JP5993399B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines that perform count-up and count-down along with variable display are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-240587 A

However, simply performing the count-up, etc., makes the production monotonous, and there is a possibility that the game preference is reduced.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game preference.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

The gaming machine (1) has a determining means (300) for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is established, and a fluctuating effect accompanied by a change in design based on the determination result by the determining means. Production control means (320) that performs predetermined production means (201, 212), and as the fluctuation production, at least a normal production, and a first special production and a second special production executed after the normal production. The production control means includes a first variation production mode for executing the normal production, a second variation production mode for executing the first special production after executing the normal production, and the normal production. The execution of the variation effect is controlled by any one of the variation effect modes among the plurality of variation effect modes including the third variation effect mode for executing the second special effect after executing the Fluctuation Even when the execution is controlled, it is possible to execute the stage effect in which the effect progresses step by step from the predetermined stage toward the target stage when the normal effect is being performed. When executing the stage effect in the normal effect while controlling the execution of the variation effect in the aspect, the effect is advanced to the target stage, and the first is made in response to the effect that the effect has progressed to the target stage. When the stage effect is executed in the normal effect while the special effect is executed and the execution of the variation effect is controlled in the third variation effect mode, the production is restricted to the target stage. is stopped, the normal Starring when directed to the target step executes said second special effect in accordance with that did not progress, and controls the execution of the changing effect in the first variation representation embodiment When performing the step effect in, characterized by restricting the to advance the effect to the target phase.

  According to the present invention, the game preference can be improved.

It is a schematic front view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol, (B) illustrates the jackpot determination table of the second special symbol, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the hit determination table of the normal symbol. (A) illustrates the symbol determination table for jackpots, (B) illustrates the proportion of probability variation jackpots, and (C) is an explanatory diagram illustrating the symbol determination table for losers. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the table for the determination of a fluctuation pattern. 3 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a recovery process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a power interruption monitoring process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing a first starter switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a second starter switch process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 4 is a flowchart showing a gate switch process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern selection process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a stop process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 3 is a flowchart showing normal symbol processing executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 5 is a flowchart showing an electric tulip process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a big prize device opening control process executed by a main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 7 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process executed by the main CPU 301a of the main control board 300. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing command processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is an explanatory view of each production timing in one variation production, and a table showing a configuration of an production pattern table in which production patterns on the production control board 320 are registered. 10 is a flowchart showing a retry process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 12 is a flowchart showing a hold-related process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing a hold process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation state determination process executed by a sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of an interlocking production. It is a timing chart of a thunder notice. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of a thunder notice. It is a timing chart of the V count production when the V count production is started after the start of the variation production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of V count production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of V count production. It is a timing chart of the V count production when the V count production is started before the start of the variation production. It is explanatory drawing of the production image of V count production.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is configured to fire a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the win. It is a pachinko machine. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine called a type 1 type.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 100 provided with a prize and a prize related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the game board 100. The detailed configuration of the game board 100 is not shown (blank) in FIG. 1, and will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with a predetermined distance from the board surface of the game board 100. A game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down is formed by the glass plate supported by the frame member 101 and the game board 100.

  The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103. Further, the frame member 101 has a structure in which a lower portion thereof protrudes toward the player side, and a circular effect button 105 is provided on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided in front of the effect button 105 on the left side. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided. The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. Further, the handle 108 is provided with a stop button 110 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109.

  With reference to FIG. 2, a specific configuration of the gaming board 100 disposed in a substantially central portion in the gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 100 has a liquid crystal display device 201 at the center thereof. In addition, the game board 100 includes a first starting device 202, a second starting device 203, an electric tulip 204, two gates 205, a big winning device 206, four general winning devices 207, A display 208 is included.

  The game board 100 includes a first central movable accessory 211, a second central movable accessory 212, a lower right movable accessory 213, and a lower left movable accessory as a movable (electric) accessory (gimmick) for production. 214, a right middle movable accessory 215, a left middle movable accessory 216, an upper right movable accessory 217, and a left upper movable accessory 218. Hereinafter, there are cases where a plurality of these are simply described as movable accessories. Each of these movable accessories 211 to 218 is individually driven by a stepping motor. Further, the driving of each movable accessory 211 to 218 by the stepping motor is realized by an effect driving device 341 controlled by a lamp control board 340 (see FIG. 3), as will be described later.

  The liquid crystal display device 201 has a large display screen including an area surrounded by the movable members 211 to 218 and a wall member 219 disposed below the center of the game area 102. It is an area where an image can be displayed (an area where the player can visually recognize an image from the front). This area is hereinafter referred to as a display area 201a.

  The first starting device 202 is provided at the left and right center of the game board 100 below the liquid crystal display device 201. A second starter 203 is provided below the first starter 202. In addition, an electric tulip 204 as an ordinary electric accessory is provided in the vicinity of the second starting device 203. One gate 205 is provided at each of the lower right side and upper left side of the game board 100. A large winning device 206 is provided on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 201. Three of the four general winning devices 207 are provided in the lower left part of the game board 100, and the remaining one is provided in the lower right part of the game board 100. At the bottom of the game board 100, a discharge device 209 that discharges game balls that have not won a prize is provided.

  With the configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, when a player holds the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to a launching device (not shown). The ball is fired toward the game area 102 with a hitting force corresponding to the rotation angle of the lever 109. The game ball launched by the launching device rises between the outer rail 210a and the inner rail 210b provided on the left end side of the game board 100 and eventually reaches the upper part in the game area 102. The game ball that has reached the upper part in the game area 102 then falls in the game area 102. At this time, the game ball falls on the board of the game board 100 while changing its moving direction (unpredictably) by contacting a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 102. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When a player fires a game ball by rotating the lever 109, if the player makes a so-called “left-handed” operation in which the lever 109 of the handle 108 is rotated at a small rotation angle, It is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the wavy arrow A in FIG. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the wavy arrow B in FIG. Therefore, “right-handed” is required when winning the right gate 205 or the big winning device 206.

  The first starter 202 is a starter that is always open. The first starter 202 is provided with a first starter detection switch 304 (see FIG. 3) that detects the entry of a game ball. When the first starter detection switch 304 detects that the game ball has entered and wins a prize, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, and the determination result is displayed on the display 208. In addition, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  The second starting device 203 is a starting device that is opened only when the electric tulip 204 is operating. The second starter 203 is provided with a second starter detection switch 305 (see FIG. 3) that detects the entry of a game ball. When the second starter detection switch 305 detects that a game ball has entered and wins, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed, as in the case of the first starter 202. The determination result is displayed on the display 208, and a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In the following description, the determination executed on the condition that the game ball that has passed the first starting device 202 is won is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the winning of the game ball to the second starting device 203 is determined. The determination executed as a condition is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The big winning device 206 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize device 206 is provided at the opening of the big prize device 206. The big winning device 206 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 208, that is, when a big jackpot occurs, the plate is operated to win a big prize. A jackpot game that opens the device 206 is executed. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The electric tulip 204 is disposed in the vicinity of the second starting device 203 and has one plate for closing or opening an opening in which the game ball enters the second starting device 203. The electric tulip 204 can change its posture between an open posture (see FIG. 2) in which the plate opens the opening of the second starting device 203 and a closed posture (not shown) that closes the opening of the second starting device 203. It is configured.

  The second starter 203 is normally closed by an electric tulip 204. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 205, it is determined whether or not the second starter 203 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second starting device 203 is to be opened, the operation of returning the closed position after the plate of the electric tulip 204 has been maintained for a specified time is repeated a specified number of times. In this way, the second starting device 203 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 204 is not operated (that is, when the plate is in the closed position), whereas the electric tulip 204 is operated. When this is done (that is, when the plate is in the open position), the game ball easily passes. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the gate 205 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The four general winning devices 207 are always open, like the first starting device 202, and are winning devices that have a predetermined number of winning balls by winning game balls. Unlike the first starting device 202 and the like, no determination is made even if a game ball wins the general winning device 207.

  Each movable combination 211-218 as a gimmick for performance is a combination that is driven to give the player various expectations, and each of them has a predetermined movement pattern according to the progress of the game. To move the game area 102. FIG. 2 shows a state in which each movable accessory 211 to 218 is located at the origin position before the start of driving. The detailed configuration and operation of each movable accessory 211 to 218 will be described later.

[Configuration of Display 208]
The display 208 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As shown in FIG. 3 (details will be described later), the display 208 includes two special symbol displays 371 and 372, two special symbol hold displays 373 and 374, a normal symbol display 375, and The normal symbol holding display 376 is provided. One of the two special symbol indicators 371 and 372 is a first special symbol indicator 371 and the other is a second special symbol indicator 372. One of the two special symbol hold indicators 373 is the first special symbol hold indicator 373 and the other is the second special symbol hold indicator 374.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 371 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. On the first special symbol display 371, a jackpot symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the first special symbol determination is lost Is done.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display unit 372 displays the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the second special symbol display 372, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” or a lost symbol indicating that the result of the second special symbol determination is a loss is stopped. Is displayed.

  By the way, when a game ball is newly won in the first starting device 202 while the symbol variation display or jackpot game related to the special symbol determination is being performed, the first special symbol triggered by this winning is used. Judgment and symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment reserves the right of the first special symbol determination when the first special symbol determination cannot be executed immediately even if a game ball wins the first starting device 202. It is configured. The first special symbol hold indicator 373 displays the number of hold of the first special symbol determination held in this way.

  Similarly, when a game ball is newly won in the second starting device 203 while a symbol variation display or jackpot game related to the special symbol determination is being performed, the second special is triggered by this winning. Symbol determination and symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately. Therefore, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment reserves the right of the second special symbol determination when the second special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if a game ball wins the second starting device 203. It is configured. The second special symbol hold indicator 374 displays the number of hold of the second special symbol determination held in this way.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display unit 375 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. Note that the normal symbol determination and the symbol variation display related to the normal symbol determination cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes the gate 205, for example, during the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 375, the normal symbol is displayed. Judgment rights are withheld. The normal symbol hold display 376 displays the number of hold of the normal symbol determination held in this way.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 375 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 300, a payout control board 310, an effect control board 320, an image control board 330, a lamp control board 340, a launch control board 350, and a power supply board 360.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 300 includes a one-chip microcomputer 301, and the one-chip microcomputer 301 includes a main CPU 301a, a main ROM 301b, and a main RAM 301c. The main control board 300 includes an input port and an output port (both not shown) for main control.

  The main control input port includes a general winning device detection switch 302 for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning device 207, and a gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the normal symbol gate 205. 303, a first starter detection switch 304 for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starter 202, a second starter detection switch 305 for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starter 203, A big winning device detection switch 306 for detecting that a game ball has entered the big winning device 206 and a payout control board 310 are connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 300 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a starter opening / closing solenoid 307 that opens and closes a plate of an electric tulip 204 that is disposed close to the second starter 203, and a large winning device that operates a plate that opens and closes the large winning device 206. An opening / closing solenoid 308, a display 208, a game information output terminal board 309 for outputting an external information signal, a payout control board 310, and an effect control board 320 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port. As described above, the display unit 208 includes the special symbol display units 371 and 372 that display special symbols, the normal symbol display unit 375 that displays normal symbols, and the special symbol hold display unit that displays the number of reserved special symbol determinations. 373 and 374, and a normal symbol holding display 376 for displaying the number of holdings for normal symbol determination, and these indicators 371 to 376 are connected to the main control output ports, respectively.

  The game information output terminal board 309 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 300 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 309 is wired to the main control board 300, and the game information output terminal board 309 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 301 of the main control board 300, the main CPU 301a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 301b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 301b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol, a variation pattern determination table for determining a special symbol variation pattern, and the like are stored. The tables listed here are only a part, and a number of tables (not shown) are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 301c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 301a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 301c, the number of holdings for normal symbol determination, the number of holdings for normal symbols, the number of holdings for special symbols, the number of rounds R, the number of balls entered into the big winning device, the probability variation game flag, the short-time game flag, the accessory effect flag, etc. The various flags are stored. In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 310 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 310 includes a one-chip microcomputer composed of a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 311, the door opening switch 312, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 300 based on the processing. Further, a payout motor 313 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 310. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 313 of the prize ball payout device to control the predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 320 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 320 includes a sub CPU 320a, a sub ROM 320b, and a sub RAM 320c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 300 to the effect control board 320. . The sub CPU 320a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 320b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an effect button detection switch 321, an effect key detection switch 322, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on this processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. The sub RAM 320c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 320a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 320a in the effect control board 320 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 300, the sub CPU 320a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the liquid crystal display device 201 and the audio. Data for causing the output device 331, the effect driving device 341, and the effect illumination device 342 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and these data are transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.

The sub ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores a program for effect control and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 300, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 320b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 320c of the effect control board 320 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 330 includes an image CPU (not shown), control ROM, control RAM, CGROM, VRAM, VDP, audio CPU, audio ROM, and audio RAM for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 201. . The image control board 330 is connected to the effect control board 320 so that bidirectional communication is possible, and a liquid crystal display device 201 and an audio output device 331 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 320. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 201. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the CGROM The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is developed in the VRAM, and the liquid crystal display device 201 displays the image data developed in the VRAM.

