JP5988512B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including an operation means that can be operated by a player and a display means that can display an image.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball wins in a starting area provided on a gaming board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win a jackpot, and a predetermined symbol changes in a symbol display device. Stop after a lapse of a predetermined time (hereinafter, symbol change and symbol stop in the symbol display device are collectively referred to as “symbol display”). Here, the type of symbol to be stopped represents the lottery result. That is, the stop display of a predetermined symbol serves as a notification of the lottery result.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes an effect device that executes a predetermined effect, and performs an effect corresponding to the game. The effect device is composed of, for example, a display device made up of a liquid crystal display device, an audio output device made up of a speaker, etc., and an illumination device made up of a lamp, etc., and a composite effect made by a plurality of effect devices is performed. (See Patent Document 1).

  For example, the gaming machine performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as “variable effect”) corresponding to the symbol variation display when the symbol variation display is performed. In the variation effect, for example, a dialogue notice effect associated with the degree of expectation of winning a big hit is performed in order to make it appear that a character or the like is speaking (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-291382 A

  However, many productions using such character images are performed, and there is a problem that the production effect is reduced due to lack of freshness.

  In view of the above-described background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce a decrease in effect by performing a new effect.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the determination condition is satisfied (main CPU 101a performing steps S311 and S312), and determining by the determination unit. In accordance with what is performed, in the effect display means (image display means 13) capable of displaying an image, the effect symbol display control means (the effect control board 102 and the image) displays the change of the effect symbol so as to indicate the result of the determination Character image display capable of displaying a character image (line preview image) suggesting a result of determination by the determination means in the effect display means when the control board 105) and the effect symbol variation display are performed. Control means (production control board 102 and image control board 105) and operation means (production button device 17) that can be operated by the player, Image display control means, when the character image is not displayed, if there is an operation of the operation means, the image data of the character image in the second magnification (e.g., 1.0 times) the first lower When there is an operation of the operation means when the first display control means for displaying at a magnification (for example, 0.5 times) and the image data is displayed at the first magnification by the first display control means. And second display control means for displaying the image data at the second magnification.
The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that the character image is composed of a word or a sentence composed of a plurality of characters.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to reduce a decrease in effect.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a block diagram of an image control board. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a figure showing a big hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, and (c) is a figure showing a short winning game big prize opening / closing control table. (A) is a figure showing a small hit game control table, (b) is a figure showing a big winning game opening / closing control table for a small hit game. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a figure showing a special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the first special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of the second special symbol reserved storage area of the main RAM 101c, (c) is the configuration of each storage unit. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 36. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button effect control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect button detection signal interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing an example of the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure showing an example of an effect button effect control table. It is a figure showing a mode that the size of a character image is expanded during production button production. It is a figure showing a mode that the size of a character image is expanded during production button production. It is a figure showing a mode that the magnitude | size of a predetermined character image is expanded.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a base frame 1A attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 1B attached to the base frame 1A. The base frame 1A is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, the glass frame 1B is provided with a glass plate that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 1B.

  The glass frame 1B is connected to the base frame 1A via a hinge mechanism portion 1C on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion 1C. Therefore, the inner part of the base frame 1A including the game board 2 can be opened and closed by rotating the glass frame 1B covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate like a door with the hinge mechanism 1C as a fulcrum. it can. Moreover, the other end side of the glass frame 1B is provided with a lock mechanism (not shown) for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 1B to the base frame 1A. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 1B is provided with a door opening switch (not shown) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 1B is opened from the base frame 1A.

  The glass frame 1B has a game ball launching device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by a turning operation, an audio output device 14 including a speaker, and an effect lighting having a plurality of lamps. A device 15 and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 4 attached in a state of protruding from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped decorative frame 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. An image display device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 41, and a center combination in which these are integrated is provided at the center of the game board 2. An inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the decorative frame 41, and an outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The game ball launching device 3 includes a launch handle 3b that is rotatably provided on the tray 50, a touch sensor 3a that is mounted in the launch handle 3b, and a launch volume knob 3d that rotates in conjunction with the launch handle 3b. And a firing solenoid 3c. When the player touches the launch handle 3b, the touch sensor 3a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 3b, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 3).

  When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 3b changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 3b rotates and the knob 3d of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength (rotation angle of the firing volume knob 3d) of the firing handle 3b (strength according to the firing volume knob 3d) Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that has been effectively (normally emitted at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail member 42 and the inner rail member 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning awards 11 are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, below the image display device 13, there is provided a first start port 6 that is invariable and that can always enter the ball. A series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first starting port 6 is formed by a nail, a windmill, or the like. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. . Further, when the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out.

