JP6043402B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can cause a movable rendering means to perform a predetermined rendering operation and suggest that a player is highly likely to perform a special game.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine determines whether or not to play a special game that is advantageous to the player when a start condition is established. Then, the gaming machine determines one production mode from a plurality of production modes based on the determination result, and causes the production unit to perform the decided production mode.

  Here, there is a gaming machine that causes the movable effect means to perform a predetermined effect operation as an effect mode. As described above, the gaming machine attracts interest in the game by causing the movable effect means to perform a predetermined effect operation and suggesting that the player is highly likely to perform a special game.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a movable effect device is moved, and a player can be suggested to determine a specific effect mode as an example of causing a movable effect means to perform a predetermined effect operation. A machine is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2011-036711 (see FIGS. 18 and 19)

  By the way, in the gaming machine, one effect mode is determined under a predetermined condition from a plurality of effect modes, and the determined effect mode is performed by the effect means. In this way, the gaming machine switches the effect mode and attracts interest in the game.

  However, even if the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 switches the effect mode during the game, the movable effect device is moved during the switched effect mode, so that the consciousness of the effect mode may be reduced. There is.

  Therefore, in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in that the player's interest in the effect mode is attracted without reducing the player's awareness of the switched effect mode.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of attracting the interest of a player in view of the above-described conventional situation.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined effect operation. If the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, a special game execution means for performing the special game and a plurality of effects based on the determination results by the special game determination means An effect mode determining unit that determines any one of the effect modes from the mode, and an effect control unit that causes the effect unit including the movable effect unit to perform an effect according to the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining unit. wherein the presentation mode determining means, a certain effect is produced that can be said a suggestive representation embodiment that there is a high possibility that the special game is performed the movable representation section performs a specific effect operation It is possible to constant, the effect control means includes a time to perform mode effect corresponding to the first directing mode, the first effect after a particular special game performed by the special game execution means and when to perform mode effect corresponding to the different second effect mode is a mode, and the effect mode control means is, the mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed by the presentation mode control means If the specific effect mode is determined by the effect mode determining means when the mode effect corresponding to the second effect mode is being performed, the movable effect means is the specific effect. has a special effect control unit to perform special effect to perform the operation at a predetermined probability, and the special effect control means, said it is determined not to perform the special game by special game determination means specific Starring If the aspect is determined, when the a when the first mode effect corresponding to the effect mode is performed, the mode effect corresponding to the second presentation mode is performed by the presentation mode control means The special effects are performed with different probabilities.

In addition, in order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a movable effect means capable of performing a predetermined effect operation, and whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition. Based on the determination result by the special game determining means, the effect mode determining means for determining any effect mode from a plurality of effect modes, and the effect determined by the effect mode determining means In accordance with the aspect, the effect control means for causing the effect means including the movable effect means to produce an effect, and the effect aspect determining means is an effect aspect that suggests that the possibility of the special game is high. said movable representation section there are possible to determine the specific effect embodiments capable of performing a specific effect operation, wherein the performance control means, when to perform mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode A presentation mode control means and, it is when to perform mode effect corresponding to the second effect mode based on when the is timed by the first different presentation modes a A to time measuring means and directing mode, the presentation when mode control mode effect corresponding to the first presentation mode the control means is being performed, or when the mode effect corresponding to the second presentation mode is being performed, by the presentation mode determining means When the specific representation embodiment is determined, the special effect that the movable representation section performs the specific effect operation has, and special presentation control means for causing a predetermined probability, the special effect control means, said special If the specific representation embodiment is determined not to perform the special game is determined by the game determination means, mode effect corresponding to the first presentation mode is performed by the presentation mode control means When and, the special effect was carried out with a predetermined probability, when the mode effect corresponding with presentation mode control means to the second presentation mode is being performed, it is not to perform the special effect It is characterized by.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract the interest of the player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows a 1st production | presentation actor drive determination table. It is a figure which shows the 2nd production actor drive determination table. It is a figure which shows a 3rd production actor drive determination table. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 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 classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from 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 drive determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st effect mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd effect mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the 3rd effect mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure showing special effect control processing in the effect control board.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. First, the configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes an outer frame 60 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60. It has been. Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed.

  In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation is provided.

  When the launched game ball rises between the inner rail 5a and the outer rail 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  In addition, the game area 6 is provided with a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area into which a game ball can enter. The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed.

  When the second start port 15 is controlled in the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. In other words, when the second start port 15 is in the second mode, the chance of winning a game ball is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called.

  Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can be erected from the game board surface side to the glass plate side. The second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is a game board surface. Movement control is performed between an open state standing on the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface.

  When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b is erected on the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball enters the second big prize opening 17. It becomes possible. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass, and a first grand prize port 16 and a second grand prize port 17 through which game balls can enter. Yes.

  For this reason, unless the operation handle 3 is rotated to a large extent and the game ball is not launched with a strong force, the game ball passes or wins at the normal symbol gate 13, the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17. It is configured not to.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, a “normal symbol lottery” described later is performed. .

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

  Furthermore, in the game area 6, game balls that have not entered any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16 and the second major winning opening 17. Is provided with an outlet 11.

  In addition, an effect display device 31 including a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is provided in the center of the game board 2, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display, but a display device such as a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED, or a dot matrix may be used.

  The effect display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 36 for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. A big hit is announced.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed.

  Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 31 constitutes a notification means. However, the sound output device 32, the effect drive device, and the effect output device 32, the effect drive device 33, or the effect illumination device 34 are used. 33 or the lighting device for effect 34 may be used as the notification means.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect drive device 33 performs an operation of moving downward or rotating, for example. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 is effective only when, for example, a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  On the lower right side of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, a normal A symbol hold display device 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, 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 20. 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. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”.

  The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  The second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying a lottery result of a jackpot that is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15, and the display mode is the above-described first display mode. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display device 20.

  Further, in this embodiment, “big hit” means that a right to win a big hit game is obtained in a big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 Say what you did.

  In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the total opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second major prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld.

  More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to four, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24, respectively. In addition, when there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold display device 23 is lit, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs of the first special symbol hold display device 23 Lights up.

  In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold display device 23 blinks and the LED on the right side lights up. When there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold Two LEDs of the display device 23 blink. Also, the second special symbol hold display device 24 displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.

  The upper limit number of normal symbols is set to four, and the number of reserved symbols is displayed in the normal symbol hold display in the same manner as the first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24. Displayed on device 25.

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 10 of FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning port opening / closing solenoid. The game is controlled by driving 16c and the like.

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

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

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

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

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 3) referred to in the jackpot lottery, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 4) for determining a special symbol stop symbol, and a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 5) for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. And the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high Various timer counters such as stochastic game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count counter, short-time count counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, etc. Is provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 10, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 10, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110.

  More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. 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 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150. The sub RAM 120c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table. For example, a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board (see FIG. 6), an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped and displayed. Etc. are stored in the sub-ROM 120b.

  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 120c of the effect control board 120 has a plurality of storage areas. The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, a count counter, a firing operation information storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer that detect whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110 based on the processing.

