JP6106730B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a lottery drawing when a game ball enters a start opening.

  In the conventional gaming machine, as disclosed in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of types of effect modes are provided, and the expectation of winning in the jackpot lottery or the probability variation state is stayed according to the type of the effect mode. Is changing the degree of expectation.

  By providing a plurality of types of effect modes as described above, it is possible to make a step-by-step suggestion as to whether or not there is a winning degree or a probability variation state. Also, by preparing a plurality of types of effect modes, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect mode transition, and to provide an effect mode that does not get tired of the player.

JP 2010-29233 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player's expectation in a special performance mode cannot be maintained.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation in a special performance mode.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an acquisition unit and, said acquisition means to that Symbol憶means storing a special information acquired to acquire the special information when a predetermined starting condition is established, stored in the storage means A determination means for determining whether or not the special information is special determination information for executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a variation for executing a variable display of a symbol for notifying the determination result of the determination means specials display means, a predetermined pattern as a result of the varying display and displayed stopped, and special game control means for executing a pre-SL special game, which the acquisition unit before the determination by the determination means acquires Including a pre-determination unit that determines whether or not the special determination information is included, and an effect control unit that controls various effects including a predetermined effect as the game progresses. For pre-determination means Based on the determination result, the special effect mode over one or a plurality of the variable displays is executed, the predetermined effect is performed during the execution of the special effect mode, a predetermined point is given, and the grant When the point that has been reached reaches a predetermined point, during the execution of the variable display corresponding to the special information that triggered the execution of the special effect mode , a result suggesting effect that suggests the determination result of the special information is executed On the other hand, when the assigned point does not reach the predetermined point, execution of the result suggesting effect is limited.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation in a special performance mode.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a big hit end time setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special electric accessory operating mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the open mode determination table for long hits, the open mode determination table for short hits, and the open mode determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows an example of a normal symbol determination table and a 2nd starting port opening / closing control table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal game states (for low probability game states). It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table for the specific game periods (for low probability game states) after a small hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table in the 1st special symbol display apparatus for a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state) and a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table in the 1st special symbol display apparatus and 2nd special symbol display apparatus for high probability gaming states. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the prior determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the common figure normal electric power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the chance mode determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process for roulette in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the point addition process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the challenge right addition process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the chance mode completion | finish determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation effect pattern determination process for normal in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination process for chance games in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an initial roulette display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation production pattern determination table for initial roulette. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition roulette display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change effect pattern determination table for extra roulette. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for normal. It is a figure which shows an example of a pending | holding display aspect. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the initial roulette displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the downfall notice effect displayed on an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the aura notice effect displayed on an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the step-up notice effect displayed on an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the extra roulette displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of a chance game effect displayed on an effect control board.

The first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the gaming machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control means of the gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (FIG. 1). (See FIG. 2). Further, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which game balls flow down is formed. The game board 2 is made of a transparent plate such as reinforced plastic or polycarbonate. In the glass frame 50, an operation handle 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an audio output device 32 including a speaker, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation and a cross key 39 for inputting a predetermined selection operation by the player are provided.

  Further, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 3) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 and the player are in contact with each other. The energization of the firing solenoid 4a (see FIG. 3) is permitted. Further, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the firing volume 3b (see FIG. 3) composed of a variable resistor directly connected to the operation handle 3 is also rotated, and the firing volume 3b is turned into the firing control board 160 (see FIG. 3). (3) is varied.

  The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a, which is a rotary solenoid, based on the voltage varied by the launch volume 3b. When the firing solenoid 4a is energized, the launch member directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a rotates, and the game ball stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail is launched by the launch member, and the game ball is launched. Will be.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the launch rails between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning awards 12 is provided with a general winning opening detecting switch 12a (see FIG. 3). When this general winning opening detecting switch 12a detects the winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10) Game balls).

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.
The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the “normal symbol of the normal symbol” will be described later. "Lottery" is performed.

  In addition, the game area 6 includes a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area in which a game ball can enter, a first grand prize port 16 in which a game ball can enter, and a second grand prize. A mouth 17 is provided.

  The second start port 15 is composed of an opening formed in the game board 2. A lower part of the second starting port 15 has a second starting port opening / closing door 15b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate side, and the second starting port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface. The movement control is performed in one mode (open state) and in a second mode (closed state) buried in the game board surface.

  When the second start port opening / closing door 15b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second start port 15, and the game ball can enter the second start port 15.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball. The second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch 15a (see FIG. 3) that detects the entry of a game ball. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entrance of a game ball, a lottery for acquiring a right to execute a jackpot game (to be described later) (hereinafter referred to as a “hit lottery”) is performed. Is called. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  The first big winning opening 16 has a first big winning opening movable piece 16b, and normally, the first big winning opening movable piece 16b is kept in a closed state, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. It is said. On the other hand, when the first big winning opening movable piece 16b is in the open state, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 16. The first big prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a (see FIG. 3). When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Award balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize opening 17 is normally kept closed by the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is opened, and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b puts the game ball in the second big prize opening 17. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the second big prize opening 17. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a (see FIG. 3). When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, it is set in advance. Prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  Furthermore, at the bottom of the game area 6, the player does not enter any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second major winning opening 17. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls.

  In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. An effect display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decoration member 7, and an effect drive device 33 is provided above the effect display device 31.

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

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols 36 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time, The effect design 36 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 36, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect drive device 33 performs, for example, an operation of moving an accessory downward and appearing on the front surface of the game board 2. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

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

The effect button 35 can be used to input a player's operation instruction. For example, the effect button 35 is effective only when a message for operating the effect button 35 is displayed on the effect display device 31. It is like that. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a (see FIG. 3), and this effect button detection switch 35a detects an input of an operation instruction from the player. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects the input of the operation instruction, the gaming machine 1 executes a further effect based on the detection result.
In addition, the production button 35 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of the input unit of the present invention.

  The cross key 39 can input a player's operation and selection instructions. The cross key 39 has an up cursor key 39A, a down cursor key 39B, a left cursor key 39C, and a right cursor key 39D, and each moves the operation instruction position displayed on the effect display device 31 in the vertical and horizontal directions. It is.