  A variable second starting port 7 is provided in the vicinity of the winning gate 10. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the second basic mode in which a winning is not possible or the second special mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. . Further, when the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  The second start port 7 is basically controlled in the second basic mode, but is controlled in the second special mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start-up port control device 70 includes a normal movable piece 7b composed of a pair of blade-like members, and normally stops (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). The second starting port 7 is blocked by the stopped (unactuated) normal movable piece 7b, so that the second starting port 7 is controlled to the second basic mode in which a prize cannot be awarded. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second starting port 7 is opened by turning the pair of blade-shaped members constituting the normal movable piece 7b outward, so that the second starting port 7 can win a second special mode. Be controlled. It should be noted that the predetermined condition for the second start-up port control device 70 is to win a win in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable prize winning port 8 is provided below the second start port 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the first basic aspect incapable of winning or the first special aspect capable of winning. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special winning opening control device 80 includes a special movable piece 80b composed of a door member provided with a rotation shaft at the lower side, and the special movable piece 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the surface is stopped in a state where it is flush with the game area 2A, and the special winning opening 8 is blocked. The special winning opening 8 is blocked by the stopped (not activated) special movable piece 80b, so that the special winning opening 8 is controlled to the first basic mode in which no winning is possible.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80b is rotated forward about the rotation axis to open the special winning opening 8 so that the special winning opening 8 can be awarded in the first special mode. Be controlled. At this time, the special winning opening 8 is opened and the special movable piece 80b protrudes from the game area 2A, so that it is possible to receive the game ball flowing down and guide it to the special winning opening 8. The predetermined condition for the special winning opening control device 80 is the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol (both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol). In the case of pointing, it is generically called “special symbol lottery”) and winning a special prize (big win and small win).

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image display device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and an effect accessory device 16.

  The image display device 13 produces an effect by an image by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image display device 13. However, a display device such as a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The effect accessory device 16 includes a movable part 16a and performs an effect by an operation by operating the movable part 16a. In the present embodiment, the effect accessory device 16 simulates the hero character A, and the movable portion 16a simulating the right hand of the hero character A operates to punch.

  The audio output device 14 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 15 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 17 and a selection button device 18 as input devices related to the effect. The effect button device 17 includes an effect button detection switch 17a that is connected to the operable effect button 17b and the effect button 17b and detects an operation of the effect button detection switch 17a. The effect button 17b is provided in a state of protruding from the tray 50 so as to be pressed. The effect button detection switch 17 a outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102 when detecting the operation of the effect button 17 b.

  The selection button device 18 includes a selection button detection switch 18a that is connected to an operable selection button 18b and a selection button 18b and detects an operation of the selection button 18b. The selection button 18b includes an upper button 181b, a left button 182b, a lower button 183b, a right button 184b, and an Enter button 185b. Each button 181b-185b is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 50 so that pressing was possible. The selection button detection switch 18a is connected to the upper button 181b and detects an operation of the upper button 181b. The left button detection switch 18a is connected to the left button 182b and detects the operation of the left button 182b. A switch 182a, a lower button detection switch 183a connected to the lower button 183b to detect an operation of the lower button 183b, a right button detection switch 184a connected to the right button 184b to detect an operation of the right button 184b, and Enter An Enter button detection switch 185a is connected to the button 185b and detects an operation of the Enter button 185b. Each button detection switch 181a, 182a, 183a, 184a and 185a outputs a detection signal when detecting the operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 181a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 182a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 183a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 184a outputs a right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection switch 185a outputs an Enter button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal, the right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a lottery of a special symbol based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image display device 13, basically, the effect symbol that the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is first displayed, and then the effect symbol is stopped and the lottery effect ends. A stop effect is displayed for the effect design.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image display device 13 or the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is a `` rendering '' for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol stopped and displayed). In this way, when the decorative symbols are displayed in the left region, the central region, and the right region, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol and the central region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

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

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

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 23 and a normal symbol hold display device 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or a plurality of special symbols are set in advance for the lottery results of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results are stopped in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes the winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol is displayed. The result of the lottery is not necessarily not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each display device 22, 23 has a current time point. The number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

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

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 101 are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a winning gate detection sensor 10a, and a general winning port detection sensor 11a. The detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 7b of the second start port control device 70 and a large movable piece 80b for operating the special winning opening control device 80 are operated. A prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

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

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. That is, the image display device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . An effect button detection switch 17a and a selection button detection switch 18a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17b has been operated and the selection button 18b. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 17, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 18, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

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

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

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 3c based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 3d, thereby launching the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards. The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the stage lighting device 15 provided on the game board 2, and controls the stage lighting device 15. Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 16. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image display device 13 to a drive circuit of the image display device 13, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 14. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 14, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

(Block diagram of image control board)
Next, image display control will be described using the block diagram of the image control board 105 shown in FIG.

  The overall unit 105A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105Aa, an overall ROM 105b, and an overall RAM 105c for performing image display control by the image display device 13.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. When the general CPU 105Aa receives a command related to the effect control such as the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the general CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image display device 13 on the image generation unit 105B based on the command, and the sound. The generation unit 105C is instructed to output sound from the audio output device 14.

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 13, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images. Details will be described later.

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

  Although details will be described later, the image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb is basically stored so as to have a size when displayed in the normal mode. That is, the size of the image displayed at the same magnification as the image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb is a standard or average size in the normal mode. The reason why it is “standard or average size” is that the image appears in a plurality of effects in the normal mode and may be displayed at a plurality of display magnifications. However, a specific character image to be described later is stored so that the image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb becomes the size of the image when displayed in the character enlargement mode.