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data to be output from the audio output device 331, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 320, and the audio ROM Audio output control is performed in the output device 331.

  The lamp control board 340 controls lighting of a board lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 100 and controls the frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, the lamp control board 340 controls energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 341. The lamp control board 340 is connected to the effect control board 320, and performs each control described above based on data transmitted from the effect control board 320. It should be noted that, when the accessory effect flag is “ON”, the effect operation of the movable accessories 211 to 218 is executed, but when the accessory effect flag is “OFF”, the effect operation is not executed.

  In addition, the lamp control board 340 includes a plurality of origin detection sensors 343 that detect that each movable accessory 211 to 218 is at the origin position. When the output value of the origin detection sensor 343 is different from the output value when each movable accessory 211-218 is at the origin position, it can be determined that each movable accessory 211-218 is not located at the origin position. The configuration of the origin detection sensor 343 is not particularly limited. For example, an optical sensor that detects that the movable accessory is at the origin position, or a switch type that is pressed when the movable accessory is at the origin position. It is conceivable to use a sensor or the like.

  The firing control board 350 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 353 and the ball feed solenoid 354 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 352.

  The touch sensor 351 includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 351 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 353 is output to 350.

  The firing volume 352 includes a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 352 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 350.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 353 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 350. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 351 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 352 are input to the effect control board 320. Thereby, it is possible to detect the launch of the game ball on the effect control board 320.

  The power supply board 360 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to each part in the gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply board 360 supplies a power supply voltage to the main control board 300, the payout control board 310, the effect control board 320, and the launch control board 350. Further, the power supply board 360 monitors the power supply voltage supplied into the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 300 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 301a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 301a 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.

[Various tables]
Details of various tables stored in the main ROM 301b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  4 (A) and 4 (B) show a jackpot determination table used for “big jackpot determination”. FIG. 4 (A) is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, and FIG. 4 (B) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol.

  The jackpot determination table is for determining “big hit” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “598” at the time of entering the first starting device 202 or the second starting device 203.

Here, the gaming state shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B will be described.
In the present embodiment, “normal gaming state” and “probability changing gaming state” are included as states relating to the jackpot determination.

  “Normal game state” means that the probability of winning a jackpot is set to 1 / 299.5 in the jackpot determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 202 or the second starter 203 Refers to the played gaming state. On the other hand, the “probability game state” refers to a game state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is set to 1 / 29.9. Therefore, in the “probability game state”, it is easier to win a big hit than in the “normal game state”. It should be noted that in this probability variation game state, a probability variation game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON”, and in the normal game state, the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. Also, the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state is after the probability variation big hit game is finished.

  The “big hit” is a special game that opens the big prize winning device 206. Specifically, it refers to a game that is executed when a big hit is won in the big hit determination performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starter 202 or the second starter 203.

  In the “hit”, the round game in which the big winning device 206 is opened is played 15 times in total or 8 times in total. The maximum opening time of the grand prize winning device 206 in each round game is set to 29.5 seconds at the maximum, and if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the big prize winning device 206 during this time, one round game Ends. The “big hit” allows a large amount of prize balls to be obtained because a game ball enters the grand prize winning device 206 and the player can obtain a prize ball corresponding to the winning ball. Also, since the big winning device 206 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 100, when the “big hit” is made, the lever 109 of the handle 108 is greatly rotated, so that the game is performed by so-called “right-handed”. Become.

  According to the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 4A, in the normal gaming state, when the acquired jackpot random number is “7” or “8”, it is determined to be a jackpot. On the other hand, when the probability variation gaming state, 20 big hit random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits. If the value is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the random number range of the jackpot random number is “0” to “598”, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the normal gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be the jackpot in the probability variation gaming state Is increased by 10 times to 1 / 29.9.

FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a hit determination table used for “normal symbol hit determination”.
The winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is acquired as a numerical value of “0” to “65535” when passing through the gate 205.

Here, a description will be given of the gaming state shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, there are a “non-short game state” and a “short-time game state” as states relating to the electric tulip 204 disposed in proximity to the second starting device 203. The state relating to the jackpot determination (the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state) and the state relating to the electric tulip 204 (the non-time saving gaming state, the time saving gaming state) can be associated with each other or can be made independent. .

It should be noted that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is the “normal gaming state” and is set to the “non-short game state”.
In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 205, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 12 seconds. A gaming state that is set to be long and the opening control time of the second starter 203 when winning in the win is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the gate 205, the normal symbol is drawn and the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display 375, but the normal symbol is stopped 12 seconds after the variable display is started. indicate. If the lottery result is a win, the second starting device 203 is opened for about 0.2 seconds by the operation of the electric tulip 204 after the stop display of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol hit determination performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate 205, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the determination result is 3 seconds. A gaming state that is set to be shorter than the “non-short game state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short game state”, which is 3.5 seconds when the opening control time of the second starter 203 when winning is won. Say. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination is 65535 / 65536 is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set to “ON” in the short game state, and the short-time game flag is “OFF” in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short time gaming state”, the second starting device 203 is more easily controlled to the open state as long as the game ball passes through the gate 205 than in the “non-short time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the consumption of the game ball is suppressed in the progress of the game.

It should be noted that the probability of winning in the normal symbol hit determination may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short game state” and the “short-time game state”.
According to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is “0”. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that the normal symbol random number is any one of “0” to “65534”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Since the range of normal symbol random numbers is “0” to “65535”, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short game state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be win in the time-short game state is 65535 / 65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 5A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of jackpot, FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of 15R jackpot, and FIG. It is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  In FIG. 5A, the type of “special symbol” (whether the game ball has entered the first starter 202 or the second starter 203) and the first starter 202 or the second starter 203 The jackpot “type” and stop symbol data are determined based on the “hit symbol random number” acquired when the game ball enters. The range of the jackpot symbol random number is set to “0” to “99”. In addition, the probability of being a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot is ½ (50%), respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the first special symbol is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is between “0” and “49”, the probability is ½. Becomes a “probable 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and becomes a “normal 15R jackpot”. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “50” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “03” and “04”, respectively.

  In the case of jackpot in the second special symbol, the jackpot symbol random number is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number is “0” to “74”, it becomes “probability 15R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2, It becomes “normal 15R big hit” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the jackpot symbol random number is between “75” and “99”, it becomes “probability 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2 and “normal 8R jackpot” with a probability of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the ratio of 15R jackpot is 50% when the first special symbol is a big jackpot, whereas when the second special symbol is a big jackpot, it is 75%. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 5C, when the determination result is lost in both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the stop symbol data is “00”.
In addition, the game state after jackpot end and the jackpot mode are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

[Variation pattern determination table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern determination tables for the first special symbol and the second special symbol are common. The variation pattern is determined based on the determination result, the gaming state, the number of reserved balls, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number take values from “0” to “99”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, when the determination result is a probable big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected. At this time, the variation time is 110 seconds, and the reach A is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 2 is selected. At this time, the variation time is 120 seconds, and the reach B is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “60” or more, another variation pattern and variation time are selected, and a big hit is made by other reach. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state.

  When the determination result is usually a big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern random number is “0” to “29”, the fluctuation pattern 1 is selected. At this time, the variation time is 110 seconds, and the reach A is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “30” to “59”, the variation pattern 2 is selected. At this time, the variation time is 120 seconds, and the reach B is a big hit. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. When the variation pattern random number is “60” or more, another variation pattern and variation time are selected, and a big hit is made by other reach. Then, after the jackpot ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state.

When the determination result is a loss, the variation pattern is determined based on the gaming state, the number of reserved balls, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern random number.
Specifically, when the gaming state is “non-short-time gaming state” and the number of reserved balls is “0 to 2”, a plurality of variation patterns including variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 are determined by reach random numbers and variation pattern random numbers. Either one is selected. The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 11.5 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B. Become.

  When the gaming state is “non-temporary gaming state” and the number of held balls is “3-4”, one of a plurality of variation patterns including variation patterns 4, 5, 6 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. The The variation pattern 6 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 3 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 5 has a variation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  When the game state is “time-short game state” and the number of reserved balls is “0 to 1”, one of a plurality of variation patterns including variation patterns 3, 4, and 5 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. . The fluctuation pattern 3 is a normal fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 10 seconds, the fluctuation pattern 4 is a fluctuation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the fluctuation pattern 5 is a fluctuation time of 30 seconds and loses at reach B.

  When the gaming state is “short-time gaming state” and the number of held balls is “2-4”, one of a plurality of variation patterns including variation patterns 4, 6, and 7 is selected by the reach random number and the variation pattern random number. . The variation pattern 4 is a shortened variation with a variation time of 5 seconds, the variation pattern 4 has a variation time of 20 seconds and loses at reach A, and the variation pattern 7 has a variation time of 6 seconds and loses at reach C. The variation pattern 7 is a variation pattern having a short variation time despite being reach.

  As a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. 6, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the determination result is lost and the game is in the short-time gaming state.

[Main control board main processing]
A main process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 executes this main process when the power is turned on. The main process of the main control board 300 is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

In the first S701, access to the main RAM 301c is permitted. This process is performed, for example, after waiting for 1000 ms after the power is turned on.
In S702, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is “ON”. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is “ON” (S702: YES), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not “ON” (S702: NO), that is, when the RAM clear switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S703.

  In S703, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the power to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the backup flag is “ON” (S703: YES), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup flag is not “ON” (S703: NO), that is, when the backup flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S711.

  In S704, it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal. The checksum is created for the backup information, and is intended to determine the validity of the backup information when the data addition values match. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (S704: YES), the process proceeds to S705. On the other hand, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S704: NO), the process proceeds to S711.

In S705, a recovery process is executed. Details of the recovery process will be described later.
In S706, the CTC cycle is set. This process sets the cycle of the CTC that is a built-in timer counter. For example, it is set to 4 ms. As a result, the main CPU 301a executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at a CTC cycle.

In S707, a power interruption monitoring process is executed. Details of the power interruption monitoring process will be described later.
In S708, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.

  In S709, random number update processing is performed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S710, an interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 301a. Then, after the processing of S710 is completed, the processing from S707 is repeated.

  The process proceeds to S711 when an affirmative determination is made in S702, a negative determination is made in S703, and a negative determination is made in S704. In S711, the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear is to initialize various flags and count values set by the main control board 300. For example, various flags include a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag. Examples of the count value include the number of short-time fluctuations W.

  In S712, peripheral part initial setting is performed. In this process, an initial setting command is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. Thereby, initial setting is performed on the payout control board 310 and the effect control board 320. After the process of S712 is completed, the process proceeds to S706 described above.

[Recovery processing]
The restoration process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This restoration process is executed in S705 of FIG.

In the first step S801, a work area is set. In this process, the work area is an area used for the recovery process, and is set in the main RAM 301c.
In S802, a recovery command is created. This recovery command includes a command related to the gaming state. That is, a probability variation game flag, a time-short game flag, and the like. In addition, the count value of the counter related to these flags is included. Furthermore, hold information related to the hold display is included.

In S803, a recovery command is transmitted. In this process, the restoration command created in S802 is transmitted to the effect control board 320.
In S804, the backup flag is set to “OFF”, and then the recovery process is terminated.

[Power failure monitoring processing]
The power interruption monitoring process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This power interruption monitoring process is executed in S707 of FIG.

In the first S901, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 301a.
In S902, it is determined whether or not the power supply is shut off. This process determines whether or not the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the power supply has been cut off (S902: YES), the process proceeds to S903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not shut off (S902: NO), the process proceeds to S906.

  In S903, backup information is created and stored. The backup information is stored in the main RAM 301c. At this time, a checksum is created and stored together with the backup information. As described above, the backup information is used to create a recovery command.

In S904, the backup flag is set to “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S905, RAM access is prohibited, and then the main process (see FIG. 7) is terminated.

  The process proceeds to S906 when it is determined in S902 that the power is not shut off. In S906, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits the timer interrupt process of the main CPU 301a. After the processing of S906 ends, the process proceeds to S708 of FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 10 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the main control board 300 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and after is executed by the main CPU 301a based on a program stored in the main ROM 301b.

  First, in S1001, random number update processing is executed. This process is to update various random values of jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and regular symbol random numbers. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

In S1002, a switch process is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. Details of the switch process will be described later.
In S1003, special symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of stopping and displaying a stop symbol indicating the result of the special symbol determination after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  In S1004, normal symbol processing is performed. This process includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display 375 to display the normal symbol in a variably manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Details of this normal symbol processing will be described later.

  In S1005, an electric tulip process is performed. This process activates the electric tulip 125 when it is determined that the second starting device 124 is to be released as a result of the normal symbol determination. Details of the electric tulip process will be described later.

