JP6047627B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball game machine or a revolving game machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine as a ball game machine, when a game ball wins at a starting port provided on the game board, a big hit random number value is acquired, and whether or not a big hit is determined by referring to the big hit random number value A determination (a jackpot lottery) is performed, and when it is determined that a jackpot is made, a special game (a jackpot) is controlled in which a big winning opening is opened. Also, along with the jackpot lottery, the symbol display on the symbol display device is started, and when it is a jackpot, a special symbol (jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. Has been.

  In addition, when a game ball wins at the starting point during the symbol change display by the symbol display device, the jackpot random number value acquired with this winning as a trigger is stored in the hold storage device, and processed in the stored order (jacket) Determination, special symbol variation display).

  Then, a gaming machine is known in which whether or not the jackpot random number value stored in the hold storage device is a jackpot at the time when the jackpot random value is acquired, and performs prior notification based on the determination result. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2). Specifically, by changing the color of the notification mode for displaying the number of reserved storages in the storage device or changing the shape, it is possible to notify in advance that there is a high expectation that a big hit will be made and to improve the interest of the game I am trying.

JP-A-8-243224 JP 2004-283544 A

  However, if the advance notification is performed in the notification mode of the holding storage device, it is confirmed in advance that if the prior notification is performed in a specific notification mode when the game ball is won at the start opening, the player is expected to be a big hit. On the other hand, if the prior notification is not performed in a specific notification mode, the interest of the game has been lost because the big hit cannot be expected.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can further enhance the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a game information acquisition unit that acquires game information when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a storage unit that stores the game information acquired by the game information acquisition unit. And, based on the game information stored in the storage means, special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to a player, and the special game is determined by the special game determination means. If the determination is made by the special game control means for controlling the special game, the game symbol display means for displaying the change and stop display of the game symbols, and the special game determination means on the condition that the determination is made, A symbol display control means capable of causing the game symbol display means to start displaying the game symbols in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the game symbols in a manner indicating the contents of the game information; A specification for determining whether or not to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect suggesting the content of the acquired game information when the game information is acquired by the effect execution means for executing the game and the game information acquisition means When it is determined whether or not the special game is controlled by the effect execution determination means and the special game determination means, the effect execution means is caused to execute a predictive effect that suggests a determination result by the special game determination means. An indication effect execution determination means for determining whether or not,
When it is determined that the indication effect execution determination unit executes the indication effect, the effect execution unit changes the game symbol according to the determination of the special game determination unit that triggered the execution of the indication effect. When the display is being performed, it is determined that the introduction effect is executed and the specific effect is executed by the indication effect execution means for executing the indication effect after execution of the introduction effect and the specific effect execution determination means , When a particular condition is you are satisfied, executing the introduction effect in association with the variable display of before the game symbols which the player information that triggered the thereby execute the specific effect is determined by the special game determination means Te, it is determined that to execute a first specific effect execution unit configured to execute the specific effect after execution of the introducing effect, the specific effect by the specific effect execution determining means, especially If the condition is not satisfied, the introductory effect is executed along with the variation display of the game symbol when the game information that triggered the execution of the specific effect is determined by the special game determination means. And a second specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect after execution of the introduction effect .

  According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a block diagram of an image control board. 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 special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows a big prize opening release mode table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows a prior determination table. It is a figure which shows a prefetch zone lottery determination table. It is a figure which shows a design change effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows a rush zone entry scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the structure of the symbol arrangement | sequence information which matched the symbol number and the kind of effect symbol image. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the prefetch zone control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the scenario effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in host CPU. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in host CPU. It is an example of an anime group and an anime pattern. It is an example of a display list. It is explanatory drawing using the time chart of a prefetch zone. It is explanatory drawing of the display screen of "rain zone". It is explanatory drawing of the display screen of "a collision zone".

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

(Composition of gaming machine)
Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of one gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). 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.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray for storing a plurality of game balls, and the game balls stored in the tray are guided to the launching device.

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

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then 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 awards 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, a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 6.

  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 first mode, it is impossible to receive a game ball due to an obstacle located directly above the second start port 15. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to 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. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased. And the 2nd starting port 15 which has a pair of movable piece 15b comprises the starting variable prize-winning apparatus.

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 entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. 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 the present embodiment, the start port detection switch 14a and the second start port detection switch 15a constitute a start region detecting means.

Further, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass, a first grand prize opening 16 through which game balls can enter, and game balls enter. A possible second grand prize opening 17 is provided.
For this reason, if the game handle is not a game ball that has been greatly rotated by striking the operating handle 3, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the first grand prize winning port 16, and the second major prize winning port 17. It is configured not to win. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  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, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” 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).

In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is designed as “starting RUSH” and has one movable piece 17b. The movable piece 17b of the second grand prize winning port 17 is also normally maintained in a closed state, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when the special game is started, the movable piece 17b of the second large winning opening 17 is opened, and the movable piece 17b guides the game ball into the second large winning opening 17. And the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is also 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).
In the present embodiment, depending on the type of special game, only one of the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is opened, and at the same time, the two first grand prize winning openings 16 and the second major winning prize opening 17 are opened. And will not be released.

  In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 16 having the first big prize opening / closing door 16b and the second big prize opening 17 having the second big prize opening / closing door 17b constitute a special variable prize winning device. . In the present embodiment, the special variable winning device and / or the starting variable winning device constitutes a variable winning device.

  Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6 and the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports 17.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An image display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 in the form of a belt is provided above the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, the image display device 31 is used as a liquid crystal display device. However, a plasma display or an organic EL display may be used, or a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a so-called 7-segment LED. Alternatively, a display device such as a dot matrix may be used.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbol images 36 for informing the lottery result to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbol images 36 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, so that As a result, the jackpot is notified.

  When the game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the effect design image 36 is displayed variably in accordance with the change display of the special symbol which will be described later, and will be described later after a predetermined change time has elapsed. Stop display according to the special symbol stop display. In other words, the timing of the change display of the effect symbol image 36 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol image 36 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time). Further, in the present embodiment, the effect design image 36 is displayed when the game ball enters the first start port 14 or when the game ball enters the second start port 15. The same type of symbols is displayed in a variable or stopped display. However, different types of effect symbol images 36 are displayed in a variable or stopped manner when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and when a game ball enters the second start port 15. It doesn't matter.

  Further, the image display device 31 displays various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol image 39. According to the image displayed on the image display device 31, a high sense of expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. 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 image 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.

  Outside the gaming area at the lower right of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the normal symbol display device 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, the second special symbol hold display A device 24 and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are 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 process of determining whether or not is a random value corresponding to “big 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 “big 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 maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.
This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  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 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. The second special symbol hold indicator 24 also displays the number of second hold on hold in the same manner as described above.
The upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to four, and the reserved number of normal symbols is displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. Displayed on the instrument 25.

