JP6078618B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine capable of performing a new screen effect that has never existed when a notification effect is not performed. In a customer waiting state, a demonstration screen is displayed when a predetermined time or more has elapsed, a menu screen is displayed when an effect button is further operated, and a menu screen is switched when a selection button is operated on the menu screen. When the left throttle or the right throttle is operated in the customer waiting state, an image of the motorcycle traveling on the screen in the customer waiting state is displayed. [Selection] Figure 52

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined condition, and executes a special game when it is determined that the special game is to be executed by the determination. .

  In a conventional gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which the display unit of the image display device is switched to a so-called demonstration screen when a notification effect (special figure variation display game) is not performed for a predetermined time. In Patent Document 1, a demonstration screen is displayed when a firing operation is not detected for a predetermined time.

JP 2013-223570 A

  In the conventional gaming machine including the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the demonstration screen ends and switches to the gaming screen on the condition that the variable display is started or the launch operation is performed. Also, there are gaming machines in which the demonstration screen ends when operating means (operation buttons, etc.) are operated during the demonstration screen, and gaming machines that alternate between the demonstration screen and a menu screen for changing the volume etc. by operation of the operating means. Exists. However, operating the operation means during the demonstration screen only ends the demonstration screen or switches to the menu screen.

  In view of the background as described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a new screen effect that has never been achieved when a notification effect is not performed.

The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention is a special game determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game (for example, a jackpot game) advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a determination by the special game determining means. notification effect for notifying the result (e.g., change effect) and presentation control means for performing the display means, first operation means the player-operable (e.g. performance button 18A), the player an operational Te, a second operation unit that is different from the first operating means (e.g., the left throttle 610 and right throttle 620), wherein the performance control unit, the notification effect when not performed more than a predetermined time, the display certain embodiments the means (e.g., demonstration screen) is displayed, and the the said first operation means during display specific embodiments is operated, instead of the display of the specific embodiments, certain embodiments different from the particular embodiments ( Eg to perform the display of the menu screen), if the second operation means is operated during the display of the particular embodiment, in the display unit, have rows predetermined effect together with the display of the specific embodiments, the predetermined When the second operating means during the display aspect is operated in the display means, together with the display of the certain embodiments, cormorants line said predetermined effect corresponding to the operation of the second operating means, and characterized in that To do.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a new screen effect that has never been achieved when a notification effect is not performed.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine in a state where the belt is movable. It is a block diagram of a control means. It is a schematic circuit diagram of a throttle relay board, a left throttle device, and a right throttle device. It is a schematic circuit diagram of a belt relay substrate and a belt substrate. (A) is a table showing a left throttle operation detection signal input to the lamp control board, (b) is a table showing a right throttle operation detection signal input to the lamp control board, and (c) is a lamp control board. Input left / right throttle operation detection signals, (d) is a diagram showing a throttle volume and a throttle operation position. (A-1) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol, (a-2) is a diagram representing a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol, and (b) is a diagram representing a reach determination table. . (A) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for jackpot winning, (b) is a figure showing the special symbol determination table for losers. It is a figure showing a jackpot game control table. It is a figure showing the big winning prize opening / closing control table for jackpot games. It is a figure showing a game state setting table. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure showing the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is an auxiliary game reference data determination table. (E) is a figure showing an auxiliary game control table, (f) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. (A) is a diagram showing the configuration of the special symbol reserve storage area of the main RAM 101c, (b) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the special symbol reserve storage area, (c) is a diagram of the normal symbol reserve storage area of the main RAM 101c The figure showing a structure is a figure showing the structure of each memory | storage part of a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection signal input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a lamp control board. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a lamp control board. It is a flowchart which shows the motor drive process in a lamp control board. It is a figure showing a motor drive pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process in a lamp control board. It is a flowchart which shows the throttle operation signal input process in a lamp control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 44. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. (A) is a figure showing the structure of the production | presentation information storage area | region of sub RAM102c, (b) is a figure showing the structure of each memory | storage part of an production | presentation information storage area. It is a flowchart which shows the throttle effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the throttle reach effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the SP reach | attainment effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the throttle notice effect determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting effect control process in an effect control board. It is a table | surface of the character display in throttle reach. It is a figure showing an example of transition of throttle reach production. It is a figure showing an example of transition of throttle vibration in SP reach. It is the figure which represented gauge LED and meter LED in SP reach typically. It is the figure which represented typically the display part, gauge LED, and meter LED in a throttle notice effect. It is a figure showing the display part in a customer waiting state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine Y is formed with a gaming board mounting frame Y1, a glass door Y2 supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the gaming board mounting frame Y1, and a gaming area 2A in which gaming balls flow down. And a game board 2.

  The game board mounting frame Y1 is rotatably supported by an outer frame (not shown) fixed to the island facility of the game store, and is detachably mounted.

  The glass door Y2 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame Y1 via a hinge mechanism portion H at one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion H as a fulcrum. Therefore, by rotating the glass door Y2 like a door around the hinge mechanism H as a fulcrum, the game area 2A and the front portion of the game board mounting frame Y1 can be opened and closed. The glass door Y2 covers the game area 2A in a state where the game board 2 is closed so as to be visible.

  A lock mechanism R that fixes the glass door Y2 to the game board mounting frame Y1 is provided on the other end side of the glass door Y2. The fixing by the lock mechanism R can be released by a dedicated key.

  The glass door Y <b> 2 is provided with a receiving tray 50 that stores a plurality of game balls and a firing operation device 3 that can perform an operation for firing the game balls. The launch operation device 3 is connected to a game ball launch device (not shown) that can launch a game ball toward the game area 2A. The game ball launcher is provided on the front surface of the game board mounting frame Y1. The game balls stored in the tray 50 are supplied to the game ball launcher.

  The firing operation device 3 includes a base 31 fixed to the glass door Y2, and a launch handle 32 that is rotatably provided on the base 31. The game ball launcher launches a game ball with a strength (hereinafter referred to as “game ball launch strength”) according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 32.

  A belt device 17 having a windmill type rotating body is provided on the upper part of the game board mounting frame Y1, and the rotating body is normally stopped, but can be rotated by a belt motor 17b described later. It has become. Further, the belt device 17 is normally positioned below the upper end portion of the game board mounting frame Y1, but at a specific performance, the belt device 17 protrudes from the upper end portion of the game board mounting frame Y1 by a jump motor 17c described later. Can move upward. Further, the belt device 17 is provided with belt LEDs 17d, 17e, 17f, and 17g that can be turned on.

  In the game area 2A of the game board 2, a frame-shaped decorative frame 29A, an inner rail member 29B having a curved shape, and an outer rail member 29C are provided.

  The decorative frame 29 </ b> A is fitted into the approximate center of the game board 2. An image display device 14 including a liquid crystal display is fitted inside the decorative frame 29A.

  The inner rail member 29B is disposed outside the decorative frame 29A, and the outer rail member 29C is disposed outside the inner rail member 29B. A game ball fired with a predetermined game ball launch strength rises between the inner rail member 29B and the outer rail member 29C and enters the game area 2A. In the game area 2A, a plurality of nails and windmills are provided. A game ball that has entered the game area 2A can flow down in various directions by a plurality of nails and windmills.

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

  Further, a winning gate 9 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. The winning gate 9 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 9a for detecting a game ball. A normal symbol lottery is performed on condition that the winning gate detection sensor 9a detects a game ball. The normal symbol lottery will be described later.

  A first start port 6 is provided below the image display device 14 at the lower part of the game area 2A and is invariable and can always enter the ball. The first start port 6 is provided with a first start port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball. A first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the first start port detection sensor 6 detects a game ball. The first special symbol lottery will be described later. When the first start port detection sensor 6a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable second start port 7 is provided on the right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either a basic mode (closed mode) incapable of winning a prize or a special mode (open mode) of winning. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball. A second special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball. The second special symbol lottery will be described later. When the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The second start port control device 70 includes a rotatable normal movable piece 70A and a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B as a drive unit for rotating the normal movable piece 70A.

  The ordinary movable piece 70 </ b> A is configured by a blade-shaped door member and normally closes the second start port 7 (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). The closing of the second starting port 7 by the ordinary movable piece 70 </ b> A constitutes a basic mode of the second starting port 7.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal movable piece 70A rotates to the right side about the rotation shaft formed at the left end portion to open the second start port 7. The second start port 7 is controlled to a special mode that allows the ball to enter. The opening of the second starting port 7 by the ordinary movable piece 70 </ b> A constitutes a special mode of the second starting port 7. When the second start opening 7 is opened, the normal movable piece 70 </ b> A can receive the game ball flowing down and guide it to the second start opening 7.

  Note that the predetermined condition for the second start-up port control device 70 is that the normal symbol lottery described above is determined as the winning normal symbol.

  A variable prize winning port 8 is provided downstream of the second start port 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either a basic mode in which no winning is possible or a special mode in which a winning is possible. The big winning opening 8 is provided with a big winning opening detecting sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the big prize opening detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a rotatable special movable piece 80A and a special prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80B as a drive unit for rotating the special movable piece 80A.

  The special movable piece 80A is composed of a rectangular door member. Normally, the special movable piece 80A stops in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the special winning opening 8 is closed. doing. The closing of the special prize opening 8 by the special movable piece 80 </ b> A constitutes the basic mode of the special prize opening 8.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special movable piece 80A is rotated forward about the rotation shaft formed at the lower end portion to open the special winning opening 8. The special winning opening 8 is controlled to a special mode in which a ball can be entered. Opening of the special winning opening 8 by the special movable piece 80A constitutes a special mode of the special winning opening 8. When the special winning piece 80A is opened, the special movable piece 80A protrudes from the game area 2A and can receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the special winning opening 8.

  The predetermined condition for the special winning opening control device 80 is the above-described first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery (hereinafter, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are collectively referred to as “special symbol lottery”). ”) And the jackpot special symbol.

  On the surface of the game board 2 and below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21 and a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol hold A hold display device including a display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 21 is This is a variable display device that displays the result of the second special symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball enters the second starting port 7.

  In the first special symbol lottery, a big hit determination random number value is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 6, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” Determining whether or not. In the second special symbol lottery, whether a big hit determination random number value is acquired when a game ball enters the second starting port 7, and the acquired big hit determination random number value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” Determining whether or not.

  When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation of the special symbol based on the lottery result, and displays the first special symbol lottery representing the result of the first special symbol lottery. Stop display is performed. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20 is a notification of the lottery result. The same applies to the second special symbol lottery and the second special symbol display device 21.

  For example, the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 each include a plurality of LEDs. In the variation display of each special symbol, for example, a predetermined LED of the corresponding first special symbol display device 20 or second special symbol display device 21 blinks at a predetermined interval. In the special symbol stop display, a specific LED indicating the result of each special symbol lottery is lit.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays the result of the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball passes the winning gate 9. In the normal symbol lottery, a winning random number value is acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10, and it is determined whether or not the acquired winning random number value is a random value corresponding to “win”. This is the process to do.

  When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the variation of the normal symbol based on the lottery result, and the stop display of the normal symbol representing the result of the normal symbol lottery is performed. That is, the normal symbol stop display on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the lottery result.

  For example, each of the normal symbol display devices 22 includes a plurality of LEDs. In the normal symbol variation display, for example, a predetermined LED of the normal symbol display device 22 blinks at a predetermined interval. And in the stop display of a normal symbol, specific LED showing the result of a normal symbol lottery lights.

  By the way, even if a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7 during the special symbol variation display or during the big hit game in which the big prize control device 80 is activated, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol variation display is performed. The result of the symbol lottery is not notified. That is, the special symbol variation display may be suspended under certain conditions. In the present embodiment, as a fixed condition, an upper limit is provided for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four rights to execute the special symbol variation display for each of the start ports 6 and 7.

  The first special symbol hold display device 23 displays the hold number (U1: hereinafter referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first special figure change display”). To do. The second special symbol hold display device 24 displays the hold number (U2: hereinafter referred to as “second special figure hold number”) of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “second special figure change display”). To do. The first special symbol hold display device 23 and the second special symbol hold display device 24 include, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and turn on a predetermined LED according to the number of holds.

  Similarly, for the variable symbol display (hereinafter referred to as “general variable display”), the upper limit reserved number is set to four, and the reserved number (G: hereinafter referred to as “general map reserved number”). ) Is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25. The normal symbol hold display device 25 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and lights a predetermined LED according to the number of hold of the normal symbols.

  In addition, the gaming machine Y is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the rendering device includes an image display device 14, an audio output device 15, a left LED 16a, a right LED 16b, and a belt device 17. An image display device 14 and a belt device 17 are provided on the game board 2, and an audio output device 15, a left LED 16a, and a right LED 16b are provided on the glass door Y2.

  The image display device 14 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In this embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the image display device 14, but other types of display devices such as a plasma display and an organic EL display can also be used.

  The belt device 17 performs an effect by operation. The audio output device 15 produces a sound effect by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like. The left LED 16a and the right LED 16b perform lighting effects by changing the light emission color of each lamp.

  On the left side of the image display device 14, a gauge LED 90 extending upward from below is provided in a curved shape. The gauge LED 90 is divided into a gauge LED 90a, a gauge LED 90b, a gauge LED 90c, a gauge LED 90d, and a gauge LED 90e, and can be lit independently.

  The saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 18 and a selection button device 19 that function as input devices for performing operations related to various effects described later.

  The effect button device 18 includes an effect button 18A that can be operated and an effect button detection switch 18a that is connected to the effect button 18A and detects an operation on the effect button 18A (see FIG. 2). The effect button device 18 is provided with a meter LED, which is a speedometer type display device, and can be turned on like a speedometer according to the effect.

  The selection button device 19 is connected to an operable selection button 19A and a selection button 19A, and includes a selection button detection switch 19a that detects an operation on the selection button 19A (see FIG. 2).

  The selection button 19A includes an upper button 191A, a left button 192A, a lower button 193A, and a right button 194A. Each button 191 </ b> A to 194 </ b> A is provided so as to be pressed in a state of protruding from the tray 50.

  A left throttle device 61 and a right throttle device 62 are provided on the left and right of the effect button device 18, respectively, and have a motorcycle handle type left throttle 610 and a right throttle 620, respectively. The left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 can be rotated by the player. A left throttle board 61a for controlling the left throttle apparatus 61 is connected to the left throttle apparatus 61. Further, a left throttle volume 61b for detecting an operation amount of the left throttle 610 and a left throttle board 61a are connected to the left throttle board 61a. A vibration motor 61c for vibrating the throttle 610 is connected. The right throttle device 62 is connected to a right throttle board 62a for controlling the right throttle device 62, and the right throttle board 62a is connected to a right throttle device 62b for detecting the operation amount of the right throttle 620. ing.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. As an effect, for example, there is a special drawing lottery effect that is performed in response to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. The special drawing lottery effect is performed in the image display device 14. In the special drawing lottery effect, a change display of the effect symbol and a stop display of the effect symbol are performed.

  The variation display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol varies for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner. The stop display of the effect symbol is performed corresponding to the stop display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “effect symbol display” when the change display and stop display of the effect symbol are collectively referred to). In the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner representing the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The effect symbols are, for example, three rows of effect symbols (for example, numbers from “1” to “9” arranged in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit 140 such as the image display device 14, “A "B", "C", etc.). In the variation display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols in each column move from the top to the bottom (variable display) as if the reels are rotating. Note that the variation display mode of the effect symbol is not limited to this. Further, during the effect symbol variation display, various effect images such as background images and object images of various characters, movies, and the like are displayed according to the result of the special symbol lottery.

  On the other hand, in the stop display of the effect symbols, the above three rows of effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit 140 such as the image display device 14. The arrangement of effect symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, the central horizontal line in the display unit 140) when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed represents the result of the special symbol lottery.

  In addition to the special drawing lottery effect, the roulette effect constituting the specific effect of the present invention, the jackpot game effect performed when the jackpot game is executed, and the special symbol variation display or jackpot game are not performed for a predetermined period. Various effects such as a demonstration effect performed in an internal standby state (so-called customer waiting state) are performed.

  On the back of the game board 2 and the glass door Y2, there are a main control board 101 for performing various controls relating to the game, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a lamp control board 104, an image control board 105, a power supply board 107, a game An information output terminal board 108 is provided.

(Internal configuration of gaming machine Y)
Next, the internal configuration of the gaming machine Y will be described with reference to FIG.

The power supply board 107 is a board for full-wave rectifying AC24V, which is a supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and generating supply voltages DC30V, DC15V, DC5V, etc. used for each board of the gaming machine Y, etc. It is.
The power supply board 107 is provided with a power switch (not shown), and a fuse as a first overcurrent circuit breaker is provided inside the board via the power switch.
The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply composed of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine Y, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine Y, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. When the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from various detection sensors, timers (quartz crystal units) and the like, performs arithmetic processing related to the game, and directly controls various control devices and display devices. Then, a predetermined command or the like based on the result of the arithmetic processing is transmitted to the effect control board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  On the input side of the main control board 101, a first starting port detection sensor 6a, a second starting port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, and a winning gate detection sensor 9a are connected via an input port (not shown). And the general winning a prize mouth detection sensor 11a is connected. Each detection sensor outputs a detection signal to the main control board 101 when detecting a game ball.

  On the output side of the main control board 101, via an output port (not shown), a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B for operating the normal movable piece 70A of the second start port control device 70, and a prize winning port control. A special prize opening / closing solenoid 80B for operating the special movable piece 80A of the device 80 is connected. The main control board 101 outputs a control signal for controlling each solenoid to the second start opening / closing solenoid 70B and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 80B.

  Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, and a first special symbol hold are provided via an output port (not shown). A display device 23, a second special symbol hold display device 24, and a normal symbol hold display device 25 are connected. The main control board 101 outputs a display control signal for controlling each display device to each display device 20-25.

  Furthermore, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101 via an output port (not shown). The main control board 101 outputs information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) to the game information output terminal board 108 as an external signal.

  A game information display device is connected to the game information output terminal board 108. The game information output terminal board 108 outputs an external signal to the game information display device and the hall computer. The game information display device is provided on the gaming machine Y, and can display predetermined game information based on the predetermined game information (external signal).

  The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c. The effect control board 102 is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The main control board 101 transmits a predetermined command to the effect control board 102 based on the processing related to the game, and the effect control board 102 receives the predetermined command.

  In addition, the effect control board 102 transmits a command related to effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control command”) to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, and an effect output from the lamp control board 104. A button detection signal, a selection button detection signal, a throttle operation detection signal, etc. are received.

