JP6019055B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs jackpot determination when a game ball enters a starting port and wins a jackpot with a predetermined probability.

  Conventionally, a jackpot determination is performed when a game ball enters a start opening provided on a game board, and a jackpot game is executed when a jackpot determination is won by the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination is performed There are many known gaming machines configured to notify a player of this by a change display of a symbol and to notify a jackpot determination result according to a mode when the symbol is stopped.

  In such a gaming machine, a variable display pattern is determined each time a jackpot determination is made, but merely determining a variable display pattern has a relevance in units of several or tens of variable display units. I can't. Therefore, a gaming machine in which a plurality of tables (pattern groups) in which a plurality of related variable display patterns are stored is provided in accordance with the gaming state (so-called high probability gaming state, short-time gaming state, etc.) is known. (See Patent Document 1). In this way, a table in which a plurality of variation display patterns are stored is set, and by determining one variation display pattern from the set table, a variation display corresponding to the current gaming state is performed, and the player It is possible to enjoy the production according to the variation display of different variations for each gaming state.

JP 2006-204819 A

  When the table is provided corresponding to the gaming state in this way, it is possible to display a variation associated with each gaming state. However, for example, even in the same gaming state, in order to increase variation of the variation display pattern, it is difficult to perform the related variation display in units other than the gaming state. On the other hand, it is conceivable that one of a plurality of tables can be set even in the same gaming state. As a result, even if the game state is the same, it is possible to give the player an impression of being in a different game state.

  However, if a plurality of tables can be set in the same gaming state as described above, various variable displays are performed too much in the same gaming state, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game while increasing variations of patterns for variable display.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first start port through which the game ball can enter, the first start port detecting means for detecting the game ball that has entered the first start port, and the entry of the game ball are difficult. A second start port that is controllable to a first mode and a second mode that allows easier entry of a game ball compared to the first mode, and a game ball that has entered the second start port is detected. Based on the fact that a game ball is detected by the second start port detecting means and the first start port detecting means, the first start port is used for determining whether or not to execute at least a special game advantageous to the player. Used to determine whether or not to execute at least the special game based on detection of the game ball by the first special determination information acquisition means for acquiring the special determination information and the second start port detection means. Second special determination information acquisition means for acquiring the second special determination information to be performed; The first special game or the second special game based on the first special determination information acquired by the first special determination information acquisition means or the second special determination information acquired by the second special determination information acquisition means. The special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute the game, and the first special game is controlled on condition that the special game determination means determines that the first special game is to be executed. On condition that the second special game is determined to be executed by the determination means, special game control means for controlling the second special game, and the first special game or the second special game by the special game determination means. When it is determined whether or not a game is to be executed, a symbol display means for performing a variable display and a stop display of a notification symbol for notifying the determination result in a predetermined variation mode; A variation mode group storing means in which a plurality of variation mode groups consisting of the variation modes are stored, and a variation mode in which one variation mode group is set from the plurality of variation mode groups stored in the variation mode group storage unit. Based on the special determination information acquired by the group setting means and the special determination information acquisition means, the symbol display means variably displays the notification symbol displayed by the symbol display means from the fluctuation mode group set by the fluctuation mode group setting means. When it is determined that the first special game or the second special game is to be executed by the fluctuation mode determination means for determining the fluctuation mode and the special game determination means, after the execution of the first special game or the second special game is completed, The specific game state control means capable of executing control of a specific game state in which the second start port is easily controlled in the second mode, and the special game state control means Game mode control means for controlling the progress of the game in the first game mode or the second game mode when the control of the fixed game state is executed, and the symbol display means displays the change and stop display of the notification symbol Effect execution means for executing an effect according to the variation mode, and effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect in an effect mode according to the game mode controlled by the game mode control means; The special game determination means determines that the first special game is executed when the determination is performed based on the first special determination information, rather than when the determination is performed based on the second special determination information. The variation mode group setting means sets the first variation mode group when the game mode control means is controlled in the first game mode, A second variation mode group is set when the technique mode control means is controlled in the second game mode, and the variation mode determination means sets the first variation mode group by the variation mode group setting means. When the second variation mode group is set, the ratio for determining the predetermined variation mode is different, and the game mode control means is configured such that the specific game state control means controls the specific game state. When it is determined that the first special game is to be executed based on the first special determination information by the special game determination means when the special game determination means is not performed, the second game mode is set after the execution of the first special game is completed. The progress of the game is controlled, and when the specific game state control means is not controlling the specific game state, the special game determination means is based on the first special determination information. When it is determined that the second special game is to be executed, the progress of the game is controlled in the first game mode after the execution of the second special game is completed, and the specific game state control means controls the specific game state. When it is determined that the second special game is to be executed by the special game determination means based on the second special determination information when the second special game is executed, the first game mode is performed in the first game mode. When the progress of the game is controlled and the specific game state control means controls the specific game state , and the progress of the game is controlled in the second game mode, the special game When it is determined by the determination means that the first special game is to be executed, the progress of the game is controlled in the second game mode after the execution of the first special game is completed, and the specific game state control means is configured to control the specific game state. And when the progress of the game is controlled in the first game mode, when the special game determination means determines that the first special game is to be executed, When the execution of one special game is completed, the progress of the game is controlled in the first game mode, and the effect mode control means controls the progress of the game in the first game mode. When the first effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to perform an effect in the first effect mode and the game mode control means are controlling the progress of the game in the second game mode, Second effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to perform an effect in the effect mode, wherein the symbol display means is when the game is progressing in the first game mode by the game mode control means. Is Characterized in that easily and quickly change the display of the notification symbol than when a player in serial second game mode is advanced.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a game ball enters the start port, special game determination is performed to acquire special determination information and determine whether or not to perform a special game. In order to notify the special game determination result, a symbol variation display and a stop display are performed. This variation mode is determined from a set variation mode group. This variation mode group is set according to the game mode being controlled. That is, the first variation mode group is set when being controlled in the first game mode, and the second variation mode group is set when being controlled in the second game mode. In the first variation mode group and the second variation mode group, the determination ratio of the variation mode is different. For example, it is difficult for a variation mode that is easily determined from the first variation mode group to be determined from the second variation mode group.

  Further, the game mode is determined to execute the special game in the special game determination, and when it is determined to control the specific game state after the execution of the special game, the first game mode or the first game mode is executed after the execution of the special game. Controlled to 2 game modes. That is, in the specific gaming state, it is set to either the first variation mode group or the second variation mode group.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed while being controlled in the first game mode and it is determined that the special game state is to be controlled after the execution of the special game, the second game mode is set after the execution of the special game. The first game mode is controlled without being controlled. That is, when it is determined that the special game is to be executed in the specific game state, the second game mode may be changed to the first game mode, but the first game mode is changed to the second game mode. There is nothing.

  Thereby, when it is a specific game state, since either the 1st variation mode group or the 2nd variation mode group is set, the variation mode which is easy to be determined and the variation mode which is difficult to be determined are different, and the same Even in the specific gaming state, the player can enjoy different variations.

  Further, when the specific gaming state continues through the special game, the set variation mode group may be changed from the second variation mode group to the first variation mode group, but the second variation mode group is changed to the second variation mode group. There is no change to one variation mode group. For example, in the first variation mode group, when the variation mode having a variation time of 5 seconds is easily determined, and in the second variation mode group, the variation mode having a variation time of 10 seconds is easily determined, the first variation mode group and the first variation mode group When the player switches to the 2 variation mode group many times, the player continues to display the variation display of the variation time of 5 seconds, followed by the variation display of the variation time of 10 seconds, and the variation display of the variation time of 5 seconds. May continue, and the rhythm of the game may collapse and the interest of the game may decline. However, according to the present invention, the first variation display group and the second variation display group can be switched only once at the maximum while the specific game state continues through the special game. The setting is not switched between the mode group and the second variation mode group, and the rhythm of the game can be stabilized.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to improve the interest of a game, making it possible to increase the variation of the variation mode group set regardless of a game state.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal game modes. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation pattern determination table for 1st game modes. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for 2nd game modes. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game mode flag setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal electric accessory control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process for 1st effect modes in an effect control board. It is a figure showing production mode setting processing in the production control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode in a liquid crystal display device.

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

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

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with a gaming board 2 in which a gaming area 6 in which gaming balls flow down is formed, and a glass frame 110 is provided on an outer peripheral portion of the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2. An operation handle 3 is rotatably provided on the glass frame 110.