  Like the effect button 35, the up cursor key 39A, the down cursor key 39B, the left cursor key 39C, and the right cursor key 39D are respectively provided with cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, and 39d (see FIG. 3). The player's operation and selection instruction input are detected.

  Below the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal symbol A hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14. The second special symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result (lottery etc.) of a lottery of the second special symbol performed when a game ball enters the second start port 15.

  One or more special symbols are preset in the lottery result of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in the first special symbol display device 20, It is displayed on the second special symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the special symbol stop display in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  The first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 each have, for example, a plurality of LEDs, and when winning a jackpot, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is lit, which is a loss. In this case, a specific LED corresponding to the loss is turned on. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. This jackpot lottery result is not displayed immediately as described above, but a special symbol is displayed in a blinking manner and the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed. The stop is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big win lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say that you have won. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed, for example, 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed.

  In other words, the “big hit game” is that a game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 16 or the second big prize winning port 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the winning ball. It is a game that can earn. This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is a variable display device that displays a normal symbol lottery result that is triggered by the passing of a game ball through the normal symbol gate 13. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery is displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22 is a notification of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 22 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 22 are lit constitute a normal symbol. Before the normal symbol stops, the appearance changes. indicate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display. In addition, as will be described in detail later, when winning is won by this normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is stopped as described above, and then the second start port 15 is displayed for a predetermined time. It is controlled in two aspects.

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

  In addition, during the special symbol variation display or during a special game, which will be described later, a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and the special symbol variation display is immediately performed, and the special symbol lottery is performed. This result is not always notified. For example, a special symbol change display (definite notification of a special symbol lottery result) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set 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 first start port 14 and the second start port 15. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the first start port 14 and the second start port 15.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 23 corresponds to the first start port 14, and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 corresponds to the second start port 15, and the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 23 On each of the 2 special symbol hold indicators 24, the current hold numbers (U1, U2) are displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol reservation display 25.

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

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 (see FIG. 3) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

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

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, FIG. 3 shows an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1, and the control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the second big prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 17c and the like.

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

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

  Further, the payout control board 130, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the second start opening / closing door 15b of the second start opening 15, and the first big winning opening movable piece 16b are operated to the output port for main control. A first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, Normal symbol display device 22 for displaying normal symbols, first special symbol hold indicator 23 and second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for special symbols, normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved balls for normal symbols A display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control board 110 through the main control output port.

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

  In the main CPU 110a, it is possible to perform a jackpot lottery on the holding ball before the lottery processing on the holding ball and pre-acquire (pre-read) the lottery result. The image is sent to the image control board 150 via the effect control board 120.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program, data and tables necessary for determining various games.
For example, a jackpot determination table referred to in the jackpot lottery (see FIG. 5), a hit determination table referred to in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 5), and a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol (see FIG. 6). A variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 7) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is stored in the main ROM 110b.

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

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

For example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, the first special hold Design random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of times released (K) storage area, number of winning games (C) storage area, game state storage area (high (Probable game flag storage area and short-time game flag storage area), high-probability game count (X) counter, short-time count (J) counter, stop symbol data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer Various storage areas such as a counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
Note that the main control board 110 and the main CPU 110a in this embodiment correspond to an example of a determination unit and a special game control unit of the present invention.

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

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. .

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switches 39a, 39b, 39c, 39d, and a timer. The program is read to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150 based on the processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the change pattern designation command indicating the change pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received change pattern designation command, produces the effect display device 31, and the sound. Data for causing the output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Through the above process, the sub CPU 120a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31. In particular, the sub CPU 120 a performs display control of the effect image displayed by the effect display device 31 based on an input operation to the effect button 35.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board, an effect symbol determination table for determining a combination of effect symbols 36 to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b. Has been.

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

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.
The effect control board 120 and the sub CPU 120a in the present embodiment are examples of the effect control means, effect mode execution means, point grant means, right grant means, suggestion execution means, cumulative value storage means, and increase determination means of the present invention. Applicable.

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

  Also, the payout control board 130 is connected to a payout ball count detection switch 132 and a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out to the input side, and a predetermined amount from the storage portion of the game ball to the output side. A payout motor 131 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a number of game balls is connected.

  The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133 and the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and based on the processing, the corresponding data Is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, the payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the prize ball payout device to perform the predetermined processing. Pay out the game balls. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is connected to the production control board 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the production display device 31 and the audio output device 32 are connected to the output side thereof. The image control board 150 performs image display control in the effect display device 31 and sound output control in the sound output device 32 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Details of the image control board 150 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  An RTC (real time clock) 180 measures time, and an image control board 150 is connected to the output side thereof. Further, the RTC 180 has a battery (not shown), and even when the power supply voltage cannot be supplied from the power supply board 170, the time keeping is continued, and the time keeping is continued from the factory shipment. To do. The RTC 180 is not limited to a battery, and may be supplied with a power supply voltage by another backup power source. Further, this backup power supply can use a backup power supply provided on the power supply board 170.

  The RTC 180 stores the time in the time storage area in the form of predetermined time information, and rewrites the time information in this time storage area for each unit update time. Specifically, the RTC 180 generates 1 second as a unit update time by an RTC-specific clock generator different from the clock generator provided in the gaming machine 1, and updates time information every second. Yes. Furthermore, the RTC 180 has time information such as “year”, “month”, “day”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”, and each time information includes 8 bits in the time storage area. Assigned and stored in their respective formats.

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

FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B are diagrams illustrating a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol variation stop result is a jackpot. FIG. 4A is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 4B is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. In the tables of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the big hit probability is the same although the winning probability for the small hit is different.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table is composed of a low-probability random number determination table and a high-probability random number determination table, and refers to the gaming state to select the low-probability random-number determination table or the high-probability random-number determination table. Based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for determining the special symbol, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lost”.