  In S1006, a special winning device opening control process is performed. In this process, when it is determined in S1003 that the game is a big hit, the big winning device opening / closing solenoid 308 is controlled to open the big winning device 127. Details of the big prize device opening control process will be described later.

In S1007, prize ball processing is executed. This process controls the payout of prize balls according to the winning of game balls.
In S1008, transmission processing is executed. In this processing, information necessary for determining various commands and production contents set (stored) in the main RAM 301c in the processing steps before S1007 is transmitted to the production control board 320.

[Switch processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the switch processing in S1002 of FIG.

  In the first S1101, first starter switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first starter detection switch 304, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 is input. The first starter switch process will be further described later.

  In subsequent S1102, the second starter switch process is executed. In this process, the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is monitored, and various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that are appropriately updated by the processing of S1001. ) Is obtained at the time when the detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 is input. The second starter switch process will be further described later.

  In the next S1103, gate switch processing is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate detection switch 303, and determines the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 is input for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of S1001. To get. The gate switch process will be further described later.

[First starter switch processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the first starter switch process in S1101 of FIG.

  In the first step S1201, it is determined whether or not the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”. This processing is based on whether or not a detection signal from the first starter detection switch 304 (ON signal indicating that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 304 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is “ON” (S1201: YES), the process proceeds to S1202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first starter detection switch 304 is not “ON” (S1201: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first starter switch process is terminated.

  In S1202, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1. In this process, it is determined whether or not the hold number U1 for the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Judgment. If it is determined that U1 <Umax1 is satisfied (S1202: YES), the process proceeds to S1203. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 ≧ Umax1 (S1202: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the first starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1203, the value of the holding number U1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1204 to S1207, various random numbers are acquired. In this process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1208, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1204.
If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1205. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 49”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “50 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “01” and “02”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data is “03” and “04”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1206, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1207, the gaming state, and the number of holds. In this case, one of the fluctuation pattern 3 to the fluctuation pattern 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1209, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U1), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command set in step S1209 is transmitted to the effect control board 320 in step S1008 of FIG.
[Second starter switch processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the second starter switch process in S1102 of FIG. The second starter switch process is the same as the first starter switch process described above.

  In the first S1301, it is determined whether or not the second starter detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the second starter detection switch 305 (ON signal indicating that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not the detection switch 305 is turned “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the second starter detection switch 305 is “ON” (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to S1302. On the other hand, when it determines with the 2nd starter detection switch 305 not being "ON" (S1301: NO), the subsequent process is not performed but a 2nd starter switch process is complete | finished.

  In S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2. In this process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 ("4" in the present embodiment) stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. Is. If it is determined that U2 <Umax2 is satisfied (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to S1303. On the other hand, if it is determined that U2 ≧ Umax2 (S1302: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second starter switch processing is terminated.

In S1303, the value of the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1304 to S1307, various random numbers are acquired. This process acquires jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers as acquisition information used for the second special symbol determination, associates these random numbers, and stores them in the main RAM 301c. .

  In S1308, a prior determination is performed. Here, jackpot determination, determination of jackpot symbol, and selection of variation pattern are performed in advance. These processes are the same as those performed in the special symbol process described later. Therefore, detailed processing will be described later.

Here, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number acquired in S1304.
When the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S1305. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0 to 74”, it becomes 15R jackpot, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “75 to 99”, it becomes 8R jackpot. Further, the probability variation 15R jackpot is a half of the 15R jackpot, and the ratio is usually 15R jackpot at a ratio of 1/2. At this time, the stop symbol data is “05” and “06”, respectively. Further, the probability variation 8R jackpot is a half of the 8R jackpot, and the ratio of 1/2 is usually the 8R jackpot. At this time, the stop symbol data becomes “07” and “08”, respectively.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data) is selected. The stop symbol data at the time of losing is “00”.
When the result of jackpot determination is a jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, in the case of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern 1 or the fluctuation pattern 2 is selected.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, a variation pattern is selected based on the reach random number acquired in S1306, the variation pattern random number acquired in S1307, the gaming state, and the number of holds. At this time, any one of the fluctuation patterns 3 to 6 is selected.

  As described above, the jackpot determination, the determination of the jackpot symbol, and the selection of the variation pattern are performed by special symbol processing described later. Therefore, the variation pattern may be changed according to the number of holds at the time of executing the special symbol process.

  In S1309, a hold command is set. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of reservations U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included.

Note that the hold command and the prefetch command set in S1309 are transmitted to the effect control board 320 in S1008 of FIG.
[Gate switch processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the gate switch processing in S1103 of FIG.

  In the first step S1401, it is determined whether or not the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”. In this process, the gate detection switch 303 is turned “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection switch 303 (ON signal indicating that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON”) is input. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is “ON” (S1401: YES), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gate detection switch 303 is not “ON” (S1401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1402, it is determined whether the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax. In this process, whether or not the normal symbol determination hold number T stored in the main RAM 301c is less than the maximum normal symbol determination hold number Tmax ("4" in this embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. It is a judgment. If it is determined that T <Tmax (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when it is determined that T ≧ Tmax (S1402: NO), the gate switch process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes.

In S1403, the hold count T is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. In subsequent S1404, the normal symbol random number used for the normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 301c.
[Special symbol processing]
Details of the special symbol processing executed by the main control board 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the special symbol process in S1003 of FIG.

  In first S1501, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being played. When the jackpot game is being played, the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot game (S1501: YES), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not a jackpot game (S1501: NO), the process proceeds to S1502.

  In S1502, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress (S1502: NO), the process proceeds to S1503. On the other hand, if it is determined that special symbols are being displayed (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to S1511.

  In S1503, it is determined whether one of the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol determination or the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol determination is greater than “0”. If it is determined that U1> 0 or U2> 0 (S1503: YES), the process proceeds to S1504. On the other hand, if it is determined that U1 = U2 = 0 (S1503: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated.

  In S1504, if U2> 0, the hold number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. If U2 = 0, the number of holdings U1 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. That is, the reservation of the second special symbol is preferentially digested.

  In S1505, the storage area is shifted. This process executes a shift process for the storage area of the main RAM 301c. Specifically, the first or second special symbol determination jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number that were subtracted in S1504 are the first stored in the reserved storage area (the oldest one) Are shifted to the determination storage area, and the rest are shifted to the determination storage area.

  In S1506, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the jackpot determination process is executed based on the random numbers stored in the determination storage area. By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether it is a jackpot or loss, and the determination result is set in the main RAM 301c. When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) indicating the type of jackpot. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In S1507, a variation pattern selection process is executed. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern table stored in advance in the main ROM 301b, the determination result of the jackpot determination in S1506, the stop symbol data set in the main RAM 301c, the current gaming state, the number of pending special symbol determination The variation pattern of the special symbol is selected based on the reach random number and the variation pattern random number stored in the storage area for determination U1 or U2. By performing the processing of S1507, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect. Details of the variation pattern selection process will be described later.

  In S1508, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including stop symbol data set in the process of S1506, change pattern data indicating the change pattern set in the process of S1507, game state data indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, etc. is set in the main RAM 301c. To do. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 320 needs to specify the result of the special symbol determination by analyzing the variation start command received from the main control board 300, and perform either the effect with reach or the effect without reach. To determine the game state of the gaming machine 1 by acquiring the variation time during which the special symbol is variably displayed. Then, the voice output device 331 determines in what pattern the decorative symbols are to be displayed in a variable manner on the liquid crystal display device 121 in accordance with the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372. It determines what sound is output, what light emission pattern the frame lamp 103 emits, and the like, and causes the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340 to execute the effect of the determined content.

  In S1509, the variable display is started. This process starts the change display of the special symbol based on the data included in the change start command set in the process of S1508. The special symbol variation display is performed using the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372.

In S1510, measurement of the variation time is started. In this process, measurement of a variation time that is an elapsed time since the start of variation display is started.
In next S1511, it is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected by the processing in S1507 has elapsed since the measurement of the variation time in S1510. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S1511: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the special symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S1511: YES), the process proceeds to S1512.

  In S1512, a symbol confirmation command is set. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 371 or the second special symbol display unit 372 is set in the main RAM 301c. is there. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process in S1008. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  In S1513, the variable display ends. This process ends the special symbol variation display started in S1509. At that time, the stop symbol data (big hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the processing of S1506 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 371 and 374 that have variably displayed the special symbols. Specifically, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 371, the first special symbol indicator 371 is caused to stop display the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 372 When the special symbol is variably displayed, the big special symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 372.

In S1514, the measured variation time is reset. This process is to reset the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of S1510.
In continuing S1515, the process during stop is performed. This process includes a process of starting a jackpot game when the jackpot is won. Details of the stop process will be described later.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot determination process in S1506 of FIG.

  In the first S1601, a jackpot determination is performed. Here, when the jackpot determination relating to winning in the first starting device 123 is executed, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4A) of the first special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used. On the other hand, when executing the jackpot determination relating to winning in the second starting device 124, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4B) of the second special symbol stored in advance in the main ROM 301b is used.

  A jackpot random number is described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Therefore, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the jackpot determination table of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. At this time, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the jackpot random number is either “7” or “8”, and when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot random number is “7” to “26”. Either.

  In subsequent S1602, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to S1603. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1602: NO), that is, when it is a loss, a lost symbol (stop symbol data “00”) is set in S1605, and the big hit determination process is terminated.

  In S1603, the type of jackpot is determined. In this process, a jackpot type is determined using a jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) stored in the main RAM 301c. Here, 15R jackpot or 8R jackpot is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the determination storage area. In the case of the first special symbol, the value shown in the upper part of FIG. 5A is used, and in the case of the second special symbol, the value shown in the lower part of FIG. 5A is used. This makes it possible to realize the jackpot breakdown shown in FIG.

  In S1604, a jackpot symbol is set. In this process, the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1603 is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, in the process of S1513 described above, the jackpot symbol set here is stopped and displayed as a stop symbol on the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372, and the jackpot game is executed. become. After the process of S1604, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the variation pattern selection processing in S1507 of FIG.

  In first S1701, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is based on the jackpot determination in S1601 of FIG. If it is determined that the game is a big hit (S1701: YES), the process proceeds to S1702. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1701: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the process proceeds to S1705.

  In S1702, it is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot. This process is based on the jackpot type (stop symbol data) determined in S1603 of FIG. If it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S1702: YES), the fluctuation pattern table for the probable big hit is set in S1703, and then the process proceeds to S1709. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a promising big hit (S1702: NO), that is, if it is a normal big hit, a normal big hit variation pattern table is set in S1704, and then the flow proceeds to S1709.

  In S1705, which is shifted when it is determined that the game is not a big hit, the gaming state and the number of holdings are determined. This process is to determine whether the current gaming state is the hourly gaming state or the non-hourly gaming state based on the hourly gaming flag stored in the main RAM 301c. Moreover, the number of pending special symbol determinations is determined. As a result, the corresponding variation pattern table is narrowed down.

  In S1706, it is determined whether or not a reach is reached. In the case of a loss, this process determines whether or not to perform a reach effect for causing the player to expect a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area matches the value described in the variation pattern table. If it is determined that it is reach (S1706: YES), the process proceeds to S1707. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not reach (S1706: NO), the process proceeds to S1708.

  In S1707, a reach variation pattern table is set. In this process, the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 301b based on the gaming state and the number of reserved balls determined in S1705, and is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1709.

  In S1708, a fluctuation pattern table without reach is set. In this process, the unreachable variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 301b based on the gaming state and the number of reserved balls determined in S1705, and is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1709.

  In step S1709, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed. In this process, the variation pattern random number is determined using the variation pattern table set in the processing of S1703, S1704, S1707, or S1708. Specifically, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area is selected with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 301c. By performing the processing of S1709, the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is determined.

  In S1710, a variation pattern is set. In this process, variation pattern data indicating the variation pattern selected in S1709 is set in the main RAM 301c. The variation pattern data is included in the variation start command set in the processing of S1508 in FIG. 15 together with the symbol (stop symbol data) set by the jackpot determination processing, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing of S1008. The

[Processing while stopped]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the stopping process in S1515 in FIG.

  In first S1801, it is determined whether or not a big hit. This process is to determine whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination result of S1601 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S1801: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” in S1802, and then the process proceeds to S1803. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to S1806.

  In S1803, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. This process is to determine whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a short-time game state, and is set to “ON” when transitioning from the normal game state to the short-time game state. It is set to “OFF” when returning to the gaming state. If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (S1803: YES), the short-time game flag is set to “OFF” in S1804, and then the process proceeds to S1805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is not set to “ON” (S1803: NO), that is, when the short-time game flag is set to “OFF”, the processing of S1804 is not executed. The process moves to S1805.

  In S1805, an opening command is set in the main RAM 301c. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission process of S1008.

  In S1806, the process proceeds from S1805, or in S1806, which is performed when it is determined in S1801 that the game is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is “ON”. The probability change game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability change game state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the normal game state is set. If it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “ON” (S1806: YES), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “OFF” (S1806: NO), the process proceeds to S1807.