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

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1). The end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

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

  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 indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for 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, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table for a special symbol display device referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5A), a hit determination table for a normal symbol display device referred to in the regular symbol lottery (see FIG. 5B) ), A symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 6), a special electric accessory operating mode determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the opening / closing conditions of the special prize opening / closing door, and an opening mode of the special prize opening Big winning opening opening mode table (see FIG. 8) to determine the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9) to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol, pre-determination table to pre-determine the result of the jackpot lottery (see FIG. , Etc. 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, the main RAM 110c includes a special symbol special electricity processing data storage area, a normal symbol reservation number (G) storage area, a normal symbol reservation storage area, a normal symbol data storage area, a first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area, 2 special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random value storage area, second special symbol random value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, winning prize Number of balls (C) storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, game state buffer, stop symbol data Various timer counters such as a storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 110c that stores the first special symbol random value storage area constitutes the first reserved storage means, and the main RAM 110c that stores the second special symbol random number value storage area serves as the second reserved storage means. Configure.

  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 made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 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 fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received fluctuation pattern designation command, and displays the image display device 31 and the voice. Production data for causing the output device 32, the production drive device 33, and the production illumination device 34 to execute a predetermined production is generated, and the production 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 symbol variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 12) for determining a symbol variation effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, a scenario to be introduced when executing the “Oppon Zone”. A combination of a rush zone entry scenario determination table for determining (see FIG. 13), a jackpot notice scenario determining table for determining a scenario that suggests the expectation degree of jackpot (see FIG. 14), and an effect symbol image 36 to be stopped and displayed An effect symbol determination table and the like 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 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.
The sub RAM 120c includes an effect first hold (Us1) storage area, an effect second hold (Us2) storage area, a prefetch zone establishment flag storage area, a prefetch zone execution flag storage area, a rain zone standby counter, and a collision zone standby counter. A fierce battle zone standby counter, a gaming state storage area, an effect mode storage area, a symbol variation effect pattern storage region, an effect pattern storage region, an effect symbol storage region, and the like are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. 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 detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110. Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU 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 payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. 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 is connected to the effect control board 120, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34. The lamp control board 140 receives presentation data (various commands) from the presentation control board 120, and based on the received presentation data, energization of a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor for operating the presentation drive device 33 is performed. Control, light lighting control in the lighting device for effect 34, and drive control of a motor for changing the light irradiation direction are performed.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the image display device 31 and the audio output device 32, and displays images on the image display device 31 based on effect data (various commands) transmitted from the effect control board 120. Control and audio output control in the audio output device 32 are performed. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later with reference to the block diagram of the image control board of FIG.

  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 is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal that permits energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 3). As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch a game ball into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby allowing the game ball to be played in the game area. 6 to fire.

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

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) 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.

(Block diagram of image control board)
Next, image display control will be described using the block diagram of the image control board 150 in FIG.

  The image control board 150 includes a host CPU 150a, a host RAM 150b, a host ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 2000, and a sound control circuit 3000 for performing image display control of the image display device 31. ing.

Based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120, the host CPU 150a instructs the image display device 31 to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the VDP 2000. Such an instruction is performed by setting data in the control register 2010 of the VDP 2000 and outputting a display list including drawing control command groups.
In addition, when receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the host CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Furthermore, the host CPU 150a also instructs the audio control circuit 3000 to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

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

The host ROM 150c is composed of a mask ROM, and includes a control processing program of the host CPU 150a, symbol arrangement information in which the symbol number of the effect symbol and the type of the effect symbol image 36 are associated (see FIG. 15), and a display list. The display list generation program for generating the animation, the animation pattern for displaying the animation of the production pattern, the animation scene information, etc. (see FIG. 35) are stored.
This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. The animation scene information stores information such as weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, etc. doing.

The CGROM 151 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like. The CGROM 151 compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) or the like including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.
Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.
Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000 (clock generation circuit 2050), and divides the pulse signal so that the clock generation circuit 2050 controls the system clock, the image display device 31, and the VDP 2000 to control. A synchronization signal or the like for synchronization is generated.

The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed.
The VRAM 153 also draws or displays an image, a display list storage area 153a that temporarily stores the display list output from the host CPU 150a, a decompression storage area 153b that stores image data decompressed by the decompression circuit 2060, and the like. A first frame buffer 153c and a second frame buffer 153d. The VRAM 153 also stores palette data.
The two frame buffers are alternately switched between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started.

  The VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor, reads image data from one of the frame buffers (display frame buffer) based on an instruction from the host CPU 150a, and outputs a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the read image data. Is generated and output to the image display device.

  The VDP 2000 includes a control register 2010, a CG bus I / F 2020, a CPU I / F 2030, a clock generation circuit 2050, a decompression circuit 2060, a drawing circuit 2070, a display circuit 2080, and a memory controller 2090. ing.

The control register 2010 is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register 2010. The host CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register 2010 via the CPU I / F 2030.
The control register 2010 includes a system control register that performs basic settings necessary for VDP operation, a data transfer register that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a drawing that performs settings for controlling drawing. A register, a bus interface register for making settings necessary for bus access, a decompression register for making settings necessary for decompressing a compressed image, a display register for making settings for controlling display, and six types It has a register.

The CG bus I / F 2020 is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F 2020.
The CPU I / F 2030 is an interface circuit for communication with the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses from the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F 2030. Various interrupt signals are input by the host CPU 150a.

The data transfer circuit 2040 performs data transfer between various devices.
Specifically, data transfer between the host CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit 2050 receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the image display device via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit 2060 is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 153b.

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

The display circuit 2080 generates an RGB signal (analog signal) indicating image color data as a video signal from the image data (digital signal) stored in the “display frame buffer” in the VRAM 153, and the generated video signal ( (RGB signal) to the image display device 31. Further, the display circuit 2080 also outputs a synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the image display device 31 to the image display device 31.
In the present embodiment, an RGB signal obtained by converting a digital signal into an analog signal is output to the image display device 31 as the video signal. However, the video signal may be output as the digital signal.

  The memory controller 2090 performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when the host CPU 150a instructs to switch the frame buffer.

  The sound control circuit 3000 includes an audio ROM that stores a large number of audio data. The sound control circuit reads out a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, and an audio output device. The sound output control at 32 is performed.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a big hit determination table used for “big win lottery” in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21.

Specifically, the jackpot determination table is for determining whether the jackpot or lose is based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “8” are jackpots in the low probability gaming state. Otherwise, it is determined as “losing”. On the other hand, when in the high probability gaming state, the 20 special symbol determination random numbers from “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits, and otherwise, it is determined to be “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.

(Winning judgment table)
FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”.
Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.
For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 5B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” 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. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol.
FIG. 6A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 6B is a symbol determination that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a loss. It is a table.

Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, a special ball display device type (a type of a start opening in which a game ball has won) and a game ball at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. The type of special symbol (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random value acquired when the ball enters.
For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random value is “1”, the stop symbol data is “01”. ] (Special symbol 1 (per first variable length)) is determined. In case of loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random number value.

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

  As will be described later, since the game state after the end of the jackpot game and the type of jackpot game (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), the type of special symbol is the jackpot game It can be said that the game state after the end and the type of the jackpot game are determined.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table. With reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).
As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

Further, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second start port 15, “short hit TBL "Is not determined.
This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no game ball enters the second start opening 15 but if a short hit is determined when a game ball enters the second start opening 15, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced. In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine “short hit TBL”, but the second special symbol display device 21 also determines “short hit TBL”. You may comprise. However, in the case of determining “short hit TBL” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared to the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, It is desirable that the “short TBL” is not easily determined.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the big prize opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 7, and opening / closing of the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b by the big winning opening opening mode table. Conditions are determined.
FIG. 8 is a big winning opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and includes a TBL per long, a TBL per short, and a TBL per development.
Then, a long winning game is executed based on the long per TBL, a short winning game is executed based on the short per TBL, and a per development game is executed based on the TBL per development.