  When the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 b in the operation handle 3 detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3 and transmits a touch signal to the firing control board 106. When the firing control board 106 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3b, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a. When the rotation angle of the operation handle 3 is changed, the gear directly connected to the operation handle 3 rotates and the knob of the firing volume 3a connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detection angle of the firing volume 3a is applied to a firing solenoid 4a provided in the game ball launching mechanism. When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 4a, the firing solenoid 4a is operated according to the applied voltage, and the game ball is directed toward the game area 6 with a strength according to the rotation angle of the operation handle 3. Fire.

  The game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5 a and 5 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 2, and then falls within the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills (not shown) provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 7. Each of these general winning ports 7 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 7a. When this general winning port detecting switch 7a detects the entering of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is provided. Will be paid out.

  Further, in the gaming area 6, above the general winning opening 7, a normal symbol gate 8 is provided so as to pass the game ball. The normal symbol gate 8 is provided with a gate detection switch 8a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 8a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol lottery described later is performed.

  Further, a lower start position of the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 9 through which a game ball can enter, similarly to the general winning port 7. Further, a second start port 10 is provided directly below the first start port 9. The second starting port 10 has a pair of movable pieces 10b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b is maintained in a closed state, and a second mode in which the pair of movable pieces 10b are in an open state. It is controlled to move according to the mode. When the second starting port 10 is controlled in the first mode, the first starting port 9 located immediately above the second starting port 10 becomes an obstacle and does not accept game balls. It is possible or difficult. On the other hand, when the second starting port 10 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 10b function as a tray, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 10. That is, when the second start port 10 is in the first mode, there is almost no opportunity for entering a game ball, and when the second start port 10 is in the second mode, the opportunity for entering a game ball is increased.

  The first start port 9 and the second start port 10 are provided with a first start port detection switch 9a and a second start port detection switch 10a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, respectively. When the game ball is detected, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game, which will be described later (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”), is performed. Also, when the detection switches 9a and 10a detect the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 3 game balls) is paid out. In the present embodiment, the first start port 9 and the second start port 10 constitute a start port, and the start port detection switch 9a and the second start port detection switch 10a constitute a start port detecting means.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special winning opening 11 is provided further below the second starting opening 10. The special winning opening 11 is normally kept closed by the special winning opening / closing door 11b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the special prize opening / closing door 11b is opened, and the special prize opening / closing door 11b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the special winning opening 11, A game ball can enter the big prize opening 11. The big prize opening 11 is provided with a big prize opening detection switch 11a. When the big prize opening detection switch 11a detects the entry of a game ball, preset prize balls (for example, nine game balls) are provided. To be paid out.

  The player does not enter any of the general winning port 7, the first starting port 9, the second starting port 10, and the grand winning port 11 further below the grand winning port 11, that is, at the bottom of the game area 6. A discharge port 12 is provided for discharging the game balls.

In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an effect device for performing various effects.
Specifically, a liquid crystal display device 13 made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 6. Devices 14 and 15 are provided. Further, an effect lighting device 16 is provided at both the upper position and the lower position of the game board 2, and an effect button 17 is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3.

  The liquid crystal display device 13 displays an image while the game is not being performed or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10, the effect symbol 30 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed in a variable manner. The effect symbol 30 is, for example, scrolling and displaying three numbers, and stopping the scrolling after a predetermined time has elapsed, and displaying a specific symbol (number) in an array. As a result, while the symbols are being scrolled, the player is given an impression that the lottery is currently being performed, and the player is notified of the lottery result by the symbols displayed when the scrolling is stopped. By displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 30, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  Further, the liquid crystal display device 13 displays the value of an effect counter described later. As will be described later, the display is performed only when the first effect mode is controlled, and the displayed value is added by winning the winning per long. Even when the first effect mode is not controlled, the value of the effect counter may be displayed.

  The effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 give a player a sense of expectation depending on the operation mode. In the present embodiment, the stage effect device 14 is composed of a movable device in the shape of a human face, and the bag is used as the stage effect device 15. For example, the effect accessory device 14 moves in the left-right direction or protrudes to the front side of the gaming machine 1. Further, the effect accessory device 15 is configured such that the opening degree of the bag is variably controlled. Various operational feelings are given to the player by the operation mode of these effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15 and the combination of the operations of both effect-use accessory devices 14 and 15.

  In addition, the effect lighting device 16 includes a plurality of lights 16a, and performs various effects while changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each light 16a.

  Further, an effect button 17 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the left side of the operation handle 3. For example, the effect button 17 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. The effect button 17 is provided with an effect button detection switch 17a. When the effect button detection switch 17a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an audio output device 18 (see FIG. 3) formed of a speaker, and in addition to the above-described effect devices, a sound effect is also performed. ing.

  In this way, an effect according to the progress of the game is performed using the liquid crystal display device 13, the effect lighting device 16, the effect actors 14 and 15, the sound output device 18, and the like. This effect has contents according to the effect mode described later, and further, in the first effect mode, has contents according to the value of the effect counter.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold indicator 22, a second special symbol hold indicator 23, A normal symbol hold indicator 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. In other words, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 19. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first starting port 9, a jackpot lottery will be performed. However, the jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and a predetermined time is passed. The player is notified when it has passed. When a predetermined time has elapsed, a special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The predetermined time varies depending on the number of balls to be held (the number of reserved balls in the first hold and the second hold to be described later), the presence / absence of reach variation, and the game mode. That is, when the number of reserved balls is small, the time is longer than when the number of held balls is large, and when the reach variation display is performed, the time is longer than when the reach variation display is not performed. In addition, when being controlled in the first game mode, it is likely to be a long time compared to when being controlled in the second game mode. The second special symbol display device 20 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, and the display mode is the above-mentioned first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 19. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 19 and the second special symbol display device 20 that perform variable display and stop display of the special symbol corresponding to the notification symbol constitute the symbol display means, but the effect symbol 30 varies. The liquid crystal display device 13 for displaying and stopping display may constitute the symbol display means.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 21 is turned on, and then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time. Note that this normal symbol also does not immediately notify the lottery result when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, but the normal symbol display device 21 blinks until a predetermined time elapses. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the first start port 9 or the second start port 10 during special symbol fluctuation display or during special games described later, a certain condition must be met. The right to win a jackpot is reserved. More specifically, the right to win a jackpot where a game ball enters and is retained at the first start port 9 is retained as a first hold, and a game ball is retained and retained at the second start port 10. The jackpot lottery right is reserved as a second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit reserve number is set to four, and the reserved number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 lights up, and when there are two first holds, the two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 22 Lights up. Further, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 22 blinks and the right LED is lit. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold The two LEDs on the display 22 flash. In addition, the second special symbol hold indicator 23 displays the number of the second reserved reserves as described above.

  The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 22 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23. Displayed on the device 24.

  The glass frame 110 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 110.

  The glass frame 110 is connected to the outer frame 100 via a hinge mechanism portion 111 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine), and the other end in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism portion 111 as a fulcrum. The side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine) can be rotated in a direction to release it from the outer frame 100. The glass frame 110 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 111, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 111 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 100 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 110, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 110 to the outer frame 100 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 110 is also provided with a door opening switch 33 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 110 is opened from the outer frame 100.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug 50 for supplying power to the gaming machine and a power switch (not shown).

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

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

  A general winning opening detection switch 7a, a gate detection switch 8a, a first starting opening detection switch 9a, a second starting opening detection switch 10a, and a large winning opening detection switch 11a are connected to the input side of the main control board 101. The game ball detection signal is input to the main control board 101.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a starting opening / closing solenoid 10c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 10b of the second starting opening 10 and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 11c for opening / closing the large winning opening opening / closing door 11b. Are connected, and the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the normal symbol display device 21 that constitute the symbol display device, and the first special symbol hold indicator 22 that constitutes the hold indicator. And the second special symbol hold indicator 23 and the normal symbol hold indicator 24 are connected, and various signals are output through the output port.

  Further, the main control board 101 outputs an external information signal necessary for managing a gaming machine in a hall computer or the like of a gaming store to the gaming information output terminal board 108.

  The main ROM 101b of the main control board 101 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 4A and 4B) that is referred to when determining whether or not a special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot, a normal symbol variation stop result is a hit. A hit determination table (refer to FIG. 4C) referred to when determining whether or not to perform, a symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 5) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, stop symbol data and a game mode buffer A jackpot end setting data table (see FIG. 6) for determining the game mode and the game state based on the data, and a special electric accessory operation mode determination table (FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the big prize opening / closing door 11b. Reference), an open mode determination table for long hits (see FIGS. 8A and 8B), an open mode determination table for short hits (see FIGS. 8C and 8D), an open mode determination table for small hits ( See Fig. 8 (e) ), A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the normal game mode (see FIG. 9), a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the first game mode (see FIG. 10), A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol in the two game mode is stored in the main ROM 101b. Specific examples of these various tables will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The main RAM 101c of the main control board 101 has a plurality of storage areas.