  In S1807, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (S1807: YES), the process proceeds to S1808. On the other hand, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is “OFF” (S1807: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S 1808, “1” is subtracted from the short-time fluctuation count W, and the short-time fluctuation count W is updated. The time fluctuation number W is stored in the main RAM 301c.
In S1809, it is determined whether or not the number of short-time fluctuations W is “0”. If it is determined that W = 0 (S1809: YES), the time-short game flag is set to “OFF” in S1810, and then the in-stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if W ≠ 0 (S1809: NO), the process in S1810 is not executed and the stopped process is terminated.

[Normal pattern processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the normal symbol processing in S1004 of FIG.

  In the first S1901, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. This process determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. The auxiliary game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the auxiliary tulip is in the auxiliary game in which the operation of returning to the closed position after the electric tulip 125 is maintained in the open position for a specified time is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. When it is not in the auxiliary game, “OFF” is set. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (S1901: YES), the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. In this case, it moves to the electric tulip process of S1005. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S1901: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF”, the process proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing. This process is to determine whether or not the normal symbol display 375 is performing the variable display. Here, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not changing (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing (S1902: YES), the process proceeds to S1914.

  In S1903, where the normal symbol is not fluctuating, it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more. If it is determined that the hold count T is “1” or more (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1904. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of holdings T is not “1” or more (S1903: NO), that is, when the number of holdings T is “0”, the subsequent symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing. .

  In step S1904, the number of holds T is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1905, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this process, whether the oldest normal symbol random number among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 301c in S1404 in FIG. 14 matches any of the winning values related to the normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1905. If it is determined that it is a win (S1906: YES), a win symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1906: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 301c in S1908, and then the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, it is determined whether or not it is a non-time saving gaming state. This process determines whether or not the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a non-short-time gaming state based on whether or not the hourly gaming flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S1909: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to 12 seconds in S1910, and then the process proceeds to S1912. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short game state (S1909: NO), that is, if the game is in the short-time game state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 3 seconds, and then the process proceeds to S1912. The normal symbol variation time is a time for which the normal symbol display unit 375 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation time set here is temporarily stored in the main RAM 301c.

In step S1912, the normal symbol display 375 starts changing the normal symbol. In step S1913, measurement of elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started.
On the other hand, in S1914 which is shifted to when the normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol change. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to end the normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started in S1913 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in S1910 or S1911. To do. Here, when it is determined that the variation of the normal symbol is to be ended (S1914: YES), the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 375 is terminated in S1915, and the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. The process proceeds to S1916. On the other hand, if it is determined not to end the variation of the normal symbol (S1914: NO), the normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

In S1916, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1913.
In S1917, as in S1906, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1917: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” in S1918, and then the normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1917: NO), the process of S1918 is not executed, and the normal symbol process is terminated.

[Electric tulip treatment]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the electric tulip process in S1005 of FIG.

  In the first S2001, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is “ON” (S2001: YES), the process proceeds to S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not “ON” (S2001: NO), that is, when the auxiliary game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the electric tulip is executed. The process ends.

  In S2002, it is determined whether or not the electric tulip is operating. If it is determined that the electric tulip is operating (S2002: YES), the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the electric tulip is not operating (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2003.

  In S2003, it is determined whether or not the non-time-saving gaming state. This process is the same as S1909 in FIG. If it is determined that the game is in the non-short game state (S2003: YES), an operation pattern is set in S2004, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2004, as an operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.1 second twice is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 0.2 seconds is realized. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in the non-short-time gaming state (S2003: NO), that is, if it is in the time-short gaming state, the operation pattern is set in S2005, and then the process proceeds to S2006. In S2005, as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 125, an operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second starting device 124 for 0.5 seconds seven times is set in the main RAM 301c. Thereby, the opening for a total of 3.5 seconds is realized.

  In S2006, the operation of the electric tulip 125 is started. This process starts the operation of the electric tulip 125 with the operation pattern set in S2004 or S2005.

  In S2007, it is determined whether or not the operation is completed. If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is completed (S2007: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” in S2008, and then the electric tulip process is terminated. Thereby, an auxiliary game is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 125 is not completed (S2007: NO), the process of S2008 is not executed and the electric tulip process is terminated.

[Large winning device opening control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the big winning device opening control process in step S1006 of FIG.

  In first S2101, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON”. If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (S2101: NO), that is, if the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The big prize device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not opening is in progress. For example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened based on whether or not the elapsed time after setting the opening command related to the jackpot game by the processing of S1805 has reached a predetermined opening time. is there. If it is determined that the opening is being performed (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening is not in progress (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2111.

  In S2103, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S2103: YES), the process proceeds to S2104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S2103: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2104, an operation pattern is set. In this process, the round upper limit number Rmax (“15” or “8”) and the operation pattern are determined and stored in the main RAM 301c. By the processing of S2104, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the final round are also set.

  In S2105, the winning number Y of game balls to the big winning device 127 is reset to “0”. In the subsequent S2106, the number R of big hits stored in the main RAM 301c is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. The round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of S2106 is executed.

  In S2107, the opening control of the big prize device is started. In subsequent S2108, measurement of an opening time that is an elapsed time since the opening control in S2107 is started is started. In the next S2109, a round start command is set. In this process, a round start command for notifying that a round game has started is set in the main RAM 301c. After the process of S2109 is completed, the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2111 which is shifted when it is determined that the opening is not being performed, it is determined whether or not the ending is being performed. This process determines, for example, whether the ending immediately after the end of the final round is in progress based on information indicating when the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the jackpot game. If it is determined that the ending is being performed (S2111: YES), the process proceeds to S2124. On the other hand, if it is determined that ending is not in progress (S2111: NO), the process proceeds to S2112.

  In S2112, it is determined whether the interval is in progress. In this process, for example, whether or not the current state stored in the main RAM 301c is in the interval (between the rounds) is determined based on the information indicating the time point in the jackpot game. To do. If it is determined that the interval is in effect (S2112: YES), the process proceeds to S2113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval is not in progress (S2112: NO), the process proceeds to S2114.

  In S2113, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed. This process is to determine whether or not the interval time set by the process of S2104 has elapsed since the big winning device 127 was closed at the end of the previous round. If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S2113: YES), the process proceeds to S2104 because it is time to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S2113: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2114, it is determined whether or not the special winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON”. The big winning device detection switch 306 is a switch for detecting a winning of a game ball to the big winning device. This process is to determine whether or not the big winning device detection switch 306 is turned “ON” based on the presence / absence of the detection signal input from the big winning device detection switch 306 during the round. If it is determined that the big winning device detection switch 306 is “ON” (S2114: YES), it is determined that one game ball has won the big winning device 127, and the game ball is won in S2115. The number Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”, and then the process proceeds to S2116. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special winning device detection switch 306 is not “ON” (S2114: NO), the processing of S2115 is not executed, and the process proceeds to S2116.

  In S2116, it is determined whether the specified opening time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning device 127. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time at which measurement is started by the processing of S2108 has reached a specified opening time (29 seconds in the present embodiment) stored in advance in the main ROM 301b. If it is determined that the specified opening time has elapsed (S2116: YES), the process proceeds to S2118 without executing the process of S2117. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specified release time has not elapsed (S2116: NO), the process proceeds to S2117.

  In S2117, it is determined whether or not the winning number Y has reached the winning upper limit number Ymax. In this process, the winning number Ymax of game balls in the current round stored in the main RAM 301c is the upper limit number Ymax (for example, “9”) that prescribes the closing timing of the big winning device 127 stored in the main ROM 301b in advance. ) Is determined. If it is determined that Y = Ymax (S2117: YES), the process proceeds to S2118. On the other hand, if it is determined that Y ≠ Ymax (S2117: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

In S2118, the opening control of the special winning device 127 is terminated. As a result, the big prize device 127 is closed.
In S2119, it is determined whether the round number R has reached the round upper limit number Rmax. If it is determined that R = Rmax (S2119: YES), the process proceeds to S2121. On the other hand, if it is determined that R ≠ Rmax (S2119: NO), the measurement of the interval time is started in S2120, and then the big prize winning device opening control process is ended. The process of S2120 starts measurement of an interval time that is an elapsed time after the big winning device 127 is closed in order to control the start timing of the next round. This interval time is used for the processing of S2113.

  In step S2121, ending time measurement is started. In step S2122, the round number R is reset to “0”. In step S2123, an ending command is set in the main RAM 301c. This ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is transmitted to the effect control board 320 by the transmission processing in step S1008.

  In S2124, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of S2121 has reached the set ending time set by the process of S2104. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S2124: YES), the process proceeds to S2125. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S2124: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the large winning device opening control process is terminated.

  In S2125, a game state setting process is executed. The game state setting process is to set the game state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  In S2126, the big hit game flag is turned “OFF”, and then the big winning device release control process is terminated. By setting the jackpot game flag to “OFF”, the jackpot game ends.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the game state setting process in S2125 of FIG.

  In the first step S2201, the presence or absence of a probability change is determined based on the jackpot symbol (stop symbol data). This process is based on the jackpot symbol set in S1604 of FIG.

  In S2202, it is determined based on the determination result in S2201 whether or not it is a probable big hit. Here, when it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to S2203. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a probable big hit (S2202: NO), that is, if it is a normal big hit, the process proceeds to S2205.

  In S2203, the probability variation game flag is set to “ON”. The probability change game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the probability change game state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the normal game state is set.

  In S2204, the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”. The time saving game flag is stored in the main RAM 301c, and is set to “ON” when the time saving gaming state is set, and is set to “OFF” when the non-time saving gaming status is set. After the process of S2204 ends, the game state setting process ends.

In S2205, which is shifted to when it is determined that the probability variation is not big hit, the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF”.
In S2206, the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and in S2207, “100” is set to the short-time fluctuation count W. Thereby, a game (a so-called short-time game) in which a decrease in the number of game balls in the low probability state is suppressed is awarded 100 times. After the process of S2207 ends, the game state setting process ends.

[Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 320]
The contents of the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 320 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process performed by the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320. Note that this processing is performed by a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) provided on the effect control board 320 during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the effect control board 320 is turned on or off. It is repeatedly executed every cycle (for example, 2 ms). In addition, the process performed on the effect control board 320 described based on the flowchart of FIG. 23 is executed based on a program stored in the sub ROM 320b. Furthermore, processes that are not related to the present invention are omitted as appropriate.

  When the power is turned on, the sub CPU 320a executes a startup program, thereby initializing each unit such as a memory (for example, the sub RAM 320c). After initialization, the program stored in the sub ROM 320b is read into the sub RAM 320c, and the program is executed by the sub CPU 320a.

  In the first S2301, the production random number is updated. This process is to update various random numbers used for production. Specifically, “1” is added to various random numbers for updating, and when reaching a predetermined value, the random number is reset to “0”. In the present embodiment, this production random number includes a “holding random number”. The “holding random number” is a random number that determines the holding object, and is exemplified to take an integer value of “0 to 99”.

  In S2302, command processing is executed. This process is for performing effects based on various commands. The commands processed here are a change start command, a symbol determination command, an opening command, a round start command, and an ending command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the command processing will be described later.

  In S2303, a hold related process is executed. This process is for effect display based on a hold command or the like. The commands processed here are a hold command and a recovery command transmitted from the main control board 300. Details of the hold-related processing will be described later.

  In S2304, an operation state determination process is performed. In this process, the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is received, and the operating state of the gaming machine 1 is determined based on the received command. The operating state determination process will be described later.

In S2305, transmission processing is performed. In this process, the command set in the processes up to S2304 is transmitted to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340.
[Command processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of command processing executed in S2302 of FIG.

  In the first S2401, it is determined whether or not a command has been received. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S2401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the command processing is terminated.

  In S2402, it is determined whether it is a change start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a change start command. The change start command is set in S1508 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a change start command (S2402: YES), retry processing is started in S2403. The retry process will be described later. When the retry process is started, the fluctuation process is subsequently executed in S2404. The variation processing in S2404 is processing for causing the liquid crystal display device 121 to perform various effects such as variation display of decorative symbols. Details of the variation processing will be described later. After the variation process, the command process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a change start command (S2402: NO), the process proceeds to S2405.

  In S2405, it is determined whether or not it is a symbol confirmation command. In this process, it is determined whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a symbol confirmation command. The symbol confirmation command is set in S1512 of FIG. If it is determined that the command is a symbol determination command (S2405: YES), the process proceeds to S2406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a symbol confirmation command (S2405: NO), the process proceeds to S2407.

  In S2406, a symbol determination process is executed. The symbol determination command is a command for notifying that the stop symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 371 or the second special symbol display 372. Therefore, in the symbol determination process, a process of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol that has been variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121 in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is performed. After the process of S2406 ends, the command process ends.

  In step S2407, it is determined whether the command is an opening command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an opening command. If it is determined that the command is an opening command (S2407: YES), the process proceeds to S2408. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an opening command (S2407: NO), the process proceeds to S2410.