  In the big winning prize opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big win game The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a single winning round in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big win game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of times of opening (K), opening time of the big prize opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, The closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are stored. To have.

  Here, according to the long hit TBL of the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 8, the first big winning opening on the right side of the game area 6 by operating the first big winning opening / closing door 16b. 16 can be released up to 29 seconds per round. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is finished, and one round. The game will end.

  Further, according to 1TBL per development and 2TBL per development of the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 8, the movable piece 17b of the second big winning opening 17 is operated to be on the right side of the game area 6. The second grand prize winning port 17 can be opened in a plurality of rounds. However, similarly to the TBL per long, when the specified number (9) of game balls wins the second grand prize opening 17 for one round, the operation of the movable piece 17b of the second big prize opening 17 ends. Thus, one round of game ends. That is, it is not always opened three times (K = 3) for one round.

In addition, 1TBL per development and 2TBL per development have a common release mode up to the second round, but the release modes are different after the third round.
That is, according to 1 TBL per development, after the 3rd round, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short and the game ball becomes difficult to win, but according to 2 TBL per development, the 3rd round The opening time of the second grand prize winning port 17 is relatively long, and the game ball becomes easy to win.
As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to determine which development game is being played out of a plurality of games per development until the predetermined round (the second round). Can also be expected to have an advantageous per game per game development (2 TBL per development) controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball is difficult to win in the second half of the game per development (after the second round or the third round), but the game ball is difficult to win for the most advantageous game per development. It is not necessary to provide a new state.

  In this embodiment, the opening time and closing time of 1 TBL per development and 2 TBL per development are set to exactly the same time. However, the time difference may be set so that it is difficult to determine which of the plurality of games per development is not set at exactly the same time.

  Further, according to the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 8, the maximum number of round games (R) at the time of all jackpots is the same regardless of the long hit games, short win games, and development games. The number of times is set. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display device for identifying the number of round games as in the prior art.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the “long winning game” that opens the first big winning opening 16 with a long opening time, and the “short winning game” that opens the second big winning opening 17 with a short opening time, Three types of “big hit games” are provided, which are “games per development” that open the plurality of second big prize winning openings 17 in one round. In the present embodiment, “big hit game” is referred to as “special game”.

(Special symbol variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 9 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. 9, the special symbol display device to be activated (the type of the starting opening where the game ball has won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to be stopped, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), 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 addition, since it is configured to always reach when the jackpot, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random number value when the jackpot. 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).

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

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, 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 variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined. As described above, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the short-time gaming state is entered, and more lottery lotteries can be received per hour.

(Special symbol pre-judgment table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the results of the big hit lottery.

  The pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10 includes the types of special symbol display devices (types of start port detection switches that detect that a game ball has won a start port), special symbol determination random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, reach Based on the determination random number value or the like, winning information for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated. Then, based on the generated winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 9, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second start opening is indicated. 10 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit” or “losing”, and the big hit symbol random value is “long win”, “per development”, or “short win” and the type of special game , “Whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state” is determined.
Furthermore, because the reach determination random number value determines whether or not a reach has occurred, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the presence or absence of a reach before starting the change of special symbols by using the DATA data of the start winning designation command It becomes. For example, if it is a start winning designation command of “E8H01H” in the winning information 1, it is possible to discriminate information such as the first start opening winning and the probability variation length. In addition, since it is always accompanied by “reach” in the case of a jackpot, it can also be determined that a reach occurs due to a jackpot.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 10 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.
However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used at the time of winning the game ball at the start opening, whereas the special symbol change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 is used at the start of special symbol change. In addition, whether or not to refer to “the number of reserved balls” is also different.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to determine the type of jackpot or reach, but it is impossible to determine only “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Look-ahead zone lottery determination table)
FIG. 11 is a look-ahead zone lottery determination table for performing a lottery of a look-ahead zone that suggests the result of the jackpot lottery in advance. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of pre-reading zones of “fierce battle zone”, “rain zone”, and “crash zone” are provided.

The prefetch zone lottery determination table is configured by associating the start winning designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 1, and the type of the prefetch zone.
The sub CPU 120a acquires the production random number value 1, refers to the pre-read zone lottery determination table shown in FIG. 11, and pre-reads based on the start winning designation command received from the main control board 110 and the obtained production random number value 1. Whether or not the zone can be won and the type of the prefetch zone to be executed are determined.

Here, the “fierce fight zone” is a look-ahead zone that suggests in advance that the expectation of being a big hit is high, and the “rain zone” is a pre- The “collision zone” is a look-ahead zone that suggests in advance that there is a high expectation that a short hit will occur.
In the present embodiment, there is no short win when a game ball wins at the second start port 10 (see FIG. 7), so a start win corresponding to the game ball winning at the second start port 10 is won. Even if the designated command is received, the “collision zone” is not determined.

When one of the prefetch zones is won, the data corresponding to the type of the prefetch zone selected is set in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c. Specifically, “01” is set in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area if the fierce battle zone is determined, “02” if the rain zone is determined, and “03” if the collision zone is determined.
Note that the data set in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area is appropriately referred to as “prefetch flag (fierce battle zone flag, rain zone flag, crash zone flag)”.

(Design variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a symbol variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol image 36 in the image display device 31 or the like.

The symbol variation effect pattern determination table is configured by associating the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 2 and the symbol variation effect pattern.
The sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number value 2, refers to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, and based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the obtained effect random number value 2. The symbol variation effect pattern is determined.
Here, even if it is the variation pattern designation command of the same special symbol, since the different symbol variation production pattern can be determined based on the production random number value 2, the number of variation pattern designation commands of the special symbol can be determined. By reducing the storage capacity, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 is reduced.

  The “symbol variation effect pattern” is a specific effect mode in effect means (image 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 image display device 31, the variation mode of the effect symbol image 36 is determined by the symbol variation effect pattern. In addition, the “reach” in the present embodiment is a state in which a part of the combination of the effect symbol images 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbol images 36 are performing the variable display. Say. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol image 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbol images 36 for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbol images 36 are “7”. This is a state in which the display is stopped and the remaining effect design image 36 is performing variable display.

When the sub CPU 120a determines the symbol variation effect pattern, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined symbol variation effect pattern to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.
Specifically, the production 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 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data. In addition, as an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the symbol variation effect pattern, “MODE” is set to “A1H” when the symbol variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, and the first 2 When the symbol variation effect pattern is based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the symbol variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the symbol variation effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed, and the “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the demo effect pattern (MODE = 01H)”. , “Effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit start effect pattern (MODE = 0H)”, “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the big hit effect pattern (MODE = 03H)”, “effect pattern designation command corresponding to the hit end effect pattern Various effect pattern designation commands such as (MODE = 04H) are transmitted to the image control board 150.

(Crash zone entry scenario decision table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a collision zone entry scenario determination table for determining a scenario to be introduced when the “collision zone” is determined as the prefetch zone and the “collision zone” is executed.

