JP6082829B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

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, when a game ball wins at a start port provided on a game board, a special symbol display device performs variable symbol display. When a special symbol display is stopped on the special symbol display device after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, a special game (big hit) is controlled. In such special games, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened so that the game ball can be easily won, and the prize ball corresponding to the game ball won in the big prize opening is paid out to the player. It has become.

  And in order to improve the interest of the game, it is controlled to a high-probability gaming state in which the winning probability (big hit probability) for shifting to the next special game is increased, or the game balls until the transition to the next special game 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that makes an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player, such as controlling to a short-time gaming state for suppressing consumption, is widely known.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that determines either a large chance zone or a super chance zone as a pattern of the prefetching notice effect, and executes the prefetching notice effect by the determined chance zone (Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-188371 A

  In Patent Document 1 as described above, the prefetching effect by the chance zone can increase the player's expectation for the special game, but the prefetching effect by the chance zone has nothing to do with the effect during the special game. .

  In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention is a special game determining means (for example, a main control board) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. A portion that executes a jackpot determination process) and special game execution means that executes the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, a jackpot game process on the main control board is executed) Part) and a notification effect executing means for notifying the result of the determination based on a result of the determination by the special game determination means and performing an effect according to any one of the plurality of effect modes. For example, a portion for executing a variation effect pattern determination process on the effect control board) and a special game effect that produces an effect during the execution of the special game by the special game execution means Execution means (for example, a part for executing the opening effect pattern determination process, the round effect pattern determination process, and the ending effect pattern determination process of the effect control board), and the special game effect executing means is the notification effect executing means. When an effect (for example, S reach) corresponding to the first effect mode (for example, S mode) is performed, which is an effect suggesting that the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determination means. It is possible to perform a specific effect (for example, S round effect) related to the first effect mode, and an effect suggesting that the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed. When an effect corresponding to two effect modes (for example, the normal effect mode) is performed, the notification effect is not performed without performing the specific effect. The line means can change the effect according to the second effect mode (for example, ABC reach) after performing the effect according to the first effect mode, and the first effect mode. When changing from an effect according to the effect to the second effect mode, an effect suggesting that the special game determination means may have determined that the special game is not to be executed may be performed. When it is determined that the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determination means, when performing the effect according to the first effect mode and not changing to the effect according to the second effect mode, It is sometimes determined that the special game is not to be executed by the special game determination means when there is a time when the effect is changed according to the second effect mode after performing the effect according to the first effect mode. In such a case, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed and the effect is not changed to the effect corresponding to the second effect mode.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a fragmentary perspective view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a control means. (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 1st start opening big hit game big prize opening / closing control table. It is a figure showing the 2nd start opening big hit game big prize opening and closing control table. 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. It is a figure showing the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. It is a figure showing the prior determination table of jackpot lottery. (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 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. 39 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 38. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation icon display process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production mode setting process in a production control board. It is a flowchart which shows the effect shift process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the customer waiting production end determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special mode setting process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot effect data setting 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 figure showing an example of the production mode determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the production mode determination table. It is a figure showing an example of the table for reach production determination. It is a figure showing an example of the table for reach production determination. It is a figure showing an example of the table for reach production determination. It is a figure showing an example of the table for reach production determination. It is a figure showing an example of a jackpot production setting table. It is a figure showing an example of a jackpot production setting table. It is a figure showing an example of transition of production. It is a figure showing an example of transition of production. It is a figure showing an example of transition of production.

  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.

  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, an outer rail member 29C, and a special winning opening 8, which will be described later, are arranged and a game ball is placed. A guidance member 29 </ b> D having a guidance path that can be guided to the second starting port 7 formed on the upper surface is 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. Further, an effect accessory device 17 is provided at the inner end of 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. .

  A first winning gate 9 through which game balls can pass is provided on the left side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. In addition, a second winning gate 10 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the lower right side of the decorative frame 29A in the game area 2A. The winning gates 9 and 10 are provided with winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a for detecting game balls. A normal symbol lottery is performed on condition that the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a detect 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. The 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 immediately below the first start port 6. 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 normal movable piece 70A is composed of a rectangular door member. Normally, the movable piece 70A stops in a state where the surface is flush with the game area 2A (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and the second start port 7 is opened. It is closed. 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 is rotated forward about the rotation shaft formed at the lower 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 starting port 7 is opened, the normal movable piece 70A protrudes from the game area 2A, and can receive the flowing game ball and guide it to the second starting port 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.

  On the downstream side of the second winning gate 10, a variable large winning opening 8 is provided. 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 gates 9 and 10. 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 effect device includes an image display device 14, an audio output device 15, an effect lighting device 16, and an effect accessory device 17. An image display device 14 and an effect accessory device 17 are provided on the game board 2, and an audio output device 15 and an effect lighting device 16 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 effect accessory device 17 includes a movable part 17A, and operates the movable part 17A to perform 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 effect lighting device 16 performs an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp.

  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 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.

  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 decorative symbols arranged in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the display unit 140 such as the image display device 14 (for example, decorative symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”). ). In the variation display of the effect symbols, the decorative symbols in each row 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 effect symbols, the above three rows of decorative 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 the decorative 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 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 first winning gate detection are detected via an input port (not shown). The sensor 9a, the second winning gate detection sensor 10a, and the general winning opening detection sensor 11a are 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.

  An effect button detection switch 18 a and a selection button detection switch 19 a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102 via the lamp control board 104.

  When the effect button 18A is operated, the effect button detection switch 18a outputs an effect button detection signal indicating that the operation of the effect button 18A has been performed to the lamp control board 104 to the effect control board 102. When the effect button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs the effect control board 102 to the effect control board 102.

  When the selection button 19A is operated, the selection button detection switch 19a outputs a selection button detection signal indicating that the selection button 19A has been operated to the lamp control board 104 to the effect control board 102. When the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs it to the effect control board 102.

  The selection button detection switch 19a is connected to the upper button 191A to detect the operation of the upper button 191A, and the left button detection switch 192a is connected to the left button 192A to detect the operation of the left button 192A. The lower button 193A is connected to the lower button 193A to detect the operation of the lower button 193A, and the right button detection switch 194a is connected to the right button 194A to detect the operation of the right button 194A.

  When each button detection switch 191a, 192a, 193a, 194a detects an operation, the upper button detection signal, the left button detection signal, the lower button detection signal, and the right button detection signal are respectively transmitted via the lamp control board 104. To the effect control board 102. The upper button detection signal, the left button detection signal, the lower button detection signal, and the right button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 18, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 19, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and a command for controlling the effect is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  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. On the output side of the lamp control board 104, an effect lighting device 16 and an effect accessory device 17 are connected.

  The lamp CPU 104a performs light emission control of the effect lighting device 16 and irradiation of light from the effect lighting device 16 based on a command related to effect control transmitted from the effect control board 102 (hereinafter referred to as “effect control command”). Drive control for the motor for changing the direction is performed. Further, the lamp CPU 104a performs drive control on a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 17 based on the effect control command.

  Further, on the input side of the lamp control board 104, an effect button detection switch 18 a of the effect button device 18 and a selection button detection switch 19 a of the selection button device 19 are connected. When the effect button detection signal or the selection button detection signal is input, the lamp control board 104 outputs each to the effect control board 102. That is, the lamp control board 104 relays the effect button detection signal and the selection button detection signal between the effect control board 102, the effect button device 18, and the selection button device 19.

  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 a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. 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 various tables stored in the main ROM 101b will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-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. 4A-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. 4A-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 start port 7 as a trigger.

  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 value and the presence / absence of execution of reach production 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.

  As the reach effect, for example, the above-mentioned decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in two of the left area, the center area, and the right area of the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 during the display of the effect symbols. A part of the symbol displays a pseudo stop display), and when a predetermined decorative symbol stops on a predetermined effective line in the remaining one area, a state of a decorative symbol representing a winning jackpot is obtained (so-called “reach state”) There is a reach production where “ If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached.

  After the reach state occurs in the reach production, a specific production (so-called “SP reach production” or “SPSP reach production”) that increases the expectation of winning a big win may or may not be developed. Further, in the reach production, the reach state does not always occur. That is, there is also a reach effect in which a specific effect is performed to increase a player's expectation of winning a big hit without reaching a reach state. In the present embodiment, a reach effect is performed if the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. However, the reach determination can be performed even in the case of a big win, and the reach effect can be performed only when the reach determination determines “execution of reach effect”.

  FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B 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. 5A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “Large”, and FIG. 5B is a special case when 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. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is further divided according to whether or not the reach effect is executed (reach determination result).

  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. 6 is a diagram illustrating 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.

  7 and 8 are diagrams showing an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the big winning game used when controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 in the big winning game. FIG. 7 is a table referred to in the jackpot game when the jackpot is made on the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 8 is a table referred to in the jackpot game when the jackpot is played on the second special symbol display device 21.

  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”, the big winning opening opening / closing control table “01” shown in FIG. 7 is selected based on the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. In this case, eight round games are performed, the opening time of the first four rounds is 29.5 seconds, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. Also, the opening time of the latter four rounds is 0.18 seconds, and the closing time is 7.32 seconds. In this embodiment, the round game in which the grand prize opening 8 is opened for 29.5 seconds is referred to as “first normal round game”, and the round game in which the big prize opening is opened for 0.18 seconds is referred to as “second normal round game”. That's it. Therefore, when the big prize opening / closing control table “01” is selected, eight round games are performed, but the first half is the first normal round game, and a game ball is entered into the big prize opening 8. Although easy, the latter four rounds are the second normal round games, and it is difficult to enter the game balls into the big winning opening 8. Further, in the special prize opening / closing control table “01”, a period including the first four rounds and the latter four rounds is referred to as a “first specific period”. As described above, when the grand prize opening / closing control table “01” is selected, eight round games are performed, but the round game where the game ball can easily enter the grand prize opening 8 is substantially four rounds. Become. Further, as will be described in detail later, the “promotion effect” is performed in the first specific period. Such a jackpot is called “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) jackpot”.