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

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the 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 driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 includes an image CPU, control ROM, control RAM, VRAM, CGROM, and VDP (not shown) for performing image display control of the effect display device 31, and a sound CPU, sound ROM, and sound RAM. Yes. The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 120. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program for the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as effect symbols 36 and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 31, and the image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, Predetermined image data stored in the CGROM is expanded in the VDP in the VRAM, and control is performed to display the image data expanded in the VRAM on the effect display device 31.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data output from the audio output device, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 120 and outputs the audio. Audio output control is performed in the apparatus.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side.

  The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a includes a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a is fired. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 4a is output to the control board 160.

  The firing volume 3b is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 160.

  The firing solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a. When the firing solenoid 4a rotates, a game ball is launched by the launching member 4c. .

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

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

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 3 (a-1) and FIG. 3 (a-2) are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”.

  3 (a-1) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 3 (a-2) is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. It is a table. In the tables of FIG. 3 (a-1) and FIG. 3 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

  Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the probable gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, 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 value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table is for determining “winning” or “losing” based on the gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 3 (b), it is determined that one normal symbol determination random number value of “0” is a win when in the non-time-saving gaming state. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65536 normal symbol determining random numbers from “0” to “65535” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

(Design determination table)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. 4A is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 4B is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at a small hit. 4 (c) is a symbol determination table for determining a stop symbol at the time of losing.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table, when the game ball enters the special symbol display device (the type of the start port from which the game ball has won) and the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined on the basis of the random number value for jackpot symbol or the random number value for jackpot symbol acquired in step (b).

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the jackpot symbol random number value when the jackpot is large, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03” (special symbol “3” ( The first probability variation per “2”)) is determined.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device, the small hit symbol random number value is referred to at the small hit, and if the small hit symbol random value is “50”, the stop symbol data is “12” (the special symbol “ B ”(small hit“ B ”)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol “0” (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

  As will be described later, the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot is determined by the special symbol type (stop symbol data), so the special symbol type determines the gaming state and jackpot after the jackpot. It can be said that.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of the starting opening that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol reservations, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

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

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is “big hit” or “small hit”, the reach is always performed, and at this time, the reach determination random value is not referred to. It is configured. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is related to “losing”, for example, when the gaming state is “non-short-time gaming state” and the number of held balls is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is set. Based on this, “normal fluctuation” is determined with a probability of 90%.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern (9) (shortened) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the random number value for reach determination (Variation) is determined, but in the non-short game state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination table. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern by referring to the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value received from the main control board 110 based on the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. To do.

  Here, even if the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is the same, a different variation presentation pattern is determined based on the random number value for the representation. The number can be reduced, and the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34) performed during the change of the special symbol. Say.

  For example, in the effect display device 31, a background display mode, a character display mode, and a change mode of the effect symbol 36 displayed by the change effect pattern are determined.

  In addition, “reach (A)” when “variation pattern (1)” or “variation pattern (7)” in the present embodiment is selected means so-called “normal reach” and shifts to a special game. Is a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 36 informing the user is stopped and displayed, the other effect symbols 36 perform the variable display, and the other effect symbols 36 perform the stop display at the end of the variable time.

  For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The remaining effect symbols 36 are displayed in a variable manner, and the remaining effect symbols 36 are stopped at the end of the variation time.

  Further, “reach (B)” when “variation pattern (2)” or “variation pattern (8)” in the present embodiment is selected means so-called “SP reach”, for example, “normal reach”. The reach that develops from

  For example, a part of the combination of the production symbols 36 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed by 10,000 ms from the start of the fluctuation, the other production symbols 36 are variably displayed, and the other production symbols 36 are stopped at 10000 ms. Without performing, it means a state in which the other effect symbols 36 are variably displayed between 10000 ms and 20000 ms.

  Further, the “reach (C)” in the case where the “variation pattern (3)” in the present embodiment is selected refers to a so-called “SPSP reach”, for example, a reach that further develops from “SP reach”. That means.

  For example, a part of the combination of the production symbols 36 for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed by 10,000 ms from the start of the fluctuation, the other production symbols 36 are variably displayed, and the other production symbols 36 are stopped at 10000 ms. The state in which the other effect symbols 36 are variably displayed between 10000 ms and 30000 ms.

  Then, when the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits a variation effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, the variable effect pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of byte data.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, the variation effect pattern designation command changes the set value of MODE in addition to the one corresponding to the variation effect pattern, and the “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the demonstration effect pattern (MODE = E5H). ) ”,“ Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = EBH) ”,“ effect pattern designation command corresponding to the big hit effect pattern (MODE = EAH) ”,“ effect pattern corresponding to the hit end effect pattern Various effect pattern designation commands such as “designation command (MODE = ECH)” are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(First stage actor drive determination table)
FIG. 7 is a view showing a first effect accessory driving determination table. Specifically, when the special effect mode flag and the specific effect mode flag are OFF, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect driving device 33 can be driven using the first effect actor drive determination table shown in FIG. It is determined.

  That is, when the special effect mode flag is OFF, for example, when the RTC is not in progress, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect drive device 33 can be driven using the first effect actor drive determination table.

  Further, the sub CPU 120a has a case where the specific effect mode flag is OFF, for example, when it is not the small hit game mode after the end of the short hit game, or when it is not the short hit game mode after the short hit game, etc. In this case, it is determined whether or not the drive device for effect 33 can be driven using the first effect item drive determination table.

  In the first effect accessory driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (A1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. "" Director driving pattern (A1) "is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (A1)” is the stage contents that the stage drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (A1)” is determined and the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “50 to 89”, the “effect agent drive pattern (A2)” is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (A2)” is the content of the effect that is driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (A1)” is determined and the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “90 to 98”, the “effect agent drive pattern (A3)” is determined. Note that the “production effect driving pattern (A3)” is the content of the production that the production drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (A1)” is determined, if the random value for determining the effect agent drive is “99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (A4)” is determined. The “variation effect pattern (A4)” is the effect content that the effect drive device 33 does not drive.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the “variable effect pattern (A1)” is determined, the probability that the “effect actor driving pattern (A1)” is determined is 50/100, The probability that the “driving pattern (A2)” is determined is 40/100, the probability that the “direction actor driving pattern (A3)” is determined is 9/100, and the “direction actor driving pattern (A4)” is determined. The probability that “)” is determined is 1/100.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, when the “variation effect pattern (A1)” is determined, the effect driving device 33 is set to be easily driven. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the drive device 33 for production drives, the player's expectation to a special game is increased.

  On the other hand, in this first effect / actuator driving determination table, when “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. If the random number value for determining the effect agent driving is “0”, “the effect agent driving pattern (F2)” is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (F2)” is the content of the effect that is driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined and the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “1 to 29”, the “effect agent drive pattern (F3)” is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (F3)” is the content of the stage that is not driven after the stage drive device 33 is driven.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined, if the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “30 to 99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (F4)” is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (F4)” is the content of the production that the production drive device 33 does not drive.

  That is, when “variation effect pattern (A1)” or “variation effect pattern (F1)” is determined, “reach (A)” is demonstrated on the effect display device 31 as an example of the effect mode. Even in the case of “reach (A)”, when the “variation effect pattern (A1)” is determined, the effect drive device 33 is used more than when the “variation effect pattern (F1)” is determined. The probability of driving is increased, and the player has a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  In the first effect actor drive determination table, when the “variable effect pattern (B1)” is determined, the effect driving device 33 is displayed as in the case where the “variable effect pattern (A1)” is determined. It is set so that it can be driven easily. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the drive device 33 for production drives, the player's expectation to a special game is increased.