In S2408, the retry process is started, and after the retry process starts, the process proceeds to S2409. The retry process will be described later.
In subsequent S2409, an opening process is executed. The opening refers to a period from when the jackpot game is started until the first prize-winning device 127 is first opened. The opening command is a command for notifying that the opening is started, and is set in S1805 of FIG. The opening process is a process in which a video (for example, an animation video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with a command to display the video on the liquid crystal display device 121. Is exemplified. Further, the voice data (for example, “congratulations”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with the command to the image control board 330, thereby performing voice output from the speaker 104 via the voice output device 331. It is exemplified. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2409 is completed, the command process is terminated.

  In S2410, it is determined whether the command is a round start command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is a round start command. If it is determined that the command is a round start command (S2410: YES), the process proceeds to S2411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a round start command (S2410: NO), the process proceeds to S2412.

  In S2411, round processing is executed. The round start command is a command for notifying that a round game has started, and is set in S2109 of FIG. Therefore, the round process is a process of displaying the video on the liquid crystal display device 121 by reading the video (for example, animation video) stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b and transmitting the video to the image control board 330 together with the command. It is exemplified. In addition, music data (for example, music data corresponding to video) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read and transmitted together with the command to the image control board 330, so that the music from the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 can be transmitted. It is exemplified that the process is to perform output. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2411, the command process is terminated.

  In S2412, it is determined whether the command is an ending command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to be received in S2401 is an ending command. If it is determined that the command is an ending command (S2412: YES), the process proceeds to S2413. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not an ending command (S2412: NO), the command processing is terminated.

In S2413, the retry process is started, and after the retry process starts, the process proceeds to S2414. The retry process will be described later.
In subsequent S2414, an ending process is performed. The ending command is a command for notifying that the final release of the special winning device 127 has been completed, and is set in S2123 of FIG. Therefore, in the ending process, a message image (for example, RUSH time entry or chance time entry) stored in advance in the sub ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the message image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 121. It is exemplified that the process is to display The audio data (for example, “RUSH time entry” or “chance time entry”) stored in advance in the sub-ROM 320b is read out and transmitted to the image control board 330 together with the command, whereby the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331 is obtained. It is exemplified that the process is to perform audio output from. Furthermore, by transmitting control data together with a command to the lamp control board 340, the accessory is driven via the effect driving device 341, and the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342 are driven. The process is exemplified by lighting. After the process of S2414 is completed, the command process is terminated.

[Variation processing]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing details of the variation processing executed in S2404 of FIG.

  In the first step S2501, the received variation start command is analyzed, and an effect pattern corresponding to the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol indicated by the variation start command and the lottery using the effect random number is determined. The ROM 320b of the effect control board 320 stores an effect pattern table in which the effect pattern is registered, and selects one of the effect patterns registered in the effect pattern table according to the variation time or the like. Then, the content of the variation effect is determined according to the selected effect pattern.

  In the subsequent S2502, a variation effect process is performed. Specifically, for example, by reading image data and audio data corresponding to the content of the variation effect from the sub ROM 320b and transmitting these data and commands to the image control board 330, the liquid crystal display device 121 can perform the variation effect. It is conceivable that an effect image is displayed and an audio output in a varying effect is performed from the speaker 104 via the audio output device 331. In addition, for example, the control data corresponding to the contents of the changing effect is read from the sub ROM 320b and the control data and the command are transmitted to the lamp control board 340, thereby driving the accessory via the effect driving device 341, It is conceivable to turn on the frame lamp 103 and the panel lamp 122 via the effect lighting device 342. After the process of S2502, the variation process is terminated.

Here, the effect pattern and effect pattern table mentioned above are demonstrated.
First, an effect on the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, normal loss (no reach), normal reach, and SP reach (super reach) are provided as modes of variation effects accompanied by a variation display of decorative symbols. In addition, in the variable effect, along with the variable display, an accessory fall effect, a pseudo-ream (abbreviation of pseudo continuous notice effect), a lightning notice, a V count effect, a V chance effect, a button notice effect, and a development effect, A plurality of types of effects including are performed.

  The button notice effect is to display an image prompting the operation of the effect button 105 in the display area 201 a and start a predetermined effect in response to the operation of the effect button 105. The contents of other effects will be described later.

  In addition, the accessory drop effect and the pseudo-ream may be performed in conjunction with each other, and an effect performed by interlocking the accessory drop effect and the pseudo-ream is also referred to as an interlocked effect. In addition, there are two types of pseudo-reams, a normal pseudo-ream and a MISSAKE pseudo-ream (details will be described later).

  Furthermore, each effect may be provided with a plurality of modes having different expectations that are big hits. Moreover, an accessory fall effect, a pseudo | simulation ream, etc. are performed once or several times in one variation | change effect, and it is performed many times, so that the expectation level which becomes a jackpot is high.

In this embodiment, production timings A to F at which each production is performed in one variation production are provided.
Fig.26 (a) is explanatory drawing which shows production | presentation timings A-F in one fluctuation display. After 3 seconds have passed since the start of the production, the production timing is A. When the production of the production is 6 seconds, the production time B is 6 seconds. After the production of the production, 11.5 seconds have passed. After the occurrence, the production timing C is the start timing of the button notice production, the production timing D is the start time of the button announcement production, the production timing E is the development timing start time, and the production timing F is the time after a predetermined time has elapsed after the development. And

  In addition, when the interlocking effect is performed at the effect timing E, the effect is developed by performing the development effect together with the interlocking effect. On the other hand, when the linked effect is performed at another effect timing, the effect continues.

Next, an effect pattern and an effect pattern table will be described.
FIG. 26B is a table showing an example of the configuration of the effect pattern table.
Each production pattern has production contents defined in association with a “variation pattern”. The variation pattern indicates the basic variation display mode, such as the duration of the variation production, the presence or absence of normal reach or SP reach, the number of occurrences of linked production (details will be described later), etc. is there.

  Specifically, “3 seconds fluctuation”, “6 seconds fluctuation”, and “11.5 seconds fluctuation” in FIG. 26B were displayed for 3 seconds, 6 seconds, and 11.5 seconds, respectively. It is a fluctuation pattern that later becomes a normal loss. “Normal short” is a fluctuation pattern that causes a normal loss after performing a fluctuation display for a short time (for example, about 20 seconds), and “normal length” is a fluctuation pattern for a long time (for example, about 30 seconds). This is a variation pattern that results in a normal loss after display. Moreover, the pseudo 2 series, the pseudo 3 series, and the pseudo 4 series are fluctuation patterns in which the normal pseudo series is generated once, twice, and three times, respectively. In addition, the SP reach A is a variation pattern that develops to SP reach A, and the SP reach B is a variation pattern that develops to SP reach B.

  The variation pattern is determined according to the variation time of the special symbol indicated by the variation start command. In addition, a plurality of effect patterns may be registered corresponding to one change pattern. In such a case, a change pattern determined according to the change time by lottery using a random number for effect. Any one of a plurality of effect patterns corresponding to is selected.

  In addition, the item of “actual object fall effect and pseudo-ream” performs an interlocked effect in which the accessory fall effect and the pseudo-ream are performed in conjunction with any of the production timings A to F. The execution mode etc. of the interlocking production are shown.

  Specifically, the letters A to F described in the item indicate any one of the production timings A to F, and the single description of the letters “A” to “F” corresponds to the letters. It is shown that one linked production is performed at the production timing. In addition, the description of a plurality of characters “A” to “F” connected by arrows, such as “B → D” and “B → F → E”, etc., is sequentially performed in an effect timing indicated by each character. It is shown that. In addition, the description “None” indicates that the linked performance is not performed.

  When a pseudo-ream occurs, the production timing is set assuming that the variation production is restarted from the beginning. For this reason, for example, when there is a description of “A → A”, the first interlocking effect is performed when 3 seconds have elapsed after the start of the change (effect timing A), and 3 seconds after the interlocking effect. When the time has elapsed (in other words, when 6 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation effect), the second linked effect is performed.

  Further, the parentheses of the item indicate the mode of interlocking production. “Gase” is a mode in which only an effect suggesting the occurrence of an interlocking effect is performed (actually an interlocking effect is not performed). Further, “Misake” is an interlocking effect accompanied by a Misake pseudo-ream described later. In addition, what is not written in parentheses is an interlocking effect accompanied by a normal pseudo-ream described later.

  The item “lightning notice” indicates the presence of lightning notice and the mode of lightning notice (up to which step). Although details will be described later, ST (steps) 1 to 6 are provided for lightning warning, and ST1 ′, 3 ′, and 5 ′ may be performed immediately before ST1, 3, and 5. And if it goes to ST6, a thunder notice will develop into a linked production. FIG. 26B shows that the effect pattern “No” is “X9” is performed at ST timing D after the effect pattern is performed up to ST6 in the lightning effect. In addition, “None” indicates that no lightning notice is given.

  The item “V count effect” indicates the presence or absence of the V count effect and the mode of the V count effect (to what value count-up is performed). Although details will be described later, in the V count effect, the count up is performed to 29, and when the count value reaches 29, the V count effect develops to the V chance effect and further develops to SP reach A. “No” is “X18”, indicating an effect pattern in such a case. In the V count effect, the SP reach B may be developed before the count value reaches 29. “No” is “X19”, indicating an effect pattern in such a case.

[Retry processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing details of the retry process executed in S2403, S2408, S2413 of FIG. 24 and S2812 of FIG.

  In the first S2701, abnormality determination is performed. Here, based on the output of the origin detection sensor 343, it is checked whether or not each movable accessory 211 to 218 is at the origin position. If one or more movable actors are not at the origin position, it is determined that there is an abnormality. When all the movable accessories are at the origin position, it is determined that there is no abnormality. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2702.

  In S2702, it is checked whether it is determined as abnormal in S2701. If it is not determined that there is an abnormality, that is, if it is determined that all movable accessories are at the origin position (S2702: YES), the flow proceeds to S2703. In S2703, the operation of all movable accessories is permitted. Specifically, the accessory movable flag stored in the main RAM 301c is set to “ON”. Thereafter, the retry process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined as abnormal, that is, when it is determined that one or more movable accessories are not at the origin position (S2702: NO), the process proceeds to S2704.

  In S2704, a return process is performed for the movable accessory checked in S2701 if it is not at the origin position. Specifically, after the corresponding movable accessory is driven by a predetermined amount in the advance position direction, it is driven in the retracted position direction until the output value of the origin detection sensor 343 reaches the output value in the case of the origin position. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S2705.

  In S2705, abnormality determination is performed. Here, as in S2701, based on the output of the origin detection sensor 343, it is determined that there is an abnormality when even one movable accessory is not at the origin position, and it is not abnormal when all the movable combinations are at the origin position. judge.

  In S2706, similarly to S2702, it is checked whether or not the abnormality is determined in S2705. If it is not determined to be abnormal (S2706: YES), the process proceeds to S2703. On the other hand, if it is determined that one or more movable accessories are not at the origin position (S2706: NO), the process proceeds to S2707.

In S2707, the operation of all movable accessories is stopped. Specifically, the accessory movable flag is set to “OFF”.
In step S2708, the lamp control board 340 is controlled to drive the effect driving device 341, thereby moving the movable combination that can be moved to the retreat position described above, that is, the movable combinations 212 to 218 to the retreat position. . At that time, the effect driving device 341 drives the stepping motor for moving the movable accessories 212 to 218 more than the driving amount necessary for moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. In other words, the movable combinations 212 to 218 are moved by a distance equal to or greater than the distance from the advance position to the retreat position. Thereby, the certainty of the movement to a retracted position can be improved. After the process of S2708 is completed, the retry process is terminated.

[Pending-related processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing details of the hold-related process executed in S2303 of FIG.

  In first S2801, it is determined whether or not a command is received. This process is the same as S2401 in FIG. The command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the buffer area of the effect control board 320. This process determines whether a command is stored in the buffer area. If it is determined that a command has been received (S2801: YES), the process proceeds to S2802. On the other hand, if it is determined that a command has not been received (S2801: NO), the subsequent processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.

  In S2802, it is determined whether the command is a hold command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S2801 is a pending command. The hold command is set in S1209 in FIG. 12 or S1309 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a hold command (S2802: YES), a hold process is executed in S2803, and then the hold related process is terminated. Details of the hold process will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a hold command (S2802: NO), the process proceeds to S2804.

  In step S2804, it is determined whether the command is a recovery command. This process determines whether or not the command determined to have been received in S2801 is a recovery command. The recovery command is transmitted in S803 in FIG. If it is determined that the command is a recovery command (S2804: YES), the process proceeds to S2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a recovery command (S2804: NO), the hold related process is terminated without executing the process of S2805.

  In S2805, a hold recovery process is executed. As described above, the recovery command is transmitted when the power is cut off. Since this recovery command includes hold information, here, the hold display is returned to the state before power-off based on the hold information. After executing the process of S2805, the hold related process is terminated.

[Hold processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing details of the hold process executed in S2803 of FIG.