  The sub CPU 102a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 102b based on a command output from the main control board 101, an input signal from a timer (quartz crystal unit), and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing. Then, a command for controlling the effect is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  Further, the sub CPU 102a outputs an effect button detection signal that indicates whether or not the effect button device 18 is operated, a selection button detection signal that indicates whether or not any of the selection buttons of the selection button device 19 is operated, and is output from the lamp control board 104. An effect control command for controlling the effect of the image control board 105 is transmitted based on the operation detection signal indicating the operation amount of the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62.

  The payout control board 103 performs launch control for launching the game ball and payout control for paying out the game ball to the player. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the power supply board 107 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A touch sensor 32a and a firing volume knob 32b are connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a. The touch sensor 32 a is mounted in the firing handle 32. When a player, a store clerk, or the like touches the launch handle 32, the touch sensor 32 a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 32 and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106. The firing volume knob 32 b is connected to the firing handle 32. The firing volume knob 32b rotates in conjunction with the firing handle 32 and detects the rotation angle.

  The payout control board 103 is connected to the firing solenoid 41 via the power supply board 107 on the output side. The payout control board 103 permits energization of the firing solenoid 41 when receiving the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a.

  When the firing handle 32 is operated to change the rotation angle of the firing handle 32, the gear connected to the firing handle 32 rotates and the knob 32b of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 32 detected by the firing volume knob 32 b is applied to the firing solenoid 41.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 41, the firing solenoid 41 operates according to the applied voltage. In this manner, the payout control board 103 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 41 based on the information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 32a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 32b, and launches the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 41 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 41 makes one reciprocation, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  Further, a payout drive unit 51 of the payout device 5 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage tank (not shown) to the player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 103. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 5 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, similarly to the above boards.
Also, the lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect button relay terminal board 120, the throttle relay board 110, the belt relay board 130, and the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e.

The effect button relay terminal board 120 includes an effect button detection switch 18a, a meter LED 18b, and a selection button detection switch 19a.
When the effect button 18A is operated, the effect button detection switch 18a outputs an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation button 18A has been operated to the lamp control board 104 via the effect button relay terminal board 120. .

  The meter LED 18 b is controlled to be lit by a lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104 via the effect button relay terminal board 120.

  When one of the selection buttons 19A is operated, the selection button detection switch 19a selects which one of the selection buttons is operated on the lamp control board 104 via the effect button relay terminal board 120. Output button detection signal.

A left throttle device 61 and a right throttle device 62 are connected to the throttle relay board 110.
The left throttle device 61 includes a left throttle board 61a, a left throttle volume 61b, a vibration motor 61c, and a left LED 16a. The right throttle device 62 includes a right throttle board 62a, a right throttle volume 62b, and a right LED 16b.

The belt device 17 is connected to the belt relay substrate 130.
The belt device 17 includes a belt substrate 17a, a belt motor 17b, a jump motor 17c, and belt LEDs 17d to 17g.

  The lamp CPU 104a controls the lighting of the meter LED 18b, the lighting control of the left LED 16a and the right LED 16b, the lighting control of the belt LEDs 17d to g, the lighting control of the gauge LEDs 90a to e, the belt based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102. Drive control of the motor 17b and the jump motor 17c and drive control of the vibration motor 61c are performed.

  The image control board 105 generates at least a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image to be displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, and outputs the image signal to the image display device 14. A sound generation unit 105C that generates a sound signal related to the sound to be output to the sound output unit 15 and outputs the sound signal to the sound output device 15, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall control unit 105 </ b> A of the image control board 105 includes an overall CPU 105 </ b> Aa, an overall ROM 105 </ b> Ab, and an overall RAM 105 </ b> Ac for performing image display control by the image display device 14.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving a command related to effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102, the general CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image display device 14 on the image generation unit 105B based on the command, and also transmits to the sound generation unit 105C. A voice instruction to be output from the voice output device 15 is issued.

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

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

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes the specific content of the effect by the image, and the animation pattern is associated with the animation scene information, the display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transmittance, etc.), drawing method. Various information such as a duty ratio that is a parameter of the luminance of the image display device 14 is included.

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

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image display device 14, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a scene, a character, and a dialogue that constitutes the background of the effect symbol image or the effect symbol. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

  The CGROM 105Bb includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses and stores image data (sprites, movies), etc., consisting of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  Further, the CGROM 105Bb stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without being compressed. The CGROM 105Bb may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The image generation unit 105B has a crystal oscillator. The crystal oscillator outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 105Ba. The VDP 105Ba divides the pulse signal to generate a synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the image display device 14, and outputs the synchronization signal to the image display device 14.

  Next, details of the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, and the right throttle device 62 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the throttle relay board will be described.
The throttle relay board 110 is supplied with VA (for example, 15V) and VC (for example, 5V) as supply voltages.
The throttle relay board 100 is provided with a fuse 1 (FU1) 114a and a fuse 2 (FU2) 114b which are second overcurrent circuit breakers, and the supply voltage VA is supplied to the inside of the board through the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a. The supply voltage VC is supplied to the inside of the substrate through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b.
A voltage dividing resistor (R1) 115a and a voltage dividing resistor (R2) 115b are provided on the downstream side of the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a, and the supply voltage VA is a voltage dividing resistor (R1) 115a and a voltage dividing resistor (R2). ) 115b and the supply voltage VB (for example, 10V) is generated.

The supply voltage VA through the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a which is the second overcurrent breaker is the first to fourth left LEDs 16a1 to 4 of the left throttle board 61a and first to first of the right throttle board 62a. It is supplied as a drive voltage for the 4 right LEDs 16b1-4.
The supply voltage VB divided from the supply voltage VA through the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a which is the second overcurrent circuit breaker is a reference voltage input to the + terminals of the comparators 112a to 112h described later. In addition to being supplied as a supply voltage for generation, it is supplied to the left throttle volume 61b and the right throttle volume 62b.
The supply voltage VC through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b, which is the second overcurrent breaker, is a parallel / serial conversion circuit 111, which will be described later, and a first LED driver (LED driver 1) 61a-1 of the left throttle board 61a. The second LED driver (LED driver 2) 62a-1 of the right throttle board 62a is supplied as the operating voltage.

As described above, since the supply voltage VA is supplied through the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a as the second overcurrent breaker, the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, or the right throttle device 62 is provided. Even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like in a component using the supply voltage VA, the overcurrent is interrupted by the fuse 1 (FU1) 114a. It is possible to prevent destruction of other substrates.
Further, since the supply voltage VC is supplied through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b as the second overcurrent breaker, the supply voltage in the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, or the right throttle device 62 is supplied. Even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like in a part using VC, the overcurrent is interrupted by the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b, so that the supply voltage VC is used. Can prevent the destruction of the substrate.
Therefore, when such a situation occurs, simple repairs can be made simply by replacing the boards or parts destroyed in the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, and the right throttle device 62.

Here, the left throttle volume 61b and the right throttle volume 62b will be described.
The left throttle volume 61b is a volume (variable resistance) provided inside the left throttle 610, and is attached so that the resistance value changes in conjunction with the rotation operation of the left throttle 610.
Since the supply voltage VB (10V) is supplied to the left throttle volume 61b, the voltage value changes in a range of about 0 to 10V depending on the resistance value of the left throttle volume 61b.
The voltage changed by the left throttle volume 61b is supplied to the minus (−) terminals of the comparators 112a to 112d described later.

The right throttle volume 62b is a volume (variable resistance) provided in the right throttle 620, and is attached so that the resistance value changes in conjunction with the rotation operation of the right throttle 620.
Since the supply voltage VB (10V) is also supplied to the right throttle volume 62b, the voltage value changes in a range of about 0 to 10V depending on the resistance value of the right throttle volume 62b.
The voltage changed by the right throttle volume 62b is supplied to the minus (−) terminals of the comparators 112a to 112d described later.

The description of the throttle relay board 110 will be continued.
The throttle relay board 110 is provided with a parallel / serial conversion circuit 111. The parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 has eight input ports (input ports A to H) and one output port (QH). The 8-bit parallel / serial conversion IC includes a parallel input signal input from the input ports A to H into a serial signal and outputs the converted serial signal from the output port QH to the lamp control board 104. .
The parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 is supplied with a supply voltage VC (5 V) through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b as an operating voltage.

The output port (OUTA) of the first left comparator (L.COMP1) 112a is connected to the input port A of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111, and the output terminal of the second left comparator (L.COMP2) 112b is connected to the input port B. (OUTB) is connected, the output port (OUTC) of the third left comparator (L.COMP3) 112c is connected to the input port C, and the output terminal of the fourth left comparator (L.COMP4) 112d is connected to the input port D. (OUTD) is connected.
The input port E is connected to the output terminal (OUTE) of the first right comparator (R.COMP1) 112e, and the input port F is connected to the output terminal (OUTF) of the second right comparator (R.COMP2) 112f. The input port G is connected to the output terminal (OUTG) of the third right comparator (R.COMP3) 112g, and the input port H is connected to the output terminal (OUTH) of the fourth right comparator (R.COMP4) 112h. ing.

The first left comparator 112a to the fourth left comparator 112d are left throttle operation detection circuits for detecting the operation amount of the left throttle volume 61b in 0 to 4 stages, and the first right comparator 112e to the fourth left comparator 112h are , A left throttle operation detection circuit for detecting the operation amount of the right throttle volume 62b in 0 to 4 stages.
Each comparator has a hysteresis circuit, and about 0.1 V is set as the hysteresis.

A voltage dividing resistor (LR1) 113a is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the first left comparator 112a. The supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (LR1) 113a, and 9 V is supplied as a reference voltage to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (LR1) 113a. . In addition, a voltage changed by the left throttle volume 61b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the first left comparator 112a.
Therefore, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 9.1 V (reference voltage 9 V + 0.1 V for hysteresis), the OUTA terminal of the first left comparator 112 a is turned ON, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 8 .. 9V (reference voltage 9V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTA terminal of the first left comparator 112a is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (LR2) 113b is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the second left comparator 112b. Then, the supply voltage VB (10V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (LR2) 113b, and 7V is supplied as a reference voltage to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (LR2) 113b. Yes. Further, a voltage that is changed by the left throttle volume 61b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the second left comparator 112b.
Therefore, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 7.1 V (reference voltage 7 V + 0.1 V for hysteresis), the OUTB terminal of the second left comparator 112 b is turned on, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 6 When it becomes .9V (reference voltage 7V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the second left comparator 112b is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (LR3) 113c is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the third left comparator 112c. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (LR3) 113c, and a reference voltage of 4 V is supplied to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (LR3) 113c. . Further, a voltage changed by the left throttle volume 61b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the third left comparator 112c.
Accordingly, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 3.1V (reference voltage 7V + 0.1V for hysteresis) or more, the OUTB terminal of the third left comparator 112c is turned ON, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 2 When the voltage is .9V (reference voltage 3V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the third left comparator 112c is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (LR4) 113d is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the fourth left comparator 112d. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (LR4) 113d, and 0.5 V is supplied as a reference voltage to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (LR4) 113d. ing. In addition, a voltage changed by the left throttle volume 61b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the fourth left comparator 112d.
Accordingly, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 0.6 V (reference voltage 0.5 V + 0.1 V for hysteresis), the OUTB terminal of the fourth left comparator 112d is turned ON, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal. Becomes 0.4 V (reference voltage 0.5 V−hysteresis 0.1 V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the fourth left comparator 112 d is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (RR1) 113e is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the first right comparator 112e. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (RR1) 113e, and 9 V is supplied as a reference voltage to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (RR1) 113e. . Further, a voltage that is changed by the right throttle volume 62b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the first right comparator 112e.
Therefore, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 9.1 V (reference voltage 9 V + 0.1 V for hysteresis), the OUTA terminal of the first right comparator 112 e is turned on, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 8 When the voltage becomes .9V (reference voltage 9V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTA terminal of the first right comparator 112e is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (RR2) 113f is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the second right comparator 112f. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (RR2) 113f, and 7V is supplied as a reference voltage to the plus (+) terminal by the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (RR2) 113f. . Further, the voltage changed by the right throttle volume 62b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the second right comparator 112f.
Therefore, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 7.1 V (reference voltage 7 V + 0.1 V for hysteresis), the OUTB terminal of the second right comparator 112 f is turned ON, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 6 When the voltage is .9 V (reference voltage 7 V−hysteresis 0.1 V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the second right comparator 112 f is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (RR3) 113g is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the third right comparator 112g. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (RR3) 113g, and a reference voltage of 4 V is supplied to the plus (+) terminal according to the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (RR3) 113g. . Further, the voltage changed by the right throttle volume 62b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the third right comparator 112g.
Accordingly, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 3.1V (reference voltage 7V + 0.1V for hysteresis), the OUTB terminal of the third right comparator 112g is turned on, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is 2 When the voltage becomes .9V (reference voltage 3V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the third right comparator 112g is turned OFF.

A voltage dividing resistor (RR4) 113h is connected to the plus (+) terminal of the fourth right comparator 112h. A supply voltage VB (10 V) is supplied to the voltage dividing resistor (RR4) 113h, and a reference voltage of 0.5 V is supplied to the plus (+) terminal according to the voltage dividing ratio of the voltage dividing resistor (RR4) 113h. ing. In addition, a voltage that is changed by the right throttle volume 62b is supplied to the minus (−) terminal of the fourth right comparator 112h.
Therefore, when the voltage at the minus (−) terminal becomes 0.6 V (reference voltage 0.5 V + the hysteresis 0.1 V) or more, the OUTB terminal of the fourth right comparator 112h is turned on, and the voltage at the minus (−) terminal is set. Becomes 0.4V (reference voltage 0.5V−hysteresis 0.1V) or less, the OUTB terminal of the fourth right comparator 112h is turned OFF.

Next, the left throttle board 61a will be described.
The left throttle board 61a includes a first left LED (L.LED1) 16a1 to a fourth left LED (L.LED4) 16a4 which are full-color LEDs, a transistor (TR) 61d, lighting control of each of these LEDs and a transistor. A first LED driver (LED driver 1) 61a-1 for controlling the drive of (TR) 61d is provided. The first LED driver 61a-1 is a 24-channel constant current LED driver.
The transistor (TR) 61d is an NPN transistor, the base terminal is connected to the output terminal (OUT5) of the first LED driver 61a-1, and the collector terminal is connected to the vibration motor 61c.

The supply voltage VC (5 V) is supplied to the emitter terminal through a fuse 3 (FU3) 61e as a second overcurrent breaker.
Thus, since the supply voltage VC (5 V) is supplied to the emitter terminal of the transistor (TR) 61d through the fuse 3 (FU3) 61e as the second overcurrent circuit breaker, a short circuit or the like occurs in the vibration motor 61c. Even if an overcurrent is generated due to the occurrence of an overload, the fuse 3 (FU3) 61e cuts off the overcurrent, so that it is possible to prevent destruction of other boards using the supply voltage VC.
Therefore, when such a situation occurs, simple repairs can be made by simply replacing the broken board or parts in the left throttle board 61a and the vibration motor 61c.

  The first LED driver 61a-1 is provided with an input port (SDA1) for inputting a lighting control signal and a vibration motor drive signal from the lamp control board 104. The first LED driver 61a-1 is supplied with a supply voltage VC (5V) that has passed through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b as an operating voltage.

The first LED driver 61a-1 has a 24-channel constant current output terminal. Since the first left LED (L.LED1) 16a1 to the fourth left LED (L.LED4) 16a4 are full color LEDs, 3 channels (R output, G output, B) are used to control lighting of one left LED. Output).
The first left LED (L.LED1) 16a1 is connected to OUT1 (1 to 3 channels) of the first LED driver 61a-1, and the second left LED (L.LED2) is connected to OUT2 (4 to 6 channels). ) 16a2 is connected, the third left LED (L.LED3) 16a3 is connected to OUT3 (channels 7-9), and the fourth left LED (L.LED4) 16a4 is connected to OUT4 (channel 10-12). Is connected.
Further, a transistor (TR) 61d is connected to OUT5 (channel 13).

The SDA1 terminal of the first LED driver 61a has lighting output from the lamp control board 104 to control lighting of each of the first left LED (L.LED1) 16a1 to the fourth left LED (L.LED4) 16a4. A control signal and a vibration motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104 for performing drive control of the vibration motor 61c are input.
Accordingly, the first LED driver 61a-1 controls the lighting of the first left LED (L.LED1) 16a1 to the fourth left LED (L.LED4) 16a4 in accordance with the lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104. The vibration motor 61c is driven and controlled in accordance with the vibration motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104.

Next, the right throttle board 62a will be described.
The right throttle board 62a includes a first right LED (R.LED1) 16b1 to a fourth right LED (R.LED4) 16b4, which are full color LEDs, and a second LED driver (LED for controlling lighting of each of these LEDs). Driver 2) 62a-1 is provided. The second LED driver (LED driver 2) 62a-1 is also a 24-channel constant current LED driver having the same specifications as the first LED driver (LED driver 1) 61a-1.

  The second LED driver 62a-1 is provided with an input port (SDA2) for inputting a lighting control signal from the lamp control board 104. The supply voltage VC (5 V) that has passed through the fuse 2 (FU2) 114b is supplied to the second LED driver 62a-1 as an operating voltage.

The second LED driver 62a-1 has a 24-channel constant current output terminal. Since the first right LED (R.LED1) 16b1 to the fourth right LED (R.LED4) 16b4 are full-color LEDs, three channels (R output, G output, B) are used to control lighting of one left LED. Output).
The second right LED (L.LED1) 16b1 is connected to OUT1 (1-3 channels) of the second LED driver 62a-1, and the second right LED (L.LED2) is connected to OUT2 (4-6 channels). ) 16b2 is connected, OUT3 (channels 7 to 9) is connected to the third right LED (L.LED3) 16b3, and OUT4 (channel 10 to 12) is connected to the fourth right LED (L.LED4) 16b4. Is connected.

The SDA2 terminal of the second LED driver 62a-1 is output from the lamp control board 104 to perform lighting control of each of the first right LED (R.LED1) 16b1 to the fourth right LED (R.LED4) 16b4. The lighting control signal is input.
Accordingly, the second LED driver 62a-1 controls the lighting of the first right LED (R.LED1) 16b1 to the fourth right LED (R.LED4) 16b4 in accordance with the lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104.

  Next, details of the belt relay substrate 130 and the belt substrate 17a of the belt device 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the belt relay substrate 130 will be described.
The belt relay substrate 130 is supplied with VA (for example, 15V) and VC (for example, 5V) as supply voltages.
The belt relay board 130 is provided with a fuse 4 (FU4) 121a and a fuse 5 (FU5) 121b as second overcurrent circuit breakers, and the supply voltage VA is supplied to the inside of the board through the fuse 4 (FU4) 121a. The supply voltage VC is supplied to the inside of the substrate through the fuse 5 (FU5) 121b.