  On the other hand, in the first effect actor drive determination table, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined, if the random value for determining the effect agent drive is “0”, the “effect agent drive pattern ( G1) "is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (G1)” is the production content that the production drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined, if the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “1 to 29”, the “effect agent drive pattern (G2)” is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (G2)” is the content of the effect that is driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined and the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “30 to 79”, the “effect agent drive pattern (G3)” is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (G3)” is the content of the stage that the stage drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined and the random number value for determining the effect agent drive is “80 to 99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (G4)” is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (G4)” is the content of the stage that the stage drive device 33 does not drive.

  That is, when “variation effect pattern (B1)” or “variation effect pattern (G1)” is determined, “reach (B)” is demonstrated on the effect display device 31 as an example of the effect mode. Even in the case of “reach (B)”, when the “variation effect pattern (B1)” is determined, the effect drive device 33 is used more than when the “variation effect pattern (G1)” is determined. The probability of driving is increased, and the player has a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  Further, in the first effect actor drive determination table, when “variable effect pattern (C1)”, “variable effect pattern (D1)” and “variable effect pattern (E1)” are determined, “variable effect pattern ( Similarly to the case where “A1)” is determined, the effect driving device 33 is set to be easily driven. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the drive device 33 for production drives, the player's expectation to a special game is increased.

  On the other hand, in the first effect actor drive determination table, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined, if the random value for determining the effect agent drive is “0 to 4,” “effect agent drive Pattern (H1) "is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (H1)” is the production content that the production drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined, if the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “5 to 39”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H2)” is determined. The “production effect driving pattern (H2)” is the content of the effect that is driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined and the random number value for determining the effect agent drive is “40 to 89”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H3)” is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (H3)” is the content of the stage that the stage drive device 33 drives at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined and the random number value for determining the effect agent drive is “90 to 99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H4)” is determined. Note that the “production effect driving pattern (H4)” is the production content that the production drive device 33 does not drive.

  Further, in the first effect actor drive determination table, when the “variable effect pattern (J1)” is determined, the “effect agent drive pattern (J1)”, “effect agent drive pattern (J2)” and “ If the “director driving pattern (J3)” is not determined, and the random number for determining the director driving is “0 to 99”, “the director driving pattern (J4)” is determined. Note that the “stage effect driving pattern (J4)” is the content of the stage that the stage drive device 33 does not drive.

  That is, in this embodiment, in the first effect actor drive determination table, “variable effect pattern (A1)”, “variable effect pattern (B1)”, “variable effect pattern (C1)”, “variable effect pattern (D1) ) ”And“ variable effect pattern (E1) ”or the like is determined to be executed, the effect driving device 33 is easily driven.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute special games such as “variable effect pattern (F1)”, “variable effect pattern (G1)”, “variable effect pattern (H1)”, and “variable effect pattern (J1)”. In this case, it is difficult to drive the drive device 33 for production.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, when the production drive device 33 is driven while the game is in progress, the player is given a sense of expectation for the special game, and the interest in the game is improved.

(Second stage actor drive decision table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a second effect accessory driving determination table. Specifically, when the specific effect mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect drive device 33 can be driven using the second effect actor drive determination table shown in FIG.

  That is, the sub CPU 120a is in the short hit game mode after the end of the short hit game when the specific effect mode flag is ON, for example, in the small hit game mode after the small hit game ends. In some cases, it is determined whether or not the drive device for effect 33 can be driven using the second effect accessory drive determination table.

  In this second effect actor drive determination table, the “variation effect pattern (A1)”, “variation effect pattern (B1)”, “variation effect pattern (C1)”, “variation” in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the “effect pattern (D1)” and the “fluctuation effect pattern (E1)” are determined, the description is omitted because it is the same as the first effect actor drive determination table.

  On the other hand, in the second effect accessory driving determination table, when “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. ”Is determined, the“ director driving pattern (F4) ”is determined.

  That is, in this second effect actor drive determination table, when “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent drive pattern (F1)”, “effect The “actual accessory driving pattern (F2)” and the “directing actor driving pattern (F3)” are not determined, but the “directing actor driving pattern (F4)” is determined.

  As described above, when “variable effect pattern (A1)” or “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the second effect actor drive determination table, “reach” is displayed on the effect display device 31 as an example of the effect mode. (A) "is demonstrated, but even if the" reach (A) "is the same, if the" variable effect pattern (F1) "is determined, the effect drive device 33 should not be driven. Yes.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the specific effect mode in which the second effect actor drive determination table is selected, “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. A) "is demonstrated, but the production content for the production drive device 33 is not driven or driven after the production drive device 33 is driven or turned, so that the so-called“ gase production ”is not generated. ing.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, in the specific effect mode, in the case of a loss, it is set so as not to generate a gasse effect, so that the discomfort given to the player is suppressed and the player's interest in the game effect is reduced. By suppressing the decrease, it is possible to improve the interest in playing games.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific effect mode is being performed, in the case of a loss, control is performed so that the effect driving device 33 is not driven. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific effect mode is performed. In other words, control may be performed so that the probability of driving the effect driving device 33 is lower than when the normal effect mode is performed.

  Further, in this second effect accessory driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (G1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent driving pattern (G1)” is determined. If the random number for determining the effect actor drive is “0”, “the effect agent drive pattern (G2)” is determined. In addition, the “effect effect driving pattern (G2)” is an effect content to be driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined and the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “1 to 4”, the “effect agent drive pattern (G3)” is determined. The Note that the “production effect driving pattern (G3)” is the content of the effect that drives the effect driving device 33 at a predetermined timing.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined and the random value for determining the effect agent drive is “5 to 99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (G4)” is determined. The Note that the “production effect driving pattern (G4)” is the production content that does not drive the production drive device 33.

  That is, in the second effect accessory driving determination table, when “variable effect pattern (B1)” or “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined, “reach (B ) "Is demonstrated, but even if it is the same" Reach (B) "," Variation effect pattern (G1) "is determined when" Variation effect pattern (B1) "is determined. The probability of driving the production drive device 33 is higher than the case, and the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  At this time, in the case where the “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined, the case where the second effect actor drive determination table is selected is more than the case where the first effect actor drive determination table is selected. The probability of driving the effect driving device 33 is reduced.

  That is, in the specific effect mode in which the second effect actor drive determination table is selected, “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, and “reach (B)” is demonstrated. However, it is difficult to determine the contents of the effect to drive or drive the production drive device 33 after the production drive device 33 is driven, or to produce the so-called “gase production”.

  As a result, in this embodiment, in the specific effect mode, in the case of a loss, it is difficult to generate a gusset effect, so the discomfort given to the player is suppressed, and the player's interest in the game effect is reduced. By suppressing the decrease, it is possible to improve the interest in playing games.

  Further, in this second effect accessory driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (H1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, the effect agent driving determination random value is “0”. If there is, the “director driving pattern (H1)” is determined. This “production actor drive pattern (H1)” is the production content for driving the production drive device 33.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined, if the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “1 to 4”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H2)” is determined. This “effect actor driving pattern (H2)” is the content of the effect that is driven after the effect drive device 33 is driven.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined, if the random number value for determining the effect agent drive is “5 to 9”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H3)” is determined. This “production effect driving pattern (H3)” is the production content that drives the production drive device 33.