The rush zone entry scenario determination table is configured by associating the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the production random number value 3, and the zone entry scenario.
The sub CPU 120a obtains the production random number 3 when the special symbol changes when the “collision zone” can be executed, and refers to the collision zone entry scenario determination table shown in FIG. A zone entry scenario is determined based on the variation pattern designation command received from the board 110 and the acquired random number value 3 for presentation.

  Then, when the sub CPU 120a determines the zone entry scenario, the sub CPU 120a transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined zone entry scenario to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

In addition, there are three types of zone entry scenarios: “Thunder Production”, “Treasure Box Notice”, and “Conversation Notice”. Transition from “Conversation notice” to “Crash zone”.
Here, the “lightning effect” is a dedicated effect for shifting to the “collision zone”, and the “treasure box notice” or “conversation notice” constitutes a notice scenario of the jackpot notice described later in FIG. Some productions are common.

For example, in the case of “Treasure chest notice 1”, a treasure chest appears, and when the treasure chest opens, a balloon “rushing zone entry” pops out, and the background changes to “hump zone” and changes to “push zone”. Transition.
On the other hand, in the case of “Treasure chest notice 2” used in the jackpot notice to be described later, the treasure box appears, and when the treasure box is opened, “diamond” appears and it is notified that the expectation degree of the jackpot is high. Become.

(Big jackpot notice scenario determination table)
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a jackpot notice scenario determination table for determining a scenario that suggests a degree of expectation of jackpot in the fluctuation.

The jackpot notice scenario determination table is configured by associating the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, the effect random number 4 and the notice scenario.
The sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 4 at the start of variation of the special symbol, refers to the jackpot notice scenario determination table shown in FIG. 13, and receives the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the acquired effect random number value. Based on 4, the notice scenario is determined.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a determines a notice scenario and transmits an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the decided notice scenario to the host CPU 150a of the image control board 150.

  Further, as described above, some effects constituting the advance notice scenario are configured in common with some effects constituting the zone entry scenario.

  Next, the symbol arrangement information stored in the host ROM 150c will be described with reference to FIG.

(Design array information)
Fig.15 (a) is a figure which shows the structure of the symbol arrangement | sequence information which matched the symbol number of the effect symbol, and the kind of effect symbol image 36 displayed with the symbol number. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the symbol arrangement information is composed of eight numbers, "0 to 7" as the symbol numbers of the effect symbols, and the types of the effect symbol images 36 are stored in association with the respective numbers. Yes.

  The effect symbol image itself is stored in the CGROM 151, and the symbol arrangement information shown in FIG. 15A associates the address of the effect symbol image 36 stored in the CGROM 151 with the symbol number of the effect symbol. Become.

  When the effect symbol image 36 is displayed in a variable manner, the effect symbol images 36 corresponding to the symbol numbers are sequentially displayed in a variable manner from 0 to 7.

Here, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the “rain zone” of the pre-reading zone is being executed or “per development”, a special effect design image 36 is replaced in place of the normal effect design image 36. Will be displayed.
Thereby, it is possible to clearly grasp that the “rain zone” as the pre-reading zone is executed from the special effect design image 36.

In addition, “per development” is to open the second grand prize winning port 17 with the design of “starting RUSH”.
And since the design of the special effect design image 36 and the design applied to the second grand prize opening 17 are made common, if the special production design image 36 is stopped and displayed, the second big prize opening 17 is opened. It is possible to inform the player of the fact that he / she is doing.

(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 1 is a “low probability gaming state” and is set to a “non-short-time gaming state”. Is referred to as a “normal gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of jackpot is, for example, It means a gaming state set as low as 1 / 299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to a high value of 1 / 29.95, for example. . Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.
Note that the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that, in a normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 29, for example. This is a gaming state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds, for example, which is set to be as long as 2 seconds and is won in the win. 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 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, for example, 3 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. And the opening control time of the second start port 15 when the winning is won is set to 3.5 seconds, for example, longer than the “non-short game state”. Refers to the game state. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/65536, for example, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example, 65535. / 65536 is set high. 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.
In addition, since the normal symbol gate 13 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, when in the “short-time game state”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated, and the game ball is launched with a strong launch strength. Is configured to do.
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”.

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

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

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a performs 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 symbol value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, and the initial random 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.

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, 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 jackpot 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 performs an initial random value updating process for updating the special symbol determining initial random value, the jackpot symbol initial random value, and the normal symbol determining initial random value.

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, the general-purpose / general-power control process first determines whether or not one or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and 1 is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area. If the above data is not set, 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 shown in FIG. 5B, 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”. Processing to determine is performed. 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 the respective prize ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130.

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

In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, 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 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.

  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 process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.
In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.
When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, 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 this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14, and the big hit Predetermined data for performing the determination is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process.
In the second start port detection switch input process, 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. If the data set in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is less than 4, add 1 to the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and a special symbol determination random number value, The jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value are acquired, and the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the second storage unit) in the second special symbol random number storage area. (4 storage unit), and the process proceeds to the next step.
That is, when compared with a first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 19 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

In step S250, the main CPU 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 random number for normal symbol determination in a predetermined storage unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit) in the normal symbol holding storage area, the current input control process is terminated.

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

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

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to the start opening prize ball counter used for the prize ball and updating it.

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

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

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a extracts a special symbol determination random value, searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the free memory. The random number for special symbol determination extracted in the section is stored.

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

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory that is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

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

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process.
In this pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 10, based on the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value and the reach determination random number value acquired this time, the determination information of the starting port is previously determined. Winning information for indicating is generated.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning designation command based on the winning information generated in the predetermination process in step S230-8, and a start winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. When this process ends, the current first start port detection switch input process ends.
Thereby, the winning information can be transmitted as the start winning designation command to the effect control board 120, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that has received the starting winning designation command analyzes the start winning designation command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the change of the special symbol is started in response to the winning of a game ball at one start opening.
In the second start port detection switch input process, similarly to the steps S230-8 and S230-9, winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the starting winning based on the winning information is generated. The designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120.
The

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) and corresponds to the first special symbol hold count (U1) updated in step S230-4. A special symbol memory designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for effects.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 20, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

First, in step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step The process proceeds to S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the process proceeds to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the special symbol stop processing (step S330) is performed. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the processing is transferred to the big hit game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350).
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. .

  Hereinafter, the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the special symbol variation process in step S320, the special symbol stop process in step S330, the big hit game process in step S340, and the big hit game end process in step S350 will be described in order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a refers to the values stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area, and determines the first special symbol hold count ( U1) and the special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2) are set in the effect transmission data storage area.

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

In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process.
The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the jackpot determination result, special symbol type, presence / absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol hold number (U), acquired reach determination random value And a fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for special figure fluctuation.

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

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

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, 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, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 is displayed in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. set. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the current special symbol memory determination processing.

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

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state”. It is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” random number value.
More specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table for the special symbol display device of FIG. 5A, it is determined whether or not the random number value for special symbol determination is “jackpot”.
As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S311-2 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S311-5 if it is not determined to be a big hit.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination symbol storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6, and determines the special symbol type ( Stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table for jackpot (see FIG. 6A), stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol to be stopped based on the type of special symbol display device and the random number for the jackpot symbol And the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine the “big hit symbol” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24, as will be described later, and determines the operation mode of the big prize opening in the big hit game process of FIG. This is also used to determine the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot game end process of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of winning the big win Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) will be reset, This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol for losing with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B, and sets the determined stop symbol data for losing in the stop symbol data storage area.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for losing in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, and sets it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the jackpot determination process ends.
In the present embodiment, the main CPU 110a that performs jackpot determination processing constitutes special game determination means.