  The special prize opening opening / closing control table “02” shown in FIG. 7 is selected when the special figure stop symbol data is “11” and when the special figure stop symbol data is “16”. In this case, the round game is performed eight times, and the first four rounds are the first normal round game. In the fifth round game, the opening / closing operation is performed five times. Of the five opening / closing operations, the first four opening times are 0.18 seconds and the closing time is 7.32 seconds, respectively, as in the second normal round game. The last one-time opening time is 25.0 seconds, which is almost the same as the first normal round game, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. As in the fifth round, a round game in which a plurality of times of opening is performed and an opening / closing operation with a short opening time and an opening / closing operation with a long opening time is referred to as a “specific round game”. Then, after the sixth round, the first normal round game is performed. In the big prize opening / closing control table “02”, the period from the first normal round game to the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round is the “first specific period”, and the last opening / closing operation of the fifth round is the last. The period up to the round (8th round) is the “second specific period”. As described above, when the special winning opening / closing control table “02” is selected, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 8 is performed substantially across eight rounds with a specific round game in between. In addition, the “promotion effect” is performed in the first specific period. Such a jackpot is called “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “12”, the special winning opening opening / closing control table “03” shown in FIG. 7 is selected. In this case, the round game whose release time is 29.5 seconds is played eight times. However, the closing time varies depending on the round game, and the closing time of the second round, the fourth round, and the sixth round is 4.5 seconds, and the closing time of the other rounds is 2.0 seconds. In this way, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “03” is selected, eight round games are performed, and the game balls can easily enter the special winning opening 8 in all round games. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the “turning effect” is performed in the second, fourth, and sixth rounds in which the closing time becomes longer. Such a jackpot is referred to as “8R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “13”, the special winning opening opening / closing control table “04” shown in FIG. 7 is selected. In this case, after a round game with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is played six times, a round game with an opening time of 0.18 seconds is played twice. In addition, the closing time varies depending on the round game, the closing time of the second round, the fourth round, and the sixth round is 4.5 seconds, and the closing time of the other rounds is 2.0 seconds or 1.1. Seconds. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “04” is selected, eight round games are performed, but the round game in which a game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 8 is substantially six rounds. Become. In addition, in the second round, the fourth round, and the sixth round, in which the closing time is long, a “swing effect” is performed. Such a jackpot is referred to as a “6R / 8R (with stuttering effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “14”, the special prize opening / closing control table “05” shown in FIG. 7 is selected. In this case, after a round game with an opening time of 29.5 seconds is played four times, a round game with an opening time of 0.18 seconds is played four times. The closing time varies depending on the round game, and the closing times of the second and fourth rounds are 4.5 seconds, and the closing times of the other rounds are 2.0 seconds or 1.1 seconds. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “05” is selected, although eight round games are performed, the round game in which a game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 8 is substantially four rounds. Become. In addition, the “drilling effect” is performed in the second and fourth rounds in which the closing time is long. Such a jackpot is referred to as a “4R / 8R (with stuttering effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “15”, the special winning opening opening / closing control table “06” shown in FIG. 7 is selected. In this case, the round game is played 8 times, the opening time of all rounds is 0.18 seconds, and the closing time is 7.32 seconds. As described above, when the big winning opening / closing control table “06” is selected, although eight round games are performed, it is difficult to enter the game balls into the big winning opening 8 in all round games. Such a jackpot is called “0R / 8R jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “20”, the special winning opening opening / closing control table “07” shown in FIG. 8 is selected. In this case, 15 round games are played, the opening time is 29.5 seconds, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “07” is selected, 15 round games are performed, and it is easy to enter game balls into the special winning opening 8 in all round games. Such a jackpot is called “15R / 15R jackpot game”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “21”, the special winning opening opening / closing control table “08” shown in FIG. 8 is selected. In this case, the round game is played 15 times, and the first to fourth rounds become the first normal round game. The fifth round is a specific round game, and twelve opening / closing operations are performed. Of the 12 opening / closing operations, the first 11 opening times are 0.18 seconds, and the closing time is 2.548 seconds. The last one-time opening time is 25.0 seconds, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. Then, after the sixth round, the first normal round game is performed. In the grand prize opening / closing control table “08”, the period from the first normal round game to the first 11 opening / closing operations of the fifth round is the “first specific period”, and the last opening / closing operation of the fifth round is the last. The period up to the round (15th round) is the “second specific period”. As described above, when the special winning opening / closing control table “08” is selected, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 8 is performed substantially 15 rounds across a specific round game. In addition, the “promotion effect” is performed in the first specific period. Such a jackpot is called “15R / 15R (with promotion effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “22”, the special prize opening / closing control table “09” shown in FIG. 8 is selected. In this case, the round game is played 15 times, the opening time from the first round to the fourth round is 29.5 seconds, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. The opening time from the 5th round to the 15th round is 0.18 seconds, and the closing time is 2.548 seconds. Accordingly, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “09” is selected, 15 round games are performed, but the first four rounds are the first normal round games, and the game balls to the special winning opening 8 are played. Although it is easy to enter a ball, the fifth and subsequent rounds are second normal round games, and it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 8. As described above, when the special winning opening opening / closing control table “09” is selected, 15 round games are performed, but the round game where the game ball can easily enter the grand winning opening 8 is substantially four rounds. Become. In addition, the “promotion effect” is performed in the first to fourth rounds that are the first specific period. Such a jackpot is called “4R / 15R (with promotion effect) jackpot”.

  When the special figure stop symbol data is “23”, the special prize opening / closing control table “10” shown in FIG. 8 is selected. In this case, the round game is played 15 times, the opening time from the first round to the fourth round is 29.5 seconds, and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. In the fifth round, five opening / closing operations are performed, the opening time is 0.18 seconds, and the closing time is 2.548 seconds. In the sixth to eleventh rounds, the opening time is 0.18 seconds and the closing time is 2.548 seconds. Furthermore, from the 12th round to the 15th round, the opening time is 29.5 seconds and the closing time is 2.0 seconds. Therefore, when the prize winning opening / closing control table “10” is selected, 15 round games are performed, but from the first round to the fourth round and from the 12th round to the 15th round to the prize winning opening 8. However, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 8 from the fifth round to the eleventh round. Thus, although 15 round games are performed, a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the big prize opening 8 is substantially 8 rounds. In addition, the “promotion effect” is performed in the first to eighth rounds that are the first specific period. Such a jackpot is called “8R / 15R (with promotion effect) jackpot”.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game state setting table for determining the game state after the end of the jackpot game. Based on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 5) indicating the type of the special symbol, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the remaining fluctuation count (X) of the high probability game state, based on the special symbol type table shown in FIG. 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” “12” “13” “14” “15” “20” “21” “22”, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot ends, The remaining number of fluctuations (X) in the high probability gaming state is set to 10,000 times, the hour / short gaming flag is also set, and the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the hour / short gaming state is also set to 10,000. 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 “16” or “23”, 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.

  10 and 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of special symbols as will be described later. As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table includes a lottery result of the big hit lottery, a special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data), a reach determination random number 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. 10 and 11, 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 variation time (3 seconds) of the variation pattern 2 (shortening variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (12 seconds) of (normal variation).

  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. 10, and displays the special symbol display device (type of the start opening), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the number of special symbol reservation balls (U1 or U2) ), The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined on the basis of the reach determination random 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.

  Then, 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 120.

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of upper byte data for identifying the command classification and lower byte data indicating the contents (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. Further, the upper 4 bits of the lower byte data correspond to the type of the special stop symbol, and the lower 4 bits correspond to the type of the variation pattern. For example, when the lower byte data is “10H”, “1” of “10H” indicates that the special symbol stop symbol data is “18”, and “0” indicates that the variation pattern is “variation pattern”. 1 ”. When the lower byte data is “3AH”, “3” of “3AH” indicates that the special symbol stop symbol data is “10”, and “A” indicates that the variation pattern is “variation pattern”. 9 ”.

  In the effect control board 120, 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. 10, the contents of the effects of the image display device 14 and the like are described for reference.

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

  In addition, “reach” means a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of jackpot, such that a part of the combination of performance symbols informing the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other production symbols fluctuate. To do. 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. The “temporary stop” refers to an aspect in which the effect design is shown to the player as if the effect design 38 is stopped due to the effect design swinging small or the effect design deforming small.

  In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with low expectation level for jackpot in which two effect symbols temporarily stop and the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although not big hit by “normal reach”, the big hit may be made by “normal reach”.

  “SP reach” means a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than a normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which a production symbol that has not been temporarily stopped undergoes special fluctuations or a special character is displayed.

  “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after super reach and has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach.

  In addition, “full rotation reach” means a mode in which a combination of a plurality of effect symbols for notifying a big win is changed in a low speed state, and in this embodiment, it is executed only when winning in the big win lottery. Means reach.

  “Pseudo-continuous notice” means “the number of times of pseudo-continuous notice”, and “pseudo-continuous notice” means that the special symbol corresponding to one big win lottery is displayed during the variable display. This means that the symbol is temporarily stopped and then changed again to notify the change by changing the effect design and temporarily stopping the design symbol multiple times.

  12 and 13 are diagrams showing a pre-judgment table for pre-determining the result of the big hit lottery. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the prior determination table includes a lottery lottery result, a special symbol (special symbol stop symbol data), a reach determination random number value, a special symbol variation random value, and a start port. A winning designation command is associated.

  Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether it is a “big hit” or “losing” by using a random number for determining the special symbol obtained when the game ball enters the start opening, and by using the special symbol stop symbol data, The type and presence / absence of transition to the high-probability gaming state or the short-time gaming state can also be determined in advance. In addition, the contents of the production (whether there is a reach, the type of reach), etc. can be determined in advance based on the random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure fluctuation. Information on the contents (planned variation pattern) can be determined in advance.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, and determines the start winning information based on the special figure stop symbol data, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random value. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start opening winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  Here, the start opening winning 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 “E1H”, it indicates that a game ball has entered the first start port 6, and if the upper byte data is “E2H”, the game is input to the second start port 7. Indicates that a ball has entered. Further, the upper 4 bits of the lower byte data correspond to the type of the stop special symbol, and the lower 4 bits correspond to the effect type. For example, when the lower byte data is “5CH”, “5” of “5CH” indicates that the special symbol stop symbol data is “12”, and “C” indicates that the scheduled variation pattern is “variable”. Pattern 11 ".

  12 and 3 is similar to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. However, the prior determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is used when the game ball enters the start opening of the game ball, whereas the special pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is used when the special symbol variation starts. Each judgment time is different. In addition, it is also different whether or not “the number of reserved balls” is referred to.

  FIG. 14A to FIG. 14F show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol game based on winning to the first winning gate 9 or the second winning gate 10.

  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 this embodiment, as described above, “4R / 8R jackpot game” “8R promotion jackpot game” “8R jackpot game” “0R / 8R jackpot game” “15R jackpot game” “15R promotion jackpot game” “4R / 15R jackpot games ”and can be divided into seven types of jackpot games.

  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, the winning of “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) 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 “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variable jackpot”. The winning jackpot that is set to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is called “0R / 8R probable bonus jackpot”, and “8R / 8R ( A jackpot that is executed with “promotion effect) jackpot” and then set to a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state is referred to as “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”.

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

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

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 101a performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101a reads a startup program from the main ROM 101b and initializes each storage area of the main RAM 101c in response to power-on.

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a updates the special figure fluctuation random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol composed of the reach determination random number and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. .