For example, according to the low probability random number determination table in the first special symbol display device 20 shown in FIG. 4A, two special symbol determination random numbers “7” and “317” are determined to be big hits. . On the other hand, according to the high probability random number determination table, “7”, “37”, “67”, “97”, “127”, “157”, “187”, “217”, “247”, “277” , “317”, “337”, “367”, and “397” are determined to be jackpots. Further, regardless of whether the low probability random number determination table or the high probability random number determination table is used, the special symbol determination random number values are “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”. If it is a random number value for symbol determination, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number is 0 to 798, the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a low probability is 1 / 399.5, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit at a high probability is about 7 times. Becomes 1 / 57.07. In addition, the probability determined to be small hit is 1 / 199.75 for both low and high probabilities.
Note that the jackpot in this embodiment corresponds to the special game of the present invention.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing a hit determination table that is referred to when determining whether or not the stop result of the normal symbol variation is determined to be a win.
Specifically, the hit determination table is composed of a random time determination table in the non-short gaming state and a random number determination table in the short time gaming state, and refers to the gaming state, and in the non-short gaming state random number determination table or in the short time gaming state A random number determination table is selected, and based on the selected table and the extracted random number value for winning determination, it is determined whether it is “winning” or “lost”.
For example, according to the non-time / short game state random number determination table shown in FIG. 4C, 18 hit determination random numbers “179” to “196” are determined to be winning. On the other hand, according to the random number determination table in the short game state at this time, 197 hit determination random numbers from “0” to “196” are determined to be winning. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.
Accordingly, since the random number range of the winning determination random value is 0 to 196, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the non-short game state is about 1/11, and the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the short time gaming state is 1/11. 1.

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

The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined by the symbol determination table on the basis of the extracted jackpot symbol random value or small symbol random number value. For example, in the case of jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number value is referred to, and if the jackpot symbol random number value is “30”, “01” (special symbol 1) is determined as stop symbol data. In addition, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to at the time of the small hit, and if the random number value for the small hit symbol is “50”, “09” (special symbol B for small bonus) is determined as the stop symbol data. Furthermore, when it is lost, “00” (special symbol 0) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to the random number value.
Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 1-byte data, and 1-byte MODE for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. DATA. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command and a start winning designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot (see FIG. 6) and jackpot mode (see FIG. 7) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), so the type of special symbol is a jackpot It can be said that the game state after the end and the jackpot mode are determined.

FIG. 6 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot end. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the game status at the time of the jackpot winning stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting and the number of high probability games are determined based on the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. Setting of (X), setting of a short time game flag, and setting of the number of short time games (J) are performed.
It should be noted that “00H” in the gaming state buffer indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big win indicates gaming state information in which neither the short-time gaming flag nor the high probability gaming flag is set, and “01H” indicates that the short-time gaming flag is set. Although the high probability game flag is not set, the game state information is set. “02H” is the game state information in which the short-time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set. "" Indicates game state information in which both the short-time game flag and the high probability game flag are set.

The features of the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 are as follows. The first special symbol display device 20 has a special symbol 3 (stop symbol data 03, corresponding to per length), special symbol 6 (stop symbol data 06, per length). When the response is determined, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are varied based on the game state at the time of winning stored in the game state buffer.
Further, when the special symbol 8 (corresponding to the stop symbol data 08, short hit) and the special symbol 9 (corresponding to the stop symbol data 09, short hit) are determined in the second special symbol display device 21, the gaming state buffer The setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are made different based on the game state at the time of winning stored in.

For example, in the case of special symbol 3 (stop symbol data 03), it is a period in which a high probability game flag is set after the jackpot ends and the game can proceed in the high probability game state regardless of the data in the game state buffer. The high probability game number (X) is set to 10,000 times. At this time, if the data in the game state buffer is the low probability game state and “00H” indicating the non-short-time game state, the short-time game flag is not set and the number of short-time games (J) Also set to 0 times. On the other hand, if the game state buffer is other data (01H, 02H, 03H), the short-time game flag is set, and the short-time game number (J) is set to 10,000 times.
This makes it possible to change the number of short-time games (J) to be given depending on the game state, and to give the player the enjoyment of what the game state is when the big win is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, in the state of low probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming flag is not set (when the stop symbol data is “03” and the gaming state buffer is “00H”), the jackpot ends. A specific game period will be set later. In this specific game period, a specific effect is performed a predetermined number of times (T) according to the variation pattern determination table for the high-probability gaming state (see FIG. 10B). For the number of times of the specific game period (number of times of specific period (T)), a predetermined numerical value is associated with the stop symbol data. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the game state buffer is “00H”, “100” is set as the number of specific periods (T). Further, when the stop symbol data is “06” and the game state buffer is “00H” or “01H”, “50” is set as the number of specific periods (T).

  Moreover, in the specific game period after the end of the small hit, in order to perform a specific effect, the number of specific periods is set so that a dedicated variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) is determined. Specifically, when the game state buffer is 00H, that is, when a small win is won in the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state, until the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times after the small hit is completed. The number of specific periods (T) is set to 50 so that the specific game period is reached. During this specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T)> 0), as will be described later, the variation pattern determination table for the specific game period (low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. 11 is determined. In the case other than the specific game period (when the number of specific periods (T) = 0), the variation pattern determination table for the normal game state (for low probability game state) shown in FIG. 10A or FIG. 10B is used. A variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown is determined.

FIG. 7 is a special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining the opening / closing conditions of the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second grand prize winning port 17. Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data), the table of FIG. 7 determines the number of round games played in the jackpot game, and the opening mode table of the first grand prize winning port 16 and the second big winning symbol 17. The
In addition, in this embodiment, although the table determined by the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 differs, this is only an example and the special symbol display apparatuses 20 and 21 are different. What kind of table is to be determined may be set as appropriate.

FIG. 8 is an opening mode determination table showing details of the opening mode table of the big winning opening determined in FIG. 7, and FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (d) show that the opening big winning port is the second big winning prize. FIG. 8 (e) shows an open big prize opening which is a first big prize opening, and FIG. 8 (f) shows an open big prize opening. FIG. 8 (g) is an opening determination table for small hits in which the open big winning opening is the first big winning opening.
Specifically, the number of round games (R), the special winning opening to be opened, the number of times of opening (K), the opening time, and the closing time are stored in association with each other.

Here, the short hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8 (f) and the small hit release mode determination table in FIG. 8 (g) differ in the number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K). However, the actual number of opening / closing operations of the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is the same (four times), and the opening time (0.052 seconds) and the closing time (2.000 seconds) are also the same. The player cannot distinguish whether it is a small hit or short hit from the appearance. Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a small hit or a short win can be provided. However, it is not limited to setting exactly the same opening time and closing time, and any difference that cannot determine whether the player has a small hit or short hit is acceptable.
In addition, since the opening time of “short hit” or “small hit” (0.052 seconds) is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) when one game ball is fired as described above, Even if the winning opening movable piece 16b is opened, it is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16, and the opening mode of “short hit” or “small hit” can be said to be “unfavorable opening mode”. On the other hand, since the “long hit” release time (29.5 seconds) is longer than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is fired, it can be said to be an “advantageous release mode”.