  Similarly, when the “variable effect pattern (H1)” is determined, if the random number for determining the effect agent drive is “10 to 99”, the “effect agent drive pattern (H4)” is determined. This “production effect driving pattern (H4)” is the content of the production in which the production drive device 33 is not driven.

  Further, in the second effect actor driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (J1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent driving pattern (J1)”, “effect If the “actual accessory driving pattern (J2)” and the “directing actor driving pattern (J3)” are not determined and the random value for determining the attractive actor driving is “0 to 99”, the “directing actor driving pattern” (J4) "is determined. Note that the “production effect driving pattern (J4)” is the content of the production in which the production drive device 33 is not driven.

  That is, in the second effect actor drive determination table, as in the first effect agent drive determination table, “variable effect pattern (F1)”, “variable effect pattern (G1)”, and “variable effect pattern (H1)”. When it is determined not to execute a special game such as “variable effect pattern (J1)”, it is difficult to drive the effect driving device 33.

  In the second effect actor drive determination table, special items such as “variable effect pattern (F1)”, “variable effect pattern (G1)”, “variable effect pattern (H1)”, and “variable effect pattern (J1)”. When it is determined not to execute the game, it is more difficult to drive the effect driving device 33 than the first effect actor drive determination table.

  As a result, in this embodiment, in the specific effect mode, in the case of a loss, it is difficult to generate a gusset effect, so the discomfort given to the player is suppressed, and the player's interest in the game effect is reduced. By suppressing the decrease, it is possible to improve the interest in playing games.

(Third stage actor drive decision table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a third effect accessory driving determination table. Specifically, when the special effect mode flag is ON, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect drive device 33 can be driven using the third effect accessory drive determination table shown in FIG.

  That is, when the special effect mode flag is ON, for example, during the RTC, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect driving device 33 can be driven using the third effect agent drive determination table.

  Also in this third effect actor drive determination table, the “variation effect pattern (A1)”, “variation effect pattern (B1)”, “variation effect pattern (C1)”, “variation” in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. When the “effect pattern (D1)” and the “fluctuation effect pattern (E1)” are determined, the description is omitted because it is the same as the first effect actor drive determination table.

  On the other hand, in the third effect accessory driving determination table, when “variable effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. "" Director driving pattern (F4) "is determined.

  That is, in the third effect actor driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent driving pattern (F1)”, “effect The “actual accessory driving pattern (F2)” and the “directing actor driving pattern (F3)” are not determined, but the “directing actor driving pattern (F4)” is determined.

  In the third effect accessory driving determination table, when “variable effect pattern (G1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. "" Director-acting material driving pattern (G4) "is determined.

  That is, in the third effect actor driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (G1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent driving pattern (G1)”, “effect The “actual accessory driving pattern (G2)” and the “rendering agent driving pattern (G3)” are not determined, but the “directing agent driving pattern (G4)” is determined.

  Further, in the third effect accessory driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (H1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, the effect agent driving determination random value is “0 to 99”. If so, the “director driving pattern (H4)” is determined.

  That is, in this third effect actor drive determination table, when “variation effect pattern (H1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect agent drive pattern (H1)”, “effect The “actual accessory driving pattern (H2)” and the “rendering agent driving pattern (H3)” are not determined, but the “directing agent driving pattern (H4)” is determined.

  Further, in the third effect accessory driving determination table, when “variation effect pattern (J1)” is determined in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, the effect agent driving determination random value is “0 to 99”. If so, the “director driving pattern (J4)” is determined.

  That is, in this third effect actor drive determination table, when “variable effect pattern (J1)” is determined in the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, “effect actor drive pattern (J1)”, “effect “Director drive pattern (J4)” is determined without determining the “actual accessory drive pattern (J2)” and “director drive pattern (J3)”.

  In this way, in the third effect actor drive determination table, “effect agent drive pattern (F1)”, “effect agent drive pattern (F2)”, and “effect agent drive pattern (F3)” are not determined. Since the “stage effect driving pattern (F4)” is determined, the stage drive device 33 is driven, driven after being driven, and the contents of effects to drive are not determined.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, during the specific effect mode, when “change effect pattern (F1)” is determined in the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Is set to a low probability that the content of the effect to be driven or driven after being driven or to be driven is set low, so that the frequency of occurrence of so-called gusset effects is lowered.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, in the case of a loss, since the frequency of occurrence of the gaze effect is lowered, the discomfort given to the player is suppressed, and the decrease in the player's interest in the game effect is suppressed. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest in playing games.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In this embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as the states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming state” is the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b that the second starting port 15 has. And “short-time gaming state”. The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also That means
(1) “Low probability gaming state” and “Time saving gaming state”
(2) “Low probability gaming state” and “non-temporary gaming state”
(3) “High probability gaming state” and “short time gaming state”
(4) It is possible to provide a “high probability gaming state” and a “non-temporary gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set to 299.5.

  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 win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

  Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state. Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that, in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. , A game that is set shorter than the “non-short game state”, and the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning in the win is 3.5 seconds, which is set longer than the “non-short game state” State.

  Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set.

  At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 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.

  Further, the normal symbol gate 13 is configured to play a game by rotating the operation handle 3 greatly and firing a game ball with a strong firing strength.

  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”.

(Description of jackpot type)
In the present embodiment, “long hit” in which the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened with a long opening time, and the first big winning opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 in a short opening time. There are two types of “big hits” with “short hits” to be opened and one type of “small hits”. In the present embodiment, the “big hit” and the “small win” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win” means that a big win is won in a lottery lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponds to a long hit. A game executed when a special symbol is determined.

  In “long win”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds. During this period, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is defined. When the number (9) of game balls enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, “long win” means that a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 and a player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a special game that can earn. Further, the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17 are configured to play a game by firing the game ball with a strong launch strength by rotating the operation handle 3 greatly.

  In this embodiment, “short win” means winning a big hit in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and corresponding to the short win A game executed when a special symbol is determined.

  In the “short win”, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, and the launch time (about 0.6 Seconds). During this time, when a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, one round game is completed. Because it is short, game balls rarely enter. That is, “short win” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike “long win”.

  In the present embodiment, “small hit” means that the right to play a small hit game is obtained in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 A game that is executed in the event of a game.

  In the “small winning”, the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short winning”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win”, or the player has “small win” and “short win”. It is set to approximate to the extent that it is impossible or difficult to distinguish.

  In the present embodiment, when the “non-short game state” or “long hit” is controlled, the first game state is constituted, and the “non-short game state” or “long win” is not controlled. A second gaming state is configured.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a main process in the main control board.

(Main processing of main control board)
In this main process, when power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main process.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

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

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for big hit symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. 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 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board. In this timer interrupt process, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, so that the timer interrupt process described below is performed. Executed.

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, 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 process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a 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 normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Perform numerical value update processing.