The supply voltage VA through the fuse 4 (FU4) 121a, which is the second overcurrent breaker, is supplied as an operating voltage of a motor driver 122 described later, and the first to fourth belt LEDs 17d to 17d of the belt substrate 17a. g is supplied as a driving voltage.
The supply voltage VC through the fuse 5 (FU5) 121b, which is the second overcurrent breaker, is the operating voltage of the LED driver 17a-1 mounted on the belt substrate 17a described later and the driving voltage of the belt motor 17b. Supplied as

Thus, since the supply voltage VA is supplied to the motor driver 122 and the belt LEDs 17d to 17g of the belt substrate 17a through the fuse 4 (FU4) 121a as the second overcurrent breaker, the motor driver 122 and Even if an overcurrent occurs due to a short circuit or the like in the pop-out motor 17c controlled by the motor driver 122, the overcurrent is interrupted by the fuse 4 (FU4) 121a. It is possible to prevent the destruction of other used substrates.
In addition, since the supply voltage VC is supplied to the LED driver 17a-1 and the belt motor 17b of the belt substrate 17a through the fuse 5 (FU5) 121b as the second overcurrent breaker, the LED driver 17a-1 and the belt motor Even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like in 17b, since the overcurrent is interrupted by the fuse 5 (FU5) 121b, destruction of other boards using the supply voltage VC is prevented. it can.
Therefore, when such a situation occurs, simple repairs can be made simply by replacing a broken board or part of the belt relay board 130, the belt board 17a, the belt motor 17b, and the jump-out motor 17c.

The belt relay board 130 is provided with the above-described fuse 4 (FU4) 121a, fuse 5 (FU5) 121b, and motor driver 122.
The motor driver 122 is a driver for driving and controlling the jumping motor 17c. The motor driver 122 drives the jumping motor 17c in the forward direction by a forward rotation signal (CW) output from the lamp control board 104, and a reverse rotation signal (CCW). ) To drive in the opposite direction.

Next, the belt substrate 17a will be described.
The belt substrate 17a includes a first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to a fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g, which are full color LEDs, a transistor (TR) 17a-2, and lighting control of each of these LEDs. A third LED driver (LED driver 3) 17a-1 for controlling the drive of the transistor (TR) 17a-2 is provided. The third LED driver 17a-1 is a 24-channel constant current LED driver.
The transistor (TR) 17a-2 is an NPN transistor, the base terminal is connected to the output terminal (OUT5) of the third LED driver 17a-1, and the collector terminal is connected to the belt motor 17b.

The emitter terminal is supplied with a supply voltage VC (5 V) through a fuse 6 (FU6) 17a-3 as a second overcurrent breaker.
Thus, since the supply voltage VC (5 V) is supplied to the emitter terminal of the transistor (TR) 17a-2 through the fuse 6 (FU6) 17a-3 as the second overcurrent circuit breaker, the belt motor Even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like in 17b, the overcurrent is interrupted by this fuse 6 (FU6) 17a-3, so that other boards using the supply voltage VC Destruction can be prevented.
Therefore, when such a situation occurs, simple repairs can be made simply by exchanging the boards or components destroyed in the belt board 17a and the belt motor 17b.

  The third LED driver 17a-1 is provided with an input port (SDA3) for inputting a lighting control signal and a belt motor drive signal from the lamp control board 104. The third LED driver 17a-1 is supplied with the supply voltage VC (5V) through the fuse 5 (FU5) 121b as an operating voltage.

The third LED driver 17a-1 has a 24-channel constant current output terminal. Since the first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g are full-color LEDs, three channels (R output, G output, B) are used to control lighting of one belt LED. Output).
The first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d is connected to OUT1 (1-3 channels) of the third LED driver 17a-1, and the second belt LED (B.LED2) is connected to OUT2 (4-6 channels). ) 17e is connected, the third belt LED (B.LED3) 17f is connected to OUT3 (channels 7-9), and the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g is connected to OUT4 (channels 10-12). Is connected.
Further, a transistor (TR) 17a-2 is connected to OUT5 (13 channel).

The SDA3 terminal of the third LED driver 17a-1 is output from the lamp control board 104 to perform lighting control of each of the first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g. And a belt motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104 for performing drive control of the belt motor 17b.
Accordingly, the first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g are controlled to be lit by the third LED driver 17a-1 in accordance with the lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104. The belt motor 17b is driven and controlled in accordance with the belt motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104. The belt motor 17b is a DC motor, and the third LED driver 17a-1 can adjust the rotation speed of the windmill-type rotating body of the belt device 17 by the duty ratio.

Next, an operation detection signal transmitted from the output port (QH) of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 of the throttle relay board 110 to the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6A is a table for explaining the left operation detection signal input to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111.
FIG. 6B is a table for explaining a right operation detection signal input to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111.
In these tables, “operation position” indicates each operation stage, “input terminal” indicates each input port A to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit, and “left (right) operation detection signal”. Indicates a signal form output as a left (right) operation detection signal.
FIG. 6C shows a signal form of an operation detection signal transmitted from the output port (QH) of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 to the lamp control board 104.

As described above, the output ports OUTA to D of the first left comparator (L.COMP1) to the fourth left comparator (L.COMP4) are connected to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111, respectively. ing.
Each comparator has a hysteresis circuit, and about 0.1 V is set as the hysteresis.
Then, 9V is supplied as a reference voltage to each plus (+) terminal of the first left comparator 112a and the first right comparator 112e.
Therefore, when the voltage of each minus (−) terminal of the first left comparator 112a and the first right comparator 112e becomes 9.1 V or more, the output terminal OUTA of the first left comparator 112a and the output terminal of the first right comparator 112e. An ON signal (High) is output from OUTE, and an OFF signal (Low) is output when the voltage is 8.9 V or less.

Further, 7V is supplied as a reference voltage to each plus (+) terminal of the second left comparator 112b and the second right comparator 112f.
Accordingly, when the voltage of each minus (−) terminal of the second left comparator 112b and the second right comparator 112f becomes 7.1 V or more, the output terminal OUTB of the second left comparator 112b and the output terminal of the second right comparator 112f An ON signal (High) is output from OUTF, and an OFF signal (Low) is output when the voltage is 6.9 V or less.

Further, 4 V is supplied as a reference voltage to each plus (+) terminal of the third left comparator 112c and the third right comparator 112g.
Therefore, when the voltage of each minus (-) terminal of the third left comparator 112c and the third right comparator 112g becomes 4.1 V or more, the output terminal OUTC of the third left comparator 112c and the output terminal of the third right comparator 112g An ON signal (High) is output from OUTG, and an OFF signal (Low) is output when the voltage is 3.9 V or less.

In addition, 0.5 V is supplied as a reference voltage to each plus (+) terminal of the fourth left comparator 112d and the fourth right comparator 112h.
Therefore, when the voltage of each minus (−) terminal of the fourth left comparator 112d and the fourth right comparator 112h becomes 0.6V or more, the output terminal OUTD of the fourth left comparator 112d and the output terminal of the fourth right comparator 112h. An ON signal (High) is output from OUTH, and an OFF signal (Low) is output when the voltage is 0.4 V or less.

When the left throttle 610 has not been operated or has not been operated to one stage, “no operation”, the respective outputs OUTA to D of the first left comparator 112a to the fourth left comparator 112d receive ON signals (High). ) Is output.
Accordingly, all input signals to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are ON (high), that is, “1111”.
In this embodiment, this state is “no left throttle operation”.

When the left throttle 610 is in a state where it is operated from one step to less than two steps, an OFF signal (Low) is output from the output OUTA of the first left comparator 112a and the second left comparator 112b. The ON signal (High) is output from the outputs OUTB to D of the fourth left comparator 112d.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-ON-ON-ON, that is, “0111”.
In the present embodiment, this state is defined as “one step of the left throttle operation position”.

When the left throttle 610 is in a state of being operated from two stages to less than three stages, the OFF signal (Low) is output from the outputs OUTA and OUTB of the first left comparator 112a and the second left comparator 112b. In addition, an ON signal (High) is output from the outputs OUTC and OUTD of the third left comparator 112c and the fourth left comparator 112d.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-OFF-ON-ON, that is, “0011”.
In the present embodiment, this state is defined as “two steps of the left throttle operation position”.

When the left throttle 610 is operated in the state of 3 steps or more and less than 4 steps, an OFF signal (Low) is output from the outputs OUTA to OUTC of the first left comparator 112a to the third left comparator 112c. In addition, an ON signal (High) is output from the output OUTD of the fourth left comparator 112d.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-OFF-OFF-ON, that is, “0001”.
In the present embodiment, this state is defined as “the left throttle operation position in three stages”.

When the left throttle 610 is operated in “four stages” in which four or more stages are operated, OFF signals (Low) are output from the outputs OUTA to D of the first left comparator 112a to the fourth left comparator 112d.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports A to D of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are all OFF (Low), that is, “0000”.
In the present embodiment, this state is “four steps of the left throttle operation position”.

When the right throttle 620 is not operated or is “not operated” in a state where it is not operated up to one stage, the respective outputs OUTE to H of the first right comparator 112e to the fourth right comparator 112h receive ON signals (High). ) Is output.
Therefore, all the input signals to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are ON (high), that is, “1111”.
In this embodiment, this state is “no right throttle operation”.

When the right throttle 620 is in the state of being operated from one stage to less than two stages, the OFF signal (Low) is output from the output OUTA of the first right comparator 112e and the second right comparator 112f. The ON signal (High) is output from the outputs OUTF to H of the fourth right comparator 112h.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-ON-ON-ON, that is, “0111”.
In the present embodiment, this state is defined as “right throttle operation position one stage”.

When the right throttle 620 is in a state where the right throttle 620 is operated from two stages to less than three stages, an OFF signal (Low) is output from the outputs OUTE and OUTF of the first right comparator 112e and the second right comparator 112f. In addition, an ON signal (High) is output from the outputs OUTG and OUTH of the third right comparator 112g and the fourth left comparator 112h.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-OFF-ON-ON, that is, “0011”.
In the present embodiment, this state is “two steps of the right throttle operation position”.

When the right throttle 620 is in the state of being operated from 3 stages to less than 4 stages, the OFF signal (Low) is output from the outputs OUTE to OUTG of the first right comparator 112e to the third right comparator 112g. In addition, an ON signal (High) is output from the output OUTH of the fourth right comparator 112h.
Therefore, the input signals to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are OFF-OFF-OFF-ON, that is, “0001”.
In the present embodiment, this state is defined as “right throttle operation position in three stages”.

In the case of “four stages” in which the right throttle 620 is operated in four stages or more, OFF signals (Low) are output from the outputs OUTE to H of the first right comparator 112e to the fourth right comparator 112h.
Accordingly, the input signals to the input ports E to H of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 are all OFF (Low), that is, “0000”.
In the present embodiment, this state is “four steps of the right throttle operation position”.

FIG. 6C shows a signal form of an operation detection signal transmitted from the output port (QH) of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 to the lamp control board 104.
The operation detection signal transmitted from the output port (QH) is an 8-bit signal, the upper 4 bits (ABCD) indicate the left operation detection signal, and the lower 4 bits (EFGH) indicate the right operation detection signal. ing.
For example, in the case of “no left throttle operation” and “no left throttle operation”, the output operation detection signal is “11111111”, for example “left throttle operation position 2 steps” and “right throttle operation position 3 steps”. In this case, the output operation detection signal is “00110001”.
Therefore, the lamp CPU 104 a of the lamp control board 104 can grasp the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 based on the operation detection signal output from the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111.

FIG. 6D is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the input voltage to the minus (−) terminal of each comparator and each operation stage.
As shown in this figure, the voltage range of each stage of 0 stage (no operation) to 1 stage, 1 stage to 2 stages, 2 stages to 3 stages, and 3 stages to 4 stages is set non-uniformly.
Thus, by making the voltage range of each stage non-uniform, the amount of operation up to each stage of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is made non-uniform.
In this embodiment, the voltage range of each stage of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is set to the same voltage value. However, the voltage range of each stage of the left throttle 610 and the voltage range of each stage of the right throttle 620 are not limited thereto. May be set to different voltage ranges. Further, the operation stage is not limited to four stages, and can be set as appropriate. Also, the number of stages may be different on the left and right.

  In this embodiment, the voltage fluctuation is eliminated by using the hysteresis circuit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hysteresis circuit may not be mounted on each of the comparators 112a to 112h. For example, in a throttle operation signal input process of a timer interrupt process to be described later on the lamp control board 104, the lamp CPU 104a receives an operation detection signal “00110001” for a predetermined time (for example, five timer interrupt processes). , “Left throttle operation position 2 steps” and “Right throttle operation position 3 steps” may be recognized.

  Further, for example, the first left comparator 112a is constituted by a 1-1 left comparator and a 1-2 left comparator, and the input port A of the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 is connected to the 1-1 left comparator. An input port A1 to which an output signal is input and an input port A2 to which an output signal from the 1-2 left comparator is input are provided, the reference voltage of the 1-1 left comparator is set to 9.1V, 1-2 Set the reference voltage of the left comparator to 8.9V. When the input ports A1 and A2 are ON signals (high), the input port A is ON (high). When the input ports A1 and A2 are OFF signals (low), the input port A is You may make it be OFF (low).

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

  FIG. 7A-1 and FIG. 7A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination constitutes a special symbol lottery and is to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 7A-1 is a table (hereinafter referred to as “first jackpot determination table”) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 6 as a trigger. On the other hand, FIG. 7A-2 is a table (hereinafter referred to as “second jackpot determination table”) that is referred to in the jackpot determination performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 7 as an opportunity.

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the standard value).

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, by matching the jackpot determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 with the jackpot determination table, "Is determined.

  If the result of the jackpot determination is “big jackpot”, the jackpot game with the opening of the jackpot 8 is executed after the special symbol indicating the result is stopped and displayed. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the jackpot game is not executed.

  When the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the reach determination is further performed based on the reach determination table of FIG. In the reach determination table, the reach determination random number value and whether or not the reach effect is executed are uniquely associated and stored. As described later, whether or not the reach effect is executed by collating the reach determination random number obtained when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 with the reach determination table Is determined.

  If the result of the reach determination is “execution of reach production”, the reach production is performed to increase the player's expectation of winning the big hit in the special drawing lottery production. Detailed contents of the reach production will be described later.

  FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination constitutes a special symbol lottery, and is to determine the type of stop special symbol (special symbol stop display mode) in the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 based on the result of the jackpot determination. .

  The special symbol determination table is roughly divided according to the result of the jackpot determination (the jackpot or loss). That is, FIG. 8A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 8B is a special case in which the result of the jackpot determination is “lost”. It is a table referred in symbol determination.

  Each of these tables is further divided according to the type of start port (first start port 6 or second start port 7) where a game ball was entered as a trigger for the special symbol determination. In each special symbol determination table, the special symbol determination value and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, the special symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 is collated with the special symbol determination table, so that the stop special symbol is It is determined. As special symbol identification information to be stopped and displayed, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set.

  The special figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102. The effect symbol designation command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (at the time of the special symbol memory determination process in step S300).

  The effect designating command includes 1-byte MODE data for identifying the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21) on which the special symbol related to the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. And 1-byte DATA data for identifying the special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  As for the effect designating command, if the upper byte data is “E3H”, it means that the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 20, and if the upper byte data is “E4H”, 2 This means that special symbols are stopped on the special symbol display device 21. An effect symbol designating command whose upper byte data is “E3H” is called a “first effect symbol designating command”, and an effect symbol designating command whose upper byte data is “E4H” is called a “second effect symbol designating command”. . The lower byte data represents the type of special stop symbol. As a result, depending on the combination of the upper byte data and the lower byte data, it is a big hit or a loss, the opening time of the jackpot game, the ending time, the number of rounds, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, and the game after the jackpot game ends The type of state is represented.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot game control table used when controlling the jackpot game.

  The jackpot game control table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the opening to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening Ending time, which is the period from the end of the last opening of the big winning opening 8 to the end of the jackpot game, and the ending An ending designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 at the start is set. The conditions for controlling these jackpot games are related to the type of jackpot, that is, the type of special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data). That is, which control condition is used in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a jackpot opening / closing control table for jackpot games used when controlling the opening / closing of the jackpot 8 in the jackpot game.

  The big winning opening / closing control table for the big hit game stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 in the big win game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, a special number is a round number (R) which is the number of the round game, and an opening number of the big prize opening 8 (operation of the big prize opening control device 80) in each round game. The operation number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) of the special winning opening 8 are set.

For example, when the special figure stop symbol data is “10” or “12”, the big winning opening opening / closing control table “01” shown in FIG. 10 is selected based on the jackpot game control table shown in FIG.
In the jackpot game based on the winning prize opening / closing control table “01”, the round game is performed 8 times, and the maximum opening time of the winning prize opening 8 is 29.5 seconds. The closing time is 2.0 seconds. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “01” is selected, eight round games are performed, and in all round games, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 8 is performed. Done. Such a jackpot is called “8R / 8R jackpot”.

When the special figure stop symbol data is “11”, the big prize opening opening / closing control table “02” shown in FIG. 10 is selected based on the jackpot game control table shown in FIG.
In the jackpot game based on the big prize opening / closing control table “02”, the round game is played eight times. In all rounds, the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 is 0.18 seconds, and the closing time of the big winning opening 8 until the start of the next round is 7.32 seconds. As described above, when the winning game opening / closing control table “02” is selected, a round game in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the winning game port 8 in all round games although 8 round games are performed. Is done. Such a jackpot is called “0R / 8R jackpot”.

When the special figure stop symbol data is “20”, the big winning opening opening / closing control table “04” shown in FIG. 10 is selected based on the jackpot game control table shown in FIG.
In the jackpot game based on the big prize opening / closing control table “04”, the round game is played 15 times. In all the rounds, the maximum opening time of the big prize opening 8 is 29.5 seconds, and the closing time of the big prize opening 8 is 2.0 seconds. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “03” is selected, 15 round games are performed, and in all round games, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the big winning opening 8 is performed. Done. Such a jackpot is called “15R / 15R jackpot game”.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game state setting table for determining a game state after the end of the jackpot game. Based on the special figure stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol (see FIG. 8), the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the remaining number of fluctuations (X) of the high probability game state, A time-short game flag is set, and the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the time-short game state is set.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “10”, “11”, “20”, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot ends, and the remaining fluctuation count (X) of the high probability game state is set to 10,000 times. The short-time game flag is also set, and the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time game state is also set to 10,000 times. Thereby, the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are substantially continued until the next jackpot. On the other hand, when the special figure stop symbol data is “12” or “21”, the short-time game flag is set and the remaining fluctuation count (J) of the short-time game state is also set to 100, but the high-probability game flag is set. The remaining number of fluctuations (X) in the high probability gaming state is also set to zero. As a result, the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state are continued until 100 fluctuations are made after the jackpot game ends. In this way, the gaming state setting table stores the special symbol type (special symbol stop symbol data) and the gaming state that are uniquely associated with each other.