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. 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 or not the detection signals from the winning gate detection sensors 9a and 10a are input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the winning gate 10. 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 performs the first preliminary determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 6. In the first pre-determination, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 12, and based on the special figure stop symbol data, the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value acquired this time, Start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined. In the short-time gaming state, the first pre-determination is not performed and the second pre-determination described later is performed.

  Then, in step S237, the main CPU 101a generates a start opening winning designation command (see FIG. 12) for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery based on the start winning information determined in the first pre-determination. It is set in the transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) for rendering in the RAM 101c. The effect control board 102 can execute the effect mode setting process by receiving this command. In the short-time gaming state, since the first pre-determination is not performed, a start opening prize designation command indicating that new data is stored in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is transmitted in the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  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 performs a second preliminary determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 7. In this second pre-determination, the main CPU 101a refers to the jackpot lottery pre-determination table shown in FIG. 13, and based on the special figure stop symbol data, the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value acquired this time, Start winning information for indicating the start opening determination information in advance is determined. In the non-time-saving gaming state, the first prior determination is performed without performing the second prior determination.

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a generates a start opening winning designation command (see FIG. 13) for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery based on the start winning information determined in the second pre-determination. It is set in the transmission data storage area (transmission buffer) for rendering in the RAM 101c. The effect control board 102 can execute the effect mode setting process by receiving this command. Since the second pre-determination is not performed in the non-short-time gaming state, a start opening prize designation command indicating that new data has been stored in the storage unit of the second special symbol storage area is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to.

  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 address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If the special figure special power processing data = 3, the processing shifts to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special power processing data = 5, the processing shifts to the big hit game end processing (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. 4B).

  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 symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9 (see FIG. 5), and the determined effect symbol designation 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 FIGS. 10 and 11 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, with reference to the determined special symbol variation pattern determination table (FIGS. 10 and 11), the jackpot lottery result, 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. 9 and 10) 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 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-13, 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, the main CPU 101a collates the special figure stop symbol data with the jackpot game control table of FIG. 6 as a special game opening process, and stores an opening designation command corresponding to the special figure stop symbol data for 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, referring to the jackpot game control table shown in FIG. 6, on the basis of the special figure stop symbol data, from the big prize opening / closing control tables 01 to 10 shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. Is selected and 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, the type of jackpot is confirmed, the special symbol stop symbol data is collated with the jackpot game control table of FIG. 6, and the jackpot type transmitted to the effect control board 102 is supported. 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, the type of jackpot is confirmed, the special symbol stop symbol data is collated with the jackpot game control table of FIG. 6, and the jackpot type transmitted to the effect control board 102 is supported. 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 collates the special figure stop symbol data set in the main RAM 101c with the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 9, 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. 9, and determines whether or not the hourly flag is turned on in the hourly 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 processing data loaded in step S402, and if the ordinary power transmission processing data = 0. Normal symbol memory determination including normal symbol determination whether or not to execute the auxiliary game (the second start port 7 is opened) based on the general symbol determination information acquired based on winning to the winning gates 9 and 10 The process is shifted to the process (step S410), and if the normal symbol normal power process data = 1, 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 is 2, the normal symbol display unit 22 stops the normal symbol stop process (step S430). Over data = 3 performs if switching control of the second start hole 7 long (to operate 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. 14A), 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.

(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)
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 37 is executed.

  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. 38 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 S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect control process for controlling the customer waiting effect performed in the customer waiting state.

  In step S1500, 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 S1600, 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 S1700, 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. 38 and 39.

  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, and moves the processing to step S1392. 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 S1400 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. Here, the special figure hold icon display process will be described with reference to FIG. 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 ").

  In step S1321-1, 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 S1321-2, the sub CPU 102a obtains a special figure hold icon effect pattern determination random number indicated by the special figure hold icon effect pattern determination random number counter, and in step S1321-3, stores the special figure hold icon effect pattern determination table. select. The special figure hold icon production pattern determination table is a table for determining a special figure hold icon mode to be subjected to the special figure hold icon display process, and is associated with the start opening prize designation command.

  In step S1321-4, the sub CPU 102a compares the acquired special figure hold icon effect pattern determination random number with the selected special figure hold icon effect pattern determination table to determine the special figure hold icon effect pattern determination step, and step S1321- 5, the special figure reservation icon presentation pattern data representing the determination result is stored in the presentation information storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the special figure reservation icon display process is terminated.

  Sub CPU102a will return to the command analysis process shown in FIG. 38, and will perform effect mode setting process in step S1322 after the special figure pending | holding icon display process is complete | finished.

  Here, the effect mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1322-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the start opening prize designation command stored in the effect information hold storage area.

  In step S1322-2, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is a variation effect classification mode performed by an effect device such as the image display device 14 in response to a special symbol lottery (or a special symbol change display). For example, the background of the image displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14, the character to be displayed, and the like are different depending on the effect mode. In the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, a plurality of effect mode flags corresponding to the type of effect mode are stored, and the effect mode flag corresponding to the set effect mode is turned on. .

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is set to any one of “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, “S mode”, “RUB mode”, and “XYZ mode”. In the “normal effect mode”, the effect mode A flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned on. In the “ABC mode”, the effect mode B flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is set. In the “S mode”, the effect mode C flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned on. In the “RUB mode”, the effect mode D flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is set. In the “XYZ mode”, the effect mode E flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned ON.

  The “ABC mode” in the present embodiment is an effect mode in which the characters A, B, and C are displayed side by side. When the “ABC mode” is set, the characters A, B, And the character C are displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. The “S mode” is an effect mode in which the character S is displayed. When the “S mode” is set, the character S is always displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14. The “RUB mode” is an effect mode in which the background R is displayed. When the “RUB mode” is set, the background image of the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 is always the background R. The “XYZ mode” is an effect mode in which the song X is played. When the “XYZ mode” is set, the song X is always output from the audio output device 15.

  In step S1322-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the effect mode A flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is ON. The case where the effect mode A flag is ON is a case where the currently set effect mode is the “normal effect mode”. As will be described later, when the short-time game state is set, the “special mode” is set (the effect mode J flag is ON). Therefore, the “normal effect mode” is at least a low-probability game. This is when the state is controlled.

  In step S1322-4, the sub CPU 102a acquires the effect mode determination random number indicated by the effect mode determination random number counter, and stores it in the effect mode determination random number storage area of the sub RAM 102c.

  In step S1322-5, the sub CPU 102a collates the start opening prize designation command, the effect mode flag, and the effect mode determination random number with the effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, and sets any effect mode. Judge whether to do. If the currently set effect mode is not the “normal effect mode” (NO in step S1322-3), the new effect mode is not set and the set effect mode is maintained. .

  In addition, the production mode to be set is determined at a rate corresponding to the lower byte data of the start opening winning designation command. As described above, the upper 4 bits of the lower byte data of the start opening winning designation command correspond to the stop special symbol type, and the lower 4 bits correspond to the effect type (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

  For example, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “10H”, the special figure stop symbol data “18” in which the jackpot determination result is “losing” and “variation patterns 1 to 4” in advance. This is the case. Although details will be described later, in the case of “variation patterns 1 to 4”, any variation effect of “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, and “normal reach” is executed. When the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “10H”, it is determined as “normal production mode” at a rate of 90%, “ABC mode” at a rate of 4%, and at a rate of 2% each. “S mode”, “RUB mode”, and “XYZ mode” are determined. In this way, when the jackpot determination result is “losing” and the variation effect is any one of “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, and “normal reach”, it is determined as “normal effect mode” at a high rate. Is done. Similarly, even when the pre-judgment lottery result is “losing”, when the variation effect is “SP reach” (when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “15H” “16H”) The “normal effect mode” is determined at a ratio of 70%, the “ABC mode” is determined at a ratio of 10%, and the “S mode” and “XYZ mode” are determined at a ratio of 5%. Furthermore, even if the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “losing”, when the variation effect is “SPSP reach” (when the lower byte of the start opening prize designation command is “17H” “18H”) The “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 50%, the “ABC mode” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the “S mode” and the “RUB mode” are determined at a rate of 10%. As described above, even when the pre-determination result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the selection ratio of the effect mode differs depending on the type of the change effect. In the present embodiment, “SP reach” or “SPSP reach”, which has a higher expectation of jackpot than “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation”, and “normal reach”, is “ABC mode”, “S mode”, “RUB mode”, “ The ratio determined as “XYZ mode” is increased.

  In addition, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “3AH” or “3BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “10” in which the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) certain change jackpot”. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 40%, the “ABC mode” is determined at a rate of 40%, and the “S mode” is determined at a rate of 20%. Similarly, even when the preliminary determination lottery result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit”, when the variation effect is “SPSP reach” (the lower byte of the start opening prize designation command is “ 3CH ”and“ 3DH ”) are determined as“ normal performance mode ”at a rate of 30%,“ ABC mode ”is determined at a rate of 50%, and“ S mode ”is determined at a rate of 20%. . Further, even when the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) jackpot”, when the change effect is “full rotation reach” (the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “ 3EH) is determined as “normal effect mode” at a rate of 20%, and “ABC mode” at a rate of 80%. As described above, when the preliminary determination lottery result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit”, one of the “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” effect modes is selected. . When the variation effect is “full rotation reach”, “S mode” is not selected, and either “normal effect mode” or “ABC mode” is selected.

  In addition, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “4AH” or “4BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “11” in which the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) certain variation jackpot”. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 40%, the “ABC mode” is determined at a rate of 40%, and the “S mode” is determined at a rate of 20%. Similarly, even if the pre-judgment lottery result is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit”, when the variation effect is “SPSP reach” (the lower byte of the start opening prize designation command is “ 4CH ”and“ 4DH ”) are determined as“ normal production mode ”at a rate of 30%,“ ABC mode ”is determined at a rate of 50%, and“ S mode ”is determined at a rate of 20%. . Furthermore, even if the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit”, if the variation effect is “full rotation reach” (the lower byte of the start opening prize designation command is “In the case of“ 4EH ”) is determined as“ normal effect mode ”at a rate of 20%, and is determined as“ ABC mode ”at a rate of 80%. Thus, when the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit”, any effect mode of “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, or “S mode” is selected. . When the variation effect is “full rotation reach”, “S mode” is not selected, and either “normal effect mode” or “ABC mode” is selected.

  In addition, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “5CH” or “5DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “12” in which the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variable jackpot”. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SPSP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the “RUB mode” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  Also, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “6CH” or “6DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “13” in which the jackpot determination result is “6R / 8R (with roll effect) with probable big hit” is obtained. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SPSP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 40%, and the “RUB mode” is determined at a rate of 60%.

  In addition, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “7CH” and “7DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “14” in which the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variable jackpot”. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SPSP reach”. In this case, each of the “normal effect mode” and the “RUB mode” is determined at a ratio of 50%. Thus, in the case where the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “8R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot” or “4R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, “Normal production mode” or “RUB mode” is selected.