  Also, in the long hit release mode determination table of FIG. 8A, the release time of the second big prize opening 17 is set to 29.5 seconds in all of the first to sixteenth rounds of round games (R). Therefore, it is possible for a game ball to win the second big prize opening 17 in the 1st to 16th round games. In this way, the total number of round games that can be won in the big winning opening is counted and referred to as “substantial 00 round”. For example, in the case of FIG. 8A, it is “substantially 16 rounds”.

As seen from the above, in the open mode determination table for long hits in FIG. 8B, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 in the first to twelfth round games out of the number of round games (R). Since it is set to 29.5 seconds, it becomes “substantially 12 rounds”.
In addition, in the release mode determination table for long hits in FIG. 8C, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is set to 29.5 seconds in the first to eighth round games out of the number of round games (R). Therefore, it becomes “substantially 8 rounds”.
In addition, in the release mode determination table for long hits in FIG. 8D, the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is set to 29.5 seconds in the first to fourth round games out of the number of round games (R). Therefore, it becomes “substantially 4 rounds”.

  In addition, in the long hit release mode determination table of FIG. 8 (f), the points that the number of round games (R) is from 1 to 4 and the point that the first big prize opening 16 is opened are shown in FIG. 8 (a) to (d) is different from the long hit release mode determination table, but in the first to fourth round games, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 is set to 29.5 seconds. It will be “4 rounds”.

  In this way, “substantial OO rounds (“ OO ”is a natural number)” means that the number of round games in which it is easy to win a prize ball is possible due to the possibility of winning a prize winning opening. It is shown. Therefore, the jackpot indicated by “substantial 00 round” means that the winning ball is a jackpot that can be obtained in a large amount (so-called jackpot with a lot of balls).

  On the other hand, in the short-hit opening mode determination table of FIG. 8F, a round game that is easy to win is not performed at the big winning opening. For this reason, it is difficult to win a prize ball with a short hit. In other words, the short hit can be said to be a big hit indicated by “substantially zero round”. Therefore, the big hit indicated by “substantially 0 round” means that the big hit is difficult to obtain a winning ball (so-called big hit with little appearance / big hit without appearance).

  Similarly, in the small-hit opening mode determination table of FIG. 8G, it is not an open mode in which a game ball can easily win a big winning opening. For this reason, it is difficult to win a prize ball with a small hit. Therefore, it can be said that it is difficult to win a prize ball even for small hits.

FIG. 9A shows an example of a normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22 based on a random number for normal symbol determination acquired based on a winning to the normal symbol gate 13 (type of normal symbol: stop normal symbol) Design data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the hit determination result (win and miss). That is, the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 9A is a table that is referred to in the normal symbol determination when the hit determination result is “win”, and the corresponding determination result is “lost”. And a table referred to in the normal symbol determination.
Also, as the identification information of the normal symbol type, general symbol stop symbol data and normal effect symbol designation command are set. In other words, the normal figure stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 110, and the normal effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 and used in the process on the effect control board 120.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table includes a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time saving) that is referred to when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and a second reference that is referred to when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state. It consists of a start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for time reduction). The non-time-saving second start opening / closing control table is further divided according to the types of normal symbols. These tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (general symbol stop symbol data).

Further, from FIG. 9 (b), in the short-time gaming state, the second start port 15 has an opening time (for example, 1.1 seconds) in which a game ball can easily enter any normal symbol. Is opened and closed several times.
On the other hand, in the non-short-time gaming state, only in the case of the normal symbol A (stop symbol data “51”), the second start port 15 can be opened at an opening time (for example, 5.4 seconds) that allows easy entry of the game ball. Opening and closing is performed once.

10 to 11 are diagrams showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 10A is a normal reference that is mainly referred to a normal gaming state (for a low probability gaming state). FIG. 10B is a variation pattern determination table for a high-probability gaming state that is referred to mainly during a high-probability gaming state. FIG. 11 is a variation pattern determination table for a gaming state (for a low-probability gaming state). It is a variation pattern determination table for a specific game period after a small hit (for a low probability gaming state) referred to in a specific game period after the end of a small hit. Note that the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is determined only when the low-hit gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot as described in the explanation of the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. Is not.
In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 11) refers to the game period referred to.

Specifically, according to the variation pattern determination table, the type of special symbol display device, special symbol judgment random number value (winning winning or defeating), jackpot symbol random number (bonus symbol), presence or absence of short-time gaming state, special symbol The variation pattern is determined based on the number of holds, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random value. The variation pattern is determined at the start of variation of the special symbol, and a variation pattern designation command is generated based on the determined variation pattern. This variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 in the output control process.
In addition, since it is configured to always reach when a big hit or a small hit, it is configured not to refer to the reach determination random value for a big hit or a small hit.

  When the variation pattern designation command is “E6H” as the MODE, the variation pattern determined at the start of variation of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 when the game ball enters the first start port 14. When the MODE is “E7H”, when a game ball enters the second start port 15 and the variation of the special symbol on the second special symbol display device 21 is started. Indicates that the command is a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern. Then, DATA of the variation pattern designation command indicates a specific variation pattern number. That is, the variation pattern designation command is also information indicating the variation pattern.

  Further, the same random number value is used in the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for the low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 10A and the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. Even if reference is made to the above, a different variation pattern is determined. Therefore, it is possible to distinguish between a variation pattern determined for a high probability gaming state and a variation pattern determined for a low probability gaming state depending on the type of variation pattern.

  Similarly, the variation pattern determination table for the normal gaming state (for low probability gaming state) shown in FIG. 10A and the variation pattern for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. The determination table is configured to determine different variation patterns even if the same random number or the like is referred to. Therefore, according to the type of the variation pattern, it is possible to distinguish whether it is a normal gaming state or a specific gaming period after a small hit. In contrast, the variation pattern determination table for the high probability gaming state shown in FIG. 10B and the variation pattern determination table for the specific gaming period (for low probability gaming state) after the small hit shown in FIG. The same variation pattern can be determined. Therefore, it becomes impossible to distinguish between the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state depending on the type of the variation pattern.