  For example, the main RAM 101c includes a normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, a normal symbol hold storage area, a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, and a determination storage area. , The first special symbol storage area, the second special symbol storage area, the remaining variation count (M) storage area of the gaming mode, the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state, the remaining variation count of the short-time gaming state (J ) Storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning entrance (C) storage area, game state storage area, game mode buffer, stop symbol data storage area, first A game mode flag storage area, a second game mode flag storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, and various timer counters are provided. The game state storage area includes a short-time game flag storage area, a high-probability game flag storage area, a special-purpose special electric processing data storage area, and a general-purpose normal electric processing data storage area. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 108 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 101 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 108 is wired to the main control board 101 and provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of the game store.

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

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls each effect such as during game play or standby. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 101 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 17a and the timer and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 or the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The sub ROM 102b of the effect control board 102 stores an effect control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is stored in the sub ROM 102b. Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 102c of the effect control board 102 has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 102c includes a command reception buffer, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a first reserved storage area, a second reserved storage area, a first effect mode flag storage area, a first 2 effect mode flag storage area, effect counter and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control board 102 is equipped with an RTC (real time clock) 102d for outputting the current time. The sub CPU 102a inputs a date signal indicating the current date and a time signal indicating the current time from the RTC 102d, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 102d is normally operated by power from the gaming machine when power is supplied to the gaming machine, and is powered by power supplied from a backup power source mounted on the power supply board 107 when the gaming machine is powered off. Operate. Accordingly, the RTC 102d can measure the current date and time even when the gaming machine is turned off. Note that the RTC 102d may be provided with a battery on the effect control board and operated by the battery.

  Alternatively, the RTC 102d may not be provided, and the time may be measured by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 102c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms).

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The payout CPU 103a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 103b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 32, the door opening switch 33, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101. The payout control board 103 is connected to a payout motor 31 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from the game ball storage unit to the player. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 31 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  Also, it is confirmed whether a game ball lending device (card unit) (not shown) is connected to the payout control board 103, and if the game ball lending device (card unit) is connected, the game control ball 106 is caused to fire a game ball. Send launch control data to allow that.

  When the launch control board 106 receives the launch control data from the payout control board 103, the launch control board 106 permits the launch. Then, the touch signal from the touch sensor 3b and the input signal from the launch volume 3a are read out, the energization of the launch solenoid 4a is controlled, and the game ball is launched.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the effect lighting device 16 provided on the game board 2 and controls driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect-use accessories 14 and 15. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102, and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and a VRAM (not shown) for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 13, and an audio CPU, an audio ROM, and an audio RAM. The image control board 105 is connected to the effect control board 102 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 13 and the audio output device 18 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image ROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 30 and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102. At the same time, predetermined image data is read from the image ROM to the VRAM, and display control in the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. The image CPU performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect symbol display processing, and character image display processing on the liquid crystal display device 13, but the background image, effect symbol image, and character image are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The image is superimposed on the display screen of the device 13.

  That is, the effect design image and the character image are displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. At this time, if the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the VRAM by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. .

  The audio ROM stores a large amount of audio data output from the audio output device 18, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 102 and Audio output control in the output device 18 is performed.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams showing a big hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a big hit. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 19, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 20. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.

  Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state, and the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table is selected. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

  For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 19 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” ”,“ 317 ”,“ 337 ”,“ 367 ”,“ 397 ”,“ 427 ”,“ 457 ”,“ 487 ”,“ 517 ”,“ 547 ”,“ 577 ” The number is determined to be a big hit. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 299.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is increased by 10 times. 1 / 29.95. In addition, the probability determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 for both low and high probabilities.

  FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.

  Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “losing”.

  For example, according to the non-time-short game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined that one hit determination random number value “0” is a hit. On the other hand, according to the short game state random number determination table at this time, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number value is 0 to 10, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of non-short game state is 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at the time of short time game state is 10 times. Up to 10/11.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing 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 a big hit, and FIG. 5B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit, FIG. Is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing. More specifically, the symbol determination table is also configured for each special symbol display device, and includes a symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device and a symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device.

  The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value.

  Also, based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data), an effect symbol designating command is generated as a control command for transmitting information on the special symbol to the effect control board 102. Here, the control command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte data indicating the contents (function) of the executed control command. DATA data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

  Further, as will be described later, a game state change flag that is referred to in order to determine a game state after the end of the jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (FIG. 6A, FIG. 6). b)). From this, it can be said that the gaming state after the jackpot is determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  Further, as will be described later, the jackpot mode is determined corresponding to the type of special symbol (stop symbol data) (see FIG. 7). From this, it can be said that the kind of special symbol shows a big hit mode.

  Then, as a feature of the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 5A in the present embodiment, in the second special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the second starting port 10, “short” It can be said that “winning” is not determined (see FIG. 7).

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, but if a short hit is determined when a gaming ball enters the second starting port 10, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In order to prevent such a decrease in willingness to play, in the symbol determination table of the second special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 5A, the type of special symbol corresponding to the short win (stop symbol data = 03, 04). ) Is not determined.

  FIG. 6 is a jackpot end setting data table for determining a game mode and a game state after the jackpot ends. According to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 (b), the first game mode flag or the second game is determined based on the winning game state stored in the game mode buffer and the special symbol type (stop symbol data). Mode flag setting, game mode remaining fluctuation count (M), high probability gaming flag setting, high probability gaming state remaining fluctuation count (X), time-short gaming flag setting, time-short gaming state remaining fluctuation count ( J) is set.

  The table of FIG. 6 is characterized by setting the high probability game flag and the short-time game flag regardless of the type of special symbol and the game mode at the time of winning, the remaining number of changes (X) in the high-probability game state, and the short-time game. The remaining number of state fluctuations (J) is set to 100. That is, in this embodiment, after the jackpot game is over, the high probability game state and the short time game state are controlled. For example, in the case of the first special symbol B, it is not controlled to the high-probability gaming state or the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game, depending on the type of the special symbol, such as being controlled to the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is finished. You may do it.

  Further, when the first special symbols A and B (stop symbol data 01, 02) are determined in the first special symbol display device 19, or in the second special symbol display device 20, the second special symbols A and B (stop symbols). When the data 05, 06) is determined, the first game mode flag is set regardless of the winning game mode stored in the game mode buffer.

  On the other hand, when the first special symbols B and C (stop symbol data) are determined, the game flags to be set differ depending on the game mode at the time of winning stored in the game mode buffer. Specifically, when the game mode buffer is “00H” or “02H”, and the game mode at the time of winning is the normal game mode or the second game mode, the first special symbol C or the first special symbol D Is determined, the second game mode flag is set. Further, if the game mode buffer is “01H” and the first game mode is selected at the time of winning, the first game mode flag is set when the first special symbol C or the first special symbol D is determined.

  The first special symbol C and the first special symbol D are special symbols corresponding to short hits. That is, in the case of a special symbol corresponding to the long win, after the jackpot game is ended, the first game mode is controlled. On the other hand, in the case of a special symbol corresponding to short win, if the normal game mode or the second game mode at the time of winning, it is controlled to the second game mode after the jackpot game ends, and if the first game mode at the time of winning, the jackpot game ends Later, the first game mode is controlled. As described above, the game mode setting may be changed from the second game mode to the first game mode in response to the big win, but the first game mode is not changed to the second game mode.

  FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening opening / closing door 11b. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of operations to be performed in the jackpot game and the open state table of the big prize opening. For example, when the special symbol is the first special symbol A, B or the second special symbol A, B, it is determined in the long hit release mode determination table, and when the special symbol is the first special symbol C, D, the short symbol It is determined in the winning open mode determination table. In addition, the long hitting release mode determination table and the short hitting release mode determination table are each provided with two types of tables. That is, in the present embodiment, there are four types of jackpots: a first length, a second length, a first short length, and a second short length.

  FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing the details of the opening mode table of the big prize opening determined in FIG. 7, FIG. 8A is the opening mode determination table for the first length, and FIG. FIG. 8 (c) shows a first short hit release mode determination table, FIG. 8 (d) shows a second short hit release mode determination table, and FIG. 8 (e) shows a small hit. FIG.