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special drawing special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal / normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table, a process is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

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

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

  Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed. The types of various commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to and updated in the winning ball counter for the general winning opening, and then the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If no detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, predetermined data is added to the prize winning ball counter for the big prize opening and updated. After updating by adding 1 to the large winning opening number of balls (C) storage area for counting the game balls won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the process proceeds to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. In the first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a. If no detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 14, a process for adding a prize ball counter to pay out a predetermined prize ball and / or a random number value for special symbol determination is acquired. The main CPU 110a that performs processing for storing the acquired random number value in the first special symbol random value storage area constitutes a privilege granting unit.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. In the second start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. If there is no detection signal input from the second start port detection switch 15a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the second start port. Then, a second start opening prize designation command is generated, and the generated second start opening prize designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, if the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value , A jackpot symbol random number value, a small bonus symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in a second special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If no detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is generated, and the generated gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Next, if the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area to obtain a normal symbol determination random number value. Then, after storing the acquired normal symbol determination random number value in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the input control process is terminated.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 13, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a special figure special electric control process in the main control board.

  In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process moves to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to the big hit game end process (step S350). If data = 5, the process moves to the small hit game process (step S360).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 13 to FIG. 14 once.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  First, in step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  If one or more data is not set in any storage area of the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the special figure special electricity processing data = 0. The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while holding. On the other hand, if one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process. Specifically, when one or more data is set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, 1 is calculated from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. After subtraction, various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the second special symbol random number storage area are shifted to the previous storage unit.

  At this time, various random values already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, referring to the jackpot determination table, whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol random value storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or “small hit” It is determined whether it is a random value corresponding to.

  In addition, when one or more data is not set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area and one or more data is set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Various random numbers stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol random number storage area after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area Is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  Also at this time, various random numbers already written in the 0th storage unit are overwritten and deleted. Then, referring to the jackpot determination table, whether the special symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random number storage area is a random value corresponding to “big hit” or “small hit” It is determined whether it is a random value corresponding to.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed. In this special symbol determination process, when it is determined as “big hit” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the symbol determination table is referred to and stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area. The jackpot symbol (special symbol “1” to special symbol “6”) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value.

  In addition, when it is determined as “small hit” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the small hit stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area with reference to the symbol determination table. Based on the random number value for symbols, the small hit symbol (special symbol “A”, special symbol “B”) is determined.

  Further, when it is determined as “losing” in the big hit determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol “0”) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table. Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation time determination processing. Specifically, referring to the variation pattern determination table, based on the reach determination random value and the special diagram variation random value stored in the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol random value storage area, the special symbol Determine the variation pattern. Thereafter, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. Then, a process of setting a counter corresponding to the determined variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol time counter is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variation display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variation display (LED blinking). .

  As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the LED lighting / extinguishing data is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. Variation display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special electricity processing data = 0 to the special symbol special electric treatment data = 1, prepares to move to the special symbol variation processing subroutine, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

  The description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 13 will be returned. In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S314 has passed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the figure special electricity processing data = 1. Note that the special symbol variation time counter set in step S314 is subtracted in step S110.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol determined in step S313 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter and updated. When the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability games> 0, 1 When the number of high probability games is 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol”, a “small bonus symbol”, or a “losing symbol”. Do.

  When the jackpot symbol is determined, the data stored in the game state storage area is cleared, and the special chart special power processing data = 2 is set to the special chart special power processing data = 3. The preparation for moving to the subroutine is completed, and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

  In the jackpot game process of step S340, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of the long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.

  Specifically, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, an opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big winning opening opening / closing solenoid) is set. 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.

When the 15 round games are completed (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process shown in step S340 constitutes a special game control means.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and changes the gaming state of either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state. Perform the decision process.

  Specifically, based on the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313 above, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability game count, the setting of the short-time game flag, Settings are made.

After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game end process shown in step S350 for determining the game state constitutes the game state determination means.

  In the small hit game processing in step S360, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode based on the type of small hit symbol (stop symbol data) determined in step S313.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small hit opening mode, the small hit opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the driving data of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is output to output the second big winning prize. The mouth opening / closing door 17b is opened. At this time, 1 is added to the number of times of release (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), in order to end the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning holes (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs the special figure special electricity control process constitutes the gaming state control means. In addition, the main CPU 110a that performs the jackpot game process of step S340 or the ordinary power control process of step S400 constitutes a variable winning device control means.

(Command explanation)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110, which are not described in the flowchart of the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating types of commands transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board.

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

  The “designation designating command” indicates the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set as “E0H”, and DATA information is set according to the type of the special symbol. Since the special symbol type determines the jackpot type and the high probability gaming state as a result, it can be said that the effect symbol designation command indicates the jackpot type and the gaming state.

  In the effect symbol designation command, when various special symbols are determined and the variation display of the special symbol is started, an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when various special symbols are determined in step S313, and the special symbol variation display is started in step S315, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the effect of the main RAM 110c. Set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the effect designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This first special symbol memory designation command is effect-controlled by the first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

  Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the first special symbol reserved number (U1) storage area in step S312, the first special symbol corresponding to the reserved stored number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “second special symbol memory designation command” indicates the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E2H”, and the number of reserved memories DATA information is set according to the above.

  This second special symbol memory designation command is directed by the second special symbol memory designation command corresponding to the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories stored in the second special symbol reservation number (U2) storage area is switched. It is transmitted to the substrate 120.

Specifically, when 1 is subtracted from the value stored in the second special symbol reserved number (U2) storage area in step S312, the second special symbol corresponding to the reserved memory number after the subtraction is performed. A storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol memory designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.
In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol memory designation command” and the “second special symbol memory designation command” are collectively referred to as “start winning designation command”.

  The “design determination command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320, the symbol confirmation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The Thereafter, the symbol confirmation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on designation command” indicates that the gaming machine 10 is powered on, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”. This power-on specification command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on in step S10, a power-on designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Then, immediately after the power-on designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “RAM clear designation command” indicates that the information stored in the main RAM 110c has been cleared, “MODE” is set to “E4H”, and “DATA” is set to “01H”.

  Here, a RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10, and when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button, the information stored in the main RAM 110c in step S10 is stored. Cleared.

  The RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming machine 10 is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button. Specifically, when the gaming machine is turned on while pressing the RAM clear button in step S10, a RAM clear designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the RAM clear designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “demonstration designation command” indicates that the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is not operating, “MODE” is set to “E5H”, and “DATA” is set to “ 00H ".

  This demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 does not hold the special symbol. Specifically, when one or more pieces of data are not set in either the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area in step S311. The demonstration designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the demonstration designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “E6H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The first special symbol variation pattern designation command is a first special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the first special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “variable pattern designation command for the second special symbol” indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, and “MODE” is set to “E7H”, and various variations DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  The second special symbol variation pattern designation command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined when the special symbol variation display of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined in step S314 and when the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S315, the second special symbol corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is started. The variation pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as a “variation pattern designation command”.

  The “Big Winner Opening Specification Command” indicates the number of jackpot rounds according to various jackpot types, “MODE” is set as “EAH”, and DATA information is set according to the number of jackpot rounds Has been.

  With regard to the special winning opening opening designation command, when the big hit round is started, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the started round number is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b) is opened in step S340, the big winning opening opening designation command corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened is issued. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, in step S700, the prize winning opening release command set in the effect transmission data storage area is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set as “EBH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the opening designation command, when various jackpots start, an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game processing in step S340, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. After that, the opening designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “ending designation command” indicates that various jackpots have ended, “MODE” is set as “ECH”, and DATA information is set according to the jackpot type.