  The VRAM 105Bc is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 105Bc includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the overall CPU 105Aa, image data expanded by the expansion circuit 2060, a frame buffer A for drawing or displaying an image, and a frame buffer B. And have. The two frame buffers A and B are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The image generation unit 105B has a crystal oscillator 105Bd. The crystal oscillator 105Bd outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba (clock generation circuit 2050). The VDP 105Ba divides the pulse signal to generate a system clock for controlling by the clock generation circuit 2050, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 13, and the like.

  The VDP 105Ba includes a control register 2010, a CG bus I / F 2020, a CPU I / F 2030, a clock generation circuit 2050, a decompression circuit 2060, a drawing circuit 2070, a display circuit 2080, and a memory controller 2090.

  The control register 2010 is a register for the VDP 105Ba to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register 2010. The overall CPU 105Aa can write and read data to and from the control register 2010 via the CPU I / F 2030.

  The CG bus I / F 2020 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 105Bb, and image data from the CGROM 105Bb is input to the VDP 105Ba via the CG bus I / F 2020. The CPU I / F 2030 is an interface circuit for communication with the overall CPU 105Aa. The overall CPU 105Aa outputs a display list to the VDP 105Ba via the CPU I / F 2030, accesses the control register 2010, and performs various operations from the VDP 105Ba. The general CPU 105Aa inputs the interrupt signal.

  The clock generation circuit 2050 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 105Bd and generates a system clock that determines the calculation processing speed of the VDP 105Ba. In addition, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the image display device 13 via the display circuit 2080.

  The decompression circuit 2060 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 105Bb, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area of the VRAM 105Bc.

  The drawing circuit 2070 is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list including drawing control command groups.

  The display circuit 2080 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer (frame buffer A or frame buffer B)” of the VRAM 105Bc. This is a circuit that generates and outputs the generated video signal (RGB signal) to the image display device 13. Further, the display circuit 2080 also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 13 to the image display device 13. In this embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 13 as a video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

  The memory controller 2090 performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the general CPU 105Aa instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 14 is controlled.

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

  FIGS. 5A-1 and 5A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 5 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 5 (a-2) shows a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to the winning at the second starting port 7. Table)).

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

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is executed.

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

  As an aspect of the reach effect, for example, the decorative symbols are stopped in two of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the image display device 13 during the variable display of the effect symbols, and predetermined in the remaining one area. If a predetermined decorative symbol stops on the active line, a state (so-called “reach state”) in which a decorative symbol array representing a big win is generated occurs. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effects frequently performed on the image display device 13 or the like during the game, two decorative symbols out of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot winning are arranged, and the same situation as the “big hit” winning until the middle By creating a game, the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be raised.

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

  6A to 6C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is a special symbol mode to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number (special symbol type: special symbol stop symbol data / special effect symbol designation command). Is to decide.

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the special effect designating command includes 1 byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1 byte for indicating the command content (function). Data. As for the special effect designating command, if the MODE data is “E1H”, it indicates that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 (the first special symbol display device 19), and the MODE data is “E2H”. For example, this means that a game ball has won the second starting port 7 (second special symbol display device 20).

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

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the opening to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening Command, type of table used to control opening / closing of the big winning opening 8, end time that is a period from the end of the last opening of the big winning opening 8 to the end of the big win game, and start of ending An ending command that is sometimes transmitted to the effect control board 102 is set.

  FIG. 7B to FIG. 7C are diagrams showing an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game used when the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 is controlled. FIG. 7B is a table that is referred to in the long hit game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 7C is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table used when controlling the small hit game. The small hit game control table is associated with a small hit type, that is, a special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, which table is used in the small hit game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  The small hit game control table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the opening time, which is a period from the start of the small hit game until the first opening of the big winning opening 8, and the transmission to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening The opening command, the type of table used to control the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the ending time, which is the period from the end of the final opening of the big prize opening 8 to the end of the small hit game, and An ending command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of ending is set.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game used when controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8. The big winning opening / closing control table for the small hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 9A illustrates an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data. The game condition data is identification information that represents a state of a game condition that is newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The game condition data is associated with the state of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery (special symbol stop symbol data). In other words, the table is divided according to the state of the jackpot winning probability (low probability state / high probability state). In each divided table, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data) and the game condition data Are uniquely associated and stored.

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

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the ease of winning a prize are set as the game conditions. The table includes special data that can be executed according to the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (high probability flag and short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later and the state of the game condition. The number of symbol displays (Xa, Ja: hereinafter referred to as “executable number of times”) is uniquely associated and stored. In other words, the number of times that the special symbol display can be executed means a special symbol lottery, in other words, the specified number of times of special symbol variable display that is a notification of the result.

(Special symbol variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a special symbol variation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a special symbol variation display mode (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation pattern”), as will be described later. The special figure variation pattern is associated with the time required for the special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram variation time”) and the type of effect.

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

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

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

  FIG. 11A to FIG. 11F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  Fig.11 (a) is a figure which shows an example of the winning determination table for normal symbol lottery. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of winning the right to execute the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gate 10.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the state of ease of starting opening winnings, which will be described later. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table that is referred to in a non-short-time state and a hit determination table that is referred to in a time-short state, and is stored in the main ROM 101b. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. That is, in each hit determination table, the hit determination value and the determination result are uniquely associated and stored, and by comparing the acquired hit determination random number with the hit determination table, One of “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 7 is opened is executed.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a normal symbol determination random number acquired based on a winning at the winning gate 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol stop symbol) Data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the hit determination results (win and miss), and both are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 11 (c) determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table includes a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the time-short state and a general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in the non-time-short state. Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  By comparing the acquired random number for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern with the normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, the normal pattern fluctuation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, only one common map variation pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the short time state is 3.0 seconds, while the expected value of the normal time fluctuation time in the non-short time state is 15.0 seconds (see FIG. 11C).