  Furthermore, as a feature of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 10 to 11, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state. . For example, in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10A, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of reserved balls is 2, if the game is in a short-time game state, 95% based on the reach determination random value. The variation pattern 8 (shortened variation) having a variation time of 5000 ms is determined with the probability of, but in the non-time-short gaming state, a variation pattern having a variation time exceeding 5000 ms is determined. In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Note that “reach” in the present embodiment means that after a part of the combination of effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is stopped and displayed, the remaining part of the effect symbols 36 continues to be variably displayed. Say what you do. For example, when the combination of the three-digit effect symbol 36 of “777” is set as the combination of the effect symbols 36 for informing that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two effect symbols 36 are stopped and displayed at “7”. The state where the remaining effect symbols 36 are performing variable display.

  FIG.12 and FIG.13 is a figure which shows the prior determination table of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 20 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 21 for producing | generating the determination information of a starting port, from the 1st starting port detection switch 14a. And a second special symbol display device 21 referred to when a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a is input. And a prior determination table. 12 is a prior determination table in the normal gaming state, and the prior determination table illustrated in FIG. 13 is a prior determination table in the high probability gaming state.

  The pre-determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 specifically detects that the game ball has won the start opening by the pre-determination table of the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21. Based on the type of the start opening detection switch, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for jackpot symbol, the random number for small hit symbol, etc., a start winning designation command is generated for indicating the determination information of the start port in advance. . Here, the start winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E6H”, a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of the game ball is shown at the first start opening 14, and when the MODE data is “E7H”, the second start opening is indicated. 15 shows a start winning designation command corresponding to the winning of a game ball.

  Further, the DATA data of the start winning designation command is generated based on a special symbol determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value, or the like. As described above, the special symbol determination random number value determines whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, and the big hit symbol random number value determines whether it is “special symbols 1-9”. Since it is determined whether it is any of the “special symbols A to B” according to the random number value for the small bonus symbol, the variation of the special symbol is changed to the big bonus type or the small bonus type based on the DATA data of the start winning designation command. It can be determined before. Specifically, as shown in the column of command analysis content in FIG. 12, if the start winning designation command is E6H01H, the information on the normal gaming state, the first start opening winning, and the probability variation length can be determined.

  For example, according to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 12, a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a is input, the special symbol determination random number value is “7”, and the jackpot symbol random number value is “0”. ", A start winning designation command of" E6H01H "is generated as the starting winning designation command.

  Also, when the data set in the special symbol holding number (U) storage area is not less than 4 (that is, when the data set in the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area is 4). The start winning designation command of “E6HFFH (or E7HFFH)” is generated as the starting winning designation command. The DATA data “FFH” of the start winning designation command has a maximum number of four reserved balls, even though a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, and is a random number value for special symbol determination. This means that the jackpot symbol random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value were not acquired (so-called overflow).

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses in any one of the “low probability gaming state”, “high probability gaming state”, “time / short gaming state”, and “non-time / short gaming state”. However, while the game is in progress, if the game state is “low probability game state” or “high probability game state”, it is always “time-short game state” or “non-time-short game state”. In other words, there are cases of “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” and “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”. .
Further, in the case of the “low probability gaming state” and the “non-short-time gaming state”, it is not the specific gaming period (that is, the non-specific gaming period) when it is the specific gaming period after the end of the small hit. ) There is a time. This “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, which is a non-specific gaming period, will be referred to as a “normal gaming state”. Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is a “normal gaming state” (“low probability gaming state” and “non-short game state”, which is a non-specific gaming period. ) Is set.

In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of the jackpot is 1 / The game state set in 399.5. The jackpot winning here is to acquire a right to execute a “long win game” or a “short win game” which will be described later.
On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 57.07. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to acquire the right to execute “game per long” or “game per short” than in the “low probability gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the “non-short game state” means that the time required for the lottery is set as long as 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, and As shown in FIG. 9B, the gaming state where the opening control time of the second start port 15 at the time of winning is set as short as 0.1 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, a normal symbol lottery is performed, and the lottery result is determined 29 seconds after the lottery is started. If the lottery result is a win, then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.1 second.
However, even in the non-short game state, when the normal symbol A is won, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.1 seconds and then closed for about 3.0 seconds. Over time, the second mode is controlled for about 5.4 seconds (see FIG. 9B).

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the time required for the normal symbol lottery is 3 seconds, which is shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state”, and the second starting point when winning in the win The 15 release control time is set to about 1.1 seconds, which is longer than the “non-short game state”, and refers to a game state in which multiple releases are performed.

Further, in the “non-short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to about 1/11, and in the “short-time gaming state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is 1/1. Set to
Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. As a result, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can proceed with the game without substantially reducing the number of game balls.
Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

In the present embodiment, the second start opening 15 and the normal symbol gate 13 for opening the second start opening 15 are right-handed game areas (the areas in the game area 6 on the right side of the effect display device 31). 1) and a left-handed game area (the area on the left side of the effect display device 31 in the game area 6, see FIG. 1).
For this reason, in the “short-time gaming state”, the game is advantageously advanced by performing an operation (so-called right-handed) that causes the game ball to enter the right-handed game area in order to enter the game ball into the second starting port 15. can do.
On the other hand, in the “non-short game state”, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 15 even if the game ball enters the normal symbol gate 13. Therefore, the player can advance the game more advantageously by performing an operation (so-called “left-handed”) for causing the game ball to enter the left-handed region and aiming at the first start port 14. Further, even when left-handed, a game ball may enter the normal symbol gate 13 provided in the left-handed game area as described above. By winning the symbol A, a game ball may enter the second start port 15.

  In this embodiment, the “specific game period after the end of the small hit” is a variation pattern determination table (FIG. 5) that can determine the same effect as the high probability game state in order to have an expectation that the state is a high probability game state. 11) refers to the game period referred to.

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

In the present embodiment, “long win game” means the right to execute a long hit game in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “long winning game”, the round game in which the first grand prize opening 16 is opened four times in total, and the round game in which the opening time of the first big prize opening 16 is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds. Is performed at least once. Alternatively, the round game in which the second grand prize opening 17 is opened is performed 16 times in total, and among these, the round game in which the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is set to a maximum of 29.5 seconds is performed at least once. Is called.
Then, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the first grand prize opening 16 or the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is finished. In this “long game”, when a game ball enters the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. In other words, “game per long” means that a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17, and the player can acquire a prize ball according to the prize, so that a large number of prizes can be obtained. It is a game that can acquire a ball.