  As for the ending designation command, when various jackpots are completed, the ending designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process in step S350, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “gaming state designation command” indicates whether it is a short-time gaming state or a non-short-time gaming state, and “MODE” is set to “EEH”, and if it is a non-short-time gaming state, “DATA” is “ “00H” is set, and “DATA” is set to “01H” in the time saving gaming state.

  The gaming state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol variation display is started and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, corresponding to the gaming state.

  Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S315, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in the step S320, A game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gaming state designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “start opening winning designation command” indicates that a game ball has won a prize at the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 and “MODE” is set to “E8H”. If the game ball has won, “DATA” is set to “00H”, and if the game ball has won the second start port 15, “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  The start opening prize designation command is stored in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage when a game ball wins the first start opening 14 or the second start opening 15. It is transmitted to the effect control board 120 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the area.

  Specifically, in step S230 and step S240, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a, the start port winning designation command is the transmission data for production in the main RAM 110c. Set in the storage area. Thereafter, the start opening prize designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

  The “gate passage designation command” indicates that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, “MODE” is set to “E9H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.

  This gate passage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 regardless of the number of reserved memories stored in the normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area. Specifically, in step S250, when a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, a gate passage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the gate passage designation command set in the production transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the production control board 120.

(Production control board main processing)
Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described. First, the main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a main process in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1100.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
Next, the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 illustrates a timer interrupt process in the effect control board 120. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 120, the timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer interrupt process of the effect control board is performed. Is executed.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

  In step S1750, the sub CPU 120a performs a special effect control process that is a process of setting control data associated with the special effect mode in the transmission buffer based on the time / calendar information. This special effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

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

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control board. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control board. Note that the command analysis processing (2) in FIG. 19 is performed subsequent to the command analysis processing (1) in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

  In step S1610, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if not the demonstration designation command, moves the process to step S1620.

  In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a performs a demo effect pattern determination process for determining a demo effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1621, and moves to step S1630 if it is not a starting winning designation command.

  In step S1621, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the start winning designation command, determines the hold display mode of the hold display in the effect display device 31, and stores the hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode with the image control board 150. A hold display mode determination process to be transmitted to the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S1630, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1631, and moves to step S1640 if it is not an effect designating command.

  In step S1631, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the effect symbol designation command and determines the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 according to the presence / absence of the jackpot and the type of jackpot.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined effect symbol data in the effect symbol storage area and transmits the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, so that information indicating the effect symbol data is transmitted to the sub RAM 120c. Set to buffer.

  In step S1640, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1641, and moves to step S1650 if it is not a variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect random number value updated in step S1100. Then, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation effect pattern from the plurality of variation effect patterns based on the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. A variation effect pattern determination process is performed.

  In this process, the sub CPU 120a determines one variation effect pattern based on the acquired effect random number in the normal effect mode. Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined variation effect pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmits information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, so that the sub CPU 120a is based on the determined variation effect pattern. Data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the variation effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the effect mode determination random number value updated in step S1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value, from among the plurality of effect modes. A first effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode is performed. The first effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1651, and moves to step S1660 if the command is not the symbol confirmation command.

  In step S1651, the sub CPU 120a transmits data based on the effect symbol data determined in step S1641 in order to stop display the effect symbol 36 and stop instruction data for stopping display of the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect design stop process to be set is performed.

  In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step S1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value, from among the plurality of effect modes. A second effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode is performed. The second effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1661, and moves to step S1670 if the command is not a gaming state designation command.

  In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1670, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1680.

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a 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 designation 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 stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a 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 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

  In step S1681, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1690, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1691. If the command is not an ending designation command, the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a 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 designation 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 stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1692, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step S1100, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value, the sub CPU 120a selects one of the plurality of effect modes. A third effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode is performed. The third effect mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a variation effect pattern determination process in the effect control board 120. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1641 in the command analysis processing shown in FIG.

  In this variation effect pattern determination process, a variation effect pattern indicating what kind of control is to be performed on various effect devices such as the effect display device 31 during the variation display of the special symbol is determined.

  This variation effect pattern determination process is started upon receipt of the variation pattern designation command set in step S313 in the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

  In step S1641-1, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number updated in step S1100.

  In step S1641-2, the sub CPU 120a selects a variation effect pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation effect pattern determination table to be selected may be different depending on the gaming state.

  In step S1641-3, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the effect random number acquired in step S1641-1 and the variation effect pattern determination table selected in step S1641-2.

  In step S1641-4, the sub CPU 120a performs a drive determination process for determining whether or not the drive device for effect 33 can be driven based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1641-3. This drive determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1641-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the various commands determined in step S1641-3 and step S1641-4 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Driving decision process)
Next, drive determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a drive determination process in the effect control board 120. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1641-4 in the variation effect pattern shown in FIG. In this drive determination process, it is determined whether or not to drive the effect drive device 33.

  In Step S1641-41, the sub CPU 120a acquires the drive determination random number value updated in Step S1100.

  In step S1641-42, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the special effect mode flag is ON. Here, the special effect mode flag is a flag that is set in the special effect mode when the time / counter information is determined in the special effect control process described later.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the special effect mode, and if it is determined that the special effect mode flag is ON, that is, the special effect mode is in effect. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1641-43.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect mode flag is not ON, that is, is OFF and is not in the special effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1641-44.

  In step S1641-43, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1652-2 that the special effect mode flag is ON, that is, the special effect mode is in progress, the sub CPU 120a selects the third effect accessory driving determination table. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special effect mode is in effect, the third effect actor drive determination table is selected. In the third effect actor drive determination table, as described above, in the case of a loss, the effect drive device 33 is controlled not to be driven.

  In Step S1641-44, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specific effect mode flag is ON. Here, the specific effect mode flag is a flag that is set when the ending designation command or the short hit ending designation command is referred to when the ending designation command is referred to in the third presentation mode determination process described later. It is.

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current effect mode is the small hit effect mode or the short hit effect mode, and if it is determined that the specific effect mode flag is ON, That is, when it is determined that the small hit effect mode or the short hit effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1641-45.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific effect mode flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF and it is not the small hit effect mode or the short hit effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1641-46. Move.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the specific effect mode flag is a flag that is set when the ending designation command is referred to or the short hit ending designation command or the short hit ending designation command. However, in the case of the short hitting ending designation command, the third effect mode flag is set to ON / OFF according to the subsequent gaming state. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the third effect mode flag is turned ON, and when the gaming state is a time-short gaming state, the third effect mode flag is turned OFF. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third effect mode flag may be set to ON regardless of whether the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

  In step S1641-45, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1641-44 that the specific effect mode flag is ON, that is, the specific effect mode is in progress, the sub CPU 120a selects the second effect accessory driving determination table. To do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect mode is selected, the second effect actor drive determination table is selected. In the second effect actor drive determination table, as described above, it is difficult to drive the effect driving device 33 in the case of a loss even when the first effect agent drive determination table is selected. .

  In the present embodiment, as described above, during the specific effect mode, the effect drive device 33 is controlled so as not to be driven. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control is performed so as not to drive at all. May be.

  In step S1641-46, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1641-44 that the specific effect mode flag is not ON, that is, is OFF and is not in the specific effect mode, the first effect agent driving is performed. Select a decision table.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the normal effect mode is selected instead of the special effect mode or the specific effect mode, the first effect agent driving determination table is selected. Then, in the first effect actor drive determination table, as described above, the effect drive device 33 is driven more than in the case where the second effect agent drive determination table and the third effect agent drive determination table are selected. It will be controlled easily.