  12 and 13 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as will be described later. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the variation pattern determination table includes a lottery lottery result, a special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data), a reach determination random value, and the number of reserved balls (U1) for the special symbol. Or, U2), a special figure variation random value, a special symbol variation pattern, and a special symbol variation time are associated with each other.

  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, the reach determination random value is not referred to when the jackpot. The reach determination random number and the special figure variation random value both have a random number range of 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, for example, the variation pattern 1 is set so that the average variation time of the special symbol is shortened when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol is increased. The fluctuation time (3 seconds) of the fluctuation pattern 2 (shortening fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (10 seconds) of (normal fluctuation).

  The special symbol variation pattern is determined by special symbol variation pattern determination (step S313-3) at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol (during the special symbol memory determination processing in step S310). The main CPU 101a refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol holding balls ( U1 or U2), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random value. Although the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of reserved balls of the special symbol, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reserved balls of the special symbol. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reserved balls.

  Based on the determined special symbol variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern), a special symbol variation pattern designation command is generated, and information on the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 102.

  The special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of upper byte data for identifying the command classification and lower byte data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, if the upper byte data is “E6H”, it indicates that a game ball has entered the first start port 6, and if the upper byte data is “E7H”, the game is input to the second start port 7. Indicates that a ball has entered. The lower byte data corresponds to the type of variation pattern. For example, when the lower byte data is “00H”, it indicates that the variation pattern is “variation pattern 1”.

  Here, in the effect control board 102, as will be described later, the effect contents in the image display device 14 and the like are determined based on the type of the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Here, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” as production contents means that multiple production symbols fluctuate at high speed and stop without reaching, and normal fluctuation and shortening. The fluctuation is different in that the shortening fluctuation is completed in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, the “reach effect” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of effect symbols informing the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols fluctuate. means. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbol “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols for notifying the jackpot, the two production symbols are temporarily stopped at “7”, and the remaining production symbols change. The aspect which is performing. “Temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect symbol is shown to the player as if the effect symbol has stopped because the effect symbol is swaying or deforming small. In the present embodiment, multiple types of “reach effects” can be executed.

  For example, “normal reach” refers to an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as a left effect symbol) in the left area of the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, an effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as a medium effect symbol), a center area (hereinafter referred to as a medium effect symbol). The right effect design is temporarily stopped at “7” and subsequently the right effect design is “7”, thereby forming a reach state. This is an effect in which the medium effect symbol is stopped after the medium effect symbol is scroll-displayed. In this case, “7” is temporarily stopped in the medium effect symbol, and finally the effect symbol “777” is aligned. When the variable display is stopped, it is notified that it is a “big hit”, while when the variable display is stopped in a state where the same effect symbols such as “767” are not aligned, it is notified that it is “lost”. As shown in FIG. 9, “normal reach” is a reach effect that has a high ratio when the jackpot determination result is lost, but a low ratio when the jackpot determination result is low, so-called a jackpot expectation is low. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when a game ball enters the second starting port 7, “normal reach” is not determined.

  The “long reach” is a reach production that develops from “normal reach”, and is a production that has a longer production time than “normal reach”. “Long reach” has a high ratio when the jackpot determination result is a loss, whereas the ratio determined when the jackpot is low. In “Long Reach”, the ratio determined when the jackpot judgment result is lost is lower than that for normal reach, and the ratio determined for jackpot is higher than that for normal reach. High reach production. Similarly to “normal reach”, “long reach” is not determined when a game ball enters the second starting port 7, and “long reach” is not performed in the short-time game state. It can hardly be said.

  The “first throttle reach” is a reach that develops from “normal reach”, and is a reach production that has a higher expectation of jackpot than “normal reach”. Specifically, this is a reach effect that develops from the temporarily stopped display state after temporarily displaying the combination of the “lost” effect symbols by “normal reach”.

  This “first throttle reach” will be described following the example of “normal reach” described above. After “normal reach”, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination of “767”. The production symbol “6” is scrolled and displayed at a high speed, thereby developing into “first throttle reach”. In “first throttle reach”, as will be described in detail later, when the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated to the first stage, an effect of displaying “character A” is performed. Then, “7” is temporarily stopped on the medium effect symbol, and finally, the display of variation is stopped in a state where the effect symbols of “777” are aligned, so that “big hit” is notified, while “767”. When the change display is stopped in a state where the production symbols are not aligned like “787”, it is informed that “lost”.

  Similarly to “first throttle reach”, the “second throttle reach” is a temporary stop display of a combination of “lost” effect symbols by “normal reach” and then develops from this temporary stop display state. This is a reach production, and is a reach production that has a higher expectation of jackpot than “first throttle reach”.

  “Second throttle reach” is a temporary stop display with a combination of “767” for the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol by “normal reach”, and then the middle effect symbol “6” is scrolled at high speed. It will develop into “second throttle reach”. In “first throttle reach”, as will be described in detail later, when the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62 is operated in the second stage, an effect of displaying “character B” is performed. Then, “7” is temporarily stopped on the medium effect symbol, and finally, the display of variation is stopped in a state where the effect symbols of “777” are aligned, so that “big hit” is notified, while “767”. When the change display is stopped in a state where the production symbols are not aligned like “787”, it is informed that “lost”.

  Similarly to “first throttle reach” and “second throttle reach”, the “third throttle reach” is a temporary stop display of the combination of the “Lose” effect symbols after “normal reach”. It is a reach production that develops from the temporary stop display state.

  “Third Throttle Reach” is a temporary stop display with a combination of “767” for the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol by “Normal Reach”, and then the middle effect symbol “6” is scrolled at high speed. It will develop into “third throttle reach”. In “first throttle reach”, as will be described in detail later, when the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62 is operated in the third stage, an effect of displaying “character B” is performed. Then, “7” is temporarily stopped on the medium effect symbol, and finally, the display of variation is stopped in a state where the effect symbols of “777” are aligned, so that “big hit” is notified, while “767”. When the change display is stopped in a state where the production symbols are not aligned like “787”, it is informed that “lost”. Note that the “third throttle reach” is a reach production that has a higher expectation level than the “first throttle reach” and the “second throttle reach”. Hereinafter, “first throttle reach”, “second throttle reach”, and “third throttle reach” are collectively referred to as “throttle reach”.

  “SP Reach” is a reach effect that develops from this temporary stop display state after temporarily displaying the combination of “Lose” effect symbols by “Normal Reach” in the same way as “Throttle Reach”. It is a reach production with a higher expectation of jackpot than “reach”.

  This “SP reach” is temporarily stopped and displayed with a combination of “767” for the left, middle, and right effect symbols by “normal reach”, and then one or more normal reach is performed and “767” again. , The change display is temporarily stopped in a state where the production symbols are not aligned like “787”. After that, the medium production symbol starts to fluctuate again to develop into “SP reach”. In “SP reach”, as will be described in detail later, an effect in which the left throttle device 61 vibrates is performed. When the “SP reach” is started, the left throttle device 61 is “idling vibration”, and when the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62 is operated while the “idling vibration” is being performed, the left throttle device 61 is operated. Changes from “idling vibration” to “weak vibration”. Furthermore, if the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62 is operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of “SP reach”, the vibration of the left throttle device 61 becomes “strong vibration” for 0.5 seconds. Then, “7” is temporarily stopped on the medium effect symbol, and finally, the display of variation is stopped in a state where the effect symbols of “777” are aligned, so that “big hit” is notified, while “767”. When the change display is stopped in a state where the production symbols are not aligned like “787”, it is informed that “lost”. In the case of “big hit”, the belt device 17 protrudes upward after the left throttle device 61 “strongly vibrates” for 2 seconds before the production pattern “777” is aligned, and the wind turbine type rotating body of the belt device 17 An effect of rotating is performed.

  The “full rotation reach” is a reach that is determined to be a “big hit”. After the start of variation of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol of the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, “congratulations”. After displaying the character congratulating the jackpot with the message image “!”, The low-speed scrolling display is started in a state where all the combinations of the effect symbols are complete (for example, “111”, “222”, etc.). And finally, it is notified that it is a “big hit” when the variable display stops at the combination of the effect symbol of “777”. In the present embodiment, “full rotation reach” is a reach effect that can be executed only when the special figure stop symbol data is “10” or “20”, that is, when the probability variation is a big hit, “Rotation reach” is a reach effect in which it is determined that the transition to the short-time gaming state and the high-probability gaming state is made after the jackpot game ends (the probability change confirmation). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “full rotation reach” may be executed even in a case of a normal big hit.

  When the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach determination random value is “0 to 59”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is “variation pattern 1” or “variation pattern 2” depending on the number of reserved balls. Is determined, and the effect of “normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation” is performed. When the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach determination random value is “60 to 79”, the variation pattern of the special symbol is “variation pattern 1” or “variation pattern” depending on the number of reserved balls. “3” is determined, and “normal fluctuation” or “normal reach” is produced.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the reach determination result is “execution of reach production” (reach determination random value = 80 to 99), the variation pattern of the special symbol is the special diagram variation disturbance. Based on the numerical value, one of “variation pattern 3” to “variation pattern 16” is determined, and the reach production is “normal reach” “long reach” “first throttle reach” “second throttle reach” “third throttle reach” "SP reach". Specifically, it is determined as “variation pattern 3” at a rate of 40%, and the reach effect is “normal reach”. Further, the “variation pattern 4” is determined at a rate of 16%, and the reach effect is “long reach”. In addition, “variation patterns 5 to 7” are determined at a rate of 19%, and the reach effect is “first throttle reach”. In addition, the “variation pattern 8 to 10” is determined at a rate of 12%, and the reach effect is “second throttle reach”. Further, “variation patterns 11 to 13” are determined at a rate of 8%, and the reach effect is “third throttle reach”. Further, “variation patterns 14 to 16” are determined at a rate of 5%, and the reach effect is “SP reach”.

  Thus, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the reach determination result is “execution of reach production”, the determination ratio of “normal reach” is the highest and the determination ratio of “SP reach” is the lowest. In addition, “throttle reach” has a higher determination ratio than “SP reach”.

  If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the reach effect is always executed in this embodiment, so the random number value for reach determination is not referred to, and the type of special symbol to be stopped (special symbol stop symbol data) and special symbol Based on the figure fluctuation random value, one of “fluctuation pattern 17” to “fluctuation pattern 30” is determined, and the reach effects are “normal reach”, “long reach”, “first throttle reach”, “second throttle reach”, “ One of the third throttle reach, the SP reach, and the full rotation reach. Specifically, “variation pattern 17” is determined at a rate of 2%, and the reach effect is “normal reach”. Further, the “variation pattern 18” is determined at a rate of 3%, and the reach effect is “long reach”. Further, “variation patterns 19 to 21” are determined at a rate of 9%, and the reach effect is “first throttle reach”. In addition, “variation patterns 22 to 24” are determined at a rate of 18%, and the reach effect is “second throttle reach”. In addition, the “change pattern 25 to 27” is determined at a rate of 27%, and the reach effect is “third throttle reach”. In addition, “variation patterns 28 to 30” are determined at a rate of 36%, and the reach effect is “SP reach”. Further, the “variation pattern 31” is determined at a rate of 5%, and the reach effect is “full rotation reach”.

  In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in the case of the special figure stop symbol data “11” or “12” is almost the same as that in the case of the special figure stop symbol data “10”. The difference is that “reach” is not determined. Therefore, “full rotation reach” is a reach effect that can be executed only in the case of a probable big hit.

  Thus, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the determination ratio of “normal reach” is the lowest and the determination ratio of “SP reach” is the highest. Accordingly, “normal reach” is the reach production with the lowest jackpot expectation, and “SP reach” is the reach production with the highest jackpot expectation excluding “full turn reach”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect content to be executed on the effect control board 102 is determined based on the type of the special symbol variation pattern (variation pattern designation command). In particular, there are a plurality of types of reach effects, and when a reach effect is executed, the type of reach effect corresponding to the change pattern designation command is executed.

  FIG. 14A to FIG. 14F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the winning gate 9.

  FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of the hit determination table. The hit determination is to determine whether or not to execute an auxiliary game that involves opening the second start port 7. As will be described later, the winning determination is performed based on a winning determination random number acquired based on the passing of the winning gates 9 and 10 of the game ball.

  The hit determination table is divided according to the start opening winning easiness. Specifically, the hit determination table is divided into a hit determination table referred to in the non-time-saving gaming state and a hit determination table referred to in the time-saving gaming state.

  In each hit determination table, a hit determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. By collating the acquired random number for hit determination with the hit determination table, either “winning” or “losing” is determined. When “winning” is won, an auxiliary game with the opening of the second start port 7 is executed.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is to determine a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol determination table is divided according to the result of winning determination (winning and losing).

  Each normal symbol determination table stores a normal symbol determination value and a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in a uniquely associated manner. As will be described later, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined by comparing the normal symbol determination random number acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10 with the normal symbol determination table. As the normal symbol identification information to be stopped and displayed, the normal symbol stop symbol data and the normal effect symbol designation command are set.

  The normal stop symbol data is used in the processing in the main control board 101, and the normal effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the processing in the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 14 (c) determines a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with a time required to display the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation time”). It is a figure which shows the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table for this. The normal variation pattern determination table is composed of a general variation variation determination table that is referred to in the non-short game state and a general variation pattern determination table that is referred to in the short time gaming state.

  In each table, a common pattern variation pattern determination value and one or a plurality of common map variation patterns are uniquely associated and stored. As will be described later, the normal variation pattern is determined by collating the random number for determining the normal variation pattern acquired when the game ball passes the winning gates 9 and 10 with the normal variation variation determination table. The

  A command change pattern designation command is set corresponding to the command map change pattern. It is transmitted to the effect control board 102 after the normal pattern variation pattern is determined. When the production control board 102 receives the normal symbol variation pattern designation command, the normal symbol variation display is started from now on, and the determination result of the normal symbol determination relating to the variation display of the ordinary symbol is recognized. it can.

  The usual pattern change pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the gaming state related to the current start opening winning ease, and 1-byte DATA data for identifying the usual figure change pattern. Yes. With respect to the usual variation pattern designation command, if the MODE data is “D6H”, it represents a non-short-time gaming state, and if the MODE data is “D7H”, it represents a time-short gaming state.

  FIG. 14D shows an example of the auxiliary game reference data determination table. This table stores data (auxiliary game reference data) that is referred to when performing an auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 14D, in the auxiliary game reference data determination table, the combination of the current start port winning easiness and the usual figure stop symbol data is associated with the auxiliary game reference data. That is, the auxiliary game reference data includes information regarding the start opening winning easiness state and the result of the normal symbol determination when the normal symbol determination is performed.

  FIG. 14E is a diagram illustrating an example of an auxiliary game control table used when controlling the auxiliary game.

  The auxiliary game control table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time, which is a period from when the auxiliary game is started to when the second opening 7 is first opened, and transmission to the effect control board 102 at the start of the opening. Opening designation command, type of table used to control opening / closing of the second starting port 7, ending time, which is a period from the end of the last opening of the second starting port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game, And the ending designation | designated command transmitted to the production | presentation control board 102 at the time of ending start is set. The conditions for controlling these auxiliary games are associated with auxiliary game reference data.

  FIG. 14 (f) is a diagram illustrating an example of a second start port opening / closing control table for auxiliary games used when controlling opening / closing of the second start port 7. Conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game are stored in the second start port opening / closing control table for the auxiliary game. As conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7, a general electric operation number (D) which is an opening number (operation of the second starting port control device 70) number of the second starting port 7 in the auxiliary game, 2 Opening time and closing time (operation time / non-operation time) of the start port 7 are set.

(Description of types of jackpot games)
The jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game is divided into a plurality of types depending mainly on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8. In the present embodiment, as described above, it is divided into “8R / 8R jackpot”, “0R / 8R jackpot”, and “15R / 15R jackpot”.

  In the jackpot game, a round game involving one or more opening of the big winning opening 8 is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the special winning opening 8 can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of opening) and the total time that can be opened (hereinafter referred to as the maximum opening time) are set in advance. The reason that “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can enter the big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 is closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability and the start opening winning easiness are set as the game conditions. As for the jackpot winning probability, the game progresses under the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state, and the game ball progresses under the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state with respect to the ease of winning the game opening. To do. The initial (when the RAM is cleared) gaming condition is set to a low probability gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state, and this low probability gaming state and a non-time saving gaming state are referred to as a normal gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the low-probability gaming state with respect to the jackpot winning probability means that the jackpot winning probability in the jackpot determination is set to be relatively disadvantageous to the player at 1/350. On the other hand, the high probability gaming state is that the jackpot winning probability is higher than that of the low probability gaming state, that is, set to 1/40 which is relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is in a high probability gaming state, winning a jackpot is easier than in the low probability gaming state, and the number of winning jackpots per unit time is relatively large, which is advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is a state.

  The non-time-saving gaming state is a state in which the start opening winning easiness is normal. Specifically, in the non-time-saving gaming state, the normal time variation time is set to 12 seconds, and the operation time (second start) of the second start port control device 70 that operates when “winning” is won in the hit determination. The sum of the opening time of the mouth 7) is set to 0.2 seconds or 5.1 seconds, and the probability of winning in the hit determination for the normal symbol is set to 1/50. Note that the “total opening time” is that the second start port 7 may be opened multiple times for each win, and a game ball can be won for each win. This is because the number is limited, and when a game ball is won, it closes without waiting for the opening time.

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the opening time of the second starting port 7 per unit time (the operating time of the second starting port control device 70) is longer than in the non-short-time gaming state, and the second starting port 7 Is a gaming state that tends to be open. Due to the relatively high start opening prize ease, the number of times the second special symbol determination can be performed per unit time increases. Under the same jackpot winning probability, the number of executions of the second special symbol determination per unit time inevitably increases the number of winning jackpots per unit time. It can be said that this is an advantageous state for the player as compared to the gaming state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the short-time gaming state, the normal variation time is set to 3.0 seconds, the total maximum opening time of the second start port 7 is set to 5.2 seconds, The probability of winning is set to 1/5. That is, all the components of the start opening winning ease are set to be more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving gaming state. In the short-time gaming state, the second start port 7 is opened twice via a 1.0 second closure (interval). However, there is no such closure, and it may be opened only once. Moreover, the closure may be provided a plurality of times.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the start openings 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained, but the player fires the game ball by operating the appropriate launch handle 32. However, the number of game balls possessed by the player tends to decrease. However, in the short-time gaming state, since it is easier to enter the second starting port 7 than in the non-short-time gaming state, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of game balls possessed by the player, the short-time game state is set to be more advantageous for the player than the non-short-time game state.