  In the first S2901, the pending command is analyzed. The hold command includes “starter data” for distinguishing whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and “hold number data” indicating the number of the hold (ie, the hold number data). The number of holds U1, U2), “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern are included. Further, based on the fluctuation pattern data, it is determined whether or not to start the V count effect performed in the fluctuation effect corresponding to the newly generated hold.

  In S2902, data is stored in the reserved area. This process specifies whether the hold is related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol based on the “starter data”, and the number of the hold based on the “hold number data” And the data is stored in one of the first to fourth reserved areas related to the first special symbol and the first to fourth reserved areas related to the second special symbol. The data to be stored are “object data” for specifying the pending object, “stop symbol data” indicating the jackpot type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern.

  In S2903, a hold display command is set. When it is determined to start the V count effect, a command that supports the start of the V count effect is set. These commands are transmitted to the image control board 330 by the transmission process of S2305 in FIG. Thereby, regarding the new hold, the hold display by the hold object is realized. After executing the process of S2903, the hold process is terminated.

[Operation status judgment processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing details of the operating state determination process in S2301 of FIG.

  In the first step S3001, it is determined whether or not the number of holds is “0”. In this process, it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination and the numbers U1 and U2 of the special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 301c are “0”. This is because, when the number of holds is “0”, there is a high possibility of being in a non-operating state. If it is determined that the number of holds is “0” (S3001: YES), the process proceeds to S3002. On the other hand, if the hold number is not “0” (S3001: NO), the non-operation timer is reset in S3006, and after determining the operation state in S3007, the operation state determination process is terminated. The non-operation timer is a timer for measuring the elapsed time in the non-operation state, and the operation starts in S3009. And when the operation | movement which can be judged to be an operation state is detected in S3001 and the following S3002-S3005, it resets in S3006.

  In S3002, it is determined whether or not it is changing. This process determines that the normal symbol or the special symbol is not changing. This is because when there is no change, there is a high possibility that the vehicle is not operating. Here, when it is determined that it is not changing (S3002: YES), the process proceeds to S3003. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is changing (S3002: NO), the process proceeds to S3006.

  In S3003, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is “OFF”. In this process, it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is “OFF”, that is, the normal game state. In the case of a probable game state, there is a low possibility of being in a non-operating state. If it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “OFF” (S3003: YES), the process proceeds to S3004. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is “ON” (S3003: NO), the process proceeds to S3006.

  In S3004, it is determined whether or not the time-saving game flag is “OFF”. In this process, it is determined whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 301c is “OFF”, that is, the non-short-time game state. In the case of the short-time gaming state, the possibility of being in the non-operating state is low. If it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “OFF” (S3004: YES), the process proceeds to S3005. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (S3004: NO), the process proceeds to S3006.

  In S3005, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball fired. This process is based on the touch sensor 351 and the launch volume 352 input from the launch control board 350 to determine whether or not the game ball is actually being fired. If it is determined that there is no game ball fired (S3005: NO), the process proceeds to S3008. That is, the process proceeds to S3008 when an operation that can be determined to be in the operating state is not detected in S3001 to S3005. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a game ball fired (S3005: YES), the process proceeds to S3006.

  In S3008, it is determined whether or not a non-operation timer is operating. If it is determined that the non-working timer is operating (S3008: YES), the process proceeds to S3010 without executing the process of S3009. On the other hand, when it is determined that the non-operation timer is not operating (S3008: NO), the operation of the non-operation timer is started in S3009, and the process proceeds to S3010.

  In S3010, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed. This process is to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the non-operation timer was started in S3009. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S3010: YES), it is determined in S3011 that the device is in the non-operating state, and then the retry process shown in FIG. 27 is executed in S3012. finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S3010: NO), the processing of S3011 and S3012 is not executed, and the operation state determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S3011 that the non-operating state, the sub CPU 320a of the effect control board 320 transmits a demonstration display command (not shown) to the image control board 330 and the lamp control board 340. Thereby, demonstration display is performed via the liquid crystal display device 121 or the like. At this time, the eco mode is set in which the luminance of the liquid crystal display device 121 and the volume of the speaker 104 controlled by the audio output device 331 are suppressed. This eco mode continues until it is determined in S3007 that it is in an operating state.

[Example 1 of production (linked production)]
A specific example of the interlocking effect performed by interlocking the accessory falling effect and the pseudo-ream will be described.
In this embodiment, two types of A type and B type are provided as the effect drop effect.

31 (b), 34 (b), and 36 (b) are explanatory views showing a state when an A-type accessory fall effect is performed.
FIGS. 32 (b), 33 (b), 35 (b), and 37 (b) are explanatory diagrams showing a state when a B-type accessory fall effect is performed.

  In the A-type actor fall effect, the main character 3101 is displayed in the display area 201a while the second central movable accessory 212 falls downward. Further, in the B type accessory fall effect, the second central movable accessory 212 falls downward.

Further, the pseudo-ream is an effect that makes it appear as if the variable display has been started. In this embodiment, two types of pseudo-reams, a normal pseudo-ream and a miskake pseudo-ream, are provided.
31 (a) to (c), 34 (a) to (c), and 36 (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams of the normal pseudo-series. Usually, the pseudo-ream is performed in such a manner that after the decorative symbols that are variably displayed are temporarily stopped for a certain period (FIGS. 31 (a), 34 (a), 36 (a)), the variably displayed is restarted. (FIG. 31 (b), 34 (b), 36 (b)). During the temporary stop, all the decorative symbols may be swayed and fluctuated (for example, in a state of periodically swaying in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction). When the normal quasi-continuation is performed, the number of start times of variation display in one variation effect is updated, and the updated number of times of start 3102 is displayed in the display area 201a. And as the number of start-ups increases, the degree of expectation for jackpots increases.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports the frequency | count of starting with an audio | voice. In addition, for example, in a mode in which the variation speed is reduced to a level that allows visual recognition of all or some of the decorative symbols being displayed in a variable manner, and then the reduced decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner at the original variation speed. May be performed.

  FIGS. 32 (a) to (c), 33 (a) to (c), 35 (a) to (c), and 37 (a) to (c) are explanatory diagrams of the miskake pseudo-ream. The miskake quasi-ream keeps the decorative display variation display at the center of the display area 201a, adds 1 to the number of times the variable display is started at that time, and displays the number of start times 3102 after the addition in the display area 201a. It is performed in the mode of doing. While maintaining the variable display, the position where the variable display is performed is changed to, for example, below the display area 201a, and 1 is added to the number of times the variable display is started at that time. Also good.

  Then, an A-type accessory fall effect is performed in an interlocked effect with a normal pseudo-ream, and a B-type accessory drop effect is performed in an interlocked effect with a miscellaneous pseudo-ream. Hereinafter, the interlocking effect accompanied by the normal pseudo-ream is referred to as an interlocking effect (normal), and the interlocking effect accompanied by the miscellaneous pseudo-ream is also referred to as an interlocking effect (misse). Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a B-type accessory fall effect is usually performed in conjunction with a pseudo-ream, and an A-type accessory fall effect is performed in conjunction with a miracle pseudo-ream. May be.

  Next, as an example of the interlocking effects, the contents of the interlocking effects in the effect patterns with Nos “X10”, “X11”, “X14”, and “X15” registered in the effect pattern table shown in FIG. This will be specifically described.

  In the production pattern in which No is “X10”, an interlocking effect (normal) occurs immediately after the start of the variable effect (effect timing A), and then after the normal reach is reached (effect timing C), the interlocking effect (Misake) occurs. Occur.

FIGS. 31A to 31C are explanatory diagrams of the linked effect (normal) at the effect timing A in the effect pattern.
32 (a) to 32 (c) are explanatory diagrams of the interlocking effect (miscellaneous) at the effect timing C in the effect pattern.

  In the linked production (normal) at the production timing A, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a lost state (FIG. 31 (a)), the variable display is restarted (FIG. 31 (b)). Thereafter, all the decorative symbols are variably displayed (FIG. 31 (c)). On the other hand, in the interlocking effect (miscellaneous) at the effect timing C, a B-type accessory fall effect is performed while maintaining the fluctuation display of the normal reach state (FIG. 32B). At this time, the number of start times 3102 to which 1 is added is displayed, thereby increasing the chance that the expectation of jackpot increases. Thereafter, normal reach is continued (FIG. 32 (c)).

  In the production pattern in which No is “X11”, an interlocking effect (normal) occurs immediately after the start of the variable effect (effect timing A), and after that, after SP reach (effect timing F), the interlocking effect (Misake) Will occur.

33 (a) to 33 (c) are explanatory diagrams of the interlocking effect (miscellaneous) at the effect timing F in the effect pattern.
The linked production (normal) at the production timing A is the same as the production pattern of No “X10”. After the linked production (normal), it develops into SP reach. During the SP reach, an image in which the main character 3301 and the enemy character 3302 battle each other is displayed in the display area 201a (FIG. 33A). Then, in the interlocking effect (miscellaneous) at the effect timing F, a B-type accessory fall effect is performed while maintaining the fluctuation display of the SP reach state (FIG. 33 (b)). At this time, the number of start times 3102 to which 1 is added is displayed, thereby increasing the chance that the expectation of jackpot increases. Thereafter, the SP reach is continued (FIG. 33 (c)).

  In the production pattern in which No is “X14”, an interlocking effect (normal) occurs immediately after the start of the variable effect (effect timing A), and then after SP reach (effect timing F), the interlocking effect (normal). Will occur. Then, during the SP reach, together with the development effect (effect timing E), the interlocking effect (missing) occurs.

FIGS. 34A to 34C are explanatory diagrams of the interlocking effect (normal) at the effect timing F in the effect pattern.
FIGS. 35A to 35C are explanatory diagrams of the interlocking effect (miscellaneous) at the effect timing E in the effect pattern.

  The linked production (normal) at the production timing A is the same as the production pattern of No “X10”. After the linked production (normal), it develops into SP reach. In the linked production (normal) at the production timing F, after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped with the SP reach lost (FIG. 34 (a)), the variable display is restarted (FIG. 34 ( b)). Thereafter, the state is changed and displayed in the SP reach state (FIG. 34C).

  Furthermore, during the SP reach (FIG. 35A), at the production timing E, when the linked effect (missing) is performed together with the development effect in which the main character 3301 rises (FIG. 35B), the SP reach is further developed. At this time, a B type accessory fall effect is performed, and the number of start times 3102 to which 1 is added is displayed, thereby increasing the degree of expectation of jackpot. Thereafter, the SP reach is increased in the degree of expectation (SP reach in a state where the main character 3301 is dominant over the enemy character 3302) (FIG. 35 (c)).

  In the production pattern in which No is “X15”, the interlocking effect (normal) occurs after the start of the variable effect (effect timing B), and then the normal reach is reached (effect timing C). Occur. Then, during normal reach, together with the development effect (production timing E), an interlocking production (missing) occurs.

36 (a) to 36 (c) are explanatory diagrams of the linked effect (normal) at the effect timing C in the effect pattern.
FIGS. 37A to 37C are explanatory diagrams of the interlocking effect (missing) at the effect timing E in the effect pattern.

  The interlocking effect (normal) at the effect timing B is performed in the same manner as the interlocking effect (normal) at the effect timing A described above. After the linked production (normal), it becomes normal reach. Further, in the subsequent linked production (normal) at the production timing C, after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped with the normal reach lost (FIG. 36 (a)), the variable display is restarted (FIG. 36). (B)). Thereafter, the display is changed and displayed in the normal reach state (FIG. 36C).

  Further, during the normal reach, when the linked effect (missing) is performed together with the development effect in which the main character 3301 performs the special training at the effect timing E (FIG. 37 (b)), the normal reach is further developed. At this time, a B type accessory fall effect is performed, and the number of start times 3102 to which 1 is added is displayed, thereby increasing the degree of expectation of jackpot. Then, it develops into a normal reach with a higher degree of expectation (a normal reach with an effect in which the main character 3301 performs training) (FIG. 37 (c)).

  In the linked production at the production timing E, the production is developed by the development production. For this reason, the pseudo-ream in the interlocking production is a so-called development. On the other hand, before and after the linked production at other production timings, the production does not develop, and the pseudo-ream in the linked production is so-called continuation.

  Furthermore, as an example of the interlocking effects, the contents of the interlocking effects in the effect pattern with No “X1” registered in the effect pattern table illustrated in FIG. When the variation pattern is “3 seconds variation”, the production pattern “X1” is always selected. In the production pattern, a gaze of linked production (also described as a linked production (gase)) occurs at production timing A.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram when an interlocking effect (gase) at the effect timing A occurs.
In the interlocking production (gase), the second central movable accessory 212 is made to appear to fall down by vibrating the second central movable accessory 212 while maintaining the display of variation of all decorative symbols. At this time, the fluctuation speed of one or a plurality of decorative symbols may be reduced, or one or two decorative symbols may be temporarily stopped.

[Specification Example 2 (Lightning Notice)]
For the effect patterns registered in the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 26B, such as No. “X4”, “X6”, “X9”, etc., thunder notice is performed. Hereinafter, the thunder notice will be described in detail.

