeds to step S2020-52, and the first If it is determined that the SE scenario data does not correspond to the SE scenario determined when the game ball enters the start port 14, the process proceeds to step S2020-55.

  In step S2020-52, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE scenario is determined when a game ball enters the first start port 14, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the announcer SE from the determined SE scenario. A first effect time calculation process is performed in which a first effect is specified, and a first effect time is calculated from the start of the specified advance change to the start time of the SP reach of the effect symbol 38 in the change.

Here, the “variation” indicates a lottery lottery for various random values corresponding to the start winning information designation command that triggered the determination of the SE scenario data input this time, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery For this purpose, it means a variable display of the production symbol 38.
The “preliminary fluctuation” refers to the fluctuation display of the production symbol 38 that starts before “the fluctuation”. When the SE scenario data is input, the first special symbol hold number (U1) or the second When a value of 2 or more is stored as the reserved storage corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U2), the prior variation corresponding to the number is executed.

  In the first effect time calculation process, first, the start winning information stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is referred to, and the start winning information in the advance variation for outputting the announcer SE and the starting winning information in the variation are identified (FIG. 30 and FIG. 31).

  Then, in the first effect time calculation process, with reference to the first reserved storage number stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, start winning information in advance fluctuation for outputting the announcer SE, and a special symbol variation display for the starting winning information On the basis of the first reserved memory number scheduled at the time of performing, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the start winning information is calculated as the first scheduled time.

  Here, when there are start winning information for a plurality of “preliminary variations” as the prior variation for outputting the announcer SE, the total time of the variation times of the special symbols is calculated as the first scheduled time.

  In the present embodiment, when SE scenario data is input, the variation time of special symbols that are already variably displayed is not calculated. However, as a modified example, as will be described later, the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol that is already variably displayed is calculated, and the calculated remaining time is added to the first scheduled time to obtain the first effect time. May be configured to include the remaining time.

  Thereafter, in the first effect time calculation process, the time from the start of the change of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the start winning information in “the change” to the start of execution of the SP reach is calculated as the second scheduled time. Details will be described with reference to FIG.

  Finally, in the first effect time calculation process, the total time of the calculated first scheduled time and second scheduled time is calculated as the first effect time.

  In step S2020-53, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the number of SE output preparations in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b based on the input SE scenario data in order to identify the change start time of the effect symbol output from the announcer SE.

  Specifically, as shown in “Contents of SE scenario” in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol for which the announcer SE is not output for the SE scenario corresponding to the input SE scenario data is set. Set as SE output preparation count.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31B, if SE scenario data corresponding to SE scenario 7, SE output preparation count = 3 is set, and if SE scenario data corresponding to SE scenario 8, SE output is set. If the number of preparations = 2 is set and SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario 9 is set, the number of SE output preparations = 1 is set. If the SE scenario data corresponds to the SE scenario 10, the number of SE output preparations = 0. Set.

  In step S2020-54, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the SE output end count based on the input SE scenario data in order to identify the end of the output of the announcer SE.

  Specifically, as shown in “Contents of SE scenario” in FIGS. 30 and 31, for the SE scenario corresponding to the input SE scenario data, the end of the variable display of the first special symbol in which the announcer SE is output. Is set as the SE output end count.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31B, if SE scenarios 7 to 10, SE output end count = 4 is set.

  In step S2020-55, when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE scenario is determined when the first special symbol variation starts, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a specifies the output time of the announcer SE from the determined SE scenario. A second effect time calculation process for calculating a second effect time from the output time to the start time of the SP reach of the effect symbol 38 in the variation is performed.

  In the second effect time calculation process, the output time of the announcer SE is specified from the SE scenario, and the design effect pattern data stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in step S2020-61 described later is referred to, and the output time is determined from the specified output time. The second effect time until the start of the SP reach of the effect symbol 38 in the fluctuation is calculated.

  In the present embodiment, the “first effect time” and the “second effect time” are collectively referred to as “effect time” as appropriate.

  In step S2020-56, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs SE data determination processing in which SE data is determined in time series so as to be within the production time.