  FIG. 11D shows an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 11D, in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current winning easiness state for the second starting port 7 and the normal stop symbol data, and the auxiliary game reference data correspond to each other. It is attached. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state when the normal symbol lottery is performed and the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  FIG. 11E is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. In this table, conditions for controlling the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set. An auxiliary game control table is also stored in the main ROM 101b.

  FIG. 11 (f) is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time saving) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. It consists of a start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for time reduction). Both tables are stored in the main ROM 101b.

  In each table, conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game are stored in association with the auxiliary game reference data. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7 include the operation number of the second starting port control device (the opening of the second starting port 7), the normal operation number (D), and the respective opening times and closings. Time (operation time / non-operation time) is set. In this embodiment, only one type of condition pattern is set in each table. That is, the expected opening time in the time-saving second start opening / closing control table is 5.0 seconds, while the expected opening time in the non-time-saving second start opening / closing control table is 0.2 seconds. .

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. ”And“ Small Win Game ”which is executed when“ Small Win ”is won, and the special winning opening 8 is opened and closed. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game” and a “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the grand prize opening is opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times of opening, the big winning prize opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 is closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

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

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” state for the winning probability of the jackpot means that the jackpot determination in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the winning probability is set to 1/350, which is disadvantageous for the player. Here, winning of “big hit” means acquiring a right to execute either “long win game” or “short win game” in the special symbol lottery. On the other hand, the “high probability” state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the “low probability” state, that is, set to 1/80 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the probability of winning the jackpot is in the “high probability” state, it is easier to win the jackpot than in the case of the “low probability” state, and the number of wins that can be won per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is in a state advantageous to the person.

  The “non-short-time” state is a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is normal. Specifically, in the “non-time-saving” state, the time required for displaying the variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as the normal symbol variation time). ) Is set to 15 seconds, and the total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (opening time of the second starting port 7) that is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 0.2. It is set to seconds, and the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/50. Note that the “total opening time” is that the second start port 7 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the “short time” state, the operation time of the second start port control device 70 per unit time (the opening time of the second start port 7) is longer than in the “non-short time” state. It means a state in which the ease of winning a prize at the mouth 7 is higher than that in the “non-short-time” state, that is, a state where it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-time-short” state. Since the ease of winning a prize at the second start port 7 is relatively high, the number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of times the second special symbol lottery is executed per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the “non-short-time” state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the “short time” state, the normal fluctuation time is set to 3.0 seconds, and the total maximum opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.0 seconds, The probability of winning a win is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the ease of winning in the second starting port 7 are set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 3b. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the “short time” state, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the “short time” state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state.

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

  The long win game is executed by winning the jackpot, then the game condition is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The game condition state is set to the “low probability” state and the “short time” state, and the jackpot is set to “low probability time short and long”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the game condition state is changed. The jackpot that is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state is “high probability short-lived short-term hit”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the game condition state is “high probability” state and “non-short time” The jackpot set in the state is referred to as “high probability short / short hit” (see FIG. 9A).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a performs a special game variable counter update process, a special symbol stop time update process, an opening time update process, an open / close time update process for the special winning opening 8, and the like. And the time control process which updates the auxiliary | assistant game timer counter which performs the update process of the change time of a normal symbol, the update process of the stop time of a normal symbol, the update process of the opening / closing time of the 2nd start port 7, etc. is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the big prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing the above control (control of the special symbol system device). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

  In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the prize ball counters corresponding to the start opening (the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7), the big winning opening 8, and the general winning opening 11 exceed “0”. If “0” is exceeded, a prize ball request signal indicating the number of prize balls corresponding to each winning opening is transmitted to the payout control board 103. When a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a displays external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and winning prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 19, 20, and 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, and 24, display device output processing is performed for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the first start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S231, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a, that is, whether or not a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process ends. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening ball counter is updated by adding “1” in step S232, and the first start opening winning flag in the main RAM 101c is updated. The first start opening prize flag is turned ON in the storage area.

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S234, in order to update the first special symbol reservation number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol reservation display device 22, special symbol reservation display data indicating the number of reservations is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 12A), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 1st prior determination process based on the winning to the 1st starting port 6 in step S236. Here, the first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 6 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

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

  Then, in step S237, the main CPU 101a sets the first start port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c, and the first special symbol hold display device 22 displays the first. In order to update the special figure holding number (U1), special symbol holding display data indicating the holding number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2, also referred to as “second special figure holding number”) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the second special figure holding number (U2) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S244, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol reservation number counter and updates it. In step S244, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Set to.

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a obtains determination information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number. Specifically, the random number value indicated by each random number counter is stored in the second special symbol holding storage area. The first special symbol storage suspension area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 12B), and the determination information is a number in the storage unit in which the determination information is not stored. The data are stored in order starting from the smallest storage unit.