  Further, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “8AH” or “8BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “15” having a big hit determination result of “0R / 8R probability variable big hit” and the variation effect is “ This is a case where it is preliminarily determined to be “SP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the “XYZ mode” is determined at a rate of 70%. Thus, when the lottery result of the pre-determination is “0R / 8R probability variation big hit”, “normal effect mode” or “XYZ mode” is selected.

  In addition, when the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “9AH” or “9BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “16” in which the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”. In this case, it is determined in advance that the variation effect is “SP reach”. In this case, the “normal effect mode” is determined at a rate of 60%, the “ABC mode” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the “S mode” is determined at a rate of 10%. Similarly, even when the preliminary determination lottery result is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”, when the variation effect is “SPSP reach” (the lower byte of the start opening designation command is “ 9CH ”and“ 9DH ”) are determined as“ normal effect mode ”at a rate of 50%,“ ABC mode ”is determined at a rate of 40%, and“ S mode ”is determined at a rate of 10%. . Thus, in the case of the special figure stop symbol data “16” in which the lottery result of the pre-judgment is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”, the “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” Either production mode is selected.

  Further, when the upper byte of the start opening prize designation command is “E2H” indicating that a game ball has entered the second start opening 7, “normal effect mode” is selected. Since the special mode is set in the short-time gaming state, the effect mode determination in step S1322-5 is not performed (NO in step S1322-3). Therefore, when the “normal effect mode” is selected because the upper byte of the start opening winning designation command is “E2H”, a game ball enters the second start opening 7 when in the non-short game state. This is the case of a ball.

  As described above, when the start opening prize designation command is received when the “normal effect mode” is set, any of the “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, “S mode”, “RUB mode”, and “XYZ mode” is selected. Is selected. The preliminary determination lottery results indicated by the start opening prize designation command are “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” and “8R / 8R (with promotion effect)”. In the case of “normal jackpot”, one of “normal presentation mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is selected. Also, the lottery result of the pre-judgment indicated by the start opening winning designation command is “8R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, “4R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot. In the case of “,” “normal production mode” or “RUB mode” is selected. Furthermore, when the lottery result of the pre-determination indicated by the start opening winning designation command is “0R / 8R probability variation big hit”, “normal effect mode” or “XYZ mode” is selected. Therefore, the jackpot when the “ABC mode” or “S mode” is set is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, “8R / 8R ( “Elevation production is available)” is usually a big hit. In addition, the jackpot when the “RUB mode” is set is “8R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability change jackpot” “6R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability change jackpot” “4R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability change It will be one of the big hits. Furthermore, the jackpot when the “XYZ mode” is set is “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, when the type of the effect mode to be set is determined, the sub CPU 102a immediately sets the determined effect mode. However, you may make it determine the timing which sets the determined production mode. The timing for setting the effect mode can be the effect mode setting process, or can be set when several fluctuating effects are performed. It is also possible to make a change effect when the effect information is shifted to the storage area (the 0th storage unit) (when the change occurs).

  And sub CPU102a performs the process which sets the data of the production mode determined in said step S1322-5. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect mode data command corresponding to the effect mode to be set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c. If a new effect mode is not set immediately (when it is determined in step S1322-5 that the timing for setting the effect mode is first), the effect mode is set in the counter of the effect mode set counter storage area. The timing to set is set, and when the timing arrives, the production mode is set.

  In step S1322-6, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of setting an effect mode flag corresponding to the effect mode determined in step S1322-5, and ends the effect mode setting process. Specifically, referring to FIGS. 48 and 49, the corresponding effect mode flag among the effect mode flags stored in the effect mode flag storage area of sub-RAM 102c is turned ON, and the other effect mode flags are turned OFF. . The effect mode flag that is turned on is turned off when the variation effect in which the stored start opening winning designation command is shifted to the effect information storage area (the 0th storage unit) is completed (at the end of the effect). The mode A flag (normal production mode) is turned on. However, if the lottery result of the preliminary determination of the start opening winning designation command is a jackpot, it is turned on until the jackpot game is finished, and when the jackpot game is finished, the effect mode A flag (normal effect mode) is turned on. Note that even if the lottery result of the pre-determination of the start opening prize designation command is lost, at the end of the change, the turned-on effect mode flag may be continued without being turned off. For example, the effect mode end lottery It may be determined whether or not to shift to the normal performance mode.

  When the effect mode setting process is completed, the sub CPU 102a returns to the command analysis process shown in FIG. 38, and configures the special figure lottery effect in step S1331, and the effect symbol that is displayed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The effect symbol pattern determination process for performing the stop display is performed. In the effect symbol pattern determination process, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command and stops the effect symbol to be displayed on the image display device 14 based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command, that is, the effect symbol stop. In the display, the arrangement (combination) of decorative symbols arranged on a predetermined effective line is determined.

  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 an effect shift process. Here, the effect shift process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect shift process is to shift (move or delete) the special figure hold icon displayed on the display unit 140 of the image display device 14 with the execution of a new special symbol variation display, and to update the effect mode. It is a process to do.

  In step S1341-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the type of the start opening related to the received special figure variation pattern designation command, and the start opening prize designation command stored in the effect information hold storage area corresponding to the start opening, The special figure hold icon mode data (hereinafter simply referred to as “production information” when the start opening winning designation command and the special figure hold icon production pattern data are collectively referred to) is shifted. In this shift, the effect information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. For example, when the special figure variation pattern designation command indicates the first start port, the production information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first production information hold storage area is stored in the third storage of the first production information hold storage area. Shift to part. Further, the production information stored in the first storage unit of the first production information hold storage area is shifted to the production information related storage area (the 0th storage unit), and the production information stored in the production information related storage area Erase.

  In addition, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for updating the set effect mode. In addition, when it is time to check the counter in the effect mode set counter storage area and newly set the effect mode, the data of the effect mode determined in step S1322-4 is set and the effect mode is supported. The process which sets the production mode flag to perform is performed.

  In step S1341-2, the sub CPU 102a sends, to the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, a special figure hold icon shift control command for shifting the special figure hold icon corresponding to the type of the start port related to the received special figure variation pattern designation command. set.

  In step S1341-3, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect mode data command corresponding to the updated effect mode in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the effect shift process.

  When the effect shift process ends, the sub CPU 102a returns to the command analysis process shown in FIG. 38, and performs a customer waiting effect end process in step S1342.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 43, the customer waiting effect end determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described. In step S1342-1, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect is being executed, that is, whether or not the customer waiting effect execution flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1342-2. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1342-3.

  In step S1342-2, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect end process in order to end the customer waiting effect currently being executed. In the customer waiting effect end process, the sub CPU 102a turns off the customer waiting effect execution flag and sets a customer waiting effect end control command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  The customer waiting effect end 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 processing in step S1600. When the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 receive the customer waiting effect end control command, the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 forcibly end the customer waiting effect currently being executed.

  In step S1342-3, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect standby is on, that is, whether or not the customer waiting effect standby flag is ON. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect standby flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S1342-4. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the customer waiting effect standby flag is not turned ON, the customer waiting effect end determination process ends.

  In step S1342-4, the sub CPU 102a performs a customer waiting effect standby end process in order 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.

  Upon completion of the customer waiting effect end determination process, the sub CPU 102a returns to the command analysis process shown in FIG. 38, and is performed when a special drawing lottery effect is configured and a special symbol variation display is performed in step S1343. A variation effect pattern determination process is performed for determining a variation effect pattern which is the effect content of the variation effect (including the variation display of the effect symbol).

  Here, the variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1343-1, 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 S1343-2, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c in order to grasp the type of the effect mode currently set.

  In step S1343-3, the sub CPU 102a acquires the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the random number for variation effect pattern determination and the random value indicated by the random number counter related to the random number for reach effect determination. In step S1343-4, The variation effect pattern determination for determining the variation effect pattern is performed by collating the acquired random effect pattern determination random number with the determined variation effect pattern determination table (not shown).

  If it is determined in step 1343-4 that the variation effect pattern is a reach effect, the sub CPU 102a executes a process of determining a reach effect pattern in step S1343-5. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a uses the change pattern designation command acquired in step S1343-1, the effect mode flag confirmed in step S1343-3, and the reach effect determination random number acquired in step S1343-3. 50 to 53, the reach effect determination table shown in FIGS. 50 to 53 is collated to determine the type of reach effect to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is set to any one of “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, “S reach”, “RUB reach”, and “XYZ reach”. In addition, there are “normal long reach”, “ABC long reach”, and “S long reach” depending on the fluctuation time, and these are also collectively referred to as “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, and “S reach” in the following. The “ABC reach” in the present embodiment is a reach effect performed using the character A, character B, and character C displayed in the “ABC mode”. “S reach” is a reach effect performed using the character S displayed in the “S mode”. The “RUB reach” is a reach effect performed in a state where the background R displayed in the “RUB mode” is displayed. The “XYZ reach” is a reach effect performed using the song X played in the “XYZ mode”.

  For example, when the change pattern designation command is “15H” or “16H”, the special figure stop symbol data is “18”, the jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the changing effect is “SP reach”. This is the case of “reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, the effect mode is set to any one of “normal effect mode”, “ABC mode”, “S mode”, and “XYZ mode” (see FIG. 48). As shown in FIG. 50, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 40%, “S reach” is determined at a rate of 20%, and 40%. Is determined to be “XYZ reach”. When “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is set. When “S mode” is set, “S reach (resurrection)” is set, and “XYZ mode” is set. Is set to “XYZ reach”. The “S reach (revival)” is a reach effect that shifts from “S reach” to “ABC reach” during the change effect, as will be described in detail later. In addition, when shifting from “S reach” to “ABC reach”, the effect mode C flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned OFF, the effect mode A flag is turned ON, and the effect mode is set to “S mode”. To “normal presentation mode”.

  Further, the case where the variation pattern designation command is “17H” “18H” is the special figure stop symbol data “18”, the big hit determination result is “losing”, and the variation effect is “SPSP reach”. This is the case of “reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, “S mode”, and “RUB mode” is set (see FIG. 48). As shown in FIG. 50, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 30%, “normal reach” is set at a rate of 30%, and 10%. Is determined to be “S reach”, and is determined to be “RUB reach” at a rate of 30%. Also, when “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, when “S mode” is set, “S reach” is determined, and when “RUB mode” is set Is determined to be “RUB reach”.

  As described above, in the “losing SP reach” and the “losing SPSP reach” in the normal performance mode, the “RUB reach” has a higher determination ratio than the “ABC reach”, and the “RUB reach” The rate of “losing” is higher than “ABC reach”. Therefore, it can be said that “ABC reach” is a reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than “RUB reach”.

  When the upper byte of the variation pattern designation command is “E7H” indicating that a game ball has entered the second start port 7, it is determined to be “special reach” (FIG. 49 and FIG. 49). (See FIG. 52).