  In this SE data determination process, a liquid crystal random number value is obtained from a liquid crystal random number generation unit (so-called hardware random number) (not shown) provided in the image control unit 150, and the SE data determination tables 1 to 5 shown in FIG. SE data is determined on the basis of the obtained random number for liquid crystal so that it falls within the presentation time (so as not to exceed the presentation time), and the SE comprehensive data that summarizes the determined SE data in time series is liquid crystal Store in the control RAM 150b.

  Specifically, in the SE data determination process, first, when it is the first effect time, the start winning information in the variation is referred to, and in the case of the second effect time, the symbol effect pattern data is referenced to start the pseudo variation in the change. To calculate the pseudo time from the start of SP reach. If no pseudo fluctuation is performed, 0 is determined as the pseudo time.

  Next, in the SE data determination process, the initial effect time is calculated by subtracting the pseudo time from the first effect time or the second effect time.

  In the SE data determination process, the Nth liquid crystal random number value (N is a natural number) is acquired for the first time, and the SE data determination table 1 shown in FIG. SE data 01 or SE data 02 is determined based on (natural number). Thereafter, the output time (for example, 6 seconds) of the announcer SE corresponding to the SE data determined from the initial performance time is subtracted to calculate the Nth remaining time.

  In the second and subsequent times, the N + 1 liquid crystal random number value is acquired, and the SE data determination table 2 shown in FIG. 33B or the SE data determination table 3 shown in FIG. 33C is selected. Thereafter, the N + 2 liquid crystal random number value is acquired, and the SE data is determined based on the N + 2 liquid crystal random value with reference to the selected SE data determination tables 2 and 3. Then, the output time of the announcer SE corresponding to the SE data determined from the Nth remaining time is subtracted to calculate the (N + 1) th remaining time.

  Thereafter, until the remaining time = 0 or the remaining time <the minimum output time of the announcer SE, the SE data determination table 2 shown in FIG. 33 (b) or the SE data determination table 3 shown in FIG. 33 (c) is referred to. SE data is determined.

  Thereafter, when the pseudo time is not 0, a liquid crystal random number value is obtained, and the pseudo data is obtained by referring to the SE data determination table 4 shown in FIG. 33 (d) or the SE data determination table 5 shown in FIG. 33 (e). SE data is determined for each change.

  As a result, the announcer SE continues to be output regardless of the stop display of the effect design 38 during the period from the prior change to the change, and the output of the announcer SE based on the SE data is switched for each pseudo change. become.

  In step S2020-57, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets an SE output enable flag in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b as data for identifying that the announcer SE can be output to the audio output device 32.

In step S2020-60, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the new effect data is symbol effect pattern data.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that it is symbol effect pattern data, it moves the process to step S2020-61. If it determines that it is not symbol effect pattern data, it moves the process to step S2020-100.

  In step S2020-61, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a stores the inputted symbol effect pattern data in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-62, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates effect information that defines the display content of the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the symbol effect pattern.

  In step S2020-62, "image effect information", "drive effect information", "board illumination effect information", "sound effect information", and "frame illumination effect information" corresponding to the symbol effect pattern are generated. It will be. Further, the “voice production information” here is voice production information that defines the output content of BGM different from the announcer SE.

In step S2020-63, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the input symbol effect pattern data is symbol effect pattern data corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, it is determined whether the input symbol effect pattern data is the symbol effect pattern data corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol or the symbol effect pattern data corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the symbol effect pattern data corresponds to the variation display of the first special symbol, the process proceeds to step S2020-64, and the symbol effect pattern corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol. If it is determined that the data is not data, the process proceeds to step S2020-70.

In step S2020-64, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether an expected value displayable flag is set in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.
If it is determined that the expected value displayable flag is set, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a proceeds to step S2020-65, and if it is determined that the expected value displayable flag is not set, step S2020. Move processing to -72.

  In step S2020-65, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines a new expected value to be displayed every time the variation display of the effect symbol 38 is started, and an old expected value that has already been displayed from the new expected value determined this time. An expected value determination process for determining the added value after subtraction is performed.