In the present embodiment, “short win game” means the right to execute a short win game in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
In the “short win game”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed four times in total. However, in the four round games, the opening time of the first big winning opening 16 is set to 0.052 seconds. During this time, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the first grand prize opening 16, one round game is completed. However, since the opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 is extremely short as described above, there is almost no game ball entering, and even if a game ball enters, 1 to 2 in one round game The game ball is about to enter. Even in this “short win game”, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.

In the present embodiment, “small hit game” means the right to execute a small hit game in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the player wins the game.
Also in the “small win game”, the first big prize opening 16 is opened four times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the first big winning opening 16 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” Approximate to the extent impossible or difficult. However, when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16, predetermined prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out in the same manner as described above.

In the present embodiment, the “long win game” and the “short win game” are referred to as “big hit game”. Further, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.
In the main control board 110, a flag is stored in the game state storage area of the main RAM 110c so as to grasp which game state is the current game state.
Also, the game state is changed from one game state to another game state after winning the jackpot and finishing the jackpot game as a result of the jackpot lottery.
In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “big jackpots” are provided, and the type of “big jackpot” is determined according to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot symbol) determined by winning the jackpot. Then, after the jackpot ends, the subsequent gaming state changes according to the type of jackpot symbol. In the case where “small hit” is won, the gaming state such as “high probability gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” is not changed after the “small hit gaming state” ends. For example, when “small hit” is won in the “high probability gaming state”, the “high probability gaming state” continues even after the “small hit gaming state” ends.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpots related to the special symbol 1 to the special symbol 5 and the special symbol 7 are based on a probable length, the jackpot related to the special symbol 8 is a probable short hit, the jackpot related to the special symbol 6 is a normal jackpot, The big hit related to the symbol 9 is usually called short hit.

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

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

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

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

(Step S20)
In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs effect random number update processing for updating the random number value for variation pattern and the random value for reach determination.

(Step S30)
In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination initial value random number, the big hit symbol initial value random number, and the small hit symbol initial value random number. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

(Step S110)
In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting “1” from the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, and the general electricity open time counter is performed.

(Step S120)
In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the hit determination random number value.
Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by “1” to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

(Step S130)
In step S130, the main CPU 110a performs initial value random number update processing for updating the random number counter by adding +1 to the special symbol determination initial value random number counter, the big hit symbol initial value random number counter, and the small hit symbol initial value random number counter. .

(Step S200)
In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. In this process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the gate detection switch 13a, the first starting opening detection switch 14a, the second starting opening detection switch 15a, the first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and the second large winning opening. An input process for determining whether or not there is an input to each switch of the detection switch 17a is performed. Specifically, this will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S300)
In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process for controlling the special symbol and the special electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S400)
In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500)
In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this process, the main CPU 110a checks whether or not a game ball has won the first big winning opening 16, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, and the general winning opening 12, and if there is a winning. , A payout number designation command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control board 130.
More specifically, the general prize opening prize ball counter, the big prize opening prize ball counter, and the start opening prize ball counter updated in FIG. 16 to be described later are checked, and a payout number designation command corresponding to each prize opening is issued. Transmit to the payout control board 130. Thereafter, predetermined data is subtracted from the prize ball counter corresponding to the transmitted payout number designation command and updated.

(Step S600)
In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing of external information data, start port opening / closing solenoid data, special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, normal symbol display device data, and storage number designation command.

(Step S700)
In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, and the special winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in step S600. Further, in order to turn on the LEDs of the special symbol display devices 20, 21 and the normal symbol display device 22, a display device output process for outputting the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S600 is performed. Do. Further, command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c is also performed.

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

  The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG.

(Step S210)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, that is, whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 12. When the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, the main CPU 110a adds predetermined data to the general winning opening prize ball counter used for the winning ball and updates it.

(Step S220)
In step S220, the main CPU 110a has input detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 16a and 17a, that is, whether the game ball has won any of the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17. Determine whether or not. When the main CPU 110a receives detection signals from the big prize opening detection switches 16a and 17a, the main CPU 110a adds and updates predetermined data to the big prize mouth prize ball counter used for the prize ball and also updates the first big prize prize. The counter in the storage area for the big prize opening entrance (C) for counting the game balls won in the mouth 16 and the second big prize opening 17 is added and updated.

(Step S230)
In step S230, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 14a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 14 and determines the big hit. Predetermined data is set. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

(Step S240)
In step S240, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 15. When the main CPU 110a receives a detection signal from the second start port detection switch 15a, the main CPU 110a updates the start port prize ball counter used for the prize ball by adding predetermined data and updates the second special symbol holding number. (U2) If the data set in the storage area is less than 4, add “1” to the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area, and the special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, The random number value for small hits and the random number for reach determination are extracted, and the extracted random number is stored in the second special symbol storage area.
That is, when compared with the first start port detection switch input process of FIG. 17 described later, the same process is performed although the area for storing data is different between the first special symbol storage area and the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S250)
In step S250, the main CPU 110a determines whether the gate detection switch 13a has input a signal, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. Further, when the gate detection switch 13a receives a signal, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, and from a random number range (for example, 0 to 10) prepared in advance. One hit determination random number value is extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. However, when “4” is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, “1” is added to the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, or a random number for winning determination is extracted. The random number value extracted in the normal symbol holding storage area is not stored. When this process ends, the input control process ends.

  The first starting port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

(Step S230-3)
In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4.
If it is determined that the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is not less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-10, and the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area If it is determined that the set data is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4.

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

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

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

(Step S230-7)
In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a extracts the random numbers for the small bonus symbols, searches for the vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, and stores the vacant memory. The random number value for the small hit symbol extracted in the part is stored.

(Step S230-8)
In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a extracts the random number value for variation pattern and the random number value for reach determination as the random number value for presentation, and the memory is vacant in order from the first storage unit in the first special symbol storage area. The fluctuation pattern random number value and the reach determination random number value are stored in an empty storage unit.