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

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process of this time is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the variable display data set in step S315 and sets it in steps S311-2 and S311-5. Stop symbol data for stopping the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

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

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

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol variation processing of this time.

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

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated, and the next subroutine is executed.

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

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

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 09?). If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.
In the jackpot start preparation setting process, with reference to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 7, based on the stop symbol data, from the jackpot big prize opening mode determination table group shown in FIG. One of the big winning opening opening mode determination tables of “TBL per long”, “TBL per short”, and “TBL per development” is determined.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, per development game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S330-12. An opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time to the special game timer counter based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table determined in step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

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

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.
In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.
In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K), the first big winning prize The opening time of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

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

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.
This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).
If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.
The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 8) determined in step S330-12, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K), the first big winning prize is obtained. The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long game, short game, development per game) based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-12. In order to transmit an ending designation command corresponding to the type of special game to the effect control board 120, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the end interval time corresponding to the jackpot type in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step S330-12. set.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the main CPU 110a The special electric processing data is set to 5, and the processing shifts to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is ended as it is.

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

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

In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not to set the high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area at the end of the big hit based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Do the process.
In this embodiment, if the stop symbol data is “01-04, 06-08”, a high probability flag is set in the high-probability game flag storage area, and if it is “05, 09” other than that, a high probability is set. The high probability flag is not set in the game flag storage area.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times to the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state based on the stop symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer. Let it set.
In this embodiment, if the stop symbol data is “01-04, 06-08”, the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high-probability gaming state is set to 10000 times, and “05, 09” other than that If so, 0 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the short-time game flag storage area based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. Do.
In the present embodiment, if the stop symbol data is “01-09”, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a sets a predetermined number of times in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state based on the stopped symbol data loaded in S350-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer. Let
In this embodiment, if the stop symbol data is “01-04, 06-08”, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state is set to 10,000 times, and other than “05, 09” If there is, 100 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time gaming state.

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

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and returns the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

(Production control board main processing)
The main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c (such as effect random numbers 1 to 6, effect design determining random values). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

  First, 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. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. 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, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

  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 S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the 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)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 29 and FIG. Note that the command analysis process 2 in FIG. 30 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 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 current 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 special symbol storage designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1611, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1620.

In step S1611, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command, and stores the first special symbol hold number (U1) in the effect first hold (Us1) storage area and the effect second hold (Us2) storage area of the sub RAM 120c. ) And a special symbol storage number update process for storing values corresponding to the second special symbol hold count (U2).
The first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area of the main RAM 110c corresponds to the effect first hold (Us1) storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area of the main RAM 110c corresponds to the sub area. It corresponds to the production second hold (Us2) storage area of the RAM 120c, and data indicating the same hold number is stored in each.

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 performs a prefetch zone lottery process.
In this prefetch zone lottery process, one rendering random value 1 is obtained from the rendering random value 1 updated in step S1100, and a prefetch zone is performed with reference to the prefetch zone lottery determination table shown in FIG. And the type of the prefetch zone to be executed is determined.
Here, when the type of the prefetch zone to be executed is determined, a flag corresponding to the type of the prefetch zone is set in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c.
Specifically, “01” is set in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area if the fierce battle zone is determined, “02” if the rain zone is determined, and “03” if the collision zone is determined.

In step S1622, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area and confirms whether the pre-read zone is won (determined to perform the pre-read zone).
If the pre-reading zone win is determined, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1623, and if not the pre-reading zone win, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis processing.

In step S1623, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetch zone control process.
This prefetch zone control process controls the prefetch execution timing and the like, which will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

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 image 36 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, by analyzing the effect designating command, the stop symbol numbers of the three effect symbols of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are determined based on the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined 3 In addition to setting the stop symbol numbers in the effect symbol storage area and transmitting the stop symbol numbers to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, stop symbol designation commands indicating the three stop symbol numbers are stored in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. set.

  Further, in the effect symbol determination process of this embodiment, in the case of per development (in the case of effect symbol designation command = “E0H02H”, “E0H03H”, “E0H07H”, “E0H08H”), the stop symbol number of the middle symbol is set. In order to replace the corresponding effect symbol with a special effect symbol image as shown in FIG. 15B, a replacement symbol designating command for instructing to replace the image of the “medium symbol stop symbol number” is stored in the sub RAM 120c. Set to send buffer.

In step S1632, the sub CPU 120a refers to a pre-read zone execution flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c described later, and determines whether or not the rain zone is being executed.
If the rain zone is being executed, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1633, and if not, the current command analysis process is terminated.

In step S1633, if the rain zone is being executed, the sub CPU 120a performs a special symbol replacement process for replacing the effect symbol in the zone with a special effect symbol image.
In this special symbol replacement process, on the condition that the replacement symbol designation command has not been transmitted in step S1631, the symbol number obtained by subtracting -1 from the stop symbol number of the middle symbol determined in step S1631 is “ Replacement for instructing to replace the image of “replacement number” in order to replace the effect symbol corresponding to the replacement number with a special effect symbol image as shown in FIG. The symbol designating command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
As a result, it is possible to perform stop display in which the special effect design image is likely to stop before the intermediate design effect design image 36 is finally stopped.

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

In step S1641, the sub CPU 120a acquires one effect random value 2 from the effect random number 2 updated in step 1100, and based on the acquired effect random value 2 and the received variation pattern designation command. Then, a symbol variation effect pattern determination process for determining one symbol variation effect pattern from among the plurality of symbol variation effect patterns is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, one symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the obtained random number value 2 for the effect, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is used as the symbol variation effect pattern. In addition to being set in the storage area, information on the determined symbol variation effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control substrate 140, so that an effect pattern designation command based on the determined symbol variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. To do. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as the variation pattern designation command, if the obtained effect random number value 1 is “0 to 49”, the symbol variation effect pattern 1 is determined, and the obtained effect random number value is “50˜ If "99", the symbol variation effect pattern 2 is determined, and the determined symbol variation effect pattern is set in the symbol variation effect pattern storage area. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined symbol variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
Thereafter, the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol image 36 is determined based on the symbol variation effect pattern determined here.

In step S1642, the sub CPU 120a performs a scenario effect determination process for determining various scenario effects with reference to the rush zone entry scenario determination table shown in FIG. 13 and the jackpot notice scenario determination table shown in FIG.
This scenario effect determination process will also 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 performs an effect symbol stop display process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol image is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol image 36.

In step S1652, the sub CPU 120a performs a pre-read zone end process when the change display of the effect symbol image that triggered the pre-read zone is stopped.
In this pre-read zone end process, when the change display of the staging symbol image that triggered the selection of the pre-read zone is stopped, the pre-read zone is ended to end the pre-read zone on the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Thereafter, only the data corresponding to the completed zone is cleared from the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and the prefetch zone execution flag storage area.

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 the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1671, and moves to step S1680 if the command is not the opening command.

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 command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command 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, an effect pattern designation command 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 command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1691, and ends the command analysis process if the command is not the ending command.

In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

  As described above, the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 that have received various commands from the presentation control board 120 control the presentation lighting device 34 according to the received various commands, and output control of the voice in the voice output apparatus 32. The image display in the image display device 31 is controlled.