  In the expected value determination process, first, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a acquires the second liquid crystal random number value from the liquid crystal random number generation unit provided in the image control unit 150, and the expected value determination table (step S2020-41) With reference to FIG. 36, a new expected value is determined.

  Thereafter, the old expected value already stored in the expected value storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b is subtracted from the new expected value determined this time to calculate an added value.

  Finally, the new expected value determined this time is overwritten and stored in the expected value storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the calculated added value is overwritten and stored in the added value storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-66, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates image effect information for displaying the expected value and the added value determined in step S2020-65.

  Specifically, referring to the expected value storage area and the added value storage area of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, after displaying the added value, the image effect information defining the display content on which the new expected value is displayed is generated. This display content will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S2020-67, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the remaining expected value end count stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and updating it.

In step S2020-68, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the expected value end remaining count = 0.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the expected value end remaining count = 0, the process proceeds to step S2020-69. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the expected value end remaining count = 0 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2020-72. Move processing.

  In step S2020-69, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the expected value displayable flag from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-70, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a voice for stopping the output of the announcer SE when the symbol effect pattern data corresponds to the variation display of the second special symbol, that is, during the variation display of the second special symbol. Production information is generated.

  In step S2020-71, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets an SE stop flag in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b for identifying that the output of the announcer SE has been stopped during the second special symbol variation display.

In step S2020-72, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether the SE output enable flag is set in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.
If it is determined that the SE output enable flag is set, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a proceeds to step S2020-73, and if it is determined that the SE output enable flag is not set, step S2020-100. Move processing to.

In step S2020-73, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the SE stop flag is set in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b. That is, it is determined whether or not the change display of the second special symbol for which the output of the announcer SE was previously stopped is performed, and this time is the change display of the first special symbol.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE stop flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2020-78. If it is determined that the SE stop flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2020-74. Move.

In step S2020-74, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not sound effect information for outputting the announcer SE has already been generated in response to the SE output enabled flag being set.
When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the sound effect information of the announcer SE has already been generated, the process proceeds to step S2020-79, and when it is determined that the sound effect information of the announcer SE has not yet been generated, The process moves to step S2020-75.

  In step S2020-75, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of subtracting 1 from the SE output preparation count stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b and updating it.

In step S2020-76, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the SE output preparation count = 0.
If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE output preparation count = 0, the process proceeds to step S2020-77. If the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE output preparation count = 0, the process proceeds to step S2020-79. Move.

  When generating the sound production information of the SE scenario determined at the time of starting the variation of the first special symbol, the number of SE output preparations remains 0, and the sound production information immediately in the next step S2020-77. Will be generated.

  In step S2020-77, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates audio effect information that defines the output content of the announcer SE based on the SE general data stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b in step S2020-56.

  In step S2020-78, if the SE stop flag is set in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the SE stop flag from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and moves the process to step S2020-75.

  As a result, even if the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted in the change display of the first special symbol that is outputting the announcer SE and the announcer SE is stopped, the sound effect information is generated again. Become.

  In step S2020-79, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of subtracting and updating 1 from the SE output end count stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-80, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the SE output end count = 0.

  Here, the SE output end count = 0 corresponds to the fluctuation causing the announcer SE to be output. For this reason, in step S2020-80, it is determined whether or not the change causes the announcer SE to be output.

  In this step S2020-80, if the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines that the SE output end count = 0, the process proceeds to step S2020-81, and if it determines that the SE output end count = 0, The process is moved to step S2020-100.

  In step S2020-81, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a clears the SE output enable flag from the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  In step S2020-82, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the SE general data stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, and the sound effect information generated in step S2020-77 is inconsistent in the change in which the announcer SE is output. Determine if it contains data.

  Here, in the present embodiment, whether the audio production information includes inconsistent SE data corresponds to the pseudo fluctuation when it is not the pseudo fluctuation (during normal fluctuation or normal reach) as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not SE data is obtained.