  And main CPU101a performs the 2nd prior determination process based on the winning to the 2nd starting port 7 in step S246. Here, the second prior determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 7 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of determining in advance before (notification).

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

  Then, in step S247, the main CPU 101a sets the second start opening winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) of the main RAM 101c and displays the second special symbol hold display device 23 on the second special symbol hold display device 23. In order to update the special figure hold number (U2), special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (determination information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that it is the first start port 6 in step S311-1, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol is selected in step S311-2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311-1 that it is not the first start port 6 (the second start port 7), the main CPU 101a selects a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol in step S311-3. .

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

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

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

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

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

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -10, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

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

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

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG. 23, the determined special figure stop symbol data is determined to be “special bonus special symbol” or “small hits” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 26 or the small hit game process of FIG.

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

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In special figure variation pattern determination processing, based on the result of jackpot determination, the result of special symbol determination, and the result of reach determination, the time required to display the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time), etc. The special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on is determined.

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

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

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

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and in step S310-7, a special graphic variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special graphic variation pattern is transmitted for production in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect is determined.

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

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

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data for the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20 to perform the special symbol variation display. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

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

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

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-13 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 10 to 15, 20 to 25). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-14. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 16 to 17, 26 to 27). . Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-16. If it is not determined to be a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-13.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a sets 3 in the special figure special electricity processing data, and in step S330-15, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high probability flag storage area) and the remaining high probability state remain. Reset the fluctuation counter and the remaining fluctuation counter in the short time state.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity process data, and moves the process to step S330-17.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, the long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table or the short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stores the value. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and sets the special prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K), the opening time of the special winning opening 8 ( The operating time of the big prize opening control device 80) is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the time of the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating one round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives a round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the image display device 13.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of all preset round games (after the final opening of the big winning opening 8 is completed) to the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-17, where it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the current ending is not currently in progress, step S340-7 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special prize opening 8 or the like is open, that is, whether or not the special prize opening control device 80 is in operation. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is being opened, it determines in step S340-8 whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the big prize opening 8 is satisfied. To do. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, 9) in the round game, or the maximum open time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0) ) Is adopted. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-9. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the control table, based on the current round number (R) and special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-7 that the special winning opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a determines in step S340-11 whether a preset closing time has elapsed. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the special operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stored. Then, in order to open the special prize opening 8, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set, and the current special electric operation is performed with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number (K) is set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means the period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 8 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

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

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening 8, and the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the current special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special winning action number (K) is set to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 8 or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). It is that. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a compares the game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not to turn on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. When the “high probability” state is set after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the number of executable times (Xa) in the high probability state remaining number counter (in this embodiment, 100 times).

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded game condition data with the game condition determination table, and determines whether or not the time flag is turned on in the time flag storage area. When the “short time” state is set after the big hit game, the short time flag is turned on in the short time flag storage area of the main RAM 101c, and the executable number (Ja) (100 times in the present embodiment) is set in the short time state remaining number counter. set.

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

  With reference to FIG. 29, the ordinary power control process will be described. First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 24 in accordance with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, since the winning determination table is associated with the start port winning ease state (non-short-time state / short-time state) (see FIG. 11A), the short-time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

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

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

  When the determined general symbol stop pattern data is determined as a general symbol variation pattern in the general symbol variation pattern determination process, it is determined in the normal symbol stop pattern in FIG. It is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the second start port 7 in the process.

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol expressed by lighting for a certain time by the upper LED constituting the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost normal symbol is lighting for a certain time by the lower LED. It is a symbol expressed by.

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

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

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data in order to perform the normal symbol variation display in the ordinary symbol display device 21, and in step S410-12 the normal symbol suspension symbol data is set as the auxiliary game reference data. The auxiliary game reference data is determined by collating with the determination table and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets an ordinary symbol change end command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S420-3, the normal symbol is based on the ordinary symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Data for stoppage display for stopping display on the display device 21 is set. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the ordinary power operation number storage area (the ordinary power operation number (D)) and stored. Then, in order to operate the normal movable piece 7b, the energization start data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current start point opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is referred to, The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

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

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second start port 7 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 35 is executed.

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

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

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect button effect control process related to an effect (effect button effect) based on the operation of the effect button device 17. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a special figure holding effect control process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure hold effect control process for controlling the special figure hold effect.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration effect control process for controlling the demonstration effect performed in the customer waiting state.

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

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

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305 and step S1306, and if not the effect designating command, moves the process to step S1307.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start port related to the effect designating command, performs the shift process of the data stored in the special symbol holding storage area corresponding to the start port, and for each type The hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the counter value of the hold number counter provided in FIG. In the data shift process, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Next, in step S1306, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command and, based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command, causes the image display device 13 to stop display, that is, a combination of decoration symbols. The effect symbol pattern determining process is determined, and the command analysis process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of a variable effect performed by the effect device including the image display device 13 or the like corresponding to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol variable display). It is associated with the state of the game condition and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image display device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set.

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

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1315, and if not the opening designation command, moves the process to step S1316.

  In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game, and ends the command analysis process.

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

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

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1319. If the command is not the ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1320.

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

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

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demo effect standby time). Is set in the demonstration performance timer counter.