  When the variation pattern designation command is “3AH” or “3BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “10” in which the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 51, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “S reach” is determined at a rate of 20%. In addition, when “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach” is determined. Therefore, when “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation big hit” is obtained after “big hit SP reach”, the reach effect is determined as either “ABC reach” or “S reach”.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “3CH” or “3DH”, the special symbol stop symbol data “10” having a jackpot determination result of “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 51, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 30%, “normal reach” is determined at a rate of 50%, and 20%. Is determined to be “S reach”. When “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach (revival)” is determined at a rate of 20%. % Is determined as “S reach”. Therefore, when “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability change big hit” is passed through “big hit SPSP reach”, the reach direction is any of “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, “S reach”, and “S reach (revival)”. It is decided.

  Here, “S reach (resurrection)” in the present embodiment is an effect in which an effect such as “losing” is once performed and then the reach effect is continued after being revived. Specifically, in the same way as “S reach”, after performing the reach effect performed using the character S, an effect suggesting that it is “losing” is performed. Then, after the lost suggestion effect, the characters A, B, and C are displayed, and “ABC reach” is started, and then the effect of notifying that “big hit” is performed. Note that “S reach (revival)” is a reach effect that is determined only when the current performance mode is “S mode”. When performed, the effect mode is shifted to the “normal effect mode”.

  The case where the variation pattern designation command is “3EH” is a case where the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect), certain variation jackpot” and the variation effect is “full rotation reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, either the “normal effect mode” or the “ABC mode” is set (see FIG. 49), but as shown in FIG. 51, the “full rotation reach” is set regardless of the set mode. It is determined.

  The case where the variation pattern designation command is “4AH” or “4BH” is the special figure stop symbol data “11” in which the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 51, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “S reach” is determined at a rate of 20%. In addition, when “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach” is determined. Accordingly, when “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability change big hit” is obtained after “big hit SP reach”, the reach effect is determined as either “ABC reach” or “S reach”.

  When the fluctuation pattern designation command is “4CH” or “4DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “11” having a jackpot determination result of “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” is obtained, and the fluctuation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 51, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 30%, “normal reach” is determined at a rate of 50%, and 20%. Is determined to be “S reach”. When “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach (revival)” is determined at a rate of 20%. % Is determined as “S reach”. Therefore, when “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probable big hit” is passed after “big hit SPSP reach”, the reach effect is any of “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, “S reach”, and “S reach (revival)”. It is decided.

  Thus, in the case of the special figure stop symbol data “10” and “11”, that is, the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” or “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”. In this case, the determination ratio of “ABC reach” is higher than that of “S reach” (see FIG. 51).

  When the variation pattern designation command is “5CH” or “5DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “12” having a jackpot determination result of “8R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability variation jackpot” is obtained, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, either “normal effect mode” or “RUB mode” is set (see FIG. 49), but as shown in FIG. 52, “RUB reach” is determined regardless of the type of the current effect mode. Is done.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “6CH” or “6DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “13” having a jackpot determination result of “6R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability variation jackpot” and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, either “normal effect mode” or “RUB mode” is set (see FIG. 49), but as shown in FIG. 52, “RUB reach” is determined regardless of the type of the current effect mode. Is done.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “7CH” or “7DH”, the special figure stop symbol data “14” in which the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with a turn effect) certain variation jackpot”, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, either “normal effect mode” or “RUB mode” is set (see FIG. 49), but as shown in FIG. 52, “RUB reach” is determined regardless of the type of the current effect mode. Is done. Therefore, if the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with a snarling effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with a squeaking effect) probability variation jackpot”, or “4R / 8R (with a sagming effect) probability variation jackpot”, “RUB reach”. To be determined.

  When the fluctuation pattern designation command is “8AH” “8BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “15” in which the jackpot determination result is “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”, and the fluctuation effect is “jackpot SP reach”. This is the case (see FIG. 10). In this case, either “normal effect mode” or “XYZ mode” is set (see FIG. 49), but “XYZ reach” is determined regardless of the type of the current effect mode, as shown in FIG. Is done. Therefore, when the jackpot determination result is “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”, it is determined as “XYZ reach”.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “9AH” or “9BH”, the special figure stop symbol data “16” having a jackpot determination result of “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot” is obtained, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 52, when the “normal production mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “S reach” is determined at a rate of 20%. In addition, when “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach” is determined.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “9CH” or “9DH”, the special symbol stop symbol data “16” having a jackpot determination result of “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot” is obtained, and the variation effect is “ This is the case of “big hit SPSP reach” (see FIG. 10). In this case, any one of “normal production mode”, “ABC mode”, and “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49). As shown in FIG. 52, when the “normal effect mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined at a rate of 30%, “normal reach” is determined at a rate of 50%, and 20%. Is determined to be “S reach”. When “ABC mode” is set, “ABC reach” is determined, and when “S mode” is set, “S reach (revival)” is determined at a rate of 20%. % Is determined as “S reach”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53, when the upper byte of the start opening winning designation command is “E7H” indicating that a game ball has entered the second start opening 7, it is determined as “special reach”. When the lower byte of the start opening winning designation command is “AEH”, “BEH”, or “CEH” indicating that the variation effect is “full rotation reach”, it is determined as “full rotation reach” as an exception.

  Thus, the type of reach effect is determined based on the jackpot determination result and the set type of effect mode. In particular, unless the set production mode is the “normal production mode”, the type of reach production to be determined is associated with the type of the production mode that is set. That is, when the reach effect is performed in the “ABC mode”, it is determined as “ABC reach”, and when the reach effect is performed in the “S mode”, “S reach” or “S reach (revival) is performed. ) ”Is determined and“ RUB reach ”is performed when the“ RUB mode ”is selected, and“ XYZ reach ”is determined when the reach effect is performed when the“ XYZ mode ”is selected. Is done. Therefore, for example, “XYZ reach” is performed in the “ABC mode”, and a reach effect different from the effect mode is not performed.

  The relationship between the production mode and the reach production is clarified by the correspondence between the type of production mode and the reach production. For example, when “ABC reach” is performed in “ABC mode”, character A, character B, and character C displayed in “ABC mode” are displayed large in “ABC reach”. For example, when “S reach” is performed in “S mode”, the character S displayed in “S mode” dances in “S reach”. In this way, the entertainment mode and the reach production are related to each other, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  In the case of a big win, the big hit determination result and the reach production are related. For example, when the jackpot determination result is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability change jackpot”, “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability change jackpot”, or “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”, “normal reach” "ABC reach", "S reach", or "S reach (revival)" is determined. Therefore, when any of “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, “S reach”, and “S reach (revival)” is executed and a big hit is made, “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probable big hit” “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot "or" 8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot ". In addition, when the jackpot determination result is “8R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with a striking effect) probability variation jackpot”, or “4R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”, “RUB reach”. To be determined. Therefore, when “RUB reach” is executed and a big hit is made, “8R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability variation big hit” “6R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability change big hit” “4R / 8R (with a turn effect)” One of "probable jackpot". Furthermore, when the jackpot determination result is “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”, it is determined as “XYZ reach”. Therefore, when “XYZ reach” is executed and the jackpot is reached, “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot” is set.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9, “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) jackpot” is a probable jackpot (special figure stop symbol data “11”) that shifts to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and the jackpot game ends. There is a normal jackpot (special figure stop symbol data “16”) that later shifts to a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, "8R / 8R (with a snarling effect) jackpot", "6R / 8R (with a squeaking effect) jackpot", "4R / 8R (with a headline effect) jackpot" and "0R / 8R jackpot" have a high probability after the jackpot game ends. It is a promising big hit to shift to the gaming state (special figure stop symbol data “12” “13” “14” “15”). Therefore, when a big hit is made by “normal reach”, “ABC reach”, “S reach”, or “S reach (revival)”, the game shifts to either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. However, if a big hit is made with “RUB reach” and “XYZ reach”, the game will always shift to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  Therefore, when a big hit is made with “ABC reach”, the number of round games in which a game ball can easily enter the big prize opening 8 is larger than the case where a big win is made with “XYZ reach”. An advantageous jackpot game will be played. On the other hand, when a big hit is made with “ABC reach”, the game may shift to a low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is finished. However, when a big hit is made with “XYZ reach”, the game always shifts to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game is finished. Therefore, even when “ABC reach” is executed or when “XYZ reach” is executed, a great expectation can be given to the player.

  In addition, as described above, “ABC reach” is a reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than “RUB reach”. However, if a hit is made with “ABC reach”, the game may shift to a low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. However, if a big hit is made with “RUB reach”, the game always shifts to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Therefore, even when “ABC reach” is executed or when “RUB reach” is executed, a great expectation can be given to the player.

  In step S1343-6, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for setting an effect mode according to the type of reach effect determined in step S1343-5. For example, if it is determined that “ABC reach” is to be executed when the “normal effect mode” is set, a process of setting the “ABC mode” is performed. That is, during execution of the reach effect, the effect mode corresponding to the type of the reach effect is set. On the other hand, if the production mode and the reach production correspond to each other, for example, when it is determined to execute “ABC reach” when the “ABC mode” is set, the production mode is not changed. The set production mode is maintained as it is. Also, as an exception, when “full rotation reach” is determined, “ABC mode” is set, and when “special reach” is determined, “special mode” is set. The effect mode is changed by setting an effect mode data command corresponding to the effect mode to be newly set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  In addition, in the said step S1343-5, when it is determined as "S reach (revival)", the change timing of production | presentation mode changes. Specifically, at the start of “S reach (revival)”, the set “S mode” remains unchanged. Then, when an effect suggesting that it is “losing” is performed, a process of changing from “S mode” to “normal effect mode” is performed.

  In step S1343-7, the sub CPU 102a sets a variation effect control command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern and reach effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1343-8, is the effect time of the variation effect. The variable effect time is set in the variable effect timer counter of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1343-9, the variable effect data corresponding to the variable effect pattern is set in the variable effect data storage area 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. Sub CPU102a will return to the command analysis process shown in FIG. 38, if the variation production pattern determination process is complete | finished.

  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 S1362, the sub CPU 102a performs a special mode setting process for setting the effect mode to the special mode or the normal effect mode based on the game state indicated by the received game state designation command.

  Here, the special mode setting process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1362-1, data indicating the gaming state set in the gaming state storage area of the sub RAM 102c is confirmed. If the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1362-3. If the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1362-2.

  When the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for setting data of “normal effect mode” in step S1362-2. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect mode data command corresponding to the “normal effect mode” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c.

  When the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect mode data command corresponding to “special mode” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c and sets data of “special mode” in step S1362-3. Process.