As described above, in the change that causes the announcer SE to be output, it is determined whether or not the voice effect information includes the contradictory SE data because the prior change corresponding to the start winning information 1 is the first special symbol. The first presentation time of the SE scenario determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14 depending on the number of holds (U1), which may be a normal fluctuation or a shortening fluctuation (step S2020-52 above). ) May be variable.
For this reason, no contradiction occurs with respect to the second effect time (the above-described step S2020-55) for the SE scenario determined at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the audio production information includes the contradictory SE data is determined whether or not the SE data corresponding to the pseudo variation is contradictory. It may be configured to determine whether or not there is a contradiction depending on a combination of SE data and the type of SE data.

  In step S2020-83, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates new audio effect information if the audio effect information includes SE data inconsistent.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a refers to the symbol effect pattern data stored in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b, calculates the second effect time in the same manner as in step S2020-55, and performs the same as in step S2020-56. 2) SE comprehensive data is determined based on the effect time and the design effect pattern data. Thereafter, in the same manner as in step S2020-77, new sound production information is generated from the SE comprehensive data.

  In step S2020-100, when other production data is input, liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates production information corresponding to the input production data.

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

In step S2110, the drawing control unit 159 determines whether there is an instruction to start drawing from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. Specifically, in step S2080, it is determined whether drawing execution instruction data for instructing execution of drawing is input from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.
If there is an instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 proceeds to step S2120. If there is no instruction to execute drawing, the drawing control unit 159 waits until there is an instruction to start executing drawing.

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

  In step S2130, the drawing control unit 159 reads the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in accordance with the display list drawing control command analyzed in step S2120, and draws the read image data in the drawing frame buffer of the VRAM 153. Process.

  Here, “drawing” the image data in the drawing frame buffer means storing the image data stored in the CGROM 151 as it is, reducing or enlarging the image data stored in the CGROM 151, or storing the image data in the CGROM 151. This means that the image data stored in is stored by masking or the like.

  When the next drawing execution instruction is issued, the “drawing frame buffer” is switched to the “display frame buffer”, and the drawing control unit 159 performs “display frame buffer” in the image display control process (not shown). An image is displayed on the image display device 31 by generating a video signal based on the image data stored in “” and outputting the generated video signal to the image display device 31.

  An example of display contents displayed on the image display device 31 and output contents output to the audio output device 32 by the control of the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Display contents of normal first hold image)
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing an example of display contents of a normal first reserved image.

  FIG. 50A shows the display content in which one normal reserved image 321 simulating a card is displayed when the first special symbol holding number (U1) is 1 during the variation display of the effect symbol 38. Is shown.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the image display device 31, in addition to the normal first reserved image 312, the reserved image 311 indicating that the effect symbol 38 corresponding to the first reserved image is displayed in a variable manner. Is configured to be displayable.

  FIG. 50B shows the displayed display contents in which the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed and the reserved image 311 is deleted.

  FIG. 50 (c) shows the display contents when the first special symbol hold number (U1) becomes 0 and the effect symbol 38 newly starts variable display. Here, as shown in FIG. 50C, the previous normal first reserved image 312 shows the display content that has moved to the left and switched to the reserved image 311.

  FIG. 50C shows that the normal first reserved image 312 and the reserved image 311 are the same image, but the normal first reserved image 312 is switched to the reserved image 311. In such a case, a different image may be displayed.

  The display content of the normal first reserved image shown in FIG. 50 is realized in steps S2020-10 to S2020-14 and the like in the effect information generation process of FIG.

(Display contents for displaying the expected value using the first reserved image)
FIG. 51 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents for displaying an expected value using the first reserved image.

  FIG. 51A shows the display content in which one normal reserved image 321 is displayed when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1, similarly to FIG. 50A. .

  FIG. 51 (b) shows that the game ball enters the first start port 14 during the variation display of the effect symbol 38, the first special symbol hold number (U1) becomes 2, and the expected value scenario is determined. The display content is shown in which the normal first reserved image 312 is rewritten to specific reserved images 313a and 313b.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as a specific reserved image, a specific reserved image (not shown) simulating a card on which an S mark is drawn, and a specific reserved image 313a simulating a card on which an A mark is drawn. , A specific on-hold image 313b simulating a card on which a B mark is drawn, and a specific on-hold image (not shown) simulating a card on which a C mark is drawn (see FIG. 37).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), for a specific reserved image that is triggered by the determination of the expected value scenario, a target is placed around the specific reserved image so that the player can recognize it. The image 316 is configured to be displayable.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 51B, when an expected value scenario is determined, an expected value counter image 314 is displayed. When the expected value scenario is determined, the reserved image 311 is displayed translucently so that the player can recognize the presence of the expected value counter image 314.