(Prefetch zone control processing of production control board)
The prefetch zone control process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1623-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and determines whether or not the rain zone has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not data “02” indicating a rain zone is newly stored in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area.
If the sub CPU 120a has won the rain zone, the process proceeds to step S1623-2. If the sub CPU 120a has not won the rain zone, the process proceeds to step S1623-5.

In step S1623-2, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and determines whether a fierce battle zone or a collision zone has already been established. Specifically, it is determined whether “01” data indicating a fierce battle zone or “03” data indicating a collision zone is already stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area.
If the fierce battle zone or clash zone has already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-4, and if the fierce battle zone or clash zone has not already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-3.

  In step S1623-3, the sub CPU 120a stores data “02” indicating the rain zone in the pre-read zone execution flag storage area, and causes the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 to execute the rain zone. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1623-4, sub CPU120a sets the counter corresponding to the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation until all the zones of a fierce battle zone and a collision zone are complete | finished to a rain zone standby counter.

In step S1623-5, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and determines whether or not the collision zone has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not data “03” indicating a collision zone is newly stored in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area.
If the sub CPU 120a has won the collision zone, the process proceeds to step S1623-6. If the sub CPU 120a has not won the collision zone, the process proceeds to step S1623-9.

In step S1623-6, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and determines whether a fierce battle zone or a rain zone has already been established. Specifically, it is determined whether “01” data indicating a fierce battle zone or “02” data indicating a rain zone is already stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area.
If the fierce battle zone or the rain zone has already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-8, and if the fierce battle zone or the rain zone has not already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-7.

In step S1623-7, the sub CPU 120a refers to the number of holds stored in the production first hold (Us1) storage area or the production second hold (Us2) storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the production symbol image corresponding to which hold. When the fluctuation display is started, an execution time determination process for determining whether to execute the collision zone is performed.
In this execution time determination process, when the start winning designation command corresponds to the first special symbol display device 20, one hold is made from the maximum number of hold data stored in the effect first hold (Us1) storage area. Determine the number. Further, when the start winning designation command corresponds to the second special symbol display device 21, a maximum of eight reserved data stored in the production first hold (Us1) storage area and the production second hold (Us2) storage area. The number of pending data is determined from the number. Then, the determined number of pending data is set in the collision zone standby counter.

More specifically, one rendering random value 5 is obtained from the rendering random value 5 updated in step S1100. When the start winning designation command corresponds to the first special symbol display device 20, the value of the obtained effect random number value 5 is the number of reserved data stored in the effect first hold (Us1) storage area. Divide to calculate the remainder (mod). This calculated remainder value (mod) is set in the collision zone standby counter as the determined number of pending data.
For example, if the obtained rendering random number value 5 is “10” and the number of reserved data stored in the rendering first hold (Us1) storage area is “3”, the remainder value (mod) is “1”. "Is set in the collision zone standby counter.
This is the same when the start winning designation command corresponds to the second special symbol display device 21.

  In step S1623-8, the sub CPU 120a sets a counter corresponding to the number of fluctuations until all zones of the fierce battle zone and the rain zone are completed in the collision zone standby counter.

In step S1623-9, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area, and determines whether or not a fierce battle zone has been won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not data “01” indicating a fierce battle zone is newly stored in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area.
If the sub CPU 120a has won the fierce battle zone, the process proceeds to step S1623-10. If the sub CPU 120a has not won the fierce battle zone, the sub CPU 120a ends the current prefetch zone control processing.

In step S1623-10, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area and determines whether the collision zone or the rain zone has already been established. Specifically, it is determined whether “03” data indicating the collision zone or “02” data indicating the rain zone is already stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area.
If the collision zone or the rain zone has already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-12, and if the collision zone or the rain zone has not already been established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1623-11.

In step S1623-11, the sub CPU 120a refers to the number of holds stored in the effect first hold (Us1) storage area or the effect second hold (Us2) storage area of the sub RAM 120c, as in step S1623-7. The execution time determination process for determining whether to execute the fierce battle zone when the display of the variation of the effect symbol image corresponding to which hold is started is performed.
In this execution time determination process, the number of pending data is determined in the same manner as in step S1623-7, and the determined number of pending data is set in the fierce battle zone standby counter.

  In step S1623-12, the sub CPU 120a sets a counter corresponding to the number of fluctuations until all zones of the collision zone and the rain zone are ended in the fierce battle zone standby counter.

(Scenario production decision processing of production control board)
The scenario effect determination process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1642-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the pre-read zone execution flag storage area, and determines whether or not any pre-read zone of a fierce battle zone, a rain zone, or a collision zone is being executed.
If the sub CPU 120a is executing the prefetch zone, the process proceeds to step S1642-2, and if the prefetch zone is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S1642-3.

  As will be described later, data “01” is stored in the pre-read zone execution flag storage area if the fierce battle zone is being executed, and “02” is stored in the pre-read zone execution flag storage area if the rain zone is being executed. If the data is stored and the collision zone is being executed, the data “03” is stored in the pre-read zone execution flag storage area.

In step S1642-2, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice scenario determination process for determining a notice scenario.
In the jackpot notice scenario determination process, one effect random number value 4 is acquired from the effect random number value 4 updated in step S1100, and the acquired jackpot notice scenario determination table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to. A notice scenario is determined based on the random value 4. Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined notice scenario to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the decided notice scenario is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S1642-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area, and determines whether any prefetch zone of the fierce battle zone, the rain zone, or the collision zone is established.
If the prefetch zone is established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1642-4, and if the prefetch zone is not established, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1642-7.

In step S1642-4, the sub CPU 120a performs standby counter subtraction processing for subtracting 1 from the standby counters of various prefetch zones.
As a result, the standby counter is decremented each time the display of the effect symbol image is started (a change pattern designation command is received).

In step S1642-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the standby counter of various prefetch zones = 0.
If the standby counter = 0, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1642-6, and if not, the process moves to step S1642-7.

  In step S1642-6, the sub CPU 120a stores the data in the prefetch zone establishment flag storage area (prefetch zone is established), and performs processing for prefetching the prefetch zone in which the standby counter = 0. I do.

Specifically, “01” indicating a fierce battle zone is stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area, and if the fierce battle zone standby counter = 0, fierce battle zone scenario determination processing is performed.
If “02” indicating the rain zone is stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area and the rain zone standby counter = 0, the rain zone execution process is performed as in step S1623-3.
If “03” indicating the collision zone is stored in the pre-read zone establishment flag storage area and the collision zone standby counter = 0, the scenario determination process for the collision zone is performed.

Here, in the crash zone scenario determination process, one rendering random value 3 is obtained from the rendering random value 3 updated in step S1100, and the crash zone entry scenario determination table shown in FIG. 13 is referred to. Then, the zone entry scenario is determined based on the obtained random number value 4 for performance. Then, in order to transmit information of the determined zone entry scenario to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the decided zone entry scenario is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.
The same applies to the scenario determination process for the fierce battle zone, and the zone entry scenario is determined with reference to the fierce battle zone entry scenario determination table (not shown).

  In step S1642-7, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot notice scenario determination process for determining a notice scenario. This process is the same as step S1642-2.

  Next, processing executed by the host CPU 150a in the image control board 150 will be described.