(Change control pattern determination processing of effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1308-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the current effect mode by referring to the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and is associated with the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is selected. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table is classified according to the effect mode.

  In step S1308-2, the sub CPU 102a refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and selects the fluctuation effect pattern determination table associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. . This is because the variation effect pattern determination table classified by the type of effect mode is also classified by the special figure variation pattern designation command.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the present embodiment, one or a plurality of variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value for each special figure variation pattern designation command in each effect mode. The variation effect pattern is identification information representing a mode (specific content) of the variation effect, and includes the image display device 13, the audio output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, the effect accessory device 16, and A variation effect mode performed by the effect button device 17 is associated. Therefore, the variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image display device 13. For example, the image control board 105 is associated with the variation effect pattern. By receiving the changed effect control command, the image display device 13 displays an image associated with the change effect pattern.

  The variation production pattern includes the variation production time, the decorative display mode of the decorative design, the presence / absence of the reach production, the content and appearance timing of the reach production / notification production, the production deployment configuration (scenario), the background of the decorative design made up of scenes and characters The contents of the fluctuating effect consisting of the types of items are set. For example, when the image control board 105 receives the variation effect control command, the image display device 13 causes the image display device 13 to perform a variation display of the decorative symbol based on the variation effect pattern indicated by the command (the effect symbol variation display is performed). In addition, the background image is displayed on the image display device 13.

  In step S1308-3, the sub CPU 102a stores the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the effect pattern determination random number in the effect pattern determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1308-4 stores the effect pattern determination random number. Is compared with the determined variation effect pattern determination table to determine the variation effect pattern to determine the variation effect pattern. Then, in step S1308-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the variable effect control command corresponding to the variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1308-6, changes the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern. The variable effect data storage area of the RAM 102c is set.

  In the sub CPU 102a, in step S1308-7, based on the variation effect data set in step S1308-6, whether or not to execute an effect button effect that is an effect by an operation of the effect button device 17 described later in the change effect. judge. If the sub CPU 102a does not determine to execute the effect button effect, the sub CPU 102a terminates the variation effect pattern determination process and determines to execute the effect button effect. In step S1308-8, the effect is stored in the effect button effect standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. The button effect standby flag is set, and in step S1308-9, the effect button effect timer counter is set to the effect button effect standby time which is the time to wait until the effect button effect is started based on the effect button effect control table (see FIG. 42). In step S1308-10, “1” is set in the effect button effect number counter, and the variation effect pattern determination process is terminated.

  The effect button effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. The effect button effect number counter is a means for counting the number of effect button effects executed in the variation effect. This is because a plurality of effect button effects can be executed in one variation effect, so that the order and progress of the effect button effects are managed.

  Here, the effect button effect control table is a table for mainly managing the time of effect button effect as shown in FIG. In this table, for each variation effect data representing the variation effect pattern, the number of executions (times) of the effect button effect, the standby time (s) and the execution time (s) for each effect button effect, and the dialogue notice effect described later. Information (line notice information) and effective operation count (times) in the case of a line notice effect are set. The number of effective operations in the case of a line notice effect is the number of times that the effect button device 17 can be operated effectively for each line notice effect. As will be described later, the size of the character image related to the dialogue notice effect is changed (“enlarged” in the present embodiment) by the number of effective operations.

(Production button production control processing of production control board)
The effect button effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect standby flag is turned on in step S1401. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect standby flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1402. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect standby flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect timer counter is “0”, that is, the effect button effect standby time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the effect button effect standby time has not elapsed, the effect button effect timer counter ends and the effect button effect timer counter is set to “0”. That is, if it is determined that the production button production standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the effect button effect standby flag in step S1403, turns on the effect button effect execution flag in the effect button effect execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1404, and in step S1405, the target effect button effect execution flag. Is compared with the effect button effect control table to determine the effect button effect execution time, and is set in the effect button effect timer counter, and the process proceeds to step S1406. The effect button effect execution time is the time during which the effect button effect can be executed.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect to be performed from now on based on the counter value of the effect button effect number counter described later is a predetermined dialog notice effect (the dialog notice information in the effect button effect control table is “11H”). Specifically, it is determined whether or not it is a dialogue notice effect that can change the size of the character image. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is not the predetermined dialogue notice effect, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button effect control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that it is the predetermined dialogue notice effect, the line notice flag is stored in the dialogue notice flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in step S1407. To turn on the effect button effect control process. When the dialogue notice information in the production button production control table is “01H”, it means a normal dialogue announcement production with one effective operation, and when it is “00H”, it means other announcement production. is there.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button effect control process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect timer counter is “0”, that is, the effect button effect execution time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect timer counter is not “0”, that is, the effect button effect execution time has not elapsed, the effect button effect timer counter ends, and the effect button effect timer counter indicates “0”. That is, if it is determined that the effect button effect execution time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1410. It should be noted that an image prompting the operation of the effect button 17b may be displayed during the effect button effect execution period, that is, in a time zone in which the operation of the effect button device 17 is effective, as shown in FIG.