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

(Step S230-9)
In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs pre-determination processing based on winning at the first starting port 14, and generates a first starting winning designation command for indicating determination information related to winning at the first starting port 14. To do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-10)
In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the first start winning designation command generated in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. At this time, in order to update the first reserved number displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23, special symbol hold display data indicating the reserved number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. When this process ends, the first start port detection switch input process ends.
As described above, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 and there is an empty space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not stored in the storage unit. When each random number value is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number and there is no space in the storage unit in the first special symbol storage area, each random number value is not extracted (stored) and the first start port detection switch input process Ends. However, even when there is no space in the storage unit of the first special symbol storage area, a prize ball will be paid out for a game ball entering the first start port 14.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the second start port detection switch input process is omitted, but the first start port detection switch is also applied when a signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a. Processing similar to the input processing is performed.

  The prior determination process in step S230-9 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S230-9-1)
In step S230-9-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is currently being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process proceeds to step S230-9-2. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S230-9-3. Move.

(Step S230-9-2)
In step S230-9-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the above-described prior determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13 based on the current gaming state, and acquires the special symbol determination random number value and jackpot symbol random number value acquired this time. And the determination of the random number value for the small hit symbol is executed. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, the prior determination table for the low probability gaming state shown in FIG. 12 is referred to, and if the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state, FIG. With reference to the high-probability gaming state pre-determination table shown in FIG.

(Step S230-9-3)
In step S230-9-3, the main CPU 110a preliminarily determines the determination information related to the winning of the start opening based on the result determined in advance in step S230-9-2 (hereinafter also referred to as “preliminary determination information”). A start winning designation command is generated for the following. In the prior determination process in the first start port detection switch input process, a first start winning designation command is generated for indicating in advance the determination information related to winning in the first start port 14.
In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, also in the 2nd start opening detection switch input process, the prior determination process shown in FIG. 18 is performed, and the 2nd for showing beforehand the determination information which concerns on the 2nd start opening 15 is shown. A start winning designation command is generated.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described.

(Step S301) (Step S302)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electricity processing data value (step S301), and refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302.

(Step S310)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electricity processing data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

(Step S320)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electric processing data = 1, the special symbol variation process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S330)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electricity processing data = 2, the special symbol stop process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S340)
In step S302, if the special figure special power processing data = 3, the big hit game processing is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S350)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the small hit game processing is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S360)
In the above step S302, if the special figure special electric processing data = 5, the special game end processing is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

(Step S310-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed. Here, if the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

(Step S310-2)
If it is determined in step S310-1 that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (special symbol time counter = 0), the main CPU 110a has a second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area of 1 or more. Determine whether.

(Step S310-3)
If it is determined in step S310-2 that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 110a stores the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area. “1” is subtracted from the stored value and stored.

(Step S310-4)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310-2 that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a has a first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area of 1 or more. It is determined whether it is.

(Step S310-5)
If it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is “1” or more, the main CPU 110a stores the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area. “1” is subtracted from the stored value and stored.

(Step S310-6)
Next, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process of the data stored in the special symbol reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) storage area subtracted in Steps S310-2 to S310-5. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. Thereby, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the variation pattern random number value used in the previous game are deleted.
In this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. In order, the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

(Step S311)
Next, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small bonus symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S310-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S312)
Subsequent to step S311, the main CPU 110a performs variation pattern selection processing.
The variation pattern selection process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11, the jackpot determination result, the special symbol type, the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state, the special symbol hold number (U), the acquired reach determination The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for variation and the random number value for variation pattern.

(Step S313)
Subsequent to step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S314)
Subsequent to step S313, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of the change, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S315)
Subsequent to step S314, the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. That is, when the information written in the processing area relates to the first hold, the first special symbol display device 20 blinks, and when the information relates to the second hold, the second special symbol display device 21 blinks.

(Step S316)
After the above step S315, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the special symbol time counter sets the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 to the special symbol time. Set to the counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110 (see FIG. 15).

(Step S317)
Subsequent to step S316, the main CPU 110a sets 00H to the demonstration determination flag. That is, the demonstration determination flag is cleared.

(Step S318)
Subsequent to step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing.

(Step S319-1)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S310-4 that the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demo determination flag. To do. At this time, if the demonstration determination flag is set to 01H, the main CPU 110a ends the special symbol memory determination process.

(Step S319-2)
If it is determined in step S319-1 that 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the main CPU 110a does not set the demo designation command many times in step S319-3 described later. Set 01H to the demo judgment flag.

(Step S319-3)
Subsequent to step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

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

(Step S311-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability game flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area. The case where the high probability gaming flag is ON is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.

(Step S311-2)
When the high probability game flag is turned on in step S311-1, that is, when it is determined that the current game state is the high probability game state, the main CPU 110a determines that the “high probability random number determination table”. Select.

(Step S311-3)
On the other hand, when the high probability gaming flag is not turned on in the above step S311-1, that is, when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state), the main CPU 110a Select “Low probability random number determination table”.

(Step S311-4)
Next, the main CPU 110a uses the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S310-6 (see FIG. 20) in step S311-2. Alternatively, the determination is made based on the “high probability random number determination table” or the “low probability random number determination table” selected in step S311-3.
More specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, refer to the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device in FIG. 4B. Then, based on the special symbol determination random number value, it is determined whether it is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”.

(Step S311-5)
Subsequent to step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot determination is made as a result of the jackpot determination in step S311-4.

(Step S311-6)
When it is determined in step S311-5 that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in the step S310-6. Is determined, a special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 5A). ), Stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.
The determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 as will be described later, and the big hit game process of FIG. 24 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operating mode of the first big prize opening 16 and the second big prize opening 17 in the game process. Also, in the special game end process of FIG. 26, the game state and the specific game period after the jackpot end are set, and further, the specific game period after the end of the jackpot is set.

(Step S311-7)
Subsequent to step S311-6, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot and stores the transmission data for the effect. Set to area.

(Step S311-8)
Subsequent to step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short-time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area). Game state information indicating the game state is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.
In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state memory area (time-short game flag memory area, high-probability game flag memory area) will be reset, This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit. As described above, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit, apart from the game state storage area, it is possible to refer to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big win Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

(Step S311-9)
If it is not determined in step S311-5 that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the game is determined to be a big hit.