(Main processing of image control board)
The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the host CPU 150a, and the host CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

  In step S2010, the host CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the host CPU 150a reads the main processing program from the host ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the host CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.

In step S2020, the host CPU 150a performs effect instruction command analysis processing for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the host RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120.
When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S2020.

The effect instruction command analysis processing confirms whether or not an effect instruction command (for example, an effect pattern designation command as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14) is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S2030.
If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. The pattern is determined (see FIG. 35). When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S2030, the host CPU 150a performs an animation control process. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S2210, which will be described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S2020, various animation scenes are displayed. Update the address.

In step S2040, the host CPU 150a determines the display list from the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. Are generated (see FIG. 36). When the generation of the display list is completed, the host CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000. The display list output here will be described later with reference to FIG.
The display list output here is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F 2030 in the VDP 2000.

In step S2050, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01.
Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 (b), the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S2050, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.
If the FB switching flag = 01, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S2060. If the FB switching flag = 00, the host CPU 150a waits until the FB switching flag = 01.

  In step S2060, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off), and proceeds to step S2070.

In step S2070, the host CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register.
That is, execution of drawing on the display list output in S2040 is instructed.

  Thereafter, the processing from step S2020 to step S2070 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 34 occurs.

(Image control board interrupt processing)
The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The interrupt process of the image control board 150 includes at least a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal and a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal. Yes.

(Image control board drawing end interrupt processing)
FIG. 34A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. FIG.

When the drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is finished, the VDP 2000 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the host CPU 150a via the CPU I / F 2030.
When the host CPU 150a receives a drawing end interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the host CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the host CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S2110). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

(V blank interrupt processing for image control board)
FIG. 34B is a diagram showing a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150.
The VDP2000 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the host CPU 150a via the CPU I / F 2030 every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms).
When the host CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the host CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S2210, the host CPU 150a performs processing for updating various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

In step S2220, the host CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.
If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a moves the process to step S2230. If the drawing end flag = 01, the host CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt process. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing after step S2230 is not performed.

  In step S2230, the host CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S 2240, the host CPU 150 a gives an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer” to the memory controller 2090 of the VDP 2000.

  In step S2250, the host CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state in step S2050, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  Next, an animation pattern determination method and a display list generation method will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Anime pattern)
FIG. 35 is an example of an animation pattern for displaying an animation of a production pattern.

As shown in FIG. 35A, animation patterns are grouped for each object and scene displayed on the image display device 31, and are used for effects such as a normal background group for displaying background animation, a pre-reach notice, and the like. An animation of a pre-reach notice group for displaying the animation of the character to be used, a reach production group for displaying the animation of the character used for the reach production, a big hit production group for displaying the animation of the big hit production, and the animation of the production symbol image 36 There are many groups such as effect design groups for display. A large number of animation patterns are associated with each group and stored in the host ROM 150c.
The host CPU 150a determines one or more animation groups to be executed based on the command received from the sub CPU 120a, and determines an animation pattern from each animation group.

  FIG. 35B shows an example of the animation pattern 2 when the rain zone execution designation command is received from the sub CPU 120a, and FIG. 35C shows an effect pattern designation command “Treasure box notice 1” from the sub CPU 120a. An example of the animation pattern 13 when “10H02H” (see FIG. 13) is received is shown. FIG. 35D shows an example of the animation pattern 21 when the reach pattern designation command “A1H01H” (see FIG. 12) of the reach A1 effect is received from the sub CPU 120a, and FIG. 10 shows an example of an animation pattern 501 when the effect pattern designation command “A1H07H” (see FIG. 12) of the normal variation effect is received from the sub CPU 120a.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 35B to 35E, the animation pattern stores a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, and the like.
For example, in the effect symbol group / animation pattern 501 shown in FIG. 35 (e), the animation scene 501 is executed first and the animation scene 511 is executed second.
The host RAM 150b has a “scene switching counter” that is updated every frame. When the scene switching counter measures 540 while the first animation scene 501 is being executed, the second animation scene 511 is displayed. The animation scene changes. When the scene switching counter measures 60 while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the production symbol group / animation pattern 501 ends.
Note that “one frame” is the update timing of the image display device (vertical synchronization signal update timing), and one frame is updated every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). That is, 60 frames are measured in 1 second.

Each animation scene stores animation scene information, and wait frames (that is, display time) updated every frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite Display information such as a display position, a transfer destination address, and a drawing method.
For example, in the animation scene 501 shown in FIG. 35 (e), the first to third symbols are initially displayed up to 20 frames (about 0.33 seconds) at predetermined coordinates. Thereafter, the first symbol to the third symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates for up to 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds). Similarly, if the first symbol to the third symbol are continuously displayed at different coordinates up to a predetermined frame, an animation is displayed so that the first symbol to the third symbol are moved and displayed. be able to.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 35B to 35E, the animation patterns of the normal background group, the pre-reach notice group or the reach effect group, and the effect symbol group can be executed in parallel.
Note that these images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the image display device 31, and the first drawn image is overwritten and erased by the image drawn later. This image generation method will be described in the next display list.

(Display list)
FIG. 36 is an example of a display list including drawing control command groups.

  When the host CPU 150a determines the animation pattern as shown in FIG. 35, the host CPU 150a generates a display list for each predetermined frame (every frame) and outputs the generated display list to the VDP 2000.

  Here, regarding the display list generation method, the host CPU 150a follows the contents of the animation scene at the current number of frames based on the “frame counter” indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (anime scene). By generating the drawing control commands according to the priority order (drawing order) of each animation group, a display list for the current number of frames is generated.

  For example, as the priority of the animation group shown in FIG. 35 (a), the lowest priority 10 data is associated with the normal background group, and the priority 9 data is associated with the pre-reach notice group. Data of priority order 8 is associated with the reach effect group, ..., data of priority order 2 is associated with the jackpot effect group, and data with the highest priority order 1 is associated with the effect symbol group It is assumed that

For example, a drawing control command according to the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames) is sequentially generated and determined from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (normal background group). When the drawing control commands up to the highest priority animation group (production symbol group) among the animation groups are generated, the drawing end command is finally generated, and the display list as shown in FIG. 36 can be completed.
Such a display list is generated by program processing while referring to necessary data by the host CPU 150a.

  As described above, when the host CPU 150a outputs a display list in which drawing control command groups are grouped in predetermined frames (one frame) to the VDP 2000, the drawing circuit 2070 in the VDP 2000 performs specific drawing processing. The processing load on the host CPU 150a can be reduced.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the host CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on the image display device 31.

  Finally, an example of the prefetch zone will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram using a time chart of the prefetch zone, FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a “rain zone” display screen, and FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a “collision zone” display screen. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when a game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a variation pattern random number value, and reach determination. A random number value is acquired, winning information is generated, and a start winning designation command is transmitted (see FIG. 10).

  Here, when a game ball is detected for the first time by the first start port detection switch 14a, winning information 6 (reach with reach) is generated by the main CPU 110a, and a game ball is detected for the second time by the first start port detection switch 14a. The main CPU 110a generates winning information 5 (no reach loss) by the main CPU 110a, and when the game ball is detected for the third time by the first start port detection switch 14a, the main CPU 110a receives winning information 5 (no reach loss). ) Is generated, and it is assumed that the winning information 3 (per development) is generated by the main CPU 110a when the first start port detection switch 14a detects the game ball for the fourth time.