  In step S1362-4, the sub CPU 102a performs a process of setting an effect mode flag corresponding to the effect mode set in step S1362-2 or step S1362-3, and ends the special mode setting process. Specifically, when the “normal effect mode” is set, the effect mode A flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned ON, and the other effect mode flags are turned OFF. When the “special mode” is set, the effect mode J flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is turned on, and the other effect mode flags are turned off. Thus, when the transition is made to the short-time gaming state, the production mode is set to “special mode”, and when the transition is made from the time-short gaming state to the non-time-saving gaming state, the production mode is set to “normal production mode”. .

  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 sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1371, and if it determines that there is no opening designation command, it moves the process to step S1380.

  In step S1371, the sub CPU 102a executes a jackpot effect data setting process for setting the type of effect during the execution of the jackpot game, that is, during the opening, round, and ending of the jackpot game.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 46, the jackpot effect data setting process by the effect control board 102 will be described. First, in step S1371-1, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the received opening designation command and confirms special figure stop symbol data. This special figure stop symbol data corresponds to the type of stop special symbol that has been a big hit (see FIG. 6). If it is the special figure stop symbol data “10” that is “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, the process proceeds to step S1371-2, and if it is not the special symbol stop symbol data “10”, the process proceeds to step S1371-2. The processing is moved to S1371-5.

  In step S1371-2, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the current production mode is set to “ABC mode” or “normal production mode”. Specifically, the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is confirmed, and the effect mode A flag corresponding to the “normal effect mode” or the effect mode B corresponding to the “ABC mode” is selected. Check if it is turned on. If “ABC mode” or “normal production mode” is set, the process proceeds to step S1371-3, and if the production mode is not “ABC mode” or “normal production mode”, The process moves to step S1371-4. When the special figure stop symbol data is “10” and the effect mode is neither “ABC mode” nor “normal effect mode”, the “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49).

  In step S1371-3, the sub CPU 102a determines a jackpot effect that is an effect during the execution of the jackpot game. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a refers to the jackpot effect setting table shown in FIG. 54, the special figure stop symbol data is “10”, and the effect mode is “ABC mode” or “normal effect mode”. The jackpot effect is determined at a predetermined rate from the jackpot effect 1, the jackpot effect 2, or the jackpot effect 3 that can be selected. In this embodiment, the jackpot effect 1 is determined at a rate of 70%, the jackpot effect 2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the jackpot effect 3 is determined at a rate of 10%.

  As will be described in detail later, the jackpot effect 1 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, a selection round effect, and a probability changing ending effect. The jackpot effect 2 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, an XYZ round effect, and a probable ending effect. The jackpot effect 3 is a jackpot effect that executes a special opening effect, a special round effect, and a probable ending effect.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect as the jackpot effect 4 in step S1371-4. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “10” and the effect mode is “S mode”, the jackpot effect 4 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 4 is a jackpot effect that executes an S opening effect, an S round effect, a selection round effect, and a probability changing ending effect.

  In step S1371-5, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is the special symbol stop symbol data “11” that is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variable jackpot”. Judge whether or not. If it is the special figure stop symbol data “11”, the process proceeds to step S1371-6. If it is not the special figure stop symbol data “11”, the process proceeds to step S1371-9.

  In step S1371-6, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether the current effect mode is the “normal effect mode” or the “ABC mode”. Confirm. If the “ABC mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set, the process proceeds to step S1371-7. If the effect mode is not “ABC mode” or “the normal effect mode”, The process moves to step S1371-8. When the special figure stop symbol data is “11” and the effect mode is neither “ABC mode” nor “normal effect mode”, the “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49).

  In step S1371-7, the sub CPU 102a refers to the jackpot effect setting table shown in FIG. 54, the special figure stop symbol data is “11”, and the effect mode is “ABC mode” or “normal”. The jackpot effect is determined at a predetermined ratio from the jackpot effect 5, the jackpot effect 6, the jackpot effect 7, and the jackpot effect 8 that can be selected in the “effect mode”. In this embodiment, the jackpot effect 5 is determined at a rate of 60%, the jackpot effect 6 is determined at a rate of 20%, the jackpot effect 7 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the jackpot effect 8 is determined at a rate of 10%. decide.

  The jackpot effect 5 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, a selection round effect, a probability variation round effect, and a probability variation ending effect, and is the same effect as the jackpot effect 1 except that the probability variation round effect is performed. It is. The jackpot effect 6 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, a selection round effect, a normal round effect, and an ending effect for probability change with a revival effect. Until the selection round effect is performed, the jackpot effect 1 It is the same production as the jackpot production 5. The jackpot effect 7 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, an XYZ round effect, and a probable ending effect. The jackpot effect 2 differs only in the execution period of the XYZ round effect. The jackpot effect 8 is a jackpot effect that executes a special opening effect, a special round effect, a probability variation round effect, and a probability variation ending effect, and is the same effect as the jackpot effect 3 except that the probability variation round effect is performed.

  In step S1371-8, the sub CPU 102a refers to the jackpot presentation setting table shown in FIG. 54, and when the special figure stop symbol data is “11” and the presentation mode is “S mode”. The jackpot effect 9 or the jackpot effect 10 that can be selected is determined at a predetermined ratio. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect 9 is determined at a rate of 70%, and the jackpot effect 10 is determined at a rate of 30%.

  The jackpot effect 9 is a jackpot effect that executes the S opening effect, the S round effect, the selection round effect, the probability variation round effect, and the probability variation ending effect, and is the same effect as the jackpot effect 4 except that the probability variation round effect is performed. is there. The jackpot effect 10 is a jackpot effect that executes an S opening effect, an S round effect, a selection round effect, a normal round effect, and an ending effect for probability change with an S revival effect, and the jackpot effect until the selection round effect is performed. This is the same production as 4 and jackpot production 9.

  In step S1371-9, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is the special symbol stop symbol data “12” that becomes “8R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability variable jackpot”. Judge whether or not. If it is the special figure stop symbol data “12”, the process proceeds to step S 1371-10. If it is not the special figure stop symbol data “12”, the process proceeds to step S 1371-11.

  In step S1371-10, the sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect as the jackpot effect 11. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “12”, the jackpot effect 11 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 11 is a jackpot effect that executes a RUB opening effect, a RUB round effect A, and a probability changing ending effect.

  In step S1371-11, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is the special symbol stop symbol data “13” that becomes “6R / 8R (with a turn effect) probability variable jackpot”. Judge whether or not. If it is the special figure stop symbol data “13”, the process proceeds to step S1371-12, and if it is not the special figure stop symbol data “13”, the process proceeds to step S1371-13.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect 12 as the jackpot effect 12 in step S1371-12. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “13”, the jackpot effect 12 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 12 is a jackpot effect that executes a RUB opening effect, a RUB round effect A, a RUB round effect B, and a probability changing ending effect.

  In step S1371-13, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is “14R” as the special symbol stop symbol data that is “4R / 8R (having a turning effect) probability variable jackpot”. Judge whether or not. If it is the special figure stop symbol data “14”, the process proceeds to step S1371-14. If it is not the special figure stop symbol data “14”, the process proceeds to step S1371-15.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect 13 as the jackpot effect 13 in step S1371-14. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “14”, the jackpot effect 13 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 13 is a jackpot effect that executes a RUB opening effect, a RUB round effect A, a RUB round effect B, and a probability changing ending effect. The jackpot effect 11, the jackpot effect 12, and the jackpot effect 13 are different in the presence / absence of the RUB round effect B and the execution periods of the RUB round effect A and the RUB round effect B.

  In step S1371-15, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is the special symbol stop symbol data “15” whose jackpot determination result is “0R / 8R probability variable big hit”. Determine whether. If it is special figure stop symbol data “15”, the process proceeds to step S 1371-16, and if it is not special figure stop symbol data “15”, the process proceeds to step S 1371-17.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect 14 as the jackpot effect 14 in step S1371-16. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “15”, the jackpot effect 14 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 14 is a jackpot effect that executes an XYZ round effect and a probable ending effect, and is characterized in that an XYZ round effect is performed from the opening effect to the round effect.

  In step S1371-17, the sub CPU 102a determines whether the special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command is “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot” special map stop symbol data “16”. Judge whether or not. If it is the special figure stop symbol data “16”, the process proceeds to step S1371-18. If it is not the special figure stop symbol data “16”, that is, the special figure stop symbol data “20” “21” “22”. In the case of “23”, the process proceeds to step S1371-21.

  In step S1371-18, the sub CPU 102a checks the effect mode flag stored in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and determines whether the current effect mode is the “normal effect mode” or the “ABC mode”. Confirm. If the “ABC mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set, the process proceeds to step S1371-19, and if the effect mode is not “ABC mode” or “normal effect mode”, that is, If the “S mode” is set (see FIG. 49), the process proceeds to step S1371-20.

  The sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect 15 as the jackpot effect 15 in step S1371-19. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “16” and the effect mode is set to “normal effect mode” or “ABC mode”, the jackpot effect 15 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 15 is a jackpot effect that executes an ABC opening effect, an ABC round effect, a selection round effect, a normal round effect, and a normal ending effect. The jackpot effect 6 is the same effect except for the ending effect. .

  In step S1371-20, the sub CPU 102a determines the jackpot effect as the jackpot effect 16. That is, when the special figure stop symbol data is “16” and the effect mode is “S mode”, the jackpot effect 16 is determined (see FIG. 54). The jackpot effect 16 is a jackpot effect that executes an S opening effect, an S round effect, a selection round effect, a normal round effect, and a normal ending effect, and the jackpot effect 10 is the same effect except for the ending effect.

  In step S1371-21, the sub CPU 102a refers to FIG. 55 and determines a jackpot effect according to the type of special figure stop symbol data included in the received opening designation command. Specifically, in the case of the special figure stop symbol data “20”, the jackpot effect 21 is determined. In the case of the special symbol stop symbol data “21”, the jackpot effect 22 is determined. In this case, the jackpot effect 23 is determined. In the case of the special figure stop symbol data “22”, the jackpot effect 21 is determined. In the case of the special symbol stop symbol data “23”, the jackpot effect 24 is determined.

  In step S1371-22, the sub CPU 102a performs a process for setting the jackpot effect data, and ends the jackpot effect data setting process. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a performs the above-described step S1371-3, step S1371-4, step S1371-7, step S1371-8, step S1371-10, step S1371-12, step S1371-14, step S1371-16, The jackpot effect flag corresponding to the type of jackpot effect determined in step S1371-19, step S1371-20, and step S1371-21 is turned ON. Each jackpot effect flag is stored in the jackpot effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. For example, if the jackpot effect 1 is determined in step S1371-3, the jackpot effect flag 1 stored in the jackpot effect flag storage area is turned ON. Thereby, the sub CPU 102a can execute an effect pattern according to the type of jackpot effect in an opening effect pattern determination process, a round effect pattern determination process, and an ending effect pattern determination process, which will be described later. When the jackpot presentation data is set, the jackpot presentation data setting process is terminated.