  The display contents such as the specific first reserved image shown in FIG. 51B are realized in steps S2020-40 to S2020-43 in the effect information generation process of FIG.

  FIG. 51 (c) shows the displayed display content in which the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, and the translucent reserved image 311 is deleted. Here, as shown in FIG. 51C, the expected value counter image 314 is configured to be able to display a two-digit number.

  FIG. 51 (d) shows the display content in which the first special symbol hold number (U1) is changed from 2 to 1 and the effect symbol 38 newly starts variable display. Here, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), the oldest specific first reserved image 313b is erased as if it was absorbed in the expected value counter image 314, and the other specific first reserved image 313a is left. The display content moved to is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), after the oldest specific first reserved image 313b is erased as if it was absorbed in the expected value counter image 314, the added value image 315 corresponding to the added value. Will be displayed.

  FIG. 51E shows a display in which the expected value is displayed in the expected value counter image 314 after the added value image 315 shown in FIG. 51D is displayed (the expected value counter image 314 has been updated). The contents are shown. Here, the expected value displayed on the expected value counter image 314 is a value obtained by adding the added value corresponding to the added value image 315.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 37, the specific reserved image has a large expected value (added value) displayed depending on the type of the specific reserved image to be erased as absorbed in the expected value counter image 314. This suggests.

  FIG. 51 (f) shows the display content in which the effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed.

  51 (g) and 51 (h) are similar to FIGS. 51 (d) and 51 (e) above, the specific first reserved image 313a is deleted, the added value image 315 is displayed, and then The display contents for displaying the expected value obtained by adding the added value to the expected value counter image 314 are shown.

  Note that the expected value counter image 314 displayed in FIG. 51 (h) has a predetermined erasure condition after the specific first reserved image 313a that triggered the determination of the current expected value scenario is erased. If (predetermined time, reach establishment, etc.) is established, it will be erased.

  The display contents of the added value image 315 and the expected value counter image 314 shown in FIGS. 51D to 51H are described in steps S2020-64 to S2020-66 in the effect information generation process of FIG. Will be realized.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by indicating in advance the size of the expected value (added value) to be displayed according to the type of the specific reserved image, how much expectation is expected at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. The enjoyment of guessing whether the value is displayed can be given, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36, the expected content displayed in the expected value counter image 314 suggests the effect contents such as SP reach or higher in advance. It is possible to improve the fun of games.

  In the present embodiment, the size of the expected value (added value) to be displayed is suggested in advance depending on the type of the specific reserved image displayed on the image display device 31. The predetermined SE output from 32, the predetermined driving mode of the decorative member driven by the panel driving device 33, and the predetermined lighting mode such as the LED lit by the panel lighting device 34a or the frame lighting device 34b, You may comprise so that the magnitude | size of the expected value (addition value) displayed may be suggested beforehand.

  In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 is configured to display the expected value, but the audio output device 32 may be configured to output a specific SE that can identify the expected value. The panel drive device 33 may be configured to drive a specific decorative member that can identify the expected value, or a specific LED that can identify the expected value in the panel illumination device 34a or the frame illumination device 34b. May be configured to light up.

(Description of announcer SE)
Next, the announcer SE output from the audio output device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the announcer SE at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol, and FIGS. 53 and 54 are diagrams for explaining the announcer SE when the game ball enters the first start port 14. FIG.

(Announcer SE at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol)

  With reference to FIG. 52, an explanation will be given for outputting the announcer SE when the variation pattern 12 for displaying the variation of the first special symbol for 30 seconds is determined.

  Here, the fluctuation pattern 12 (fluctuation pattern designation command “E6H0CH”) corresponds to “big hit” as the lottery result of the big hit lottery, and is a fluctuation pattern for performing SP reach after performing one pseudo fluctuation. There is a variation pattern corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol for 30 seconds (see FIG. 10).