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

  For example, “8R / 8R jackpot” is executed by winning the jackpot, and then the jackpot that is set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is referred to as “8R / 8R probability variable jackpot”, and “0R / 8R jackpot” by winning the jackpot Is executed, and then the jackpot that is set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is referred to as “0R / 8R probability variable jackpot”, and “8R / 8R jackpot” is executed by winning the jackpot, and then the low-probability gaming state The jackpot set in the short-time gaming state is referred to as “8R / 8R normal jackpot”.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 107 based on power-on by operating the power switch or power restoration after a power failure, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101a, and the main CPU 101a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a reads an activation program from the main ROM 101b and performs initial setting processing for initial setting of a built-in device register of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S11, the main CPU 101a sets the main RAM 101c to an accessible state, and proceeds to clear signal input determination processing in step S12.

  In step S12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a clear signal instructing to clear the contents of the main RAM 101c is input. If the clear signal is input, the main CPU 101a shifts the processing to the RAM clear process in step S17. If it is determined that no input has been made, the process proceeds to step S13.

  Here, when the clear signal is input, for example, after the game hall is opened, the player is prevented from playing the game with the gaming machine Y in the state where the previous day's gaming state is maintained. Therefore, it means a state where the game hall staff turns on the power switch of the gaming machine Y and presses the clear switch before the game hall is opened.

  In addition, when the clear signal is not input, for example, when a power failure occurs during the opening of the game hall, and then the power of the hall is restored, a player who has played in an advantageous gaming state A state where the game hall hall staff turns on only the power switch without depressing the clear switch in order to restore the gaming state at the time of the power failure so as not to cause a loss.

  In step S13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the data protection process for the backup RAM area has been performed when the power supply to the gaming machine Y is stopped, and if it determines that the data protection process has been performed, the step is executed. The process proceeds to S14, and if it is determined that the process has not been performed, the process proceeds to a RAM clear process in step S17.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine Y is stopped, the data protection processing for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed in advance, and in step S13, the data When it is determined that the protection process has been performed, the main CPU 101a determines that the data protection process has been performed, that is, that the game state data at the time of stopping the power supply is retained. On the other hand, when determining that the data protection process is not performed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to the RAM clear process in step S17.

  Here, the game state data is data indicating a game state when the power supply is stopped, and is a first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, a game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time-short game in the main RAM 101c). This means data set in various storage areas in the main RAM 101c, such as a flag storage area.

  As for the presence / absence of execution of data protection processing, for example, a backup flag area stored (held) in the backup RAM area is referenced, and a flag indicating that data protection processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area. If it is confirmed that the data is protected, it may be determined that the data protection processing has been performed.

  In step S <b> 14, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not the game state data stored (held) in the backup RAM area at the time of power supply stop is normal and determines that the data is normal. Moves the process to step S15, and moves to the RAM clear process in step S17 when it is determined that the process is not normal.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the game state data is not normal, it is determined that the data stored (held) in the backup RAM area is different from the game state data at the time of stopping power supply. Since it is difficult to recover the state, the process proceeds to the RAM clear process in step S17.

  In step S15, the main CPU 101a executes a game state recovery process for resuming the game based on the game state data stored (held) in the backup RAM area, and the process proceeds to step S16.

  In step S16, the main CPU 101a sets a power recovery command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c, transmits the power recovery command to the effect control board 102, and moves the process to step S20.

In step S17, the main CPU 101a executes a RAM clear process for clearing the contents of the main RAM 101c, and moves the process to step S18.
Here, in the RAM clear process, the values of various storage areas such as the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area and the game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area) in the main RAM 101c are stored. It will be set to the initial value.

  In step S18, the main CPU 101a sets an initialization command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c, transmits the initialization command to the effect control board 102, and shifts the processing to step S20.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a performs processing for updating the reach determination random number 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 101a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, the initial random number value for normal symbol determination, and the initial random value for normal symbol stop. Do. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a updates a specific random number including a jackpot determining random number, a special symbol determining random number, and a winning determining random number.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process for updating the jackpot determining initial value random number, the special symbol initial value random number, and the winning determination initial value random number.

  For updating various random numbers, the random number is updated by adding “1” to a random number counter provided for each type of random number. Various random numbers have a random number range. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value determined for the random number. In the update of the random number, when the random number indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to “0” without adding “1”, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number at that time Update to

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a performs the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the first special symbol hold display device 23, the second special symbol hold display device 24, and the special prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing the above control (control of the special symbol system device). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 22, the normal symbol hold display device 25, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a, external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B, and the big prize opening / closing solenoid Drive control data for driving 80B (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and big prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols on the symbol display devices 20, 21, 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, 25 Data creation processing of display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) for display is performed.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 20, 21, and 22 and the hold display devices 23, 24, and 25, display device output processing for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600 is performed. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a does not input a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S220. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

  In step S220, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the big winning opening detection sensor 8a has been inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening 8. When the main CPU 101a has not input a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S230. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 8a, the main CPU 101a adds predetermined data to the special winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it, and wins the big winning opening 8. The counter value of the round winning counter (C) for counting the played game balls is added and updated.

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 9a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 9. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the first special figure hold number counter for counting the first special figure hold number (U1) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (U1) is not less than 4, the main CPU 101a terminates the processing. If the main CPU 101a determines that the first special figure hold number (U1) is smaller than 4, the first special figure hold in step S234. The counter value of the number counter is updated by adding “1”. In step S234, the main CPU 101a displays special symbol hold display data indicating the number of holds in the main RAM 101c in order to update the first special figure hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 23. Set to a predetermined area.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination random number indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter, the special symbol determination random number indicated by the special symbol determination random number counter, the reach determination random number indicated by the reach determination random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern. The random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for determination is stored in the first special symbol holding storage area. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to as “special pattern determination information”.

  The first special symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 15A), and the special figure determination information is a number in a storage unit in which random numbers are not stored. Are stored in order from the smallest storage unit. Each storage unit has an area for each stored random number (see FIG. 15B).

  In step S236, the main CPU 101a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the second start port detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S242.

  In step S242, the main CPU 101a updates the start opening prize ball counter by adding “1”, updates the second start opening entrance ball regulation counter by adding “1”, and also updates the second start opening of the main RAM 101c. The second starting entrance ball flag is turned ON in the winning flag storage area. The second starting entrance counting rule counter counts the number of winnings to the second starting entrance 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because, in the present embodiment, the number of balls entering the second starting port 7 for a single auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the second special symbol reservation number counter for counting the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (U2) is not smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second special figure reservation number (U2) is smaller than 4, the process proceeds to step S244.

  In step S244, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U2) of the second special figure pending number counter and updates it. Further, in step S244, the main CPU 101a updates the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 24 in step S244 to display the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number in the main RAM 101c. Set to a predetermined area.

  In step S245, the main CPU 101a determines the jackpot determination random number indicated by the jackpot determination random number counter, the special symbol determination random number indicated by the special symbol determination random number counter, the reach determination random number indicated by the reach determination random number counter, and the special figure variation pattern. The random number for special pattern fluctuation pattern determination indicated by the random number counter for determination is stored in the second special symbol storage area.

  The second special symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 15A), and the special figure determination information is a number in a storage unit in which no random number is stored. Are stored in order from the smallest storage unit. Each storage unit has an area for each stored random number (see FIG. 15B).

  In step S246, the main CPU 101a sets a start opening prize designation command indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the second special symbol storage area in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Next, the winning gate detection signal input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensors 9a, 10a. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is no valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that there is a valid detection signal, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S252.

  In step S252, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the normal symbol holding number counter for counting the number of normal symbol holdings (G) is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (G) is not smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a ends the process. If the main CPU 101a determines that the counter value (G) is smaller than 4, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S253.

  In step S 253, the main CPU 101 a adds “1” to the counter value (G) of the usual figure holding number counter and updates it. In step S253, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 25 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a determines the hit determination random number indicated by the hit determination random number counter, the normal symbol determination random number indicated by the normal symbol determination random number counter, and the normal pattern variation pattern determination random number indicated by the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number counter. Is stored in the normal symbol storage area, and the winning gate detection signal input process is terminated. Hereinafter, the hit determination random number, the normal symbol determination random number, and the common pattern variation pattern determination random number are collectively referred to as “normal pattern determination information”.

  The normal symbol holding storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit (see FIG. 15 (c)), and the common symbol determination information is a memory having a small number in a storage unit in which random numbers are not stored. Stored in order from the part. Each storage unit is divided into regions for each stored random number (see FIG. 15D).

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

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

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

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

  For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage region. Also, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the special symbol common storage area (the zeroth storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Then, the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Thereby, the special figure determination information used in the previous game is deleted. Further, the special figure stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure hold number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S310-5.

  The main CPU 101a updates the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter by subtracting “1” in step S310-5 and updates the special symbol determination stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area in step S310-6. Information shift processing is performed.

  For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage region. Also, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the special symbol storage area (the zero storage unit) and stored in the zero storage unit. The figure determination information is deleted. Thereby, the special figure determination information used in the previous game is deleted. Further, the special figure stop symbol data and game condition data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the shift process of the special figure determination information in step S310-6, specifically, the data In order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 23 and 24 corresponding to the type of the start port according to the above, first and second special symbol hold display data are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol reservation storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, but the game ball enters the start port. The first special symbol reserved storage area or the second special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted in the order of the balls, or the first special symbol reserved storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol reserved storage area. May be.

  If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to steps S319-1 to S319-3 to set the customer waiting state. Wait state setting processing is performed. The customer waiting state refers to a state in which the special symbol variation display and the jackpot game are not executed.

  As the customer waiting state setting process, the main CPU 101a first determines whether or not the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area in step S319-1. When the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” is set in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area, the main CPU 101a ends the special symbol storage determination process, and determines the customer waiting state determination in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area. If the flag “01H” is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the customer waiting state determination flag “01H” in the customer waiting state determination flag storage area because the customer waiting state is not repeatedly set.

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether the jackpot determination process is performed based on a game ball entering the first start port 6.

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S311-4 that the flag is ON in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a further selects “from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3”. The “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101a determines that the flag is not turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-6, the “first low probability” is further selected from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. "Big jackpot determination table" or "Second low probability jackpot determination table" is selected.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot selected in step S311-5 or step S311-6”. It is compared with the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table” to determine whether it is “big jackpot” or “losing”, and the jackpot determination processing ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 23, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-5. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The processing is moved to 3.

  In step S <b> 312-3, the main CPU 101 a performs reach determination. Specifically, the reach determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is collated with the reach determination table (FIG. 7B).

  In step S <b> 312-4, the main CPU 101 a determines whether or not “reach” is determined as a result of the reach determination in step S <b> 312-3. If it is determined that “reach is present”, the process proceeds to step S312-6, and a special symbol determination table for reach loss is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “with reach”, ie, “without reach”, the process proceeds to step S312-7, and a special symbol determination table for loss without reach is selected.

  In step S312-8, the main CPU 101a determines which one of the special symbol determination table for the first startup port or the special symbol determination table for the second startup port based on the type of the startup port confirmed in step S312-1. Select either one.

  In step S312-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination in which the special symbol determination random number value shifted in step S310-6 and stored in the 0th storage unit is checked against the selected special symbol determination table.

  In step S312-10, an effect designating command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9 (see FIG. 8), and the determined effect designating command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101a determines in step S311-11 stop symbol data related to the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9 (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol stop symbol data"), that is, a special symbol. The determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The determined special symbol stop symbol data determines “special bonus special symbol” or the like in the special symbol stop pattern in FIG. 28 when determining the special symbol variation pattern in the special symbol variation pattern determination process in FIG. At this time, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8 in the big hit game processing of FIG.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 23, and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, a special figure fluctuation pattern including information on the special figure fluctuation time and the effect type of the fluctuating effect described later, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the result of the special symbol determination, and the result of the reach determination is generated. decide.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 101a refers to ON / OFF of a high-probability flag, which will be described later, and ON / OFF of a short-time flag, to determine the current gaming state (high probability gaming state / low probability gaming state, and (Time saving gaming state / non-time saving gaming state) is checked, and a special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state is selected.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a checks the special figure stop symbol data stored in the main RAM 101c, and determines the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 based on the special figure stop symbol data. To do.

  If the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is determined, the main CPU 101a performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination in step S313-3. Specifically, referring to the determined special symbol variation pattern determination table (FIGS. 12 and 13), the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol reserved balls (U1 or U2), and reach determination Based on the random number value and the special figure variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  When the special CPU variation pattern is determined, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 23. In step S310-7, the special CPU variation pattern designation command corresponding to the special symbol variation pattern is transmitted for the effect in the main RAM 101c. Set in the data storage area. The special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the production control board 102. Upon receiving this command, the production control board 102 recognizes that the special symbol fluctuation display starts, and finally designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation. Based on the command, the variation effect pattern associated with the content of the variation effect is determined. In addition, when receiving the command, the effect control board 102 recognizes that the change display of the special symbol starts and can execute the change effect described later.

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

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets the special figure change time (see FIGS. 12 and 13) associated with the special figure change pattern in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S310-10, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data in order to perform variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the variation display of the special symbol is finished, in step S320-2, the main CPU 101a uses a special diagram stop designation command for the effect control board 102 to notify the end of the variation display of the special symbol. Set in the transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-11 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a calculates “1” from the counter value of the remaining number counter in the short time gaming state indicating the remaining number of times the special symbol change display according to the short time gaming state (J: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of short time gaming states”). The operation value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "is stored as the remaining time-saving gaming state count (J).

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. It should be noted that the fact that the short time gaming state remaining number (J) is “0” means that the special symbol is displayed in a variable number of times (Ja) in the short time gaming state. Means to end.

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

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a displays the counter value of the high-probability gaming state remaining number counter indicating the remaining number of times of display of the special symbol variation display due to the high-probability gaming state (X: hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of high-probability gaming states”). The operation value (X−1) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value is stored as a new high probability gaming state remaining number (X).

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

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the high probability gaming state remaining count (X) is “0” means that the special symbol is displayed in a variable number of executable times (Xa) in the high probability gaming state, and the special symbol based on the “high probability” state. This means that the fluctuation display of is finished.

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

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data stored in the special figure stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data = 10 to 14, 20 to 23). To do. If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-13. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-12.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special processing data, and in step S330-14, the game condition flag storage area (time-short flag storage area and high-probability flag storage area), high-probability gaming state The remaining variation counter and the remaining variation counter in the short-time gaming state are reset.

  In step S330-15, as a special game opening process, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data with the jackpot game control table of FIG. 9, and stores an opening designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the transmission data for production. Set to area. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the opening time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. The effect control board 102 receives the opening designation command according to the special figure stop symbol data, thereby grasping the type of the stop special symbol that has been a big hit, and can execute the jackpot game effect according to the special stop symbol It becomes possible.

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

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a performs a jackpot game start process. Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 9, a special winning opening opening / closing control table is selected from the special winning opening opening / closing control tables 01 to 03 shown in FIG. Then, it is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

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

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, a round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, confirm the type of jackpot, match the special figure stop symbol data in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 9, and correspond to the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the production control board 102 The attached round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, when the first round game of the jackpot game is released for the first time, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating a round game is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round game, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. In the present embodiment, the case where K is not 1 means that the fifth round game is being operated for the second and subsequent rounds when any of the winning prize opening / closing control tables “02”, “08”, and “10” is set. When it is. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command, an effect display is performed on the image display device 14 such as “ROUND1”, and various round games to be described later are executed according to the number of round games. The

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a performs a reset process. Specifically, the special electricity operation number storage area is cleared and the counter value of the round winning counter is cleared.

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

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a updates and stores the current round number (R) stored in the round game count storage area by adding “1”.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a performs jackpot game end processing. Specifically, the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area is reset.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a performs an ending process. Specifically, according to the special figure stop symbol data, confirm the type of jackpot, match the special figure stop symbol data in the jackpot game control table of FIG. 9, and correspond to the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the production control board 102 The attached ending designation command is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation. Next, the main CPU 101a sets the ending time corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data in the special game timer counter.

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

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

  The jackpot game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a checks the special figure stop symbol data set in the main RAM 101c against the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 8, and turns on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. Determine whether or not. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S360-3. If the main CPU 101a determines that the high probability flag is ON, in step S360-2, the high probability flag is stored in the high probability flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. (01H) is turned ON, and the executable number (X) (10000 times in this embodiment) is set in the high probability gaming state remaining number counter.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data set in the main RAM 101c with the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 11, and determines whether or not the hour / hour flag is turned ON in the hour / hour flag storage area. I do. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not turned ON, the process proceeds to step S360-5. If the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction flag (01H) is set in the time reduction flag storage area of the main RAM 101c in step S360-4. At the same time, the number of executable times (J) (100 times or 10,000 times in the present embodiment) is set in the time-saving gaming state remaining number counter.

  In step S360-5, the main CPU 101a confirms the current gaming condition status, sets a gaming status designation command indicating the current gaming condition status in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S360-6 The special electric processing data is set to 0, and the processing moves to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 31, the ordinary map / electric power control process will be described. First, the main CPU 101a loads the value of the ordinary power transmission processing data in step S401, refers to the branch address from the loaded ordinary power transmission processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. For example, a normal symbol memory including a normal symbol determination as to whether or not to execute an auxiliary game (the second start port 7 is opened) based on the general symbol determination information acquired based on winning at the winning gates 9 and 10. If the normal symbol display device 22 is fluctuating based on the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol variation process (step S420) is performed. If the normal symbol display data = 2, the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped and the normal symbol stop process (step S430) is executed. Data = if 3 controls the opening and closing of the second start hole 7 (actuating the second start hole control device 70) and moves the process to the auxiliary game process (step S440).

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

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value of the universal figure holding number counter for counting the normal figure holding number is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of reserved symbols (G) is “1” or more, in step S410-3, the main CPU 101a determines from the counter value (G) of the normal symbol reservation number counter “G”. 1 "is subtracted and updated, and a new number of reserved general drawings (G) is set.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process of the normal symbol determination information stored in the normal symbol reservation storage area. Specifically, the common figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the common symbol determination information stored in the previous storage unit is written in a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 25 in accordance with the shift of the general symbol determination information, specifically, the normal symbol hold display data for displaying the current general symbol hold number (G). Is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a checks whether or not the hit determination random number for the normal symbol stored in the main ROM 101b is compared with the hit determination random number stored in the main ROM 101b after being shifted in step S410-4. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning ease state (non-short-time gaming state / short-time gaming state) (see FIG. 13A), so the short-time flag storage area And a hit determination table for a normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

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

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

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

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a performs general-purpose variation pattern determination. Specifically, since the normal pattern variation pattern determination table for performing the universal map variation pattern determination is classified according to the start opening winning easiness state, the main CPU 101a first confirms the time-short flag storage area, A general-purpose variation pattern determination table according to the current start opening winning easiness state is selected. Then, the main CPU 101a compares the random number for determining the customary pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit, which is shifted in the above step S410-4, with the selected customary pattern fluctuation pattern determination table, and determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (normal map). (Variation time).