  Specifically, the number of round games (R), the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the opening time for “short wins” (2.000 seconds) is slightly longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired as described above, so the big prize opening / closing is open / closed. Even if the door 11b is opened, it is difficult to win the big winning opening 11, and it can be said to be “short win” or “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”. Further, since the number of round games (R) per first length is larger than that per second length, it is a more advantageous release mode.

  9 to 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 9 is a variation pattern determination table for a normal game mode that is referred to in the normal game mode. Yes, FIG. 10 is a variation pattern determination table for the first game mode that is referred to when in the first game mode, and FIG. 11 is a variation for the second game mode that is referenced when in the second game mode. It is a pattern determination table.

  Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table according to the game mode, the type of special symbol display device, winning or defeating the jackpot, special symbol to stop, number of special symbol hold, random number for reach determination and random number for variation pattern Based on the above, a variation pattern is determined. Based on the determined variation pattern, the variation time of the special symbol is determined, and a variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 102 is generated. Therefore, it can be said that the “variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the variation time of the special symbol. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102 in the output control process. In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern corresponds to a variation mode. The variation pattern determination table for the normal game mode shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode shown in FIG. 10, and the second game mode shown in FIG. The main ROM 101b that stores the fluctuation pattern determination table for use constitutes the fluctuation mode group storage means.

  The normal game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, the first game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the second game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Even if it is referred to, different variation patterns are determined.

  For example, the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode and the variation pattern determination table for the second game mode differ in the variation pattern determined when the jackpot determination result is lost. Specifically, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, when the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode is referred to, the ratio of determining the variation pattern that is the reach variation is 20%, but the second game mode When referring to the use variation pattern determination table, the ratio to determine the variation pattern that is the reach variation is 10%. In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode is referred to, the rate of reach variation is higher than when the variation pattern determination table for the second game mode is referred to. However, the ratio may be the same regardless of which table is referred to, and the ratio at which the reach variation is performed when the second game mode variation pattern determination table is referenced may be increased.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, no reach variation is performed, and the number of reserved balls is 0 to 1, when the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode is referred to, the variation pattern has a variation time of 8000 ms. However, when referring to the variation pattern determination table for the second game mode, the variation pattern 12 having a variation time of 12000 ms is determined. Furthermore, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, no reach variation is performed, and the number of reserved balls is 2 to 4, when the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode is referred to, the variation pattern has a variation time of 4000 ms. However, when referring to the variation pattern determination table for the second game mode, the variation pattern 10 having a variation time of 8000 ms is determined.

  Here, in the first game mode and the second game mode, the time-short game state is controlled as described above, and in the time-short game state, a game ball enters the second starting port 10 as will be described later. This makes it easier to increase the number of special symbol reservations (the number of reserved balls). Therefore, as long as the game ball enters the second starting port 10, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the shorter the variation time, the more times the jackpot determination is performed within a predetermined time, which is advantageous for the player. It can be said that the degree is high. Therefore, as described above, under the same conditions, when the first game mode variation pattern determination table is referred to, the variation pattern having a longer variation time than when the second game mode variation pattern determination table is referred to. Therefore, the first game mode is more advantageous for the player than the second game mode. In addition, you may make it not provide a difference in the fluctuation pattern determined when it is the 1st game mode and it is the 2nd game mode.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a determines a variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 101, and controls the execution of the effect according to the variation effect pattern. The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect in the effect means (the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the effect lighting device 16, and the effect accessory devices 14, 15) performed during the change of the special symbol. This refers to the effect mode, and the display mode of the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13, the display mode of the character, and the change mode of the effect symbol 30 are determined by the change effect pattern. In addition, “reach” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which a part of a combination of symbols for notifying that a transition to a special game is stopped is displayed while other symbols are performing variable display. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 30 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 30 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 30 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 30 are performing variable display.

(Description of game mode)
Next, the game mode when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “normal game mode”, “first game mode”, and “second game mode”.

  When the “first game mode” or the “second game mode” is set, the “short-time game state” is set, the “high probability game state” is set, and the “normal game mode” is set. When it is, it is “non-short game state” and “low probability game state”. Furthermore, in the “first game mode”, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that is a long variation time than in the “second game mode”. As a result, when the “high probability gaming state” and the “short time gaming state” are set, either the “first gaming mode” or the “second gaming mode” is set. The variation patterns that are difficult to be played are different, and even in the same specific game state, the player can enjoy different variation patterns and effects corresponding to them.

  In addition, as described above, the “first game mode” and the “second game mode” are set when the jackpot game is executed by winning the jackpot by the jackpot determination. Then, when the predetermined number of fluctuations (M) is performed after the “first game mode” and the “second game mode” are set, the “normal game mode” is set. The game mode when the game is started, that is, the initial game mode of the gaming machine 1 is set to “normal game mode”.

  Here, as described above, when the jackpot is won in the “first game mode”, the “first game mode” is always set. If it is set to “first game mode” when it is set to “first game mode”, the game mode itself does not change, but the above counter of the number of fluctuations (M) is reset, It can be said that the number of fluctuations (M) substantially increases. Therefore, when winning a short win, the amount of game balls acquired is smaller than when winning per long (or a game ball cannot be acquired in a big win game), but the number of fluctuations (M) substantially increases. Therefore, the player is given the impression that the period of the “first game mode” has been extended.

  In the present embodiment, the conditions (end conditions) for changing the settings of “first game mode” and “second game mode” to “normal game mode” are “first game mode” and “first game mode”. The predetermined number of fluctuations (M) is performed after the “2 game mode” is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after winning the jackpot game, winning the jackpot set in the “normal game mode” It may be an end condition or may be another condition.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. . Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 9 or the second starting port 10, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 12 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8, and The game state in which the opening control time of the second starting port 10 when winning is won is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 12 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 10 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win A game state in which the release control time of 10 is set to 3.5 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”. Furthermore, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/11, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 10/11. Set.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 10 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 8 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

(Explanation of hit type)
In the present embodiment, two types of big hits, “long hit” and “short hit”, and one type of “small hit” are provided.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “long game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The total opening time of the grand prize opening 11 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) enter the big prize opening 11 during this time, one round The game ends. In other words, “game per long” is a game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the big winning opening 11 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the winning ball.

  In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the special winning opening 11 is opened is performed 15 times in total. However, in each round game, the special winning opening 11 is opened only once, and the opening time is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the big prize opening 11, one round game is finished. However, since the opening time of the big prize opening 11 is extremely short as described above, Hardly enters, and even if a game ball enters, only one or two game balls enter in one round game. In this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In this embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the big hit lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 9 or the second start port 10. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
Also in the “small win game”, the big prize winning opening 11 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. The opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 11 at this time are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player cannot discriminate between “small win game” and “short win game” or Approximate to a difficult degree. However, when a game ball enters the special winning opening 11, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out in the same manner as described above.

  In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”, and the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”. That's it.

  In the main control board 101, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 101c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.

  Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. Note that, when “small hit” is won, the game mode, the “high probability gaming state”, the “short-time gaming state”, or the like does not change after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

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

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs a process of reading a startup program from the main ROM and initializing flags and the like stored in the main RAM in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs an effect random number update process for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

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

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

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 101, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 101a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter are decremented by -1.

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

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

  In step S200, the main CPU 101a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is an input to each of the general winning opening detecting switch 7a, the large winning opening detecting switch 11a, the first starting opening detecting switch 9a, the second starting opening detecting switch 10a, and the gate detecting switch 8a. Input processing is performed to determine whether or not. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling special symbols and special electric accessories. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the normal electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

In step S500, the main CPU 101a performs a payout control process.
In this process, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 11, the first starting opening 9, the second starting opening 10, and the general winning opening 7, and if there is a winning, Is sent to the payout control board 103.

  More specifically, the general winning award winning ball counter, the big winning award winning ball counter, and the starting winning award ball counter updated in FIG. 13 described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each winning award is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 103. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the sent out number designation command and updated.

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a performs data creation processing of external information data, start opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and a storage number designation command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, a port output process is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 and the normal symbol display device 21, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in S600 is performed. . Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c is also performed.

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

The input control process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 7. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 7a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the big prize opening detection switch 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the big prize mouth 11 for winning. The winning prize entrance counter (C) for counting the number of game balls played is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 9, and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 10. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 10a, the main CPU 101a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.

  That is, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 14 to be described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the gate detection switch 8a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 8. Further, when the gate detection switch 8a receives a signal, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a has been input.