  The lightning warning has six steps: ST (step) 1 left lightning emission, ST2 left light lighting, ST3 lightning light emission, ST4 lightning light emission, ST5 right lightning emission, ST6 right light lighting. When these steps are executed in sequence and ST6 is completed, it develops into a sign effect and an effect drop effect, and the expectation to the jackpot increases. On the other hand, if the lightning warning is completed in a step prior to ST6, it does not develop into an indication effect.

  In addition, ST1 ′ left charging gasses may be performed instead of ST1 left lightning emission, ST3 ′ medium charging gasses may be performed instead of ST3 lightning emission, and ST5 ′ right charging gasses may be performed instead of ST5 right lightning emission. ST1, 3 and 5 are also referred to as a launch step, and ST1 ′, 3 ′ and 5 ′ are also referred to as a gas step. The gasse step indicates the end of the thunder notice, and usually the thunder notice ends after the gasse step is performed.

  However, after the gas step, there may be a firing step that should have been performed instead of the gas step. Even in such a case, the subsequent steps may be sequentially performed to reach ST6, and after reaching ST6, it develops into an indication effect or the like (of course, this is a case where it has been restored from the Gase step. However, the lightning notice may end at a step before ST6).

Next, as an example, a lightning notice in an effect pattern in which No is “X9” will be described.
FIG. 39 is a timing chart of a lightning notice in the production pattern, and a sign production and an accessory fall production performed following the lightning notice.

For example, the lightning notice in FIG. 39 is performed in the order of ST1, 2, 3 ′, 3, 4, 5, and 6, and after the lightning notice, has developed into a sign effect and an accessory fall effect.
FIG. 40 is an effect image when the lightning notice of FIG. 39 is performed. Based on FIG. 40, the effects at each step will be described in detail.

  In ST1 left lightning launch, a triangular left launcher 3701 appears on the lower left side of the display area 201a, and lightning 3702 is launched from the left launcher 3701 toward the left lamp 212a of the second central movable accessory 212 ( FIG. 40 (a)). In the subsequent ST2, the left lamp 212a of the second central movable accessory 212 is turned on (FIG. 40 (b)). Note that the second central movable accessory 212 may be vibrated simultaneously with the lighting of the left lamp 212a.

  In the ST3 ′ middle charging gaze, a triangular middle firing portion 3703 appears below the center of the display area 201a, and a current 3704 is emitted from the middle firing portion 3703 toward the middle lamp 212b of the second central movable accessory 212. (FIG. 40 (c)). The current 3704 is darker and lighter than the lightning 3705 described later, and has a weaker sound effect when launched.

  And after ST3 'is performed, after a fixed period passes, it transfers to ST3. In ST3 medium lightning emission, lightning 3705 is emitted from the medium emission unit 3703 toward the medium lamp 212b (FIG. 40 (d)). In subsequent ST4, the middle lamp 212b is turned on (FIG. 40 (e)). Note that the second central movable accessory 212 may be vibrated simultaneously with the lighting of the middle lamp 212b. At this time, the second central movable accessory 212 may be vibrated more vigorously (in other words, with a larger swing width) than when the left lamp 212a is lit.

  In ST5 right lightning emission, a triangular right emission part 3706 appears below the right side of the display area 201a, and lightning 3707 is emitted from the right emission part 3706 toward the right lamp 212c of the second central movable accessory 212 ( FIG. 40 (f)). In the subsequent ST6, the right lamp 212c of the second central movable accessory 212 is turned on (FIG. 40 (g)). Note that the second central movable accessory 212 may be vibrated simultaneously with the lighting of the right lamp 212c. At this time, the second central movable accessory 212 may be vibrated more intensely (in other words, with a larger swing width) than when the middle lamp 212b is lit.

  Thereafter, the second central movable accessory 212 is vibrated to perform a predictive effect that suggests that an accessory drop effect is generated (FIG. 40 (h)), and the above-described accessory drop effect is performed. In some cases, the effect drop effect is not performed even if the sign effect is performed.

  Note that the lightning notice in the effect pattern No is “X4” ends after ST1 ′ is performed. In addition, the lightning notice in the effect pattern of No “X6” ends in the order of ST1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ′. In these lightning notices, in ST1 ′ that is the gas step, the same current as ST3 ′ is emitted from the left emitting unit 3701 to the left lamp 212a of the second central movable accessory 212, and in ST5 ′ that is the gasset step, the right A current similar to ST3 ′ is emitted from the launching unit 3706 to the right lamp 212c of the second central movable accessory 212.

In addition, it is good also as a structure which puts the gas step more than twice. Further, the steps of ST1 to ST5 may be skipped to reach ST6, which may be developed into a sign effect or an accessory fall effect.
By performing such a lightning advance notice, the expectation to the jackpot can be increased as the step proceeds. In addition, gasse steps ST1 ′, 3 ′, 5 ′ are provided corresponding to the launch steps ST1, 3, 5, and it is suggested that the thunder notice will end in the middle due to the appearance of the gasse step, and expectation of jackpot The feeling decreases. However, there is a case where a corresponding launch step appears after the gasse step. In such a case, the expectation to the jackpot is revived and the player can be pleased. That is, after the player's expectation is once lowered, the expectation can be increased again, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Of course, not only in the lightning notice of this embodiment, but also in other aspects of the production consisting of a plurality of steps, a gusset step may be provided corresponding to a normally performed step in the same manner as the lightning notice. Usually, the production is ended due to the occurrence of the gaze step, but after the gaze step appears with a certain probability, the step corresponding to the gasse step appears, and further the following steps are performed. It may be configured to appear. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

[Example 3 of production (V count production)]
In the effect patterns such as “X5”, “X7”, “X18”, and “X19” registered in the effect pattern table shown in FIG. 26B, the V count effect is performed. Hereinafter, the V count effect will be specifically described.

  FIG. 41 is a timing chart of the V count effect started during the change effect. In the timing chart, the progress of the production in the flow of “V count area display”, “count start”, “count stop”, “production end” is based on the production pattern of No “X5” or “X7”. It is. In addition, the progress of the production in the flow of “V count area display”, “count start”, “reach target value (29)”, “V chance production”, “development to SP reach A” is No “X18”. Is based on the production pattern. In addition, the progress of the production in the flow of “V count area display”, “count start”, “development to SP reach B”, “development disappearance production”, “SP reach B”, production pattern of No “X19” It is based on.

42 and 43 are effect images when the V count effect is performed.
When the V count effect is started after the start of the variable effect, the V count area 4201 is displayed in the display area 201a (FIG. 42A). Thereafter, when a lightning 4202 is fired toward the V count area 4201, the door provided on the front surface of the V count area 4201 is opened, and a count value 4201a that is a number is displayed inside the door. At the same time, the count value 4201a starts counting up from the initial value to the target value (FIG. 42 (b)). In this embodiment, as an example, the initial value is 1 and the target value is 29, and the number up to the target value is counted up one by one.

  In addition, you may count up with the speed according to the fluctuation time etc. of the fluctuation production in execution. Further, the count-up mode may be changed during the count-up. Specifically, for example, the count-up speed may be increased or decreased, the count-up may be advanced at once by adding two or more predetermined values to the count value 4201a, and from the count value 4201a. You may count down by subtracting a predetermined value. Further, such a change in count up may occur due to a predetermined effect being performed, or a predetermined effect may be performed due to a change in count up.

  When the count value reaches the target value (FIG. 42 (c)), it develops into a V chance effect (FIG. 42 (d)), and further develops into SP reach A as an example. Even if the count value reaches the target value, it may be rarely developed into a V chance effect. Further, the count-up speed may be increased or decreased immediately before the count value reaches the target value (for example, the count value reaches 27 or 28 (a value smaller than the target value by a predetermined value)). Further, when the count value reaches the target value, the V count area 4201 and the count value 4201a may be enlarged.

  In addition, the V count effect may end before the count value reaches the target value. Specifically, before reaching the target value, for example, the SP reach B (SP reach with a lower expectation than SP reach A) may be developed. In such a case, the development disappearance effect is performed. After being broken, the V count effect ends. In this development / annihilation effect, the V count area 4201 disappears so as to bounce off, and a star appears in the display area 201a (FIG. 43A).

  Further, the count-up may be stopped before the count value reaches the target value, and then the variation effect may be terminated in a state where the count-up is stopped. Further, when the count-up is stopped, an effect suggesting that the count-up is resumed is performed (FIG. 43 (b)), and the count-up is resumed with a certain probability after the effect. May be. Of course, after the count-up is resumed, there is a possibility of developing into a V-count production or SP reach B.

  Further, before the count value reaches the target value, for example, there may be an extinguishing effect in which the V count area 4201 is wrapped in smoke 4301 and the V count area 4201 disappears thereafter (FIG. 43 (c)). Even in such a case, the V count effect ends thereafter.

  In the count area 4201, count values may be expressed using pictorial diagrams instead of numbers. Specifically, for example, a barbuff 4302 (FIG. 43 (d)), a pie chart, or the like is displayed in the V count area 4201, and the length of the bar in the barbuff 4302 or the length of the arc in the pie chart as the count progresses. Etc. may be changed. Further, for example, a meter may be displayed in the V count area 4201, and the position of the needle of the meter may be changed as the count progresses. In addition, the countdown may be performed instead of the countup, or characters other than numerals (for example, A, B, C...) May be sequentially displayed to count up. Further, the count value may be notified only by image and sound, or sound.

In addition, the V count effect may be started before the start of the variable effect.
FIG. 44 is a timing chart of the V count effect started before the start of the variable effect. In the timing chart, the progress of the production in the flow of “count start”, “count stop”, and “production end” is based on the production pattern of No “X5” or “X7”. Further, the progress of the production in the flow of “count start”, “reaching target value (29)”, “V chance production”, “development to SP reach A” is based on the production pattern of No “X18”. It is. Further, the progress of the production in the flow of “count start”, “development to SP reach B”, “development disappearance production”, and “SP reach B” is based on the production pattern of No “X19”.

FIG. 45 is an effect image of the V count effect started before the start of the change effect.
In such a case, the V count area 4501 is displayed in the display area 201a after the occurrence of the hold and before the start of the changing effect corresponding to the hold (FIG. 45 (a)). The display timing of the V count area 4501 may be, for example, at the same time as the display of the hold object, or may be the timing at which the hold generated before the hold is consumed.

  After that, after the variation effect for the hold is started (FIG. 45 (b)), when a lightning 4502 is launched toward the V count area 4501, the same as when the V count effect is started during the variation effect. Thus, the door provided on the front surface of the V count area 4501 is in a state where the door is opened, and the count-up is started (FIG. 45C). Thereafter, the effect proceeds in the same manner as when the V count effect is started during the variable effect.

  Even when the V count area 4501 is displayed before the start of the variation effect, the V count region 4501 disappears before the count up starts after the start of the variation effect corresponding to the hold, and the V count effect is displayed. May be terminated.

[Effects of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment]
◆ Effect 1
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that performs a pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo-continuous) in which a symbol is temporarily stopped and then restarted in one variation effect. In such a gaming machine, the expectation to the jackpot has been improved by repeating the quasi-ream with one variation effect. Moreover, triggered by the occurrence of a pseudo-ream, a production with a higher expectation level has been generated, or it has been developed to normal reach or SP reach.

However, simply repeating the quasi-ream or developing the production may make the production monotonous and may reduce the game preference.
In this regard, in this embodiment, normal reach, SP reach, development effect, etc. are performed according to the effect pattern registered in the effect pattern table in one variation effect, and the second central movable accessory 212 is moved downward. An interlocking effect is performed in which the falling effect falling effect and the pseudo-ream are interlocked. Each time a pseudo-ream is performed in the linked performance, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, and the degree of expectation increases.

  Also, in the production pattern with No “X14”, a linked production (linked production (normal)) accompanied by a normal quasi-continuation is performed in a stage before the development to SP reach. On the other hand, at the stage after the development to SP reach, an interlocking effect (interlocking effect (missake)) accompanied by a miscellaneous pseudo-ream is performed together with the development effect, and the SP reach further develops.

  In the production pattern with No “X15”, the linked production (normal) is performed before the development to normal reach. On the other hand, in the stage after the development to normal reach, together with the development effect, an interlocking effect (Misake) is performed, and the normal reach is developed.

  That is, determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is established, and based on the determination result by the determination means, a variation effect accompanied by a change in symbol is performed by the predetermined effect means. An effect control means, wherein the effect control means is capable of executing, as the change effect, a normal change effect and a special effect with a high expectation for the special game after the normal change effect, and A specific effect control unit capable of performing a specific effect when any one of the variable effect and the special effect is performed, and the specific effect control unit performs the expectation when the specific effect is performed. When the specific effect is performed when the normal variation effect is being performed, a pseudo-continuous effect that repeats the normal variation effect is performed, When performing the specific effect when another effect is being performed, to perform the expected high degree special effect than the special effect, a game machine, wherein.