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a sets a universal pattern change pattern designation command corresponding to the determined normal pattern change pattern in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. The normal pattern change pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102, and the effect control board 102 recognizes that the change display of the normal symbol starts by receiving this command, and can execute the roulette effect described later.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the base map change time corresponding to the determined base map change pattern in the auxiliary game timer counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data to perform the normal symbol variation display on the ordinary symbol display device 22, and if the hit determination result is a hit, the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-12. The normal game stop symbol data is collated with the auxiliary game reference data determination table to determine auxiliary game reference data and set in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 101a sets “1” in the normal-plot normal power processing data, and ends the normal symbol variation process. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 22 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets a normal effect symbol stop designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S420-3, the main CPU 101a performs normal processing based on the normal symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. Data for stop display of general symbols for stopping display on the symbol display device 22 is set. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the normal symbol lottery. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the auxiliary game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

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

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

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

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S440-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S440-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S440-5.

  In step S440-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S440-3.

  In step S440-3, the main CPU 101a performs auxiliary game start processing. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the auxiliary game reference data stored in the auxiliary game reference data storage area of the main RAM 101c, and enters the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c. set.

  In step S440-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the ordinary power operation number storage area (the ordinary power operation number (D)) and stored. And in order to operate 70 A of normal movable pieces, while setting the energization start data of the 2nd starting port opening / closing solenoid 70B, with reference to the 2nd starting port opening / closing control table set by said step S440-3, The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S440-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-12 when determining that it is currently ending, and shifts the process to step S440-6 when determining that it is not currently ending.

  In step S440-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S440-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. Then, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-8 when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied. .

  In step S440-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70B is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step S440-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S440-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied and the auxiliary game is ended. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. The main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-10 when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, and ends the auxiliary game process when it is determined that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied. .

  In step S440-10, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the general electric operation number storage area and sets “0” in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, the general electric operation number storage area and the second start opening prescribed winning counter are cleared.

  In step S440-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the normal-design stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and at the same time, the ending time according to the standard-design stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  When determining that the second start port 7 is not open in step S440-6, the main CPU 101a determines in step S440-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S440-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S440-4.

  In step S440-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S440-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that it is not, the auxiliary game process is terminated.

  In step S440-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the auxiliary game process.

(Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board)
A timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 36 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the lamp control board 104.

  In step S2100, the lamp CPU 104a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the lamp CPU 104a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the lamp RAM 104c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In addition, when the lamp control board 104 receives the command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the lamp control board 104 performs reception interrupt processing of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S2100.

  In step S <b> 2200, lamp CPU 104 a performs processing for transmitting an operation stage designation command to effect control board 102 based on the operation detection signals of left throttle device 61 and right throttle device 62 received from throttle relay board 110. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 2300, lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of generating an effect button operation designation command and transmitting it to effect control board 102 based on the input signal of effect button device 18 received from effect button relay terminal board 120.

  In step S <b> 2400, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of generating a selection button operation designation command and transmitting it to the effect control board 102 based on the input signal of the selection button device 19 received from the effect button relay terminal board 120.

(Command analysis processing by lamp control board)
A command analysis process performed by the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2110, the lamp CPU 104a newly receives a command and determines whether the command is stored in the reception buffer. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that a command has not been received, it ends the command analysis process, and if it determines that a command has been received, it moves the process to step S2120.

  In step S2120, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a lighting pattern designation command. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a lighting pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2121. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command is not a lighting pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S2130.

  In step S2121, the lamp CPU 104a executes an LED lighting process. In the LED lighting process, the lighting colors and lighting patterns of the left LED 16a, the right LED 16b, and the belt LEDs 17d, 17e, 17f, and 17g are determined based on the contents of the lighting pattern designation command, and based on the determined lighting color and lighting pattern. The signal is transmitted to the throttle relay board 110 or the belt relay board 130. Thereby, the throttle relay board 110 and the belt relay board 130 perform a process of lighting the left LED 16a, the right LED 16b, and the belt LEDs 17d, 17e, 17f, and 17g according to the determined lighting color and lighting pattern.

  In step S2130, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a motor drive designation command. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a motor drive designation command, the process proceeds to step S2131. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command is not a motor drive designation command, the process proceeds to step S2140.

  In step S2131, the lamp CPU 104a executes a motor driving process. The motor drive process performs a process of driving the vibration motor 61c, the belt motor 17b, and the jumping motor 17c based on the content of the motor drive designation command. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  In step S2140, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a power-on command. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a power-on command, the lamp CPU 104a proceeds to step S2141. If the lamp CPU 104a determines that the command is not a power-on command, the lamp CPU 104a ends the command analysis process.

  Here, the motor drive processing by the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2131-1, the motor drive designation command determined to have been received in step S2130 is analyzed to determine whether or not the content of the motor drive designation command is motor drive pattern 1. In the present embodiment, the motor drive designation command includes either the motor drive pattern 1 or the motor drive pattern 2. In this embodiment, there are only two types of motor drive designation commands, but a plurality of patterns may be used. The motor drive designation command is transmitted from the effect control board 102 at the start of execution of SP reach, and has a motor drive pattern 1 in the case of a big hit and a motor drive pattern 2 in the case of a loss.

  When the content of the motor drive designation command indicates the motor drive pattern 1, in step S2131-2, the lamp CPU 104a executes a motor drive pattern 1 control process. The motor drive pattern 1 control process refers to the motor drive pattern table shown in FIG. 39, and shows the time elapsed after receiving the motor drive designation command (hereinafter referred to as elapsed time) and the presence / absence of input of a throttle operation signal (hereinafter referred to as the throttle operation signal). This is a process for determining a motor to be driven and a driving pattern based on whether or not there is a throttle operation. The throttle operation signal is a signal input from the left throttle volume 61b or the right throttle volume 62b. When the throttle operation signal is input, the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is being operated.

  If the elapsed time is between 0 and 10 seconds and there is no throttle operation, repeat the process of sending an ON signal for 0.1 seconds to the vibration motor 61c and sending an OFF signal for 0.4 seconds Do it. As a result, the vibration motor 61c repeats vibration for 0.1 seconds intermittently at intervals of 0.4 seconds, and the left throttle 610 vibrates as “B ... B ... B ...”. I do. Such vibration is referred to as “idling vibration” in the present embodiment.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time is between 0 seconds and 10 seconds and there is a throttle operation, an ON signal is transmitted for 0.2 seconds and an OFF signal is transmitted for 0.1 seconds to the vibration motor 61c. Repeat the process. As a result, the vibration motor 61c repeats the vibration for 0.2 seconds and the stop for 0.1 seconds, and the left throttle 610 vibrates to “bull bull bull”. Such vibration is called “weak vibration” in the present embodiment.

  When the elapsed time is between 10 seconds and 10.5 seconds and there is no throttle operation, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 0.1 seconds to the vibration motor 61c and transmitting an OFF signal for 0.4 seconds Repeat this step. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “idling vibration”.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time is between 10 seconds and 10.5 seconds and there is a throttle operation, processing for transmitting an ON signal for 0.5 seconds to the vibration motor 61c is performed. As a result, the vibration motor 61c continuously vibrates, and the left throttle 610 vibrates to “bobble bull”. Such vibration is called “strong vibration” in the present embodiment. In addition, strong vibration lasting 0.5 seconds is referred to as “short-time strong vibration”.

  When the elapsed time is between 10.5 seconds and 15 seconds, and there is no throttle operation, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 0.1 seconds to the vibration motor 61c and transmitting an OFF signal for 0.4 seconds Repeat this step. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “idling vibration”.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time is between 10.5 seconds and 15 seconds and there is a throttle operation, an ON signal is transmitted to the vibration motor 61c for 0.2 seconds and an OFF signal is transmitted for 0.1 seconds. Repeat the process. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “weak vibration”.

  When the elapsed time is between 15 seconds and 15.5 seconds and there is no throttle operation, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 0.1 second to the vibration motor 61c and transmitting an OFF signal for 0.4 second Repeat this step. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “idling vibration”.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time is between 15 seconds and 15.5 seconds and there is a throttle operation, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 0.5 seconds to the vibration motor 61c is performed. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “short-time strong vibration”.

  When the elapsed time is between 15.5 seconds and 20 seconds, and there is no throttle operation, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 0.1 seconds to the vibration motor 61c and transmitting an OFF signal for 0.4 seconds Repeat this step. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “idling vibration”.

  On the other hand, when the elapsed time is between 15.5 seconds and 20 seconds and there is a throttle operation, an ON signal is transmitted to the vibration motor 61c for 0.2 seconds and an OFF signal is transmitted for 0.1 seconds. Repeat the process. As a result, the left throttle 610 performs “weak vibration”.

  When the elapsed time is between 20 seconds and 22 seconds, a process of transmitting an ON signal for 2.0 seconds to the vibration motor 61c is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the throttle operation. As a result, the vibration motor 61c continuously vibrates, and the left throttle 610 vibrates to “bull bull bull bull”. Such vibration that continues “strong vibration” for 2.0 seconds is called “long-time strong vibration”.

  When the elapsed time is between 22 seconds and 23 seconds, a process of transmitting a CW signal to the jumping motor 17c is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the throttle operation. As a result, the belt device 17 performs an operation of jumping upward (belt device rise).

  When the elapsed time is between 23 seconds and 26 seconds, processing for transmitting an ON signal to the belt motor 17b is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the throttle operation. Thereby, the windmill type rotary body of the belt apparatus 17 rotates for 3 seconds (windmill rotation).

  When the elapsed time is between 26 seconds and 27 seconds, a process of transmitting a CCW signal to the jumping motor 17c is performed regardless of the presence or absence of the throttle operation. As a result, the belt device 17 is lowered and returned to the original position (belt device return).

  When the content of the motor drive designation command indicates the motor drive pattern 2, in step S2131-3, the lamp CPU 104a executes a motor drive pattern 2 control process. The motor drive pattern 2 control process is basically the same as the motor drive pattern 1 control process, but ends with an elapsed time of 20 seconds. That is, during the elapsed time from 0 second to 20 seconds, the same processing as the motor driving pattern 1 control processing is performed, but in the motor driving pattern 2 control processing, “long-time strong vibration” “belt device rise” “windmill rotation” Is not done.

  Next, the power-on process by the lamp control board 104 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S2141-1, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether 30 seconds have elapsed after receiving the power-on command. If 30 seconds have not elapsed since the power-on command was received, the process proceeds to step S2141-2. If 30 seconds have elapsed since the power-on command was received, the power-on process is terminated.

  When the lamp CPU 104a has received the power-on command within 30 seconds, the lamp CPU 104a executes the operation check process for the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 in the following steps S2141-2 to S2141-11. First, in step S2141-2, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not a “0 stage operation signal” has been received. A signal indicating the operation stage of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is always transmitted from the throttle relay board 110. When there is no throttle operation, a “0 stage operation signal” is transmitted (see FIG. 6). If the “zero stage operation signal” is received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-3. If the “0 stage operation signal” has not been received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-4.

  In step S <b> 2141-3, when the lamp CPU 104 a receives the “0 stage operation signal” of the left throttle device 61, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of lighting the left LED 16 a “white”. Further, when the “0 stage operation signal” of the right throttle device 62 is received, the right LED 16b is turned on in “white”.

  In step S2141-4, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not a “one-step operation signal” has been received. The throttle relay board 110 transmits a “one-step operation signal” when the throttle operation position is in the first step (see FIG. 6). If the “one-step operation signal” is received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-5. If the “one-step operation signal” has not been received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-6.

  In step S2141-5, when the lamp CPU 104a receives the “one-step operation signal” of the left throttle device 61, the lamp CPU 104a performs a process of lighting the left LED 16a in “red”. Further, when the “one-step operation signal” of the right throttle device 62 is received, the right LED 16b is turned on in “red”.

  In step S2141-6, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not a “two-step operation signal” has been received. The throttle relay board 110 transmits a “two-stage operation signal” when the throttle operation position is two-stage (see FIG. 6). When the “two-stage operation signal” is received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-7. If the “two-step operation signal” has not been received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-8.

  In step S <b> 2141-7, when the lamp CPU 104 a receives the “two-step operation signal” of the left throttle device 61, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of lighting the left LED 16 a with “green”. Further, when the “two-stage operation signal” of the right throttle device 62 is received, the right LED 16b is lit in “green”.

  In step S2141-8, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not a “three-step operation signal” has been received. The throttle relay board 110 transmits a “three-stage operation signal” when the throttle operation position is in three stages (see FIG. 6). If the “three-step operation signal” is received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-9. If the “three-step operation signal” has not been received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-10.

  In step S <b> 2141-9, when the lamp CPU 104 a receives the “three-step operation signal” of the left throttle device 61, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of lighting the left LED 16 a in “blue”. Further, when the “three-step operation signal” of the right throttle device 62 is received, the right LED 16b is lit in “blue”.

  In step S2141-10, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether or not a “four-step operation signal” has been received. The throttle relay board 110 transmits a “four-stage operation signal” when the throttle operation position is in four stages (see FIG. 6). When the “4-step operation signal” is received from the throttle relay board 110, the process proceeds to step S2141-11.

  In step S <b> 2141-11, when the lamp CPU 104 a receives the “four-step operation signal” of the left throttle device 61, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of lighting the left LED 16 a with “strong white”. Further, when the “four-step operation signal” of the right throttle device 62 is received, the right LED 16b is turned on with “strong white”. As described above, the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 using the left LED 16a and the right LED 16b can be confirmed within 30 seconds after receiving the power-on command.

  In step S <b> 2141-12, the lamp CPU 104 a executes an operation confirmation process for the belt device 17. In this processing, the operation of the belt motor 17b, the jump motor 17c, and the belt LEDs 17d to 17g is confirmed. In step S <b> 2141-13, the lamp CPU 104 a executes an operation confirmation process for the effect button device 18.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, a throttle operation signal input process by the lamp control board 104 which is an operation position determination unit will be described. First, in step S2201, the lamp CPU 104a confirms the operation detection signal input from the throttle relay board 110. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation detection signals input from the throttle relay board 110 include a left operation detection signal and a right operation detection signal, and “0000” (0 step operation) without throttle operation (operation position 0 step), respectively. Signal), "0001" at the throttle operation position 1 stage (1 stage operation signal), "0011" at the 2 stage throttle operation position (2 stage operation signal), "0111" at the 3 throttle operation position (3 stage operation signal) There are four stages of “1111” (four-stage operation signal) in the throttle operation position. That is, there are eight types of operation detection signals in total, and there are four types of left operation detection signals and right operation detection signals. Then, the lamp control board 104 always inputs one of the left operation detection signal and the right operation detection signal among these operation detection signals.

  In step S2202, the lamp CPU 104a performs processing for comparing the operation detection signal confirmed in step S2201 with the left operation detection signal and the right operation detection signal. Specifically, it is compared which operation detection signal has a larger throttle operation position stage. For example, when the input left operation detection signal is a two-step operation signal and the input right operation detection signal is a zero-step operation signal, the left operation detection signal indicating that the throttle operation position is two-step However, this is larger than the right operation detection signal indicating that the throttle operation position is at the zero stage.

  In step S2203, the lamp CPU 104a determines whether the left operation detection signal is greater than or equal to the right operation detection signal as a result of comparing the left operation detection signal and the right operation detection signal in step S2202. To do. If the left operation detection signal is larger than the right operation detection signal, or if the left operation detection signal and the right operation detection signal are the same, the process proceeds to step S2204. On the other hand, if the right operation detection signal is larger than the left operation detection signal, the process proceeds to step S2205.

  In step S <b> 2204, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of generating an operation stage designation command corresponding to the input left operation detection signal and transmitting it to the effect control board 102. Specifically, when the input left operation detection signal is a 0-step operation signal, a “0th-step operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is the 0-step is generated and transmitted. If the input left operation detection signal is a one-step operation signal, a “first-step operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is one step is generated and transmitted. When the input left operation detection signal is a two-stage operation signal, a “second-stage operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in the second stage is generated and transmitted. If the input left operation detection signal is a three-stage operation signal, a “third-stage operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in three stages is generated and transmitted. If the input left operation detection signal is a four-step operation signal, a “fourth-step operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in four steps is generated and transmitted.

  In step S <b> 2205, the lamp CPU 104 a performs a process of generating an operation stage designation command corresponding to the input right operation detection signal and transmitting it to the effect control board 102. Specifically, when the input right operation detection signal is a 0 stage operation signal, a “0 stage operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is the 0 stage is generated and transmitted. If the input right operation detection signal is a one-step operation signal, a “first-step operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is one step is generated and transmitted. When the input right operation detection signal is a two-stage operation signal, a “second-stage operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in the second stage is generated and transmitted. If the input right operation detection signal is a three-stage operation signal, a “third-stage operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in the three stages is generated and transmitted. If the input right operation detection signal is a four-step operation signal, a “fourth-step operation designation command” indicating that the throttle operation position is in four steps is generated and transmitted.

  As described above, the operation stage designation command corresponding to the operation detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 102, but the operation stage designation command corresponding to the left operation detection signal and the operation stage designation command corresponding to the right operation detection signal are simultaneously transmitted. The operation stage designation command corresponding to the operation detection signal having the larger throttle operation position stage is preferentially transmitted to the effect control board 102 without being transmitted. In the present embodiment, the operation stage designation command corresponding to the operation detection signal having the larger throttle operation position stage is transmitted preferentially to the effect control board 102. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation stage designation command may be preferentially transmitted to the effect control board 102.

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

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

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

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a controls an effect made up of a special figure hold icon mode determination random number, a variation effect pattern determination random number, an effect mode determination random number, a reach effect pattern determination random number, a jackpot effect determination random number, and the like. A process for updating the random number for presentation used in the process is performed.

  Note that a random number counter is provided in the sub-RAM 102c for each of various random numbers constituting the production random number. In the effect random number update process, “1” is added to the random number counter provided for each type of random number. A random number range is provided for various random numbers constituting the production random number. The random number range is from “0” to the maximum value determined for the random number. Then, in the update of the random number, when the random value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0” without adding “1”.