  When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 9a is not input, the first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 101a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the starting opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4. If the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. If the data is not less than 4, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 101a extracts a random number value for determining a special symbol, searches for a free storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores a free storage. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 101a extracts the jackpot symbol random number value, and searches for a vacant storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The random number value for the jackpot symbol extracted in is stored.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 101a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches the first storage units in the first special symbol storage area in order, and searches for the free storage units. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 101a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

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

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 101a transmits a start winning designation command for production in order to transmit information indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area to the production control board 102. Set in the data storage area. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.

  In the present embodiment, a first start port detection switch input process for acquiring a random number for special symbol determination or the like in response to the detection of a game ball entering the first start port 9, and the second start port 10 The main CPU 101a that executes the second start port detection switch input process for acquiring a special symbol determination random number or the like in response to the detection of the game ball entering the game ball constitutes the special determination information acquisition means.

  With reference to FIG. 16, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 101 will be described.

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

  The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 310-1, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step 310 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S310-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more. If the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4, and it is determined that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-3, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is 1 or more. When the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1, and it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is "1" or more. In step S310-5, the process proceeds.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 101a subtracts “1” from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. That is, when data is stored in the second special symbol storage area, a jackpot determination based on each data stored in the second special symbol storage area is performed, and the data stored in the first special symbol storage area The jackpot judgment based on is not performed. Therefore, in the short-time gaming state, it is easy for a game ball to enter the second starting port 10, and the chances of making a big hit determination based on data stored in the first special symbol storage area are likely to decrease. Therefore, when the first game mode or the second game mode is set, it is difficult to win a short win (see FIGS. 5, 6, and 7).

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

  In step S311, the main CPU 101a writes the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6 above. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the design random number. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 101a performs a variation pattern determination process.

  The variation pattern determination process is performed with reference to a variation pattern determination table set for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area. Specifically, when the variation pattern determination table for normal game mode shown in FIG. 9 is set for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area, the variation pattern determination is performed by referring to the variation pattern determination table for normal game mode. When the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode shown in FIG. 10 is set for reference in the table storage area, the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode is referred to, and the variation pattern determination table storage area is for reference When the second game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is set, the second game mode variation pattern determination table is referred to. Then, referring to the table, the variation pattern is determined based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the number of special symbol reservations (U), the acquired reach determination random value, and the variation pattern random value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 101a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 19 or 20. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the special symbol display device 19 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the special symbol display device 20 blinks.

  In step S315, when the main CPU 101a starts the variation display of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 101a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  The jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. If the high probability game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S311-2. If the high probability game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S311-3.

  In step S311-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the main CPU 101a selects the “high probability random number determination table”.

  In step S311-2, when determining that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 101a selects the “low probability random number determination table”.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 101a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6 as the step S311-2 or step S311-4. The determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or “low probability random number determination table” selected in S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

  In step S <b> 311-5, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S <b> 311-4. If it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-6. If it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-11.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 20 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 21 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the big prize opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the game mode and game state after the jackpot end in the special game end process of FIG.

  In step S <b> 311-7, the main CPU 101 a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 101a refers to the flag stored in the first game flag storage area and the flag stored in the second game mode flag storage area to determine the game mode at the time of the big win. The game mode information indicating the game mode at the time of the big win is set in the game mode buffer. Specifically, when both the first game mode flag and the second mode flag are OFF, 00H is set, and when the first game mode flag is ON, 01H is set, and the second game If the mode flag is ON, set 02H.

  In this way, by providing a game mode buffer for storing game information indicating the game mode at the time of winning the big hit, separately from the first game flag storage area and the second game flag storage area, By referring to the game mode, the game mode and the game state after the jackpot can be newly set based on the game mode at the time of winning the jackpot.

  In step S311-9, if the main CPU 101a does not determine a big hit in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a big hit is determined. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-10. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S311-12.

In step S 311-10, the main CPU 101 a determines the random number value for the small hit symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S 310-6 and determines the type of the special symbol. And a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” are provided as the types of “small hit”. However, regardless of which “small hit” is won, the contents of the small hit game executed thereafter are exactly the same, and the “small hit A” and “small hit B” have special symbol display devices 19, Only the special symbol stopped and displayed at 20 is different.

  In step S3111-11, the main CPU 101a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for small hits in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and transmits an effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  In step S3112, the main CPU 101a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5C to determine a special symbol for losing, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stopped symbol data storage area.

  In step S311-13, the main CPU 101a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 102, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that executes the jackpot determination process constitutes a special game determination unit.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set time has elapsed, in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process, the steps S311-6, S311-10, The special symbol set in S311-12 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 101a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 101a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by -1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 101a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the first game mode flag storage area or the second game mode flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the first game flag storage area, the current game mode is the first game mode, and when the flag is turned on in the second game flag storage area, This is a case where the game mode is the second game mode. If the flag is ON in the first game mode flag storage area or the second game mode flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3, and the first game mode flag storage area and the second game mode flag storage area If the flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-3, when the current game mode is the first game mode or the second game mode, the main CPU 101a stores the number of remaining fluctuations (M) of the game mode in the storage area (M). The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (M). Further, the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from (J) stored in the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state is stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the high probability gaming state The calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the remaining fluctuation count (X) is stored as a new remaining fluctuation count (X).

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of changes (M) = 0. If the remaining number of changes (M) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-5. If the remaining number of changes (M) = 0, the process proceeds to step S330-8.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flags stored in the first game mode flag storage area and the second game mode flag storage area. Note that the remaining variation number (M) is “0” means that the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times after the first game mode or the second game mode is set, and the game mode is the normal game mode. Means that it is set to Further, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is turned OFF, and the flag stored in the high probability game flag is turned OFF. Thereby, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining fluctuation count (M) set at the end of the jackpot is the same value as the remaining fluctuation count (J) and the remaining fluctuation count (X), so the remaining fluctuation count (M) = 0. In this case, the remaining fluctuation count (J) = 0 and the remaining fluctuation count (X) = 0. However, the remaining number of fluctuations (M), the remaining number of fluctuations (J), and the remaining number of fluctuations (X) set at the end of the jackpot may be set to different values according to the stop symbol data or the like. In this case, whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0 and whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (X) = 0 is separately determined. If it is determined that the remaining number of fluctuations (J) = 0, the time is shortened. Only the game flag is turned OFF, and when it is determined that the remaining number of changes (X) = 0, only the high probability game flag is turned OFF.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the current game mode and sets a game mode designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In this step, a game mode designation command “00H” corresponding to the normal game mode is set.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a sets the normal game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 for reference in the variation pattern determination table storage area. Thereby, the subsequent variation display of the special symbols is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the normal game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 (see FIG. 17).

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-9.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a stores the first game mode flag storage area, the second game mode flag storage area, the remaining variation number (M) storage area of the game mode, the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game state. The data in the remaining variation count (X) storage area, the short-time game flag storage area, and the remaining variation count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state is cleared.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a long hit symbol (stop symbol data = 01, 02, 05, 06?). To do. The case where the stop symbol data is a long hit symbol is a case where the jackpot type is “long hit” (see FIG. 7). If it is determined that the symbol is a long winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-15. If it is determined that the symbol is a short winning symbol (stop symbol data = 03, 04) instead of the long symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-16. Move processing.

  In step S330-15, if the main CPU 101a wins per long, the main CPU 101a sets an effect counter designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sends an opening command according to the type of big hit to transmission data for presentation Set in the storage area.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the opening time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that the current opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that the current opening is not currently performed, the process proceeds to S340-9.

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a determines which of the big hits “per first length”, “per second length”, “per first short”, and “per second short” according to the stop symbol data. Then, the release mode determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is determined.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores it. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data for the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 101a stores a big prize opening (R) round designation command for transmission data for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 102 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set to area. In this step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-29. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S340-10.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. If it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-11. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-16.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-12.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current number of releases (K) stored in the number-of-releases (K) storage area, and stores it.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization start data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c, and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The opening time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 102, the number of round games ( In response to (R), a grand prize opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). Here, in the case where the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S340-17, and when the predetermined number of winning prize entrance counters (C) has reached the predetermined number. Moves the process to step S340-21.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set open time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process ends.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round. If the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round, the process proceeds to step S340-21. If the number of releases (K) is not the maximum number of releases per round, step S340-19 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-20, the main CPU 101a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3, based on the current round game number (R) and release number (K). The closing time of the special winning opening 11 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-21, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S340-22, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the number-of-releases (K) storage area and clears the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  In step S340-23, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

  In step S340-24, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the round game number (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-26, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-25.