  In step S 1372, the sub CPU 102 a performs an opening effect pattern determination process for determining an opening effect pattern that is an effect aspect of the opening effect that is an effect performed during the opening of the jackpot game.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a checks which jackpot effect flag is turned on among the plurality of jackpot effect flags stored in the jackpot effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, referring to the jackpot effect setting table shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect corresponding to the ON jackpot effect flag is determined and executed.

  For example, when the jackpot effect 1 is set, it is determined to be “ABC opening effect”. The “ABC opening effect” in the present embodiment is an opening effect performed using the character A, character B, and character C displayed in the “ABC mode” or “ABC reach”. The “ABC opening effect” is also determined when the jackpot effect 2, the jackpot effect 5, the jackpot effect 6, the jackpot effect 7, and the jackpot effect 15 are set. When the jackpot effect 1, the jackpot effect 2, the jackpot effect 5, the jackpot effect 6, the jackpot effect 7, and the jackpot effect 15 are all set to "ABC mode" or "normal effect mode" It is a jackpot production that can be set to.

  If the jackpot effect 3 or the jackpot effect 8 is set, it is determined to be a “special opening effect”. The “special opening effect” in the present embodiment is an opening effect in which the character M is displayed, and the character M shifts to a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, that is, the jackpot is a promising jackpot. To suggest. Therefore, the jackpot effect 3 or the jackpot effect 8 is a jackpot effect that can be set when winning a promising jackpot when the “ABC mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set.

  When the jackpot effect 4, the jackpot effect 9, the jackpot effect 10, or the jackpot effect 16 is set, it is determined as the “S opening effect”. The “S opening effect” in the present embodiment is an opening effect performed using the character S displayed in “S mode” or “S reach”. The jackpot effect 4, the jackpot effect 9, the jackpot effect 10 and the jackpot effect 16 are jackpot effects that are set when the jackpot effect is set when the “S mode” is set. Therefore, it can be said that the “S opening effect” is a dedicated opening effect in the case of a big hit when the “S mode” is set.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 11, the jackpot effect 12, or the jackpot effect 13 is set, it is determined to be “RUB opening effect”. The “RUB opening effect” in the present embodiment is an opening effect performed in a state where the background R displayed in the “RUB mode” or “RUB reach” is displayed. The jackpot effect 11, the jackpot effect 12, and the jackpot effect 13 are jackpot effects that are set when the jackpot effect is set when the “RUB mode” is set.

  If the jackpot effect 14 is set, it is determined as “XYZ round effect”. The “XYZ round effect” in the present embodiment is a round effect performed using the song X played in the “XYZ mode” or “XYZ reach”, and is performed from the opening effect to the round effect. The jackpot effect 14 is a jackpot effect that is set when the jackpot is set when the “XYZ mode” is set.

  Thus, in the opening effect pattern determination process performed when the jackpot game is started, the opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect set in step S1371 is determined and executed.

  In step S1380, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, it moves the process to step S1381, and if it determines that there is no round designation command, it moves the process to step S1390.

  In step S1381, the sub CPU 102a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is a mode of the round effect performed during the round game of the jackpot game.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a checks which jackpot effect flag is turned on among the plurality of jackpot effect flags stored in the jackpot effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, referring to the jackpot effect setting table shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, a round effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect corresponding to the ON jackpot effect flag is determined and executed. The round designation command includes data indicating the number of rounds, whereby the sub CPU 102a can confirm the number of round games.

  For example, when the jackpot effect 1 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is executed from the fifth round to the eighth round. That is, “ABC round effect” is performed in the first normal round game in which the grand prize opening 8 is opened for 29.5 seconds, and “selection” is performed in the second normal round game in which the big prize opening is opened for 0.18 seconds. Round game "is performed. Further, during the execution of the “selected round effect”, the “specific notification” that is an effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the jackpot game is a promising big hit is performed. The “ABC round game” is a round effect performed using the characters A, B, and C displayed in the “ABC mode”, “ABC reach”, and “ABC opening effect”. In addition, the `` selection round effect '' is for the player whether the gaming state after the jackpot game is transitioned to a high probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, That is, it is a “promotion effect” that makes it possible to guess whether the jackpot is a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot. Then, by performing “specific notification” in the “selected round effect”, it is notified or suggested that the jackpot game is a promising jackpot.

  When the jackpot effect 2 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the second round, and the “XYZ round effect” is executed from the third round to the eighth round. The “XYZ round effect” is a round effect performed using the song X played in the “XYZ mode” or “XYZ reach”. As will be described later, in principle, the “XYZ round effect” is a round effect that is performed when “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”, so that the player is informed or suggested that the jackpot game is a probability variation jackpot. It will be. In this way, by giving the “XYZ round effect” from the third round, the player is given an impression that the XYZ round effect has suddenly interrupted (cut-in) during the ABC round effect. It becomes. That is, by cutting in the “XYZ round effect”, the player can grasp that it is a probable big hit without waiting for the execution of the “specific notification”.

  Also, when jackpot effect 3 is set, "Special Round Effect A" is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and "Special Round Effect B" is executed from the fifth to the eighth round To do. “Special Round Effect A” and “Special Round Effect A” are dedicated round effects performed only when “Special Opening Effect” is executed, and character M suggesting that the jackpot is a promising jackpot. The production used is performed.

  When the jackpot effect 4 is set, the “S round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is executed from the fifth round to the eighth round. That is, the “S round effect” is performed in the first normal round game, and the “selected round game” is performed in the second normal round game. Further, during the execution of the “selected round effect”, “specific notification” is performed. The “S round game” is a round effect performed using the character S displayed in “S mode”, “S reach”, and “S opening effect”. The “specific notification” has the same content for any type of jackpot effect. For example, the “specific notification” and the jackpot effect 4 performed when the jackpot effect 1 is set. “Specific notification” performed when it is set is a similar effect. In the present embodiment, the “specific notification” is the same effect mode regardless of the case, but may be a similar effect mode instead of the completely same effect mode. Further, the cut-in of the “XYZ round effect” is performed only during the execution of the “ABC round effect”, and other effects are not cut-in during the execution of the “S round effect”.

  When the jackpot effect 5 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is performed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. Execute and execute the “probability round effect” from the final opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. During the execution of “selected round effect”, “specific notification” is performed. That is, “ABC round effect”, “selected round effect”, and “specific notification” are executed in the first specific period, and “probability change round effect” is executed in the second specific period. “Rounding effect for probability change” means that the player is informed that the game game ball will continue to enter the big prize opening 8 after the fifth round, and that the jackpot game is a probability game jackpot. It is a round effect that informs or suggests. Therefore, it is possible to notify a player who has not noticed (missed) the “specific notification” that it is a probable big hit.

  When the jackpot effect 6 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is performed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. And the “normal round effect” is executed from the final opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. During the execution of the “selected round effect”, the “specific notification” is not performed. That is, the “ABC round effect” and the “selected round effect” are executed in the first specific period, and the “normal round effect” is executed in the second specific period. The “ordinary round effect” is a round effect that suggests to the player that the jackpot game is a normal jackpot, and that after the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. In the round game in which the jackpot effect 6 is set, the “normal round effect” is performed without performing the “specific notification”, so that the player is given an impression that the jackpot is a normal jackpot.

  When the jackpot effect 7 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the second round, and the “XYZ round effect” is executed from the third round to the eighth round. As described above, the “XYZ round effect” is performed from the third round, so that the player is given an impression that the XYZ round effect is cut in during the ABC round effect, and “specific notification” is given. It is possible to grasp that it is a promising big hit without waiting for the execution of.

  In addition, when the jackpot effect 8 is set, the “special round effect A” and the “special round effect B” are executed until the first four opening / closing operations from the first round to the fifth round. The “probability round effect” is executed from the last opening / closing operation of the eye to the eighth round.

  When the jackpot effect 9 is set, the “S round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is performed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. Execute and execute the “probability round effect” from the final opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. During the execution of “selected round effect”, “specific notification” is performed. That is, “S round effect”, “selected round effect”, and “specific notification” are executed in the first specific period, and “probability change round effect” is executed in the second specific period.

  When the jackpot effect 10 is set, the “S round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is performed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. And the “normal round effect” is executed from the final opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. During the execution of the “selected round effect”, the “specific notification” is not performed. That is, the “S round effect” and the “selected round effect” are executed in the first specific period, and the “normal round effect” is executed in the second specific period. In the round game in which the jackpot effect 10 is set, the “ordinary round effect” is performed without performing the “specific notification”, so that the player is given an impression that the jackpot is a normal jackpot.

  When the jackpot effect 11 is set, the “RUB round effect” is executed from the first round to the eighth round. The “RUB round effect A” is a round effect performed in a state in which the background R displayed in “RUB mode” or “RUB reach” is displayed. In this “RUB round effect A”, a “rolling effect” is performed that makes it possible for the player to guess that the game ball will continue to enter the big winning opening 8 after the next round. . When the jackpot effect 11 is set, the closing times of the second, fourth, and sixth rounds are 4.5 seconds, and the closing times of the other rounds are 2.0 seconds (see FIG. 7). The big prize opening opening / closing control table "03" shown). The “drilling effect” is performed in the second, fourth, and sixth rounds in which the closing time becomes longer. Thereby, in the second round, the fourth round, and the sixth round, the player's sense of tension and expectation of whether or not the first normal round game that allows the game ball to easily enter the grand prize winning hole 8 is continued. Can be increased.

  When the jackpot effect 12 is set, the “RUB round effect A” is executed from the first round to the sixth round, and the “RUB round effect B” is executed in the seventh and eighth rounds. . During execution of the “RUB round effect A”, the “turn effect” is performed in the second round, the fourth round, and the sixth round in which the closing time becomes longer (the big prize opening opening / closing control table “04” shown in FIG. 7). "reference). The “RUB round effect B” is a round effect that informs that a round game in which a game ball can easily enter the grand prize opening 8 has ended.

  If the jackpot effect 13 is set, the “RUB round effect A” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “RUB round effect B” is executed from the fifth round to the eighth round. During the execution of the “RUB round effect A”, the “turn effect” is performed in the second and fourth rounds in which the closing time becomes longer (see the prize winning opening / closing control table “05” shown in FIG. 7). In this way, “RUB round effect A” is “8R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”, and “4R / 8R (with turnover effect) probability variation jackpot”. Since it is a dedicated round effect that is sometimes performed, the player is notified or suggested that it is a promising big hit.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 14 is set, the “XYZ round effect” performed from the opening effect is continuously executed. As described above, the “XYZ round effect” is a round effect performed using the song X played in the “XYZ mode” or “XYZ reach”, and is performed from the opening effect to the round effect. In addition, since the “XYZ round effect” is a dedicated round effect that is performed when “0R / 8R probability variation jackpot”, the player is notified or suggested that it is a probability variation jackpot.