  Further, the maximum value of the random number range is set to be different depending on the type of random number. This is to prevent the random number counter related to the production random number from being completely synchronized and always having the same random number value. Since it is only necessary to prevent the random number counter related to the production random number from being completely synchronized, different initial value random numbers are provided to the various production random numbers instead of making the maximum values of the various random number ranges different, When updating the random number, if the random value indicated by the random number counter is the maximum value in the random number range, each random value may be newly updated from the initial random number at that time.

(Timer interrupt processing by production control board)
The timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 43 is executed by generating a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102.

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

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

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46.

  When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S <b> 1400, the sub CPU 102 a performs processing for determining the content of the throttle effect, which is an effect performed using the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620, based on the operation stage designation command received from the lamp control board 104. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 to 51.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect control process for controlling the customer waiting effect performed in the customer waiting state. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a checks an input signal from the effect button detection switch 18a or the selection button detection switch 19a, and performs an effect input control process based on an operation on the effect button 18A or the selection button 19A.

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

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

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

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a newly receives a command and determines whether the command is stored in the reception buffer. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command has not been received, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command has been received, the process moves to step S1311.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command, it moves the process to step S1312, and if it determines that the command is not a customer waiting state designation command, it moves the process to step S1320.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a performs customer waiting effect preparation processing. In the customer waiting effect preparation process, the sub CPU 102a turns on the customer waiting effect waiting flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c and waits until the customer waiting effect starts (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter.

  The sub CPU 102a determines in the customer waiting effect control process in step S1500 whether or not the customer waiting effect waiting time set in the customer waiting effect timer counter has elapsed, and determines that the customer waiting effect waiting time has elapsed. Then, the customer waiting effect standby flag is turned OFF and the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned ON, and a customer waiting effect control command indicating the effect information of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. The set customer waiting effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1600. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the customer waiting effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 repeatedly execute the customer waiting effect for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) based on the command.

  In step S1320, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command, it moves the process to step S1321, and if it determines that the command is not a starting opening winning designation command, it moves the process to step S1330.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a executes special figure hold icon display processing. The special figure hold icon display process is a process for displaying the special figure hold icon on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. The special figure hold icon means that special figure determination information is stored in the main RAM 101c in the first start opening detection signal input process in step S230 or the second start opening detection signal input process in step S240, and the special symbol variation display (or An icon (image) indicating the right to execute the variable display of the special symbol in the hold state because the right to execute the special symbol lottery) has been obtained, but the change display of the special symbol cannot be started immediately. It is. The special figure hold icon includes a first special figure hold icon for the right to execute the variable display of the first special symbol based on the winning at the first starting port 6 and the second special based on the winning at the second starting port 7. And a second special figure hold icon for the right to execute symbol display (hereinafter, when referring to both the first special figure hold icon and the second special figure hold icon, simply “hold special figure” Icon ").

  Further, the sub CPU 102a stores the start opening winning designation command determined to have been received in step S1320 in the effect information hold storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the effect information hold storage area includes a first effect information hold storage area in which the first start opening prize designation command is stored and a second start information winning designation command in the second entry. The production information hold storage area and the production information related storage area for storing the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display (fluctuation production) currently being performed. Has been.

  The first effect information hold storage area and the second effect information hold storage area are the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, like the first special figure hold storage area and the second special figure hold storage area of the main RAM 101c. It is divided into. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are stored in order from the storage unit with the smallest number in the storage unit in which the start opening prize designation command is not stored in the corresponding production information hold storage area. It will be done. It should be noted that the production information in which the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are stored is handled as the 0th storage section for convenience.

  Each storage unit stores a start opening prize designation command area in which a start opening prize designation command is stored, and special figure hold icon effect pattern data representing a special figure hold icon effect pattern which is an effect pattern for the special figure hold icon display. And a special figure hold icon effect pattern data area.

In step S1330, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1331. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect designating command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1340.

  In step S1331, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining the type of effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 14 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.

  In this effect symbol determination process, the effect symbol designation command is analyzed, the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot are identified, the stop symbol data of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol is sub- Set in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 1102c. The stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol storage area is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit the stop symbol data of the determined effect symbol to the image control unit 150, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180. To do.

  In step S1340, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1341, and if it determines that there is no special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S1350. .

  In step S1341, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect end process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect execution flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect end process in order to end the currently executing customer waiting effect. In the customer waiting effect end process, the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned OFF, and a customer waiting effect end control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. If it is determined that the customer waiting effect execution flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect waiting flag is turned on. When the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect standby flag is ON, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect standby end process to end the waiting for the customer waiting effect. The sub CPU 102a turns off the customer waiting effect standby flag and clears the customer waiting effect timer counter in the customer waiting effect standby end process. If it is determined that the customer waiting effect standby flag is not ON, the customer waiting effect end determination process is terminated.

  In step S1342, the sub CPU 102a configures a special drawing lottery effect, and displays a variation effect pattern that is the effect content of the variation effect (including the variation display of the effect symbol) performed when the special symbol variation display is performed. The variable effect pattern determination process to determine is performed.

  Here, the variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1342-1, the special figure variation pattern designation command determined to have been received in step S1340 is stored in the start opening prize designation command area of the effect information storage area of the sub RAM 102c. In other words, the start opening prize designation command that has been stored in the storage area for the production information is overwritten by the special figure variation pattern designation command.

  In step S1342-2, the sub CPU 102a determines the random number indicated by the random number counter related to the random number for variation effect pattern determination, the random number indicated by the random number counter related to the random number for notice effect determination, and the random number counter related to the random number for title determination. A numerical value, a random number value indicated by a random number counter related to a random number for changing reliability display, and the like are acquired.

  In step S1342-3, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect determination process for determining a variation effect based on a special figure variation pattern designation command. In this process, the sub CPU 102a determines a variation effect pattern by collating the special diagram variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination random number with a determined variation effect pattern determination table (not shown). Thus, it is determined which type of normal fluctuation, shortening fluctuation, normal reach, long reach, first throttle reach, second throttle reach, third throttle reach, SP reach, and full rotation reach are to be executed. . Further, it is also determined whether or not to perform a throttle notice effect, which is a jackpot expectation degree notification effect, during a variable effect.

  In step S1342-4, the sub CPU 102a sets a variable effect control command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1342-5, the sub CPU 102a sets a motor drive designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit it to the lamp control board 104. In this embodiment, when the determined variation effect pattern is SP reach and the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the motor drive designation command having the motor drive pattern 1 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. If the determined variation effect pattern is SP reach and the jackpot determination result is lost, a motor drive designation command having the motor drive pattern 2 is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

  In step S1342-6, the sub CPU 102a sets the variation effect time which is the effect time of the variation effect in the variation effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c.

  The variation effect control command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process in step S1600. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the fluctuation effect control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 cause the effect display device such as the image display device 14 to execute the change effect based on the change effect pattern indicated by the command.

  The variation effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200. The sub CPU 102a can specify the remaining time of the variation effect, that is, the time elapsed since the variation effect was started, by the variation effect timer counter. When the variation effect pattern determination process ends, the sub CPU 102a returns to the command analysis process shown in FIG.

  In step S1350, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure fluctuation stop designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special figure fluctuation stop designation command, it moves the process to step S1351, and if it determines that the command is not a special figure fluctuation stop designation command, it moves the process to step S1360. .

  In step S1351, the sub CPU 102a sets the effect symbol stop control command indicating that the effect symbol stop display is stopped and the effect symbol stop display is performed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c as the effect symbol change stop processing. The effect symbol fluctuation stop control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 by the data output process of step S1600. The lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the effect symbol stop control command, recognize that the variation effect is ended, end the variation effect, and perform stop display of the effect symbol.

  In step S1360, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S1361, and if it determines that there is no gaming state designation command, it moves the process to step S1370.

  In step S 1361, the sub CPU 102 a performs processing for setting data indicating the gaming state indicated by the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102 c.

In step S1370, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1371. On the other hand, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1372.

  In step S1371, the sub CPU 102a performs an opening effect pattern determination process for determining an opening effect pattern.

  In this opening effect pattern determination process, an opening effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined opening effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined opening effect pattern to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, an effect control command based on the determined opening effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c.

In step S1372, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1373. On the other hand, if it is not a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1374.

  In step S1373, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern.

  In this round effect pattern determination process, a round effect pattern is determined based on the round designation command, and the determined round effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined round effect pattern to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, an effect control command based on the determined round effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1374, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1375. On the other hand, if it is not the ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1380.

  In step S1375, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern.

  In this ending effect pattern determination process, an ending effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined ending effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area. Then, in order to transmit information on the determined ending effect pattern to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105, an effect control command based on the determined round effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

In step S1380, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an initialization command or a power recovery command.
If the command stored in the reception buffer is an initialization command or a power recovery command, the process proceeds to step S1381, and the command stored in the reception buffer is neither an initialization command nor a power recovery command. In this case, the current command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S1381, the sub CPU 102a performs notification control processing related to the initialization notification or power recovery notification in the gaming machine Y based on the initialization command or the power recovery command. Specifically, when a power recovery command or initialization command is received, the image display device 14 displays a message indicating that “power recovery is in progress” or “initialization is in progress” and power recovery from the audio output device 15 Alternatively, a sound output for notifying that initialization is in progress is performed.

  In step S1382, the sub CPU 102a generates a power-on command and transmits it to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. Therefore, the sub-CPU 102a sets the power-on command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and ends the current command analysis process. .

(Throttle production decision processing by production control board)
The throttle effect determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the fluctuating effect determined in step S1342-3 is one of the first throttle reach effect, the second throttle reach effect, or the third throttle reach effect. . If the fluctuating effect is one of the first throttle reach effect, the second throttle reach effect, or the third throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402, and the first throttle reach effect, the second throttle reach effect, Alternatively, if it is not one of the third throttle reach effects, the process proceeds to step S1403.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 102a executes throttle reach effect determination processing for determining the content of the effect based on the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 in the throttle reach effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1403, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the fluctuating effect determined in step S1342-3 is an SP reach effect. If it is an SP reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1404. If it is not an SP reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 102a executes SP reach effect determination processing for determining the content of the effect based on the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 in the SP reach effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1405, the sub CPU 102a determines in step S1342-3 whether or not it has been determined to execute the throttle notice effect during the changing effect. Then, if the throttle notice effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1406. If the throttle notice effect is not to be executed, the throttle reach effect determining process is terminated.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 102a executes throttle notice effect determination processing for determining the contents of the effect based on the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 in the throttle notice effect. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, throttle reach effect determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The throttle reach effect is an effect in which a specific character is displayed by operating the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 in accordance with a predetermined operation position (see FIG. 53). On the other hand, the SP reach described later performs an effect depending on whether the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated, regardless of the operation position.

  In step S1402-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the fluctuating effect determined in step S1342-3 is a first throttle reach effect. If it is the first throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402-2, and if it is not the first throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402-4.

  In step S1402-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a first stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. When the first stage operation designation command is not received from the lamp control board 104, any one of the zero stage operation designation command, the second stage operation designation command, the third stage operation designation command, or the fourth stage operation designation command is used. It will be received. The case where the first stage operation designation command is received is a case where either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated up to the first stage (FIGS. 6 and 6). 41). If the first stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104, the process proceeds to step S1402-3. If the first stage operation designation command is not received from the lamp control board 104, the throttle reach effect determination process is performed. finish.

  In step S1402-3, the sub CPU 102a sets a character A display command for displaying the character A on the image display device 14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. As a result, during the first throttle reach effect, the character A is displayed on the image display device 14 when the larger one of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is operated to the first stage. On the other hand, if the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not operated during the first throttle reach production, or the larger one of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated up to the second stage or more, the character A Is not displayed.

  As a result, the first throttle reach effect is developed as shown in FIG. FIG. 54A is a diagram showing the transition of the first throttle reach effect performed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. When the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped at “2” and then the right effect symbol is temporarily stopped at “2”, a reach state is formed (a-1), and the first throttle reach effect is developed (a). -2). When the first throttle reach effect is developed, a speedometer display and a display prompting to operate the throttles 610 and 620 up to the first stage (“run at 20 km!”) Are displayed. After that, the speedometer display is displayed at a speed corresponding to the operation stage of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which is the larger operation position, and remains 0 km when none of the throttles 610 and 620 is operated. (A-3). If the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the first stage, the character A is not displayed (a-4). When either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which has a larger operating position, is operated in the first stage, the speedometer display becomes 20 km, and it is notified that the vehicle has successfully run at 20 km (a-5). A (scooter bike) is displayed (a-6). During the first throttle reach production, if the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the first stage, the character A proceeds without being displayed (a-7). ) When the operation stage with the larger operation position of either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the first stage, the character A proceeds while being displayed (a-8). And in the case of a jackpot, the special special design in change (middle design) becomes the same numerical value as the two special production symbols (the left design and the right design) that were previously stopped and displayed. Stop in a state where they are aligned to the same numerical value (a-9). On the other hand, in the case of losing, the middle symbol of the three special effect symbols does not become the same numerical value as the left symbol and the right symbol, and stops (a-10).

  In step S1402-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the fluctuating effect determined in step S1342-3 is the second throttle reach effect. If it is the second throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402-5, and if it is not the second throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402-7.

  In step S1402-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a second stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the second stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104, the process proceeds to step S1402-6. If the second stage operation designation command is not received from the lamp control board 104, the throttle reach effect determination process is performed. finish.

  In step S1402-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a character B display command for displaying the character B on the image display device 14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. As a result, during the second throttle reach effect, the character B is displayed on the image display device 14 when the larger one of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is operated to the second stage. On the other hand, the character B is not displayed unless the operation stage having the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the second stage.

  Thereby, the second throttle reach effect is developed as shown in FIG. 54 (b). FIG. 54B is a diagram showing a transition of the second throttle reach effect performed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. When the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped at “3” and then the right effect symbol is temporarily stopped at “3”, a reach state is formed (b-1), and a second throttle reach effect is developed (b). -2). When the second throttle reach effect is developed, a speedometer display and a display prompting to operate the throttle devices 61 and 62 to the second stage ("Run at 40 km!") Are displayed. After that, the speedometer display is displayed at a speed corresponding to the operation stage of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which is the larger operation position, and remains 0 km when none of the throttles 610 and 620 is operated. (B-3). If the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the second stage, the character B is not displayed (b-4). When the larger one of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated in the second stage, the speedometer display becomes 40 km, and it is notified that the vehicle has successfully run at 40 km (b-5). B (ordinary motorcycle) is displayed (b-6). Then, during the second throttle reach production, when the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the second stage, the character B is not displayed (b-7). ) When the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the second stage, the character B proceeds while being displayed (b-8). And in the case of a jackpot, the special special design in change (middle design) becomes the same numerical value as the two special production symbols (the left design and the right design) that were previously stopped and displayed. Stop in a state where they are aligned to the same numerical value (b-9). On the other hand, in the case of losing, the middle symbol of the three special effect symbols does not become the same numerical value as the left symbol and the right symbol, and stops (b-10).

  In step S1402-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the fluctuating effect determined in step S1342-3 is a third throttle reach effect. If it is the third throttle reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1402-8, and if it is not the third throttle reach effect, the throttle reach effect determining process is terminated.

  In step S1402-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a third stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the third stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104, the process proceeds to step S1402-9. If the third stage operation designation command is not received from the lamp control board 104, the throttle reach effect determination process is performed. finish.

  In step S1402-9, the sub CPU 102a sets a character C display command for displaying the character C on the image display device 14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. As a result, during the third throttle reach effect, the character C is displayed on the image display device 14 when the larger one of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is operated in the third stage. On the other hand, the character C is not displayed unless the operation stage having the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the third stage.

  As a result, the third throttle reach effect is developed as shown in FIG. 54 (c). FIG. 54C is a diagram showing a transition of the third throttle reach effect performed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. When the left effect symbol is temporarily stopped at "7" and then the right effect symbol is temporarily stopped at "7", a reach state is formed (c-1), and the second throttle reach effect is developed (c). -2). When the third throttle reach effect is developed, a speedometer display and a display prompting to operate the throttle devices 61 and 62 up to the third stage ("Run at 60 km!") Are displayed. After that, the speedometer display is displayed at a speed corresponding to the operation stage of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which is the larger operation position, and remains 0 km when none of the throttles 610 and 620 is operated. (C-3). If the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the third stage, the character C is not displayed (c-4). When the larger one of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated in the third stage, the speedometer display becomes 60 km, and it is notified that the running at 60 km was successful (c-5), and the character C (racer bike) is displayed (c-6). Then, during the third throttle reach production, if the operation step with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the third step, the character C is not displayed (c-7). ) When the operation stage with the larger operation position of either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the third stage, the character C proceeds while being displayed (c-8). And in the case of a jackpot, the special special design in change (middle design) becomes the same numerical value as the two special production symbols (the left design and the right design) that were previously stopped and displayed. Stop in a state where they are aligned to the same numerical value (c-9). On the other hand, in the case of losing, the middle symbol of the three special effect symbols does not become the same numerical value as the left symbol and the right symbol, and stops (c-10).

  As described above, in the throttle reach effect, the throttle operation as a condition for displaying the character is different depending on the type of the throttle reach effect, and the displayed character is also different. As shown in FIG. 53, in the first throttle reach effect, the character A is displayed on the condition that either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which has the larger operation position, is the first stage, and the left throttle If the operation stage with the larger operation position of 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the first stage, no character is displayed. In the second throttle reach effect, the character B is displayed on the condition that either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which has the larger operation position, is the second stage, and the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is displayed. When the operation stage with the larger operation position is not the second stage, no character is displayed. Further, in the third throttle reach effect, the character C is displayed on condition that either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, which has the larger operation position, is the third stage, and the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is displayed. When the operation stage with the larger operation position is not the third stage, no character is displayed.

  Next, the SP reach effect determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. In the SP reach production, the left throttle 610 vibrates variously according to the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 and the elapsed time (see FIG. 39), and accordingly the lighting pattern of the meter LED 18b and the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e. Is an effect of performing tachometer display on the image display device 14. In the SP reach production, the production proceeds based on whether the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated (whether the operation position is not in the 0th stage), whereas the above-described throttle reach produces the left throttle. The difference is that the effect progresses based on whether or not the 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated to the operation position at a predetermined stage.