  As a result, in the stage before the start of SP reach or normal reach, the interlocking effect (normal) is performed, and the variable display is restarted in accordance with the accessory fall effect, so that the variable display is performed multiple times. Can do. At this time, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, so that the expectation for the jackpot is increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, at the stage after the start of SP reach or normal reach, a linked effect (Misake) is performed, and only the updated display of the display number of the variable display accompanying the effect falling effect is displayed, and the variable display appears to have been restarted. ing. And SP reach and normal reach develop with interlocking production (Misake).

  In the Misekake pseudo-ream, the decorative design is not temporarily stopped, the fluctuation speed is reduced, and the fluctuation display is not restarted. Therefore, the expectation can be increased in a short period of time, and it does not interfere with other productions. Production is possible. By developing SP reach and normal reach together with the Misekake pseudo-ream, the expectation of jackpot can be greatly increased in a short period of time without impeding the production, and the game's preference can be improved.

◆ Effect 2
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that performs a pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo-continuous) in which a symbol is temporarily stopped and then restarted in one variation effect. In such a gaming machine, the expectation to the jackpot has been improved by repeating the quasi-ream with one variation effect. Moreover, triggered by the occurrence of a pseudo-ream, a production with a higher expectation level has been generated, or it has been developed to normal reach or SP reach.

However, simply repeating the quasi-ream or developing the production may make the production monotonous and may reduce the game preference.
In this regard, in this embodiment, normal reach, SP reach, development effect, etc. are performed according to the effect pattern registered in the effect pattern table in one variation effect, and the second central movable accessory 212 is moved downward. An interlocking effect is performed in which the falling effect falling effect and the pseudo-ream are interlocked. Each time a pseudo-ream is performed in the linked performance, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, and the degree of expectation increases.

  In the production pattern with No “X10”, an interlocking production (normal) is performed before the development to normal reach. On the other hand, in the stage after the development to normal reach, linked production (Misake) is performed, and the expectation of jackpot increases (chance up) while maintaining normal reach.

  In the production pattern with No “X11”, an interlocking production (normal) is performed at the stage before the SP reach is developed. On the other hand, in the stage after the development of SP reach, linked production (missing) is performed, and the expectation of jackpot increases (chance up) while maintaining SP reach.

  That is, determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is established, and based on the determination result by the determination means, a variation effect accompanied by a change in symbol is performed by the predetermined effect means. An effect control means, wherein the effect control means is capable of executing, as the change effect, a normal change effect and a special effect with a high expectation for the special game after the normal change effect, and When any one of the variation effect and the special effect is performed, a specific effect control unit capable of performing the specific effect is provided, and the specific effect control unit is configured to perform the normal variation effect. When the specific effect is performed, a pseudo-continuous effect that repeats the normal variation effect is performed, and a suggestion effect that suggests the number of times the specific effect was performed in the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. The suggestion effect control means includes the suggestion effect control means, which suggests the number of times the specific effect is performed even when the specific effect is performed when the special effect is performed. This is a gaming machine.

  As a result, in the stage before the start of normal reach or SP reach, the interlocking effect (normal) is performed, and the variable display is restarted with the effect drop effect, so that the variable display is performed multiple times. Can do. At this time, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, so that the expectation for the jackpot is increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, at the stage after the start of normal reach or SP reach, a linked effect (Misake) is performed, and only the update display of the number of start times of the variable display in association with the effect fall of the accessory is displayed, and the variable display appears to have been restarted. ing. In the Misekake pseudo-ream, the decorative design is not temporarily stopped, the fluctuation speed is reduced, and the fluctuation display is not restarted. Therefore, the expectation can be increased in a short period of time, and it does not interfere with other productions. Production is possible. Therefore, the game preference can be improved.

◆ Effect 3
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine that performs a pseudo-continuous notice effect (pseudo-continuous) in which a symbol is temporarily stopped and then restarted in one variation effect. In such a gaming machine, the expectation to the jackpot has been improved by repeating the quasi-ream with one variation effect. Moreover, triggered by the occurrence of a pseudo-ream, a production with a higher expectation level has been generated, or it has been developed to normal reach or SP reach.

However, simply repeating the quasi-ream or developing the production may make the production monotonous and may reduce the game preference.
In this regard, in this embodiment, normal reach, SP reach, development effect, etc. are performed according to the effect pattern registered in the effect pattern table in one variation effect, and the second central movable accessory 212 is moved downward. An interlocking effect is performed in which the falling effect falling effect and the pseudo-ream are interlocked. Each time a pseudo-ream is performed in the linked performance, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, and the degree of expectation increases.

  Also, in the production patterns with Nos of “X10”, “X11”, and “X14”, the linked production (usually) is performed once or twice before the linked production (missing) is performed, and the first linkage is performed. The production (normal) is performed early (after 3 seconds) after the start of the variation production.

  That is, determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is established, and based on the determination result by the determination means, a variation effect accompanied by a change in symbol is performed by the predetermined effect means. An effect control means, wherein the effect control means is capable of executing, as the change effect, a normal change effect and a special effect with a high expectation for the special game after the normal change effect, and A specific effect control means capable of performing a specific effect when a variable effect is being performed, and after performing the normal variation effect for a predetermined period, the normal effect can be repeated and then the special effect can be performed. And the specific effect control means is capable of performing the specific effect at the end of the predetermined period or before the end of the predetermined period, Continuous production Control means, when the specific effect before the end of the predetermined period is performed, a game machine and repeating the normal variation effect before the end of the predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the interlocking effect (usually) is performed once or twice, and the variable display is restarted with the effect drop effect, so that the variable display is performed multiple times. Can do. At this time, the number of start times of the variable display is added and displayed, so that the expectation for the jackpot is increased and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the first linked production (normal) is started early after the change production is started. For this reason, the expectation degree of jackpot can be improved at an early stage after the start of the variation effect, and the effect can be performed with a good tempo. Further, it is possible to provide a time margin for performing other effects other than the linked effects within the fluctuation time, and it is possible to enhance the contents of the effects. Therefore, the game preference can be improved.

◇ Effect 4
(1) Conventionally, there is known an effect that counts up or counts down in a single variation effect to increase the expectation level of a jackpot.

However, simply performing a count-up or the like may result in a monotonous effect, which may reduce the game preference.
In this regard, in this embodiment, when the V count effect is started in which the count value is displayed in the V count areas 4201 and 4501 in the normal variation or normal reach state during the variation effect, and then the V chance is started. Production develops into production and SP reach B. That is, when the count value displayed in the V count areas 4201 and 4501 reaches 29 which is the target value due to the count up in the V count effect, the count value is developed when the V count effect is developed and the SP reach B is not developed. Does not reach 29.

  That is, determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is established, and based on the determination result by the determination means, a variation effect accompanied by a change in symbol is performed by the predetermined effect means. Effect control means, and the effect control means performs the first effect with the special effect control means capable of executing either the first special effect or the second special effect after the first effect. Stage effect control means capable of executing stage effects in which the stage effects are progressed step by step from a predetermined stage to a target stage. The game machine is characterized in that when the production mode is reached to the stage and the second special production is performed, the production mode is not even reached to the target stage.

  As a result, when the count value reaches 29, it develops into a V-chance effect, so that the player can be relieved by the change in the count value. Even if the count value does not reach 29, it may develop into SP reach B, so that the player can have full expectation of the jackpot, and can not keep an eye on the performance until the end. Moreover, it can be developed from a V count production to various productions, and the game preference can be improved.

(2) Further, when the V-count effect produces SP reach B, the count-up is stopped before 29 is reached.
That is, the stage effect control means does not advance the stage effect when the second special effect is performed.

  As a result, even if the count-up stops before the count value reaches 29 during the V-count effect, the player can have a great expectation for the jackpot, and can not keep an eye on the effect until the end.

[Other Embodiments]
(1) In the variation processing of the present embodiment, the content of the variation effect is selected by selecting an effect pattern registered in the effect pattern table according to the change time (variation pattern) indicated by the change start command and the effect random number. Are all determined.

  However, a configuration may be adopted in which an effect pattern indicating a rough effect content, such as the presence or absence of normal reach or SP reach, the number of occurrences of an accessory drop effect, a pseudo-ream, etc., is registered in the effect pattern table. And, while setting the production pattern according to the fluctuation pattern, or the fluctuation pattern and the random number for production, at the start of each production, etc., by the lottery using the random number for production, the type of production and the degree of expectation It may be determined whether or not to generate the production.

For example, it is good also as a structure which selects the production pattern registered in the production pattern table only according to the fluctuation pattern.
(2) In the present embodiment, when a normal pseudo-run or a miskake pseudo-run occurs, the start count of the variable display in the running variation effect is updated and displayed, and the start count represents the expectation of jackpot. However, it may be configured such that when a normal pseudo-run or a miskake pseudo-run is generated, the number of occurrences of the normal pseudo-run and the miskake pseudo-run in the running variation effect is updated and displayed, and the expectation is represented by the number of occurrences. In addition, in a normal pseudo-run or miskake pseudo-run, by adding and displaying a predetermined value of 2 or more to the number of times of starting (or the number of occurrences of the pseudo-run) at that time, the normal pseudo-run or miskake of the number of times equal to the predetermined value is displayed. It may appear as if a pseudo-ream has occurred at once.

  (3) In the present embodiment, an A-type actor fall effect (a type in which the main character 3201 is displayed while the second central movable accessory 212 is dropped) is performed in the linked production accompanied by the mistake pseudo-ream. A type of accessory fall effect (a type in which the second central movable accessory 212 falls) may be performed. In addition, a B-type accessory fall effect is performed in a linked effect with a pseudo-ream, but an A-type accessory fall effect may be performed.

  In addition, in the accessory fall effect, the second central movable accessory 212 falls, but instead of this, or in addition to this, for example, a movable accessory other than the second central movable accessory 212 is moved. Alternatively, a predetermined image may be displayed in the display area 201a.

  (4) In this embodiment, the interlocking effects are performed at the effect timings A to E, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the interlocking effects can be performed at various timings. It is also conceivable to perform the accessory fall effect and the pseudo-ream separately.

  Moreover, in the production pattern illustrated in the present embodiment, the linked production is performed 0 to 3 times in one variation production, but this is not limiting, and the coupled production is performed four or more times in one variation production. It may be done.

  Further, in the effect pattern exemplified in the present embodiment, in one change effect, after one or two interlocking effects (normal) are performed, one interlocking effect (missing) is performed. However, the execution order and the number of executions of the interlocking effect (normal) and the interlocking effect (missing) are not limited to this, and one or a plurality of interlocking effects (missing) were performed in one variation effect. Later, one or more interlocking effects (normal) may be performed, or the interlocking effects (missing) and the interlocking effects (normal) may be performed alternately. Further, in a single variation effect, only a linked effect (missing effect) may be performed once or a plurality of times.

  In addition, triggered by the linked production, the fluctuation display in a state that is not reach may be developed to normal reach or SP reach, normal reach may be developed to SP reach, or SP reach may be further developed.

  (5) In the present embodiment, in the case of the V count effect, the number is displayed by displaying a number in the V count area displayed in the display area 201a of the liquid crystal display device 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a V count is obtained by using a screen of a liquid crystal display device provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 201, an LED display device for displaying numbers, or the like as a V count area. Directing may be performed.

  Further, in the V count effect, for example, in the display area 201a, timer display composed of numbers represented by 7-segment LEDs may be performed, and countdown or countup may be performed by the timer display. And, for example, when the timer display becomes 0 seconds due to the countdown, or when the timer display reaches a predetermined time due to the countup, even if the expectation level of the jackpot is increased by performing a specific effect good.

1 ... gaming machine (game machine)
201 ... Liquid crystal display device (production means)
201a ... display area 212 ... second central movable accessory (production means)
300 ... Main control board (determination means)
320 ... Production control board (production control means )

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, an effect control means for performing a change effect accompanied by a change in the design with a predetermined effect means, and
As the variation effect, at least a normal effect, and a first special effect and a second special effect that are executed after the normal effect,
The production control means includes
The first variation effect mode for executing the normal effect, the second variable effect mode for executing the first special effect after executing the normal effect, and the second special effect after executing the normal effect The execution of the variation effect is controlled by any variation effect mode among a plurality of variation effect modes including the third variation effect mode,
Even when the execution of the variation effect is controlled by any variation effect mode, it is possible to execute a stage effect in which the effect progresses step by step from the predetermined stage toward the target stage when the normal effect is performed. And
When the stage effect is executed in the normal effect while the execution of the variation effect is controlled in the second variation effect mode, the effect is advanced to the target stage, and the effect is advanced to the target stage. depending executing the first special effect, the
When executing the stage effect in the normal effect while controlling the execution of the variation effect in the third variation effect mode, the progress of the effect to the target stage is restricted and stopped, and the target stage executing said second special effect according to the effect did not proceed to,
When the stage effect is executed in the normal effect when the execution of the variation effect is controlled in the first variation effect mode, the game machine is restricted from being advanced to the target stage. .