  The sub CPU 102a turns off the effect button effect execution flag in step S1410, and if it is ON, turns off the dialog notice flag and resets a later-described dialog notice counter, and in step S1411, based on the effect button effect control table. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect button effect count counter is the number of executions, that is, whether or not all effect button effects in the variation effect have been executed. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect count counter is a predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect button effect control process. If the effect button effect count counter is determined not to be the predetermined value, the effect button effect count counter is set in step S1412. "1" is added and updated, the effect button effect standby flag is turned ON in step S1413, and the effect button effect standby time until the next effect button effect is started based on the counter value of the effect button effect number counter in step S1414. Is set in the effect button effect timer counter, and the effect button effect control process ends.

(Production button detection signal interrupt processing on production control board)
The effect button detection signal interruption process shown in FIG. 40 is executed by outputting the effect button detection signal from the effect button device 17 to the effect control board 102.

  First, in step S1901, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1902, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect button effect execution flag is turned on. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the effect button effect execution flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S1909, the information saved in step S1901 is returned to the register of the sub CPU 102a, and the effect button detection signal interrupt process ends. To do.

  When determining that the effect button effect execution flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect button effect control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in step S1903. The effect button effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1700.

  The sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the dialogue notice flag is turned on in step S1904. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the dialogue notice flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S1909. If the sub CPU 102a decides that the dialogue notice flag is turned on, the counter value of the dialogue notice counter is incremented by “1” in step S1905. In step S1906, a size change designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c based on the counter value of the dialogue notice counter.

  As will be described later, the size change designation command is associated with the counter value of the dialogue notice counter. In the present embodiment, when the counter value is “2”, the character image (dialog image) of the dialogue notice effect is displayed. When a command indicating that the size is to be increased by 1.25 times is set and the counter value is “3”, it indicates that the size of the character image (the dialogue image) for the dialogue notice effect is to be increased by 1.50 times. When the command is set and the counter value is “4”, a command indicating that the size of the character image (line image) of the dialogue notice effect is to be increased 1.75 times is set, and the counter value is “5”. In some cases, a command is set to indicate that the size of the character image (line image) of the dialogue notice effect is to be increased by 2.00 times.

  In step S1907, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the counter value of the dialogue notice counter is a preset number of effective operations based on the effect button effect control table, that is, the specified number of character image size changes has been reached. It is determined whether or not. When determining that the counter value is the predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a turns off the dialogue notice flag in step S1908, and proceeds to step S1909. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the counter value is not the predetermined value, the sub CPU 102a proceeds to step S1909.

  Next, the character image size change (enlargement) effect in the dialogue notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect button device 17 is operated during the effect button effect execution period and a predetermined character image is displayed, the effect button device 17 is further operated. The size of the character image is changed (“enlarged” in the present embodiment). Specifically, at the production button production execution period, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), an image prompting the operation of the production button device 17 is displayed on the screen of the image output device 13 (the production button production is suggested). ) When the operation of the effect button device 17 is performed during this period, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), a dialogue notice effect is executed, and a character image representing speech and a balloon image (specific area image) are displayed on the screen. The If the operation button device 17 is further operated during the effect button effect execution period, the size of the character image is changed according to the result of the special symbol lottery as shown in FIG. As described above, the production effect is enhanced by the production of unexpected performance, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, as described above, the number of effective operations of the effect button 17b is set for each line notice effect, and the number of effective operations of the effect button 17b varies depending on the variation effect data (variation effect pattern) (see FIG. 41). The variation effect data is determined based on a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern of a special symbol (see FIG. 9)), and the variation pattern designation command is determined based on a result of a special symbol lottery (see FIG. 6). It can also be said that the number of effective operations of the effect button 17b varies depending on the result of the special symbol lottery. Furthermore, since the number of effective operations of the effect button 17b in each dialogue notice effect means the number of times that the size of the predetermined character image can be changed, the number of times that the size of the predetermined character image can be changed is a special symbol. It can also be said that it depends on the result of the lottery.

  For example, when the lottery result is the variation effect data related to the deviation (for example, in FIG. 42, the variation effect data “EAH0CH”, “EAH0DH”, “EAH0EH” based on the variation pattern designation command “E6H05H”) (FIGS. 6 and 10). Reference), the number of effective operations is set to 1 to 3, and is set to be highly likely to be 1 time. Similarly, it is effective when the lottery result is fluctuation effect data related to a probable big hit (for example, in FIG. 42, change effect data “EAH15H”, “EAH16H”, “EAH17H” based on the fluctuation pattern designation command “E6H08H”). The number of operations is set to 3 to 5 times, and is set to be highly likely to be 5 times and less likely to be 3 times. On the other hand, in the case where the lottery result is the variation effect data related to the normal jackpot (for example, the variation effect data “EA1HEH”, “EA1HFH”, “EAH20H” based on the variation pattern designation command “E6H0BH” in FIG. 42), the number of effective operations is It is set to 3 to 5 times, and is set to increase the possibility of being 4 times. In addition, when the lottery result is the variation effect data related to the big hit (for example, the variation effect data “EAH27H”, “EAH28H”, “EAH29H” based on the variation pattern designation command “E6H0EH” in FIG. 42) or the latent probability In the case of variation presentation data related to jackpot (for example, variation presentation data “EAH30H”, “EAH31H”, “EAH32H” based on the variation pattern designation command “E6H11H” in FIG. 42), the number of effective operations is 2 to 4 times. It is set so that the possibility of being 3 times is high. On the other hand, the number of effective operations is 2 even in the case of variable effect data related to small hits (for example, in FIG. 42, variable effect data “EAH39H”, “EAH3AH”, “EAH3BH” based on the change pattern designation command “E6H14H”). Although it is set to ~ 4 times, it is set to increase the possibility of being 2 times. In this way, since the expectation level of the game profit is associated with the number of effective operations of the effect button 17b in the dialogue notice effect, that is, the number of times that the character image can be changed, the interest of the game is improved.