  The vibration of the left throttle 610 in the SP reach effect will be described again. As shown in FIG. 55, when the SP reach effect is started, idling vibration is basically performed until 20 seconds elapses. Vibrates strongly from 20 seconds to 22 seconds. However, if either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated before 20 seconds have passed since the start of the SP reach production, the vibration is weak, and from 10 seconds to 0.5 seconds, from 15 seconds to 0.5 seconds. Vibrates strongly. In the case of a big hit, the strong vibration from 20 seconds to 2 seconds from the start of the SP reach production is the same as when either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not operated.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 56, the lighting pattern of the meter LED 18b and the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e changes in accordance with the vibration of the left throttle 610. Since the left throttle 610 is not oscillating normally, the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e are not lit and the meter LED 18b is not lit as shown in FIG. When the left throttle 610 is idling, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the gauge LED 90a blinks green, and the meter LED 18b lights up about 20%. When the left throttle 610 vibrates weakly, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the gauge LEDs 90a and 90b are lit in blue, the gauge LED 90c is flashed in blue, and the meter LED 18b is lit about 60%. . When the left throttle 610 is vibrated strongly, all the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e are lit red and the meter LED 18b is 100% lit as shown in FIG. 56 (d). As described above, the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e and the meter LED 18b are lit in a pattern corresponding to the vibration state of the left throttle 610.

  In step S1404-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the SP reach effect. If 20 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the SP reach effect (if within 20 seconds after the start of the SP reach effect), the process proceeds to step S1404-2, and the SP reach effect is started. If 20 seconds have elapsed, the process moves to step S1404-7.

  In step S1404-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a 0th step operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the 0th stage operation designation command has been received from the lamp control board 104, the process proceeds to step S1404-3. If the 0th stage operation designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1404-4. Move.

  In step S1404-3, the sub CPU 102a sets an idling display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to display the idling tachometer on the image display device 14. Thereby, in the image display device 14, a tachometer is displayed to indicate that the needle is wiggled and idling.

  In step S1404-4, it is determined whether it is 10 seconds to 10.5 seconds or 15 seconds to 15.5 seconds after the start of the SP reach effect. If it is not 10 seconds to 10.5 seconds or 15 seconds to 15.5 seconds after the start of the SP reach effect, the process proceeds to step S1404-5, and 10 seconds to 10.5 after the SP reach effect is started. If it is 2 seconds or 15 seconds to 15.5 seconds, the process proceeds to step S1404-6.

  10 seconds after the first stage operation designation command, second stage operation designation command, third stage manipulation designation command, or fourth stage manipulation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104 and the SP reach effect is started. If it is neither 10.5 seconds nor 15 seconds to 15.5 seconds, in step S1404-5, the sub CPU 102a sets a half-rotation display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, in the image display device 14, a tachometer in which the needle rotates halfway is displayed.

  10 seconds after the first stage operation designation command, second stage operation designation command, third stage manipulation designation command, or fourth stage manipulation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104 and the SP reach effect is started. If it is 10.5 seconds or 15 seconds to 15.5 seconds, in step S1404-6, the sub CPU 102a sets a one-rotation display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, in the image display device 14, a tachometer that rotates the needle once is displayed.

  In step S1404-7, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. If it is a big win, the process proceeds to step S1404-8. If lost, the process proceeds to step S1404-9.

  If 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the SP reach effect and if it is a big win, in step S1404-8, the sub CPU 102a displays a full rotation display command in order to display a tachometer that makes a full rotation on the image display device 14. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c. Thereby, in the image display apparatus 14, the tachometer which the needle | hook rotates many times is performed. The display of the tachometer that makes a full rotation ends after 2 seconds.

  In the case where 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the SP reach effect and a loss has occurred, in step S1404-9, the sub CPU 102a displays the tachometer displayed on the image display device 14 in order to end the display. A display end command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  Next, throttle notice effect determination processing by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The throttle notice effect is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation based on an operation of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 by the player during the change effect.

  In step S1406-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the throttle notice effect. If it is within 3 seconds from the start of the production, the process proceeds to step S1406-2. If 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of the production, the process proceeds to step S1406-11.

  In step S1406-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a 0th step operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the 0th stage operation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-3. If the 0th stage operation designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-4.

  In step S1406-3, the sub CPU 102a sets the 0 km display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit the 0 km display command to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, “0 km display” is performed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (a), “Turn the throttle!” Is displayed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90 is lit only by the gauge LED 90a, and the meter LED 18b is lit by about 10%.

  In step S1406-4, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a first stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the first-stage operation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-5. If the first-stage operation designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-6.

  In step S1406-5, the sub CPU 102a sets the 40 km display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit it to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, “40 km display” is performed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (b), “40 km!” Is displayed on the image display device 14, the gauge LEDs 90a and 90b are lit, and the meter LED 18b is lit about 30%.

  In step S1406-6, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a second stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the second-stage operation designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-7. If the second-stage operation designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1406-8.

  In step S1406-7, the sub CPU 102a sets the 60 km display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit it to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thus, “60 km display” is performed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), “60 km!” Is displayed on the image display device 14, the gauge LEDs 90 are lit by gauge LEDs 90a, 90b, and 90c, and the meter LED 18b is lit by about 50%.

  In step S1406-8, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a third stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the third stage operation designation command is received, the process proceeds to step S1406-9. If the third stage operation designation command is not received, that is, if the fourth stage operation designation command is received, step S1406 is performed. Move processing to -10.

  In step S1406-9, the sub CPU 102a sets the 80 km display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to transmit the 80 km display command to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thus, “80 km display” is performed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (d), “80 km!” Is displayed on the image display device 14, the gauge LEDs 90 are lit by gauge LEDs 90a, 90b, 90c, and 90d, and the meter LED 18b is lit by about 70%. To do.

  In step S1406-10, the sub CPU 102a sets the 100 km display command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c in order to transmit the command to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. Thereby, “100 km display” is performed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 57 (e), “100 km!” Is displayed on the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90 is lit all of the gauge LEDs 90a to 90e, and the meter LED 18b is lit about 90%.

  When 3 seconds have elapsed since the start of the throttle notice effect, in step S1406-11, the sub CPU 102a transmits an expectation level display command for displaying an expectation level in the image display device 14, the gauge LED 90, and the meter LED 28b to the sub RAM 102c. Set to buffer. Thereby, in the image display apparatus 14, gauge LED90, and meter LED28b, the production | presentation according to the jackpot expectation degree is performed. For example, when the degree of expectation for jackpot is high, the image display device 14 displays “Maybe jackpot?”, The gauge LEDs 90a to 90e perform rainbow lighting with various emission colors, and the meter LED 18b lights 100%. In addition, not only the jackpot expectation degree but also an effect such as reach production development expectation degree may be performed.

  Next, the customer waiting effect control process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The customer waiting effect control process is a process of executing control of a customer waiting effect performed in a customer waiting state.

  In step S1501, the sub CPU 102a has a waiting time (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 30 seconds) until the customer waiting effect set in the customer waiting effect timer counter is started in the customer waiting effect preparation process in step S1312. Judge whether or not it has passed. If the customer waiting effect standby time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the customer waiting effect standby time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1504.

  In step S1502, the sub CPU 102a turns off the customer waiting effect waiting flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c turned on in step S1312.

  In step S1503, the sub CPU 102a performs a demonstration screen (movie image) display process. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. As a result, the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 changes from the normal standby screen in which the three rows of effect symbols as shown in FIG. 58 (a) are stopped to the movie screen as shown in FIG. 58 (b). Transition.

  In step S1504, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not an effect button operation designation command based on the operation of the effect button 18A has been received from the lamp control board 104. If an effect button operation designation command is received, the process proceeds to step S1505. If an effect button operation designation command is not received, the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1505, the sub CPU 102a performs menu screen display processing. Specifically, in order to transmit the menu screen information to the image control board 105 and the lamp control board 104, the data of the menu screen is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Thereby, the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 becomes a menu screen as shown in FIG. 58 (c), and the player can operate the selection button 19A to perform volume adjustment and brightness adjustment.

  In step S1506, the sub CPU 102a determines whether a selection button operation designation command based on the operation of the selection button 19A has been received from the lamp control board 104. If a selection button operation designation command is received, the process proceeds to step S1507. If a selection button operation designation command is not received, the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1507, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 is a menu screen. If the menu screen is being displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, the process proceeds to step S1508. If the menu screen is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1508, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of switching the menu screen according to the operation of the selection button 19A. For example, when the upper button 191A or the lower button 193A of the selection button 19A is operated, the screen is switched to a volume adjustment screen (not shown), and when the left button 192A or the right button 194A of the selection button 19A is operated, the brightness adjustment screen is displayed. Switch to (not shown).

  In step S1509, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a 0th step operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104. If the 0th stage operation designation command has not been received from the lamp control board 104, that is, if the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1510. On the other hand, when the 0th stage operation designation command is received from the lamp control board 104, that is, when neither the left throttle 610 nor the right throttle 620 is operated, the customer waiting effect control process is terminated.

  In step S1510, the sub CPU 102a performs a motorcycle display lottery process. Specifically, the type of motorcycle to be displayed and the traveling direction of the motorcycle are determined by lottery. In the present embodiment, the type of motorcycle and the direction in which the motorcycle is traveling are determined by simple lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination is made based on the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620. Also good.

  In step S1511, the sub CPU 102a sets a motorcycle display command for displaying a motorcycle image on the image display device 14 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. This motorcycle display command corresponds to the type and running direction of the motorcycle determined in the motorcycle display lottery process in step S1510. As a result, an image of the motorcycle traveling is displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. For example, when the normal standby screen is as shown in FIG. 58 (a), as shown in FIG. 58 (d), an image of the motorcycle running is displayed with the normal standby screen. Further, when the movie screen is as shown in FIG. 58 (b), as shown in FIG. 58 (e), an image in which the motorcycle is running with the movie screen displayed is displayed. Further, in the case of the menu screen as shown in FIG. 58 (c), an image of the motorcycle running is displayed while the menu screen is displayed. Therefore, if the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated while waiting for a customer, the image of the motorcycle running is displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 without changing the screen waiting for the customer. .

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the left throttle device 61 has the left throttle 610 that is an operation means for performance that can be operated at the operation positions from the 0th stage to the 4th stage, and the right throttle device 62. Has a right throttle 620 that can be operated at operation positions from the 0th stage to the 4th stage. As shown in FIG. 41, the operating position of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 is confirmed by the lamp CPU 104a which is an operating position discriminating means.

  According to the present embodiment, a throttle notice effect or the like is performed based on the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620. 4 and 6, the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 are grasped by an operation detection signal output from the parallel / serial conversion circuit 111 to the amplifier control board 104. , Determined by the input voltage from the left throttle volume 61b and the right throttle volume 62b to the minus (−) terminal of each comparator. The voltage ranges of the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 are set non-uniformly in the 0 stage (no operation) to 1 stage, 1 stage to 2 stages, 2 stages to 3 stages, and 3 stages to 4 stages. Has been. Thus, by making the voltage range of each stage non-uniform, the amount of operation up to each stage of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is made non-uniform. As a result, the change in the operation position due to the throttle operation becomes non-uniform. For example, it is better to change the operation position of the throttle from the third stage to the fourth stage than to change from the first stage to the second stage. The amount of throttle operation must be changed a lot. Thus, the interest of the game can be improved by making each operation position not equal intervals.

  In this embodiment, the throttle reach effect, the SP reach effect, the throttle notice effect, etc. are performed based on the operation positions of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620. As shown in FIG. 40, when the left throttle 610 is operated within a predetermined time (30 seconds) from turning on the power to the gaming machine Y, the left LED 16a is lit in an emission color corresponding to the operation position of the left throttle 610. To do. Similarly, when the right throttle 620 is operated within a predetermined time from the power-on of the gaming machine Y, the right LED 16b is lit in an emission color corresponding to the operation position of the right throttle 620. When the operating positions of the throttles 610 and 620 are in the 0th stage, the LEDs 16a and 16b are lit in white. When the operating positions of the throttles 610 and 620 are in the 1st stage, the LEDs 16a and 16b are lit in red. , 620 when the operation position is in the second stage, the LEDs 16a and 16b are lit in green, and when the operation position of the throttles 610 and 620 is in the third stage, the LEDs 16a and 16b are lit in blue and the throttles 610, 620 are illuminated. When the operation position is in the fourth stage, the LEDs 16a and 16b are lit in strong white. Therefore, if the left LED 16a or the right LED 16b is lit in a light emission color different from the light emission color corresponding to the operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620, the operation of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is defective. As described above, the operation of the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 can be easily confirmed only by confirming the emission colors of the left LED 16a and the right LED 16b.

  Also, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, in the customer waiting state, when a predetermined time or more has elapsed, a demonstration screen is displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, and when the effect button 18A is further operated, a menu screen is displayed. When the selection button 19A is operated on the menu screen, the menu screen is switched. When the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 are operated in the customer waiting state, as shown in FIG. 58, an image of the motorcycle traveling on the screen in the customer waiting state is displayed. That is, in the customer waiting state, when the effect button 18A or the selection button 19A is operated, the screen of the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 is controlled to be switched. However, the image display is performed even if the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated. The motorcycle runs without changing the screen of the display unit 140 of the device 14. Thus, in the customer waiting state, a player who wants to see a movie image on the demonstration screen is displayed by displaying an image in accordance with the operation of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 while the demonstration screen or menu screen is displayed. In addition, even a player who wants to change settings on the menu screen can play by operating the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39 and FIG. 55, when the SP reach effect is started, basically, the first pattern of the first pattern is kept until the operation effective period of 20 seconds elapses. Idling vibration, which is vibration, is performed. In the case of a big hit, strong vibration is performed from 20 seconds to 22 seconds. However, if either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is operated before 20 seconds have elapsed since the start of the SP reach production, the second pattern of weak vibration is generated, and 10 seconds to 0.5 seconds. Strong vibration is performed from 0.5 second to 0.5 second. In the case of a big hit, the strong vibration from 20 seconds to 2 seconds from the start of the SP reach production is the same as when either the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not operated. As described above, when the SP reach starts, the idling vibration of the left throttle 610 prompts the player to operate the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620, and when the left throttle 610 and the right throttle 620 are operated, the player vibrates weakly, A feeling of “operating the operating means” can be realized. In this way, the game interest can be improved by encouraging the player to operate the operation means or feel the operability by a sense different from the visual sense of vibration.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, lighting control of each LED of the first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g is performed on the SDA3 terminal of the third LED driver 17a-1. Therefore, a lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104 and a belt motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104 for performing drive control of the belt motor 17b are input. Accordingly, the first belt LED (B.LED1) 17d to the fourth belt LED (B.LED4) 17g are controlled to be lit by the third LED driver 17a-1 in accordance with the lighting control signal output from the lamp control board 104. The belt motor 17b is driven and controlled in accordance with the belt motor drive signal output from the lamp control board 104. Thereby, since the number of parts can be suppressed, complication of control can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, input signals are transmitted to the effect control board 102 from a plurality of effect operation means such as the left throttle 610, the right throttle 620, and the effect button 18A, and for controlling each effect operation means. In addition, a throttle relay board 110 and the like are provided. A voltage is supplied from the power supply board 107 to the effect control board 102, the throttle relay board 110, etc., and a power switch (not shown) is provided on the power supply board 107, and the first inside the board via the power switch is provided. A fuse is provided as an overcurrent circuit breaker. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the throttle relay board 100 is provided with a fuse (FU1) 114a and a fuse 2 (FU2) 114b which are second overcurrent circuit breakers, and the supply voltage VA is the fuse 1 ( FU1) 114a is supplied to the inside of the substrate, and the supply voltage VC is supplied to the inside of the substrate through the fuse (FU2) 114b. Since each supply voltage is supplied through the fuse (FU1) 114a and the fuse (FU2) 114b as the second overcurrent circuit breaker, the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, or the right throttle device 62 Even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like, the overcurrent is interrupted by the fuse (FU1) 114a or the fuse (FU2) 114b, so the supply voltage VA or VC is used. The destruction of other substrates can be prevented. Therefore, when such a situation occurs, a simple repair is only required for replacement of the throttle relay board 110, the left throttle device 61, and the right throttle device 62.

  In this embodiment, the throttle relay board 110 is provided with a fuse as a second overcurrent circuit breaker, but the left throttle device 61 and the right throttle device 62 are provided with a fuse as a second overcurrent circuit breaker. You may do it. As a result, even if an overcurrent occurs due to an overload caused by a short circuit or the like in the left throttle device 61 or the right throttle device 62, simple repair only by replacing the left throttle device 61 and the right throttle device 62 is possible. Can be done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a left throttle 610 that is a first effect operating means that can be operated in a range of operation positions from the 0th stage to the 4th stage, and a right throttle 620 that is a second effect operating means, Is provided. In the case where an effect is produced according to the throttle operation, as shown in FIG. 41, priority is given to the larger throttle operation position step, and the production is performed according to the throttle operation with the larger throttle operation position step. For example, when the operation position of the left throttle 610 is the third stage and the operation position of the right throttle 620 is the first stage, an effect corresponding to the operation position of the third stage is performed (for example, a throttle notice shown in FIG. 51). Production). Thus, when performing an effect using a plurality of effect operation means, the effect operation prioritized according to the player's operation without setting which operation operation prioritized in advance. By determining the means, it is possible to increase the flexibility of the production and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the throttle reach effect that is the specific effect, an effect corresponding to the operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is performed. As shown in FIG. 49, in the first throttle reach effect that is the first specific effect, the first operation detection position is the operation position with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620. On the condition that it is, the effect that the character A is displayed is performed. Further, in the second throttle reach effect as the second specific effect, it is necessary that the operation position with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is the first stage where the operation position is the second operation detection position. The effect that the character B is displayed is performed. In other words, in the first throttle reach effect, when the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the first stage, no character is displayed, and the second throttle reach is performed. In the production, when the operation stage with the larger operation position of the left throttle 610 or the right throttle 620 is not the second stage, no character is displayed. In this way, by varying the throttle operation position at which the character is displayed depending on the type of throttle reach effect, it is possible to improve the performance by providing variations in the effect of the throttle reach effect.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a swing type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for Jiyan ball game machines and arrange ball game machines.

Y gaming machine 6 first start opening 6a first start opening detection sensor 7 second start opening 7a second start opening detection sensor 8 big winning opening 9 winning gate 14 image display device 61 left throttle device 62 right throttle device 70 second start Mouth control device 80 Big winning mouth control device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM
104 Lamp control board 104a Lamp CPU
104b Lamp ROM
104c Lamp RAM
610 Left throttle 620 Right throttle

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Effect control means for performing a notification effect on the display means for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means;
A first operation means the player can be operated,
And player be operable, and a second operation unit that is different from the first operating means,
The production control means includes
When the notification effect is not performed for a predetermined time or more, a specific aspect is displayed on the display means,
Wherein when the first operation means during display specific embodiments is operated, instead of the display of the specific embodiments, execute the display of different predetermined manner from the specific embodiment,
When the said second operation means during display specific embodiments is operated in the display unit, have rows predetermined effect together with the display of the specific embodiments,
When said during the display of certain embodiments the second operating means is operated, in the display unit, together with the display of the certain embodiments, cormorants line said predetermined effect corresponding to the operation of the second operating means, that A featured gaming machine.