  As shown in FIG. 52, the image display device 31 has a normal variation of 12 seconds based on the symbol effect pattern 19a or the symbol effect pattern 20a (see FIG. 29) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command “E6H0CH” of the variation pattern 12. 5 seconds of pseudo fluctuation, 3 seconds of normal reach, and 10 seconds of SP reach are displayed.

  Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates sound effect information that defines the output contents of the BGM corresponding to each effect based on the symbol effect pattern 19a or the symbol effect pattern 20a (see step S2020-62 in FIG. 48, etc.). ).

  As shown in FIG. 52, the audio output device 32 outputs 12 seconds of BGM1, 5 seconds of BGM2, 3 seconds of BGM3, and 10 seconds of BGM4 based on the sound production information that defines the output contents of BGM. It will be.

  Further, it is assumed that the sub CPU 120a determines the SE scenario 12 or the SE scenario 13 on the basis of the fluctuation pattern designation command “E6H0CH” of the fluctuation pattern 12 with reference to the SE scenario determination table 5 shown in FIG.

  When the SE scenario 12 is determined, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a specifies that the output timing of the announcer SE from the SE scenario 12 is the first pseudo-variation, and specifies 8 from the first pseudo-variation to the start of SP reach. A second effect time in seconds is calculated, and sound effect information defining the output content of the announcer SE is generated so as to be within the calculated second effect time. Similarly, when the SE scenario 13 is determined, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a specifies that the output timing of the announcer SE from the SE scenario 13 is the start time of the change of the effect design 38, and the start time of the change of the effect design 38 The second production time of 20 seconds from the start of SP reach to the start of SP reach is calculated, and the audio production information that defines the output content of the announcer SE is generated so as to be within the calculated (steps S2020-55 and S2020 in FIG. 47). -56, see step S2020-77 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the audio output device 32 outputs a predetermined SE based on the audio effect information that defines the output content of the announcer SE. Note that “SE41” in FIG. 52 corresponds to the output content of “SE data 41” in FIG. The same applies to other notations such as “SE01”.

(Announcer SE at the time of game ball entering the first starting port)

  53 and 54, an explanation will be given of outputting the announcer SE when a game ball enters the first start port 14 as an opportunity. Note that the description of the same contents as those in FIG. 52 will be omitted.

  With reference to FIG. 53, an explanation will be given for outputting the announcer SE corresponding to the SE scenario 6 when the start winning information 12 corresponding to the variation pattern 12 is determined.

  When the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 2, the main CPU 110a sets the first special symbol hold number (U1) to 3 (hold 3) when a game ball enters the first start port 14. It is assumed that start winning information 12 (start winning information specifying command “E8H0CH”) is determined.

  Assume that the sub CPU 120a refers to the SE scenario determination table 3 shown in FIG. 31A and determines the SE scenario 6 based on the start winning information 12 (start winning information specifying command “E8H0CH”).

  In the present embodiment, as described above in step S1423-2, in the SE scenario, the already stored start winning information is only the start winning information 1 corresponding to the normal fluctuation or the shortening fluctuation. It is configured to be determined only.

  When the SE scenario 6 is determined, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a specifies that the output time of the announcer SE is the first advance variation, and determines the first change from the first advance variation to the start of SP reach in the variation. One production time is calculated, and voice production information defining the output content of the announcer SE is generated so as to be within the calculated first production time (steps S2020-52 and S2020-56 in FIG. 47, and the above in FIG. 48). Step S2020-77 etc.).

  Here, in calculating the first effect time, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is switched from 3 to 2, and it can be identified that the announcer SE outputs over two prior fluctuations.

  Then, on the assumption that no game ball enters the first starting port 14 after the SE scenario 6 is determined, the first pre-variation is the planned first special symbol hold number (U1) is 2. Assuming that the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the shortened variation of 3 seconds is calculated, the second pre-variation is assumed to be a normal variation of 12 seconds assuming that the planned number of first special symbol hold (U1) is 1. The variation time of the corresponding special symbol is calculated, and a total of 15 seconds is calculated as the first scheduled time.