  In step S1641-47, the third effect actor drive determination table selected in step S1641-43, the second effect agent drive determination table selected in step S1641-45, or selected in step S1641-46. Based on the first effect actor drive determination table, the effect agent drive determination process is performed.

  In step S1641-48, if it is determined in step S1641-47 that the effect agent is to be driven, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect agent driving command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the special effect mode, the effect driving device 33 is controlled so as to be hardly driven, so that the consciousness to the special effect mode is not distracted, and the effect of the special effect mode is achieved. Can be suppressed.

  In the present embodiment, in the specific effect mode, for example, control is performed so that the effect driving device 33 is hardly driven regardless of whether the gaming state is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp the current gaming state.

(First effect mode determination process)
Next, the first effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a first effect mode determination process in the effect control board 120. In the first effect mode determination process, the variation pattern designation command is analyzed, and the effect mode during the variation of the special symbol is determined.

  In step S1642-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command referred to in step S1642-1 is a specific variation pattern designation command. Here, the specific variation pattern designation command is, for example, a MODE including “E6H”, which includes information for demonstrating “reach (A)” among the variation pattern designation commands shown in FIG. 00H ".

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is a specific variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1642-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the command is not a specific variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1642-6.

  In step S1642-3, the sub CPU 120a turns on the first effect mode flag.

  In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 120a sets a specific effect mode in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 120a sets “x” in the specified number counter. In addition, about this frequency | count, it is not specifically limited, It is good to determine according to the aspect of the set specific production mode.

  In this process, when the sub CPU 120a sets “x” to the specified number counter, the first presentation mode setting process is terminated.

  In step S1642-6, when it is determined in step S1642-2 that the sub CPU 120a is not a specific variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first effect mode flag is ON.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the first effect mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1642-7. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the first effect mode flag is not ON, that is, is OFF, the current first effect mode determination process is terminated.

  In step S1642-7, “1” is subtracted from the specified number counter (x) set in the previous first effect mode determination process or updated in the previous first effect mode determination process. Update (x).

  In step S1642-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specified number counter (x) updated in step S1642-7 is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (x) is “0”, it moves the process to step S1642-9.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (x) is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the current first effect mode setting process is terminated.

  In step S1642-9, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (x) is “0” in step S1642-8, the sub CPU 120a turns off the specific effect mode flag.

(Second effect mode determination process)
Next, the second effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the second effect mode determination process in the effect control board 120. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1652 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1652-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the second effect mode flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second effect mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1652-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the second effect mode flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1652-6.

  In step S1652-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the specified number counter (y). Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a sets “1” from the specified number counter (y) set in the third effect mode determination process described later or updated in the previous second effect mode determination process. Is subtracted to update the specified number counter (y).

  In step S1652-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specified number counter (y) updated in step S1652-2 is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (y) is “0”, it moves the process to step S1652-4.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (y) is not “0”, that is, is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S1652-6.

  In step S1652-4, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (y) is “0” in step S1652-3, the sub CPU 120a turns off the second effect mode flag.

  In step S1652-5, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (y) is “0” in step S1652-3, the sub CPU 120a resets the second effect mode.

  In step S1652-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the third effect mode flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the third effect mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1652-7. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the third effect mode flag is not ON, that is, is OFF, the current second effect mode determination process ends.

  In step S1652-7, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating the specified number counter (z). Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a sets “1” from the specified number counter (z) set in the third effect mode determination process described later or updated in the previous second effect mode determination process. Is subtracted to update the specified number counter (z).

  In step S1652-8, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specified number counter (z) is “0”. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (z) is “0”, it moves the process to step S1652-9. On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (z) is not “0”, that is, “1” or more, the current second rendering mode determination process ends.

  In step S1652-9, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (z) is “0” in step S1652-8, the sub CPU 120a turns off the third effect mode flag.

  In step S1652-10, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specified number counter (z) is “0” in step S1652-8, the sub CPU 120a resets the third effect mode.

(Third effect mode determination process)
Next, the third effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a third effect mode determination process in the effect control board 120. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1692 in the command analysis process.

  In this third effect mode determination process, the ending designation command is analyzed, and the effect mode after the end of the winning game (long hit, short win, small hit) is determined.

  In step S1692-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the ending designation command.

  In step S1692-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the ending designation command referred to in step S1692-1 is a “small hit ending designation command”.

  In this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the ending designation command is the “small hit ending designation command”, the process proceeds to step S1692-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the ending designation command is not the “small hit ending designation command”, the process proceeds to step S1692-6.

  In step S1692-3, the sub CPU 120a turns on the second effect mode flag. That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the second effect mode flag when it is determined that the ending designation command is the “small hit ending designation command”.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined in the drive determination process that the second effect mode flag is ON, the second effect agent drive determination table is selected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second effect accessory driving determination table is selected a predetermined number of times after the end of the small hit game. For this reason, the gaming machine 10 is set in the second stage actor driving determination table so that the stage actor is not driven in the case of a loss. The object is hardly driven, and it is possible to reduce so-called discomfort to the player due to the gas.

  In step S1692-4, the sub CPU 120a sets the “small hit mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 120c. In the present embodiment, the “small hit mode” may be the same quality as the “short hit mode”. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp whether the game is a small hit or short hit.

  In step S1692-5, the sub CPU 120a sets “y” in the specified number counter. The number of times is not particularly limited.

  In step S1692-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the ending designation command referred to in step S1692-1 is a “short hit ending designation command”.

  In this process, when referring to the ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a sets the third effect mode flag ON / OFF according to the subsequent gaming state. Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state, the third effect mode flag is turned ON, and when the gaming state is a time-short gaming state, the third effect mode flag is turned OFF. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third effect mode flag may be set to ON regardless of whether the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state or the short-time gaming state.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the ending designation command referred to in step S1692-1 is the “short hitting ending designation command”, the process proceeds to step S1692-7.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the ending designation command referred to in step S1692-1 is not the “short hitting ending designation command”, the sub CPU 120a ends the current third effect mode determination process. .

  In step S1692-7, the sub CPU 120a turns on the third effect mode flag. That is, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the ending designation command is the “short hitting ending designation command”, the sub CPU 120a turns on the third effect mode flag.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined in the drive determination process that the third effect mode flag is ON, the second effect accessory drive determination table is selected.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the second effect accessory driving determination table is selected a predetermined number of times after the short hit game is over. For this reason, the gaming machine 10 is set so that in the case of a loss in the second stage actor drive determination table, the stage actor is not driven. The object is hardly driven, and it is possible to reduce so-called discomfort to the player due to the gas.

  In step S1692-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the “short hit mode” in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 120c. In the present embodiment, the “short hit mode” may be the same quality as the “small hit mode”. This makes it difficult for the player to grasp whether the game is a small hit or short hit.

  In step S1692-9, the sub CPU 120a sets “z” in the specified number counter. The number of times is not particularly limited.

(Special effect control processing)
Next, the special effect control process executed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating special effect control processing in the effect control board 120. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1750 in the timer interrupt process.

  In this special effect control process, the execution of the special effect is controlled based on the current management time information and calendar information stored in the sub CPU 120a. The “special effect” in the present embodiment refers to a date and time designation effect, a day of the week designation effect, a music performance effect, a maker designation effect, and a default music performance effect in an effect common to all units.