  In step S340-25, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-26, the main CPU 101a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S340-27, the main CPU 101a determines which of the big hits is "per first length", "per second length", "per first short", or "per second short" according to the stop symbol data. In order to transmit an ending command corresponding to the jackpot type to the effect control board 102, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-28, the main CPU 101a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and determines the ending time according to the type of big hit as a special game timer counter Set to.

  In step S340-29, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-30, the main CPU 101a The processing data is set to 5, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is. In this embodiment, the main CPU 101a that performs jackpot game processing constitutes special game control means.

  The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted. If it is determined that the opening command has not been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that the opening command has been transmitted, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8E).

  In step S350-3, when determining that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-4, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-8.

  In step S350-4, if the main CPU 101a determines that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the special winning opening 11 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.

  As a result, if the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the set time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-5.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area and stores it.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a starts energization of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 11c and opens the big prize opening / closing door 11b.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and based on the number of releases (K), 11 open time is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 11 is closed. If it is determined that it is closed, the process proceeds to step S350-4. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S350-9.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. If it is determined that it is currently ending, it is determined in step S350-20 whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S350-10. Is moved.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). If it is determined that the predetermined winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S350-15, and it is not determined that the critical winning entrance counter (C) has reached the predetermined number. If YES, the process moves to step S350-11.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (whether or not the special game timer counter = 0). If the set release time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-12, and if the set release time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the current operation number (K) stored in the release number (K) storage area is the maximum. If the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-15. If the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the process proceeds to step S350-13. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and sets the closing time based on the number of times of opening (K). Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-15, the main CPU 101a sets energization stop data for the special prize opening / closing solenoid 11c. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S350-16 that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area is reset.

  In step S350-17, the main CPU 101a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

  In step S350-18, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 102.

  In step S350-19, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S350-20, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, and if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, in step S350-21, 0 is set in the special figure special processing data. The process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 17, and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game mode information in the game mode buffer.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6 and sets the flag stored in the first game mode flag storage area or the second game mode flag storage area. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game mode information in the game mode buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining fluctuation number (M) storage area. In the present embodiment, “100” is set in the remaining change count (M) storage area of the game mode.

  In step S360-4, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game mode information in the game mode buffer, the high probability game flag at the end of the jackpot Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the storage area is processed.

  In step S360-5, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game mode information in the game mode buffer, the remaining fluctuation of the high probability gaming state Number of times (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area.

  In step S360-6, referring to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game mode information in the game mode buffer, the time-saving game flag storage area stores the time-saving time flag. Processing to determine whether or not to set a game flag is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a gaming state that is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state corresponds to a specific gaming state, and the main CPU 101a that sets a high-probability gaming flag and a short-time gaming flag in steps S360-4 and S360-6. Although the specific gaming state determination means is configured, either the short-time gaming state or the high-probability gaming state may correspond to the specific gaming state.

  In step S360-7, with reference to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, based on the stop symbol data loaded in S360-1 and the game mode information in the game mode buffer, the remaining number of fluctuations in the short-time gaming state (J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a performs processing for setting a variation pattern determination table to be referred to in the variation pattern determination processing in step S312 based on the game mode flag set in step S360-2. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a confirms the flags stored in the first game mode flag storage area and the second game mode flag storage area, and sets a game mode designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. When the flag of the first game mode flag storage area is ON, the game mode designation command “01H” is set, and when the flag of the second game mode flag storage area is ON, the game mode designation command “02H”. Set.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The game mode flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S360-2-1, the main CPU 101a determines that the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area loaded in S360-1 is a long hit symbol (stop symbol data = 01, 02, 05, 06?). It is determined whether or not. The case where the stop symbol data is a long hit symbol is a case where the jackpot type is “long hit” (see FIG. 7). If it is determined that the symbol is a long winning symbol, the process proceeds to step S360-2-3. If it is determined that the symbol is a short winning symbol (stop symbol data = 03, 04) instead of the long symbol, the process proceeds to step S360-. The processing is moved to 2-2.

  In step S360-2-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the game mode information in the game mode buffer and determines whether or not the game mode at the time of winning is the first game mode. If the game mode at the time of winning is the first game mode, the process proceeds to step S360-2-3. If the game mode at the time of winning is not the first game mode (in the second game mode or the normal game mode). If there is, the process proceeds to step S360-2-4.

  In step S360-2-3, the main CPU 101a performs a process of turning on the flag stored in the first game mode flag storage area. Thereby, when winning per long or when winning per short while in the first gaming mode, the gaming mode is set to the first gaming mode.

In step S360-2-4, the main CPU 101a performs a process of turning on the flag stored in the second game mode flag storage area. As a result, if the player wins a short game in the normal game mode or the second game mode, the game mode is set to the second game mode. In the present embodiment, the first game mode or the second game mode is always set after the jackpot game ends, but not limited to this, the jackpot type (stop symbol data) and the game mode information of the game mode buffer Accordingly, the normal game mode may be set after the jackpot game ends.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101a that executes the game mode flag setting process constitutes a game mode determination unit.

The variation pattern determination table setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S360-8-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the flag stored in the first game mode flag storage area is ON. The case where the flag stored in the first game mode flag storage area is ON is a case where the first game mode is set in step S360-2. If the flag stored in the first game mode flag storage area is not ON, the flag stored in the second game mode flag storage area is ON, and in step S360-2, This is a case where one game mode is set.

  In step S360-8-2, if the main CPU 101a is set to the first game mode in step S360-2, the main game 101a changes for the first game mode shown in FIG. 10 for reference in the change pattern determination table storage area. Set the pattern determination table. Thereby, the subsequent variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the first game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (see FIG. 17).

In step S360-8-3, if the main CPU 101a is set to the second game mode in step S360-2, the main game 101a changes for the second game mode shown in FIG. 11 for reference in the change pattern determination table storage area. Set the pattern determination table. Thereby, the subsequent variation display of the special symbols is performed based on the variation pattern determined with reference to the second game mode variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 (see FIG. 17).
In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table for the first game mode corresponds to the first variation mode group, the variation pattern determination table for the second game mode corresponds to the second variation mode group, and the variation pattern table setting process is performed. The main CPU 101a constitutes a variation mode group setting unit.

  The ordinary power transmission control process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  The normal symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed. If the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-13, and if the normal symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more when the normal symbol fluctuation display is not being performed. To do. When the number of holds (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S410-3, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the normal symbol hold count (G) is equal to or greater than “1”, it is stored in the special symbol hold count (G) storage area. A new hold number (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the stored value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a determines the winning random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

In step S410-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S410-5. If it is determined that the winning is determined, the winning symbol is set in step S410-7 and it is determined that the game is lost. If it is, a lost symbol is set in step S410-8.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command to turn on the LED in the normal symbol display device 21 in a predetermined storage area, and the lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 21. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. When the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is in the non-short-time game state. Is the time.

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is ON in the short-time game flag storage area, in step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets a counter corresponding to 3 seconds to the normal symbol time counter, and the short-time game flag storage area If it is determined that the flag is not turned on, a counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set in the normal symbol time counter in step S410-11. By the process of step S410-10 or step S410-11, the time for displaying the normal symbol variation is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 101a starts normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 21. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 21 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. This normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in step S410-10 or step S410-11. When this process ends, the normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-13, if the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-1 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S410-14, when the main CPU 101a determines that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21. At this time, the normal symbol display device 21 stops and displays the normal symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set by the previous routine processing. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set normal symbol is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-16 that the normal symbol is normal. Fig. Ordinary power processing data = 1 is set, and the processing is shifted to the normal electric accessory control processing. If the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the normal symbol variation processing is terminated as it is.

  The normal electric accessory control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the normal power open time is set in the normal power open time counter. Then, if the open time is set in the normal power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-6, and if the open time is not set in the general power open time counter, the process proceeds to step S420-2. Move.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area.

  In step S420-2, when the main CPU 201a determines that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, A counter corresponding to 3.5 seconds is set in the counter.

  In step S420-2, when the main CPU 201a determines that the short-time game flag is not turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, A counter corresponding to 0.2 seconds is set in the counter.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 201a starts energizing the start port opening / closing solenoid 115c. As a result, the second start opening 115 is opened and controlled to the second mode.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 201a determines whether or not the set public power open time has elapsed. That is, the normal power open time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether or not the set normal power open time counter = 0.

  If it is determined in step S420-6 that the set normal power open time has elapsed, the main CPU 201a stops energization of the start opening / closing solenoid 115c. Thereby, the 2nd starting port 115 returns to a closed state, and it becomes impossible or difficult for a game ball to enter again.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 201a sets the ordinary figure ordinary power process data = 0 and shifts to the ordinary symbol variation process of FIG. 27, and the ordinary electric accessory control process ends.