  After that, in the variation, 20 seconds from the start of variation of the effect design 38 to the start of execution of SP reach is calculated as the second scheduled time.

  As a result, 35 seconds obtained by adding the first scheduled time and the second scheduled time is calculated as the first effect time.

  Then, based on FIG. 33, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a generates sound effect information that defines the output content of the announcer SE so as to be within the first effect time.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the audio output device 32 outputs a predetermined SE over the first effect time based on the sound effect information that defines the output content of the announcer SE corresponding to the SE scenario 6.

  Thus, the announcer SE is continuously output during the period from the prior change to the change regardless of the stop display of the effect symbol 38.

  In FIG. 53, on the assumption that the game ball does not enter the first start port 14 after the SE scenario is determined, the first effect time is calculated, and the announcer is within the calculated first effect time. Audio production information defining the output contents of SE was generated.

  FIG. 54 explains that the announcer SE is output when a game ball enters the first start port 14 after the SE scenario is determined and the first effect time (first scheduled time) is variable.

  54, as in FIG. 53, assume that SE scenario 6 is determined when the number of first special symbol reservation (U1) is 3 (hold 3).

  The “first special symbol display device 20”, “image display device 31”, and “original scenario 6” shown in the upper part of FIG. 54 show the same contents as FIG. 53 for comparison.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 14 after the SE scenario 6 is determined, the time of the normal fluctuation of 12 seconds and the calculated time of 3 seconds are shortened from the initial advance fluctuation of the second time. The first production time is shortened from 35 seconds to 26 seconds (first scheduled time is from 15 seconds to 6 seconds). For this reason, inconsistency occurs in the fluctuation.

  In order to prevent this inconsistency, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 54, at the start of the change, the contradiction of the content of the audio effect information is determined, and the inconsistency does not match the content of the audio effect information. Is present, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reconstructs the audio effect information that defines the output contents of the announcer SE corresponding to the already input SE scenario 6 (steps S2020-80 to S2020- in FIG. 48). 83 etc.).

  Thereby, there is no inconsistency over the first production time from the predetermined output time to the start time of the SP reach in the fluctuation, and the announcer SE is triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 14. Can be output.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the announcer SE that suggests the lottery result of the jackpot lottery in advance can produce an effect with higher game playability.

(Modification)
In the present embodiment, when calculating the first effect time in the SE scenario when a game ball enters the first start opening 14, the change time of the special symbol already displayed in a variable manner is not calculated. did. However, the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol that has already been variably displayed may be calculated, and the calculated remaining time may be included in the first effect time.
Below, the modification at the time of including the remaining time with respect to the fluctuation | variation time of the special symbol already variably displayed in the 1st production time is demonstrated.

  Here, SE scenarios including the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol that has already been variably displayed in the first effect time are SE scenarios 1 and SE scenarios shown in SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIGS. 30 and 31. 3 corresponds to SE scenario 6 and SE scenario 10. That is, the SE scenario that outputs (executes) the announcer SE from the “first variation” in the “SE scenario contents” in the rightmost column of the SE scenario determination tables 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. This corresponds to the SE scenario in which the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol is included in the first performance time.

  As an example of an SE scenario in which the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol that has already been variably displayed is included in the first effect time using FIG. 55, a game ball is displayed at the first start port 14 during the variation display of the first special symbol. Is entered, SE scenario 6 is determined, and an announcer SE corresponding to SE scenario 6 is output. FIG. 55 corresponds to the modification of FIG. 53, and the description of the same contents as in FIG. 53 is omitted.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a inputs SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario determined when the game ball enters the first start port 14, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a inputs the first start port 14 in step S2020-52 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the SE scenario 1, 3, 6, 10 is to output the announcer SE from when the game ball enters. Here, in the case of the SE scenario in which the announcer SE is output after the game ball enters the first start port 14, the symbol effect pattern data and the symbol effect pattern data stored in step S2020-61 shown in FIG. Referring to the number of frames counted in step S2030 shown in FIG. 45 from the time of input, the remaining time with respect to the variation time of the special symbol that has already been variably displayed is calculated. Then, the first remaining time is calculated by adding the calculated remaining time to the first scheduled time described above.