  During the special effect, an effect that combines various effects, image effects such as PV, sound effects due to music, etc. and decoration effects such as lamps in the background where the variable effects are executed is demonstrated.

  In step S1751, the sub CPU 120a requests time / calendar information from the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150. At this time, in response to a request from the sub CPU 120a, the host CPU 150a returns time / calendar information such as time, date, day of the week, etc. at the time of the request to the sub CPU 120a. Then, the sub CPU 120a receives the time / calendar information returned from the host CPU 150a.

  In step S1752, the sub CPU 120a determines the time / calendar information received from the host CPU 150a in step S1751. That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a grasps whether or not the special effect mode is currently being performed based on the received time / calendar information.

  In step S1753, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not it is the special effect mode based on the time / calendar information received from the host CPU 150a in step S1751.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect mode is set, the process proceeds to step S1754. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not the special effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1755.

  In step S1754, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect mode is set in step S1753, the sub CPU 120a turns on the special effect mode flag. In this process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the special effect mode flag and sets the special effect mode command in the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1755, if it is determined in step S1753 that the special CPU is not in the special effect mode, the sub CPU 120a turns off the special effect mode flag. In this process, the sub CPU 120a turns off the special effect mode flag and resets the special effect mode command from the effect mode storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the special effect mode flag is ON in the drive determination process by controlling ON / OFF of the special effect mode flag according to whether or not it is the special effect mode. In this case, the third effect accessory driving determination table is selected.

  Thereby, in the special effect mode, in the case of a loss, since it is controlled not to drive the effect drive device 33, it is possible to reduce a so-called unpleasant feeling due to the so-called gas effect.

  As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment makes it difficult to drive the effect driving device 33 during the special effect mode. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 makes it easy for the player to keep an eye on the special effect mode.

  Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured not to drive the effect driving device 33 in the case of a loss in the special effect mode. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can attract the player's interest in the special effect mode without reducing the player's awareness of the switched effect mode, that is, the special effect mode. In addition, as described above, the gaming machine 10 is configured not to drive the effect driving device 33 in the case of a loss in the special effect mode. It becomes possible to reduce.

  In the present embodiment, the effect driving device 33 constitutes one aspect of the “movable effect means”, but is not limited to this. For example, the effect lighting device 34 and the effect button 35 are “movable effect means”. An aspect may be configured. At this time, in the case where the effect lighting device 34 constitutes one aspect of the “movable effect means”, the lighting pattern and the like constitute one aspect of the “effect operation”. Moreover, when the production | presentation button 35 comprises the one aspect | mode of a "movable production | presentation means", the raising / lowering operation comprises the one aspect | mode of a "production operation".

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination process of the special symbol memory determination process by the main CPU 110a constitutes one aspect of the “special game determination unit”.

  In the present embodiment, the variable effect pattern determination process of the command analysis process by the sub CPU 120a constitutes one aspect of the “effect mode determining means”.

  In the present embodiment, the variable effect pattern determination process of the command analysis process by the sub CPU 120a constitutes one aspect of the “effect control means”.

  In the present embodiment, “variation effect pattern (A1)”, “variation effect pattern (B1)”, and “variation effect pattern (C1)” determined in the variation effect pattern determination process of the command analysis process by the sub CPU 120a. The variation effect patterns such as “variation effect pattern (F1)” and “variation effect pattern (G1)” constitute one aspect of the “first effect mode”.

  In this embodiment, the special effect control process of the timer interrupt process of the sub CPU 120a constitutes one aspect of the “effect mode determining means”, and the first effect mode determination process of the command analysis process of the sub CPU 120a is “effect mode”. The second effect mode determination process of the command analysis process of the sub CPU 120a constitutes another aspect of the “effect mode determination means” and the third effect mode of the command analysis process of the sub CPU 120a is configured. The determination process constitutes another aspect of the “production mode determination means”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, execution by the sub CPU 120a based on the determination result determined by the timer interrupt process and the command analysis process of the sub CPU 120a constitutes one aspect of the “effect mode execution control unit”.

  In the present embodiment, the drive determination process in the variable effect pattern determination process of the command analysis process by the sub CPU 120a constitutes one aspect of the “special effect control means”.

  In the present embodiment, in the drive determination process by the sub CPU 120a, the third effect actor drive determination table is selected during the special effect mode, and the second effect agent drive determination table is selected during the specific effect mode. In the normal effect mode, the first effect actor drive determination table is selected. At this time, the first effect agent drive determination table or the third effect agent drive determination table is selected as compared with the first effect actor drive determination table. When the stage actor drive determination table is selected, the fact that the stage drive device 33 is driven with high probability is “the special stage determination means determines that the special game is not performed and the first stage is determined. In such a case, the effect mode execution control means performs the first effect mode more than the mode effect corresponding to the second effect mode. If when the mode effect corresponding to have been carried out, which constitutes one aspect of the "to perform a special effect with high probability.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 33 Production drive device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM

Claims (2)

Movable production means capable of performing a predetermined production operation;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
If it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for performing the special game;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination unit, the production mode determination unit that determines any production mode from a plurality of production modes;
In accordance with the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means, the effect control means for causing the effect means including the movable effect means to produce an effect,
The production mode determining means includes
It is possible to determine a specific production mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special game will be performed and in which the movable production means can perform a specific production operation.
The production control means includes
A mode effect corresponding to a second effect mode different from the first effect mode when a mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed and after a specific special game is performed by the special game executing means. and when to perform, and the production mode control means that there is,
When the mode effect corresponding to the first presentation mode by the presentation mode control means it is being performed, or when the mode effect corresponding to the second presentation mode is being performed, the presentation mode determining When the specific representation embodiment the means is determined, has, and special presentation control means for causing a special effect a predetermined probability that the movable representation section performs the specific effect operation,
The special effect control means is
Wherein when the specific effect manner is determined not to perform the special game by special game determination means has been determined, when the mode effect is taking place in accordance with the first effect mode by the presentation mode control means And when the mode effect according to the second effect mode is being performed, the special effect is performed with a different probability,
A gaming machine characterized by Movable production means capable of performing a predetermined production operation;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination unit, the production mode determination unit that determines any production mode from a plurality of production modes;
In accordance with the effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means, the effect control means for causing the effect means including the movable effect means to produce an effect,
The production mode determining means includes
It is possible to determine a specific production mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special game will be performed and in which the movable production means can perform a specific production operation.
The production control means includes
When the mode effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed, the effect effect mode different from the first effect mode and the mode effect corresponding to the second effect mode based on the time measured by the time measuring means is performed. and the production mode control means and, there is time to,
When the mode effect corresponding to the first presentation mode by the presentation mode control means it is being performed, or when the mode effect corresponding to the second presentation mode is being performed, the presentation mode determining When the specific representation embodiment the means is determined, has, and special presentation control means for causing a special effect a predetermined probability that the movable representation section performs the specific effect operation,
The special effect control means is
Wherein when the specific effect manner is determined not to perform the special game by special game determination means has been determined, when the mode effect is taking place in accordance with the first effect mode by the presentation mode control means , the special effect was carried out with a predetermined probability, when the mode effect corresponding with presentation mode control means to the second presentation mode is being performed, it is not to perform the special effect,
A gaming machine characterized by