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

(Main processing of production control board 102)
The main process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 102b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 102c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of updating the random numbers (the effect random number value and the effect design determining random value) stored in the sub RAM 102c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control board 102)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 102, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and a timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S1400, the sub CPU 102a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 102a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 102.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 102a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 17a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 17.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 102a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1900, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 102 will be described using FIG. 31 and FIG. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 32 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 102a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1611. If not, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the reserved ball counter in the sub RAM 102c. Based on the value of the reserved ball counter, the sub CPU 102a can grasp the current number of reserved balls (the number of stored special symbol determination random numbers and the like).

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1621, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1630.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 102a extracts one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step 1100, the extracted effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, the first effect mode flag, Based on the 2 effect mode flag, a change effect pattern determination process for determining one change effect pattern from a plurality of change effect patterns is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1622, the sub CPU 102a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and information on the hold display data after the shift Is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 30 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13, based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. In this process, a special game effect symbol and a loss effect symbol are determined, and the determined effect symbol data is set in the effect symbol storage area.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1641, and moves to step S1650 if it is not a symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 102a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1631 to stop display of the effect symbol 30 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b. The effect symbol stop display process to be set is performed.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game mode designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a game mode designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1651, and if not the game mode designation command, moves the process to step S1660.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect mode based on the received game mode designation command. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect counter designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect counter designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1661, and if not the effect counter designation command, moves the process to step S1670.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 102a refers to the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area, and performs processing to determine whether or not to update the value of the effect counter in the effect counter storage area.

  Specifically, when the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area is ON, that is, when the current effect mode is set to the first effect mode, the value of the effect counter is set. A process of adding 1 is performed. On the other hand, if the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area is not ON, that is, if the current effect mode is set to the second effect mode or the normal effect mode, the value of the effect counter As it is, the counter setting process for effect is finished.

  Here, the effect counter designation command is a command that is set when the long winning symbol stop process is performed in step S330-15 of the main control board 101. Therefore, the value of the counter for effect is added when winning per long when set in the first effect mode, not added when winning per short or small win, and won per long However, it is not added when the effect mode at the time of winning is set to the normal effect mode or the second effect mode. That is, the value of the effect counter is the same value as the number of wins per long when the first effect mode is set. The value of the effect counter is reset when the effect mode setting process described later is set to the normal effect mode. From this, the value of the counter for the production is the number of times of so-called “Ryuzo with a ball”, and the player can check the number of long hits in the first production mode currently set by the value of the counter. It has become.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1671, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S1680.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.

  Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1681, and if it is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1690.

In step S1681, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit effect pattern determination process for determining a hit effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning effect pattern is determined based on the winning opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined winning effect pattern is stored in the image control board 105 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 104, data based on the determined winning effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102b.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command.

  If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 102a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.

  Specifically, a hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 105 and lamp control. In order to transmit to the substrate 104, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102b. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, in step S1621-1, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect random number value updated in step S1100.

  In step S1621-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area is ON. The case where the flag stored in the first effect mode storage area is ON is a case where the current effect mode is set to the first effect mode. If the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area is ON, the process proceeds to step S1621-3, and the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area is not ON. Then, the process proceeds to step S1621-4.

  In step S1621-3, the sub CPU 102a executes the first effect mode based on the effect random number obtained in step S1621-1, the received variation pattern designation command, and the value of the effect counter in the effect counter storage area. A variable effect pattern determination process is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1621-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the flag stored in the second effect mode flag storage area is ON. The case where the flag stored in the second effect mode flag storage area is ON is a case where the current effect mode is set to the second effect mode, which is stored in the second effect mode flag storage area. The case where the current flag is not turned on is a case where the current effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. If the flag of the second effect mode flag storage area is ON, the process proceeds to step S1621-5. If the flag of the second effect mode flag storage area is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1621-6. Move processing.

  In step S1621-5, when the current effect mode is set to the second effect mode, the sub CPU 102a, based on the effect random number acquired in step S1621-1 and the received variation pattern designation command. Then, the “variation effect pattern for the second effect mode” is determined, the determined change effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined change effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. Therefore, data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 202b.

  Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 13, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), a “date mode” effect in which the main character strolls around the amusement park is executed. As described above, the variation pattern determined when the main control board 101 is controlled in the second game mode is compared with the variation pattern determined when the control mode is controlled in the first game mode. The fluctuation time tends to be long (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, the “second effect mode variable effect pattern” performed in the second effect mode set in the second game mode is longer than the “first effect mode variable effect pattern”. Is often executed. For example, when “E6H12H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, an effect corresponding to the “effect pattern for the second effect mode” is performed at 12000 ms.

  Also, since the main control board 101 is in the high probability gaming state when being controlled in the second gaming mode, it is won per long compared to when it is controlled in the normal gaming mode which is in the low probability gaming state. Since the ratio is high, the ratio of shifting to the first game mode is also high (see FIGS. 5 and 6). Therefore, the player has a higher expectation that when the “date mode” effect is performed, the player shifts to the “furious training mode” effect than when the “room mode” effect described later is performed. .

  In step S1621-6, when the current effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, the sub CPU 102a, based on the effect random number acquired in step S1621-1 and the received variation pattern designation command, In order to determine “variation effect pattern for normal effect mode”, set the determined variation effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area, and transmit information of the determined change effect pattern to the image control board 205 and the lamp control board 204. Data based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 202b. Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 13, as shown in FIG. 36A, a "room mode" effect in which the main character stays in the room is executed.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process for the first effect mode in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S1621-3-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the value of the effect counter in the effect counter storage area is smaller than “5”. If the value of the effect counter is less than “5”, the process proceeds to step S1621-3-3, and if the value of the effect counter is “5” or more, the process proceeds to step S1621-3-3.

  In step S1621-3-3, if the current effect mode is the first effect mode and the value of the effect counter is less than “5”, the effect CPU 22a and the received variation pattern Based on the specified command, the variation effect pattern is determined to be a “single stage variation effect pattern”.

  Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 13, as shown in FIG. 36C, a “furious training mode” effect in which the main character runs on the sandy beach is executed. The production time by the fluctuation production pattern corresponds to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the variation pattern determined when being controlled in the second game mode on the main control board 101 is compared with the variation pattern determined when being controlled in the first game mode. The fluctuation time tends to be long (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Therefore, the “first effect mode variable effect pattern” performed in the first effect mode set in the first game mode is shorter than the “second effect mode variable effect pattern”. Is often executed. For example, when “E6H11H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, an effect corresponding to the “effect pattern for the first effect mode” is performed at 4000 ms. As described above, when the jackpot is won when the first game mode is set, the game does not shift to the second game mode, and the jackpot type is either long win or short win. One game mode continues. For this reason, the setting is not frequently changed between the first game mode and the second game mode, and after the first game mode is set, a relatively short time of production is made until the transition to the normal game mode. Will be done. Therefore, when in the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, the “furious training mode” production and the “date mode” production are executed with their own rhythms, and the short-time production and the long-time production are random. This prevents the game rhythm from being disrupted.

  Here, when the first effect mode is set, an effect corresponding to the value of the effect counter is performed on the liquid crystal display device 13. When the value of the effect counter in the effect counter storage area is less than “5”, the effect of “one-stage fierce training mode” for running alone on the sandy beach is performed and the display of the liquid crystal display device 13 is performed. On the right side of the area, the value of the counter for performance is displayed as the number of volleyballs. Based on the displayed number of volleyballs, the player can grasp how many times he has won in the first performance mode. In the present embodiment, the value of the effect counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display device that displays the value of the effect counter is separated from the liquid crystal display device 13. It may be provided.

  In step S1621-3-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the value of the effect counter in the effect counter storage area is smaller than “10”. If the value of the effect counter is smaller than “10”, the process proceeds to step S1621-3-4. If the value of the effect counter is “5” or more, the process proceeds to step S1621-3-5.

  In step S1621-3-4, if the current effect mode is the first effect mode and the value of the effect counter is “5” or more and less than “10”, the sub CPU 102a Based on the numerical value and the received variation pattern designation command, the variation effect pattern is determined to be a “two-stage stage variation effect pattern”.

  Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 13, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), a “two-stage stage special training mode” effect in which two people run on the sandy beach is executed. Thus, when the value of the production counter exceeds “5”, the number of people running on the sandy beach increases by one in the liquid crystal display device 13. That is, as the value of the counter for production increases, the number of characters to be displayed increases. Therefore, the player is interested in what kind of character appears, and the value of the counter for production increases. Have a sense of expectation. As a result, there is a sense of expectation that the first production mode will be set, the first production mode will continue for a long time, and that the value of the production counter will increase in the first production mode. The willingness to play will always continue.

  In step S1621-3-5, if the current effect mode is the first effect mode and the value of the effect counter is “10” or more, the sub CPU 102a receives the effect random number and the received variation pattern. Based on the specified command, the variation effect pattern is determined as “a three-stage stage variation effect pattern”.

  Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 13, as shown in FIG. 36E, a “three-stage stage fierce training mode” effect in which three people run on the sandy beach is executed. As described above, when the value of the counter for production reaches “10” or more, the number of people who run on the beach increases to three in the liquid crystal display device 13. In this embodiment, the production changes every time the value of the production counter increases by “5”. For example, the number of people who run increases every time the value of the production counter increases by “1”. You may do it. In any case, the content of the production will be limited if the production changes with the increase in the production counter so that the player can be interested in increasing the value of the production counter. is not.

Next, the effect mode setting process in the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the effect mode is referred to when the sub CPU 102a controls an effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 13, the audio output device 18, the effect actor devices 14 and 15, the effect lighting device 16, and the like. It is set according to the game mode on the substrate 101. That is, when the first game mode is set on the main control board 101, the first effect mode is set on the effect control board 102, and when the second game mode is set on the main control board 101, the effect control board is set. When the second effect mode is set at 102 and the normal game mode is set at the main control board 101, the normal effect mode is set at the effect control board 102. The game mode designation command is a command that is set when a game mode is newly set on the main control board 101 (see FIGS. 20 and 23).

  First, in step S1651-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is “00H”. The case where the game mode designation command is “00H” is a case where a game mode designation command indicating that the normal game mode is set is set in step S330-6. If the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is “00H”, the process proceeds to step S1651-2. If the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is not “00H”, step S1651 is performed. The process is transferred to -4.

  In step S1651-2, when the sub CPU 102a receives a game mode command indicating that the normal game mode is set, the sub CPU 102a sets the flags stored in the first effect mode flag storage area and the second effect mode flag storage area. Processing to turn off is performed. Thereby, the setting of the effect mode is changed from the first effect mode or the second effect mode to the normal effect mode, and after that, the normal effect mode variation effect pattern is determined, and the effect in the normal effect mode is performed (see FIG. 33). ).

  In step S1651-3, when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of resetting the value of the effect counter stored in the effect counter storage area. As a result, the value of the effect counter is “0”. In the present embodiment, the value of the effect counter is set to “0” when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, so that the value of the effect counter is normally set after the first effect mode is set. This is the number of wins per long before the transition to the effect mode, but is not limited to this, and the value of the effect counter may not be reset when the first effect mode ends. In this case, the value of the effect counter is the total number of times won per long when the first effect mode is set. As a result, even if the first effect mode is ended without being able to increase the number of times per length when the first effect mode is so much, the next effect is set when the first effect mode is set next time. It is added to the counter value.

  In step S1651-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is “01H”. The case where the game mode designation command is “01H” is a case where a game mode designation command indicating that the first game mode is set is set in step S360-9. When the game mode designation command is not “01H”, the game mode designation command is “02H”. When the game mode designation command indicating that the second game mode is set is set in step S360-9. It is. If the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is “01H”, the process proceeds to step S1651-5. If the game mode designation command stored in the reception buffer is not “01H”, the process proceeds to step S1651-5. The process moves to S1651-6.

  In step S1651-5, the sub CPU 102a turns on the flag stored in the first effect mode flag storage area and turns off the flag stored in the second effect mode flag storage area. Thereby, the production mode is set to the first production mode, and thereafter, the first production mode variation production pattern is determined, and the production in the first production mode is performed (see FIG. 33).

  In step S1651-6, the sub CPU 102a turns on the flag stored in the second effect mode flag storage area. As a result, the effect mode is set to the second effect mode, and after that, the second effect mode variation effect pattern is determined, and the effect in the second effect mode is performed (see FIG. 33).

  Next, the outline of the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104 will be briefly described.

  When controlling the liquid crystal display device 13 on the image control board 105, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received data, and controls the output of the audio in the audio output device 18. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 102 to the image control board 105, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 104, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect agent devices 14, 15, and the effect lighting device control based on the received effect data. The program is read and the lighting device for effect 16 is controlled.

9a First start opening detection switch 10a Second start opening detection switch 10b Movable piece 11a Large winning opening detection switch 11b Large winning opening open / close door 11b
13 Liquid crystal display device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (2)

A first start opening through which a game ball can enter;
First starting port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first starting port;
A second start port that is controllable between a first mode in which entry of game balls is difficult and a second mode in which game balls are easier to enter than in the first mode;
Second start port detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start port;
First special determination information used to determine whether or not to execute at least a special game advantageous to the player is acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port detection means. Special judgment information acquisition means;
Acquisition of second special determination information for acquiring second special determination information used for determining whether or not to execute at least the special game based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port detecting means. Means,
Based on the first special determination information acquired by the first special determination information acquisition means or the second special determination information acquired by the second special determination information acquisition means, the first special game or the second special game Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute,
The first special game is controlled on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the first special game is executed, and the second special game is determined to be executed by the special game determination means. Special game control means for controlling the second special game on the condition of:
When the special game determination means determines whether or not to execute the first special game or the second special game, the notification symbol for notifying the determination result is displayed in a variable manner in a predetermined variation mode. A symbol display means for performing stop display;
A variation mode group storage unit that stores a plurality of variation mode groups each including a plurality of variation modes;
A variation mode group setting unit that sets one variation mode group from the plurality of variation mode groups stored in the variation mode group storage unit;
Based on the special determination information acquired by the special determination information acquisition unit, the variation mode of the notification symbol that the symbol display unit displays in a variable manner is determined from the variation mode group set by the variation mode group setting unit. A variation mode determining means;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the first special game or the second special game is to be executed, the second start port is the second mode after the execution of the first special game or the second special game is completed. Specific game state control means capable of executing control of a specific game state that is easily controlled by
A game mode control means for controlling the progress of the game in the first game mode or the second game mode when the control of the specific game state is being executed by the specific game state control means;
An effect executing means for executing an effect corresponding to the variation mode in which the symbol display means performs a variation display and a stop display of the notification symbol;
Effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to execute an effect in an effect mode corresponding to the game mode controlled by the game mode control means;
With
When the determination based on the first special determination information is performed, the special game determination unit has a higher ratio of determining to execute the first special game than when the determination based on the second special determination information is performed. ,
The variation mode group setting means sets a first variation mode group when being controlled in the first game mode by the game mode control means, and is controlled in the second game mode by the game mode control means. If so, set the second variation mode group,
The variation mode determination means determines a predetermined variation mode when the first variation mode group is set by the variation mode group setting unit and when the second variation mode group is set. Is different,
The game mode control means includes
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the first special game is to be executed based on the first special determination information when the specific game state control means is not controlling the specific game state, Control the progress of the game in the second game mode after the completion of the execution of one special game,
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the second special game is to be executed based on the first special determination information when the specific game state control means is not controlling the specific game state, 2 After the execution of the special game, control the progress of the game in the first game mode,
When the specific game state control means is controlling the specific game state, the special game determination means determines that the second special game is to be executed based on the second special determination information. 2 After the execution of the special game, control the progress of the game in the first game mode,
When the specific game state control means is controlling the specific game state and the progress of the game is controlled in the second game mode, the special game determination means is used to control the first special game state control means. If it is determined to execute the game, the progress of the game is controlled in the second game mode after the execution of the first special game is completed,
When the specific game state control means is controlling the specific game state, and when the progress of the game is controlled in the first game mode, the special game determination means controls the first special game state control means. If it is determined to execute the game, the progress of the game is controlled in the first game mode after the execution of the first special game is completed,
The production mode control means includes
First effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to produce an effect in the first effect mode when the game mode control means controls the progress of the game in the first game mode;
When the game mode control means controls the progress of the game in the second game mode, the second effect mode control means for causing the effect execution means to produce an effect in the second effect mode,
The symbol display means
When the game is progressing in the first game mode by the game mode control means, it is easier to make the change display of the notification symbol shorter than when the game is progressing in the second game mode. A gaming machine characterized by The first effect mode control means includes:
The effect to be performed in the first effect mode is an effect corresponding to the number of times that the special game determination means determines to execute the second special game when the effect is performed in the first effect mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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