  In FIG. 55, since the SE scenario data corresponding to the SE scenario 6 for outputting the announcer SE is input after the game ball enters the first start port 14, the variation time of the special symbol that has already been variably displayed. 3 seconds is calculated as the remaining time, and 38 seconds obtained by adding 3 seconds to the first effect time in FIG. 53 is calculated as the first effect time.

  Thereafter, in step S2020-53 shown in FIG. 47, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the SE output preparation number in the case of the SE scenario in which the announcer SE is output after the game ball enters the first start port 14. Without (separate number of SE output preparations = 0), the sound production information defining the output content of the announcer SE is generated so as to be within the calculated first production time of 38 seconds. In addition, in step S2020-53 shown in FIG. 47, when it is not the SE scenario in which the announcer SE is output from when the game ball enters the first start port 14, as described above, the SE output corresponding to the SE scenario is performed. The number of preparations is set in the liquid crystal control RAM 150b.

  Thereby, as shown in FIG. 55, when the SE scenario for outputting the announcer SE is determined from when the game ball enters the first start port 14, the audio output device 32 determines the first start port 14. During the period from when the game ball enters the ball to the change, the announcer SE continues to be output regardless of the stop display of the effect symbol 38.

Moreover, in this embodiment and its modification, over the stage time from the predetermined output time to the start time of the SP reach in the fluctuation, triggered by the game ball entering the first start port 14, The announcer SE is configured to be output from the audio output device 32 regardless of the stop display of the effect symbol 38.
However, the announcer SE may be configured to output the announcer SE from the audio output device 32 over a production time from the predetermined output time to the predetermined time of the change such as the start of the change or the end of the change. Good.

  Further, instead of the announcer SE output from the audio output device 32, a predetermined background image displayed on the image display device 31, a predetermined driving mode of the decorative member driven by the panel driving device 33, and a panel lighting device 34a or a predetermined lighting mode such as an LED lit by the frame lighting device 34b is continued regardless of the stop display of the effect design 38 over the effect time from the predetermined output time to the predetermined time of the change. May be displayed.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a sparrow ball game machine, and an arrange ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 20 1st special symbol display device 21 2nd special symbol display device 31 Image display device 32 Voice Output device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120m Production control unit 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
150 Image control unit 150a Liquid crystal control CPU
150b Liquid crystal control RAM
150c LCD control ROM

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of an acquisition condition;
Holding storage means for storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
With reference to the determination information stored in the holding storage means, special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player;
When the determination information is referred to by the special game determination unit, the game symbol display unit starts to display a variation display of the game symbol, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the predetermined game indicating the determination result by the special game determination unit A symbol display control means for stopping the symbol display;
Special game control for controlling the special game on condition that a special game symbol indicating that the special game control unit has determined to control the special game is stopped and displayed on the game symbol display unit. Means,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
Referring to the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means in advance of the determination by the special game determination means, a predetermined start time before the display of variation of the game symbol corresponding to the determination information is started Specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to cause the effect executing means to execute the specific effect from
The specific effect is composed of one or more partial effects,
The production execution means
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, execute one of the determination effects from a plurality of determination effects,
When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect determining means, a partial effect to be executed for the first time is determined from the partial effect group for the first time based on the determination effect to be executed, and after the second time. The partial performance to be executed is determined from the partial performance group for the second and subsequent times,
It said predetermined start timing the game symbol variable display start until in the corresponding to the determined information that triggered the thereby execute the specific effect from, regardless of the stop display of the game symbols by said symbol display control means, the running specific effect consisting determined partial effect,
It is determined whether or not the determined partial effect satisfies a specific condition when it is a specific time to start the variable display of the game symbol corresponding to the determination information that triggered the execution of the specific effect. ,
When it is determined that the specific condition is satisfied, the already determined partial effect is continuously executed from the specific time to a predetermined time,
When it is determined that the specific condition is not satisfied, the partial effect satisfying the specific condition is re-determined from the partial effect group corresponding to the number of times the partial effect is executed, and re-determined from the specific time to a predetermined timing. Newly executed partial production,
A gaming machine characterized by that.