  Further, in FIG. 37 (a), it is assumed that the “rain zone” is won by the winning information 3 when the game ball is detected for the fourth time by the first start port detection switch 14a.

When the “rain zone” is won by the winning information 3, the “rain zone” is immediately executed because no other pre-read zone is executed.
When this “rain zone” is executed, an image of “rain background” is displayed on the image display device 31, and a special effect design image 36 is displayed in place of the normal effect design image 36. Become.

However, if the reach effect is executed in the image display device 31 at this time, the display control of the background image of the “rain zone” and the like is performed on the image control board 150, but as shown in FIG. The background image of "Zone" has a lower priority than the image of "Reach production", and the image of "Reach production" is overwritten on the background image of "Rain zone" during the execution of reach production. "Is not displayed.
However, as soon as the reach effect ends, the background image of the “rain zone” is displayed.

  After that, the “rain zone” is continuously executed until the change display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning information 3 won in the “rain zone” is finished. .

  FIG. 37 (b) is similar to the case of FIG. 37 (a). However, when a game ball is detected for the fourth time by the first start port detection switch 14a, the “rain zone” is won by the winning information 3 In addition, when the game ball is detected for the third time by the first start port detection switch 14a, it is greatly different in that the “collision zone” is already won by the winning information 5.

  As shown in FIG. 37 (b), it is assumed that “treasure chest notice 1” is determined as the zone entry scenario of the “collision zone” at the start of the second special symbol variation display.

  Then, during the second variation display of the special symbol, the image display device 31 displays an image in which a treasure box appears, and when the treasure box is opened, an image in which a balloon called “rush zone entry” pops out is displayed. . After that, the background changes to the background image of the “collision zone” and shifts to the “collision zone”.

  Then, until the special symbol change display of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning information 5 won in the “collision zone” is ended, the “collision zone” is continuously executed. .

Thereafter, when the “collision zone” ends, the “rain zone” is immediately executed.
In this way, even when a plurality of prefetch zones are provided, control is performed so that a plurality of prefetch zones are not executed redundantly.

(Rain zone display screen)
As shown in FIG. 38A, a normal background image is displayed on the image display device 31 before the “rain zone” is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (b), when the “rain zone” is executed, a background image of “rain” is displayed on the image display device 31, and a special effect design image 36 is substituted for the normal effect design image 36. Will be displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (c), during the execution of the “rain zone”, the image display device 31 provides a special impression that the special effect symbol image 36 is replaced and displayed. The effect design image 36 is displayed for a predetermined period together with the light effect.

As shown in FIG. 38D to FIG. 38F, when the effect symbol image 36 is stopped and displayed on the image display device 31 while the “rain zone” is being executed, it stops at the special effect symbol image 36. Alternatively, the special effect design image 36 is configured to be stopped and displayed at a loss after one frame.
Thereby, before the final effect design image 36 is finally stopped and displayed, the special display design image 36 can be stopped and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (e), when the special effect symbol image 36 is stopped and displayed on the image display device 31, it is notified that a “per development” game is executed as a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 38 (f), if the special effect symbol image 36 is not stopped and displayed on the image display device 31, the “rain zone” ends or the “rain zone” is executed even in the next special symbol variation display. Will be.
That is, the “rain zone” is continuously executed until the change display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the winning information won in the “rain zone” is completed.

(Crash zone display screen)
As shown in FIG. 39A, a normal background image is displayed on the image display device 31 before the “collision zone” is executed. Then, it is assumed that “treasure box notice 1” is determined as the zone entry scenario of “Oppon Zone” at the start of the special symbol variation display.

  As shown in FIG. 39B, the image display device 31 displays an image in which a treasure box appears as “treasure box notice 1”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the image display device 31 opens the treasure box and displays an image in which a balloon “rushing into the rush zone” pops out.

In “Treasure Box Notice 2”, the image display device 31 opens the treasure box and displays an image of “Diamond”. In “Treasure Box Notice 3”, the image display device 31 opens the treasure box and an image of “Stuffed Toy”. Is displayed. The “treasure box notice 2” and “treasure box notice 3” indicate the expected degree of jackpot in the change.
In this way, the “treasure box notice” is configured in common with an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the jackpot and an effect that shifts to the prefetch zone.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the image display device 31 changes to a “collision zone” background image and shifts to the “collision zone”.

According to the above embodiment, since the notification time of the prefetch zone has been diversified, even if the result of the big hit lottery is notified in advance, the interest of the game can be improved.
That is, if it is a “rain zone”, the “rain zone” at the time of winning a game ball at the first start port or the second start port, at the end of reach, or at the start of fluctuation after completion of the pre-reading mode other than the “rain zone” Can be notified, the notification time of the pre-reading zone can be varied, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the “collision zone” is notified from the middle of the change of the special symbol, so that the “collision zone” is expected to be notified even during the variation of the special symbol. And can improve the fun of the game.
Furthermore, since the start time of the “collision zone” is randomly determined from the reserved memory, the start time of the prefetch zone is diversified, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, although the game machine used for a pachinko game machine was demonstrated, you may use for a swing type game machine (slot machine), a jigball game machine, and an arrangement ball game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 14 1st start opening 14a 1st start opening detection switch 15 2nd start opening 15a 2nd start opening detection switch 16 1st grand prize opening 16a 1st big prize opening detection switch 17 2nd big prize opening 17a Second grand prize opening detection switch 20 First special symbol display device 21 Second special symbol display device 31 Image display device 35 Production button 35a Production button detection switch 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
150 Image control board 150a Host CPU
150b host RAM
150c host ROM
151 CGROM
153 VRAM
2000 VDP

Claims (1)

Game information acquisition means for acquiring game information upon establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Storage means for storing game information acquired by the game information acquisition means;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to control a special game advantageous to the player based on the game information stored in the storage means;
Special game control means for controlling the special game on the condition that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
A game symbol display means for displaying a change and a stop display of a game symbol;
When the determination is made by the special game determination means, the symbol display control that allows the game symbol display means to start the variable display of the game symbol, and then stops and displays the game symbol in a manner indicating the contents of the game information. Means,
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
When the game information is acquired by the game information acquisition means, a specific effect execution determination means for determining whether or not to cause the effect execution means to execute a specific effect suggesting the content of the acquired game information;
When it is determined whether or not the special game is controlled by the special game determination means, it is determined whether or not the effect execution means is to execute a predictive effect that suggests a determination result by the special game determination means. Sign production execution determination means;
With
The production execution means
If it is determined by the indication effect execution determination means that the indication effect is to be executed, the game symbol variation display is performed by the determination of the special game determination means that triggered the execution of the indication effect. Sometimes, the sign production execution means for executing the sign production and executing the sign production after execution of the introduction production;
Wherein it is determined that to execute the specific effect by the specific effect execution determining means it is determined when certain conditions you are satisfied, the game information that triggered the thereby execute the specific effect is by the special game determination means First introductory effect executing means for executing the introductory effect in accordance with the change display of the previous game symbol, and executing the specific effect after executing the introductory effect;
If it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed by the specific effect execution determination means, and the specific condition is not satisfied, the game information that triggers the execution of the specific effect is determined by the special game determination means. And a second specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect after the introduction effect is executed in accordance with the change display of the game symbol at the time .