  When the jackpot effect 15 is set, the “ABC round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is executed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. Then, the “normal round effect” is executed from the last opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. That is, the “ABC round effect” and the “selected round effect” are executed in the first specific period, and the “normal round effect” is executed in the second specific period. Thus, during the round game when the jackpot effect 15 is set, the same round effect as during the round game when the jackpot effect 6 is set is performed.

  When the jackpot effect 16 is set, the “S round effect” is executed from the first round to the fourth round, and the “selected round effect” is performed in the first four opening / closing operations of the fifth round. And the “normal round effect” is executed from the final opening / closing operation of the fifth round to the eighth round. That is, the “S round effect” and the “selected round effect” are executed in the first specific period, and the “normal round effect” is executed in the second specific period. Thus, during the round game when the jackpot effect 16 is set, the same round effect as during the round game when the jackpot effect 10 is set is performed.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 21, the jackpot effect 22, the jackpot effect 23, and the jackpot effect 24 are set, as shown in FIG. 55, a special round effect or the like according to the type of the jackpot effect set respectively. Round production is performed.

  Thus, in the round effect pattern determination process performed during the execution of the jackpot game, a round effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect and the number of rounds set in step S1371 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the “specific notification” is performed in the round effect of the first specific period, but is not limited thereto, and may be performed at any timing. For example, it may be performed during the execution of the first normal round game prior to the fifth round (for example, the second round), or may be performed in the opening effect.

  In step S1390, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, it moves the process to step S1391, and if it determines that the command is not an ending designation command, it ends the effect control board command analysis process.

  In step S1391, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an effect mode of the ending effect.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 102a checks which jackpot effect flag is turned on among the plurality of jackpot effect flags stored in the jackpot effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c. Then, referring to the jackpot effect setting table shown in FIGS. 54 and 55, an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect corresponding to the ON jackpot effect flag is determined and executed.

  For example, jackpot production 1, jackpot production 2, jackpot production 4, jackpot production 4, jackpot production 5, jackpot production 7, jackpot production 8, jackpot production 9, jackpot production 11, jackpot production 12, jackpot production 12, jackpot production 13, jackpot production 14, When the jackpot effect 21, the jackpot effect 22, and the jackpot effect 23 are set, the “probable ending effect” is executed. The “probable ending effect” is an ending effect that is accompanied by a notification that the game is shifted to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state after the execution of the jackpot game. When the jackpot effect 14 is set, the “probable ending effect” is started when a predetermined period has elapsed after receiving the ending designation command. Jackpot production 1, jackpot production 2, jackpot production 3, jackpot production 4, jackpot production 5, jackpot production 7, jackpot production 8, jackpot production 9, jackpot production 11, jackpot production 11, jackpot production 12, jackpot production 13 and jackpot production 14 are set. In the case of the round effect, the player is already notified or suggested that it is a promising big hit.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 6 is set, the “probable ending effect with resurrection effect” is executed. The case where the jackpot effect 6 is set is a case where “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” is set, but after the jackpot game is over, the player transitions to a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. The round production that suggests is performed. “Probability ending effect with revival effect” is an effect of notifying the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state, for example, by performing a specific notification at the start of the ending effect. In this way, once the jackpot game is over, the impression of shifting to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is given, and then the transition to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state is notified, thereby enhancing the player's sense of excitement. Can be improved.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 10 is set, the “end change effect with S revival effect” is executed. The case where the jackpot effect 10 is set is a case where “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” is set, but after the jackpot game ends in the round effect, a transition to a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state. Has been suggested. “Ending effect for probability change with S revival effect” is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state using character S displayed in “S mode”, “S reach”, “S opening effect” and “S round effect” This is an effect of notifying that the transition is made. In this way, after the “S round effect” is executed, an impression is given that the game is shifted to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, and the S is used to shift to the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state By informing this fact, the relevance between the round effect and the ending effect can be strengthened, and the player's sense of exaltation can be further improved.

  Further, when the jackpot effect 15, the jackpot effect 16, and the jackpot effect 24 are set, the “normal ending effect” is executed. The “ordinary ending effect” is an ending effect accompanied with a notification that the game is shifted to the low-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state after execution of the jackpot game. In addition, in the above “Probability ending effect with resurrection effect” and “Probability ending effect with S resurrection effect”, the same effect as “Normal ending effect” is performed at the start of the ending effect, and the resurrection effect is performed in the middle This can further improve the player's feeling of uplifting.

  Thus, in the ending effect pattern determination process performed for the ending of the jackpot game, the ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot effect set in step S1371 is executed. When the ending effect pattern determination process ends, the effect control board command analysis process ends.

  As described above, the production mode is set corresponding to the lottery result determined in advance, and the reach production, the opening production, the round production, and the ending production are executed based on the production mode.

  For example, FIG. 56 shows a case where either “4R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot”, “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) probability variation jackpot” or “8R / 8R (with promotion effect) normal jackpot”. Such a production will be performed. That is, when the start opening winning designation command is received, it is set to one of “ABC mode”, “normal production mode”, and “S mode” (see FIG. 49). When the variation effect pattern designation command is received, one of “ABC reach”, “normal reach”, and “S reach” is executed (see FIGS. 54 and 55). At this time, “ABC reach” is executed when “ABC mode” is set, and “S reach” is executed when “S mode” is set. On the other hand, when the “normal effect mode” is set, any one of “ABC reach”, “normal reach”, and “S reach” is executed. When the jackpot game is executed, one of “ABC opening effect”, “special opening effect”, and “S opening effect” is executed, and a round effect and an ending effect are further performed (see FIG. 54). At this time, if the “ABC mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set at the start of the jackpot game, the “ABC opening effect” or the “special opening effect” is executed. On the other hand, when the “S mode” is set at the start of the jackpot game, the “S opening effect” is executed. When “S reach (revival)” is executed, when an effect suggesting that it is a loss is performed, the “S mode” is switched to the “normal effect mode”, and the “ABC opening effect” is changed. Executed.

  Thus, the production effect can be improved by relating the production mode, the reach production, the opening production, the round production, and the ending production. For example, when “S mode”, “S reach”, “S opening effect”, and “S round effect” are shifted, the character S is continuously displayed on the display unit 140 such as the image display device 14. The relevance of the production mode, reach production, opening production, round production, etc. becomes clear. Thus, the entertainment of a game can be improved by performing related productions from prior determination to jackpot game.

  Also, for example, in the case of “8R / 8R (with turn effect) with certainty jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with turnover effect) with certainty jackpot”, or “4R / 8R (with turnover effect) with certainty jackpot”, it is shown in FIG. The production as shown will be performed. That is, when the start opening winning designation command is received, the “RUB mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set (see FIG. 49). Then, when the variable effect pattern designation command is received, “RUB reach” is executed (see FIG. 52). When the jackpot game is executed, a “RUB opening effect” is executed, and a round effect and an ending effect are further performed (see FIG. 54). In the case of “8R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”, “6R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”, or “4R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”, from “RUB mode” or “normal rendering mode” After the “RUB reach”, it will be a big hit and will lead to the “RUB opening production”.

  As described above, when the transition is made to “RUB mode”, “RUB reach”, “RUB opening effect”, and “RUB round effect”, the state in which the background R is displayed on the display unit 140 such as the image display device 14 continues. As a result, the relevance of production mode, reach production, opening production, round production, etc. becomes clear. As a result, the player is expected to execute “RUB reach” when transitioning to “RUB mode”, and when “RUB reach” is performed, “8R / 8R (with turn-off effect) probability variation big hit. It can be expected that “6R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot” and “4R / 8R (with a stuttering effect) probability variation jackpot”.

  Further, for example, when “0R / 8R probability variation big hit” is obtained, an effect as shown in FIG. 57 is performed. That is, when the start opening winning designation command is received, the “XYZ mode” or the “normal effect mode” is set (see FIG. 49). Then, when the variable effect pattern designation command is received, “XYZ reach” is executed (see FIG. 52). When the jackpot game is executed, an “XYZ round effect” is executed (see FIG. 54). In the case of “0R / 8R probable big hit”, the “XYZ mode” or “normal production mode” is followed by “XYZ reach”, which is a big hit, leading to “XYZ round production”. When the transition is made to “XYZ mode”, “XYZ reach”, and “XYZ round effect”, the music X is always output from the audio output device 15, and the relevance of the effect mode, reach effect, round effect, etc. becomes clear. As a result, the player is expected to execute “XYZ reach” when shifting to the “XYZ mode”, and when “XYZ reach” is executed, it becomes “0R / 8R probable big hit”. It can be expected.

  In addition, when a loss occurs when the “S mode” is set, “S reach” or “S reach (revival)” is executed in the variation effect. “S reach (resurrection)” is an effect in which after “S reach” is performed, an effect that is once “lost” is performed, and then it is revived and shifted to “ABC reach”. Thereby, even if it is a case where it loses, a player's expectation can be improved.

  Further, even when the jackpot is set when the “S mode” is set, “S reach” or “S reach (revival)” is executed in the variation effect. In this case, jackpot effects such as opening effects and round effects are determined according to the type of effect mode at the start of the jackpot game. When “S reach” is executed, “S mode” is set at the start of the jackpot game, so “S opening” and “S round effect” corresponding to “S mode” are executed in the jackpot effect. . On the other hand, when “S reach (resurrection)” is executed, the “normal effect mode” is set at the start of the jackpot game. Therefore, in the jackpot effect, “ABC opening” and “ “ABC round effect” is executed. Thereby, it is possible to clarify the relevance between the types of effect modes, the types of reach effects, and the types of jackpot effects, and prevent the effect control from becoming complicated.

  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.

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Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed;
Based on the result of the determination by the special game determination means, the notification effect execution means for notifying the result of the determination and performing an effect according to any one of the plurality of effect modes;
Special game effect execution means for performing effects during execution of the special game by the special game execution means,
The special game effect executing means is
When the notification effect executing means is an effect suggesting that the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determining means and an effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed, the first effect mode When the effect according to the second effect mode is performed, which is an effect suggesting that the special game is determined to be executed by the special game determination means. Without any specific performance
The notification effect executing means includes
It is possible to change to the effect according to the second effect mode after performing the effect according to the first effect mode, and from the effect according to the first effect mode to the second effect When changing to an effect according to the mode, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the special game determination means has determined that the special game is not to be executed,
When it is determined by the special game determining means that the special game is to be executed, the first performance mode is performed and the performance is not changed to the second performance mode; There are times when changing to the production according to the second production mode after performing the production according to the production mode,
When it is determined that the special game is not to be executed by the special game determination means, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the first effect mode is performed and the effect is not changed to the effect corresponding to the second effect mode. A gaming machine.

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