  Here, although the predetermined character image can be enlarged, the character image when each character image is enlarged most is displayed at the same magnification as the original image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb. That is, in a state where the original image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb is reduced (for example, at a display magnification of “0.5”) when a predetermined character image is not enlarged or is enlarged but not the maximum. By displaying, the predetermined character image displayed at the same magnification can be relatively enlarged. In this way, predetermined character image data is stored in the CGROM 105Bb in a size suitable for the maximum enlargement, and the character image is displayed in a reduced state at times other than the maximum, and is displayed at the same magnification at the maximum. Thus, it is possible to suppress a decrease in image quality of the enlarged character image. This is because the image data stored in the CGROM 105Bb is displayed at the same magnification when the predetermined character image is not normally enlarged, and is enlarged at the time of enlargement (for example, at a display magnification of “2.0”). This is because the effect of jaggies is stronger in the case of display and the image quality of the image is further deteriorated. It should be noted that the display magnification of the predetermined character image in the normal state can be set to be all the same, or can be set differently for each variation effect pattern (variation effect control command), or different for each type of character image. It is also possible to set.

  When a predetermined character image is enlarged, the display format may be changed according to the relationship between the character information (contents of the dialogue) and the balloon image (specific area image). For example, as in the example shown in FIG. 43 (2), when the distance from the end of the dialogue character image to the outline of the balloon image is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the character image is the same when the character image is enlarged. Even if it is enlarged in the format, the dialogue image fits in the balloon image.

  Here, the predetermined distance varies depending on the character image. That is, since the enlarged character image only needs to fit in the balloon image, a value obtained by subtracting the width of the unenlarged character image from the width of the enlarged character image (the length in the horizontal direction) is a predetermined value related to the character image. Value.

  On the other hand, as in the example shown in FIGS. 44 (a-2) and 44 (b-2), when the distance from the end of the character image related to the dialogue to the outline of the balloon image is less than a predetermined value in normal times When a character image is enlarged, if the character image is enlarged in the normal display format, the character image protrudes from the balloon image. Therefore, when the distance from the edge of the character image to the outline of the balloon image is less than a predetermined value in the normal state, when enlarging the character image, as shown in FIG. The number of characters in the image is reduced and the number of lines is increased (split spatially). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the character image from protruding from the balloon image and the production effect from being deteriorated.

  Further, if the character image does not fit in the balloon image even if the character image is spatially divided as described above, a plurality of times are obtained as in the examples shown in FIGS. 44 (b-3) and 44 (b-4). Display (divided in time). Specifically, for example, if a character image “Choose a cross counter is a big hit chance !!” will be displayed for 3 seconds, the character image “When the cross counter is determined” is displayed for 1.5 seconds first. Next, a character image of “Large chance!” Is displayed for 1.5 seconds.

  44A-1 and 44A-2, and FIGS. 44B-1 and 44B-2, the display format of the character image is changed. The display format to be changed is also stored in advance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a character image is displayed as a dialogue, it is displayed superimposed on an image representing a speech balloon, but the size of the speech balloon image is not changed even if the character image is enlarged. Thereby, the fall of the production effect by the deterioration of balance with other images, such as a character image, can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, the character image in the variation effect is enlarged, but can be executed during the jackpot game effect. In this case, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by associating the specified number of times of changing the character image with the game state (game profit) after the jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the character image displayed in a superimposed manner on the balloon image is enlarged. However, as shown in FIG. 45, the size of the character image not superimposed on the balloon image is changed. It can also be possible. In this case, the character image can be automatically displayed instead of being displayed when the effect button device 17 is operated. Further, the change mode is not limited to enlargement but can be reduced. Furthermore, when changing the size of the character image in multiple stages, the number of times is not limited to the above example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 1st starting port 6a 1st starting port detection sensor 7 2nd starting port 7a 2nd starting port detection sensor 8 Grand prize opening 8a Grand prize opening detection sensor 13 Image display device 18 Selection button device 80 Grand prize opening control Device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
105 Image control board 105Ba VDP
105Bb CGROM

Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the determination condition is satisfied;
In the effect display means capable of displaying an image in response to the determination by the determination means, an effect symbol display control means for performing a variation display of the effect symbol so as to indicate the result of the determination,
A character image display control means capable of displaying a character image suggesting a result of the determination by the determination means in the effect display means when the effect symbol variation display is performed;
Operating means that can be operated by the player,
The character image display control means includes:
A first display control means for displaying image data of the character image at a first magnification lower than the second magnification when the operation means is operated when the character image is not displayed;
Second display control means for displaying the image data at the second magnification when the operation means is operated while the image data is being displayed at the first magnification by the first display control means; A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the character image is composed of a word or a sentence composed of a plurality of characters.