(Step S311-10)
If it is determined in step S311-9 that a small hit is made, the main CPU 110a uses the small symbol for the small symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) in the special symbol reserved storage area in step S310-6. The random number value is determined, the type of the special symbol is determined, and the small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.
Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 5B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is used as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area. In the present embodiment, “small hit A” and “small hit B” have the same contents of the small hit game, but the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 20 and 21 are different. In the present embodiment, for “small hit A” and “small hit B”, the specified number of times (T) to be given is 50.

(Step S311-11)
Subsequent to step S311-10, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the small hit, and transmits the effect transmission data. Set in the storage area.

(Step S311-12)
If it is not determined in step S311-9 that the game is a small hit, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table in FIG. 5C to determine a special symbol for losing and stops the determined losing. The symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

(Step S311-13)
Subsequent to step S311-12, in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the loss, and the transmission data storage area for the effect To set the jackpot determination process.

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

(Step S320-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S316 (see FIG. 20) has elapsed (whether special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S320-2)
If it is determined in step S320-2 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a performs steps S311-7 and S311-11 in the routine process (big hit determination process) before the special symbol variation process. The special symbol set in S311-13 is stopped and displayed on the corresponding special symbol display devices 20 and 21. As a result, the jackpot determination result is notified to the player.

(Step S320-3)
Following step S320-2, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S320-4)
After the step S320-3, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is decremented by “1” every 4 ms in step S110.

(Step S320-5)
Subsequent to step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special electric processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

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

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

(Step S330-2)
If it is determined in step S330-1 that the special symbol time counter = 0, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the time-short game flag storage area is a case where the current game state is the time-short game state.

(Step S330-3)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the flag is turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a performs time-saving game end determination processing. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (J) stored in the short-time game count (J) storage area and stored as a new remaining variation count (J), and the stored short-time game count (J) ) Is “0”, and if the number of short-time games (J) = 0, the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area is cleared (OFF).

(Step S330-4)
If it is determined in step S330-2 that the flag is turned off in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the flag is turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area. The case where the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area is a case where the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.
If it is determined in step S330-3 that the number of short-time games (J) is not 0, the main CPU 110a keeps the flag stored in the short-time game flag storage area ON, and this step The process of S330-4 is executed.

(Step S330-5)
If it is determined in step S330-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, “1” is subtracted from (X) stored in the high-probability game count (X) storage area and stored as a new high-probability game count (X). It is determined whether or not the number of times (X) is “0”. If it is determined that the number of times of high probability games (X) = 0, the flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared. (OFF).

(Step S330-6)
When it is determined in step S330-4 that the flag is turned off in the high probability game flag storage area, or when it is determined in step S330-5 that the number of high probability games (X) = 0 is not satisfied The main CPU 110a determines whether or not the specific period number counter (T) = 0.

(Step S330-7)
If it is determined in step S330-6 that the specific period number counter (T) is not 0, the main CPU 110a sets the calculated value obtained by subtracting “1” from the specific period number counter (T) as a new specific value. It is stored as a period counter (T).

(Step S330-8)
When it is determined in step S330-6 that the specific period number counter (T) = 0, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and stores a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. set.

(Step S330-9)
Following the step S330-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).

(Step S330-10)
In step S330-9, if it is not determined that the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot symbol. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07 to 10?).

(Step S330-11)
If it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is a small winning symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and moves the process to step S330-15.

(Step S330-12)
If it is determined in step S330-10 that the symbol is not a small hit symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

(Step S330-13)
If it is determined in step S330-9 that the game is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special chart special power processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game process shown in FIG.

(Step S330-14)
Following step S330-13, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time game count (J) storage area are cleared.

(Step S330-15)
Subsequent to step S330-11 or step S330-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether "long hit", "short hit", or "small hit" according to the stop symbol data. An opening command corresponding to the type is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S330-16)
Following the step S330-15, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is “long hit”, “short hit”, or “small hit” according to the stop symbol data, and the opening time according to these types Is set in the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When the process of step S330-16 is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

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

(Step S340-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do.

(Step S340-2)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-3)
If it is determined in step S340-2 that the opening time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a determines whether the winning is “long hit” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data. It determines and determines the open mode determination table according to the jackpot type.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, either the long hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (a)) or the short hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8 (b)) depending on the stop symbol data. To decide.

(Step S340-4)
Subsequent to step S340-3, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result. In step S340-4, nothing is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. That is, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

(Step S340-5)
Subsequent to step S340-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stores it.

(Step S340-6)
Subsequent to step S340-5, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data of a special prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it does, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened.

(Step S340-7)
Subsequent to step S340-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the opening time of either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-8)
Subsequent to step S340-7, the main CPU 110a transmits a special prize opening (R) round designation command for production in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the production control board 120 in accordance with the number of round games (R). Set in the data storage area. In step S340-8, since the number of round games (R) is “1”, the special winning opening 1 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S340-9)
If it is determined in step S340-1 that the current opening is not in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether the current ending is in progress. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed.

(Step S340-10)
If it is determined in step S340-9 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed.

(Step S340-11)
When it is determined in step S340-10 that the special winning opening is being closed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S340-20 described later has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-12)
When it is determined in step S340-11 that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets “1” to the current number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S340-13)
Subsequent to step S340-12, the main CPU 110a sets energization start data of a special prize opening / closing solenoid (one of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c). Thereby, when the energization start data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening movable piece 16b is opened and the energization start data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it does, the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is opened.

(Step S340-14)
Subsequent to step S340-13, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 8) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the opening time of either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-15)
Subsequent to step S340-14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the round game Depending on the number of times (R), a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, if the number of round games (R) is “2”, a special winning opening 2 round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

(Step S340-16)
If it is determined in step S340-10 that the special winning opening is not closed, the main CPU 110a determines whether the value of the special winning opening entry counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine). Determine whether.

(Step S340-17)
In the above step S340-16, if the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set opening time has passed (special game timer counter = 0). Or not). At this time, if the set release time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

(Step S340-18)
If it is determined in step S340-17 that the set release time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of releases (K) is the maximum number of releases per round.

(Step S340-19)
In step S340-18, if the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening per round, the main CPU 110a determines that the winning prize opening / closing solenoid (the first winning prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and the second winning prize opening / closing solenoid). 17c) is set. Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening 16 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. Then, the second big prize opening 17 is closed.

(Step S340-20)
Subsequent to step S340-19, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (see FIG. 6) determined in step 340-3 to determine the current round game number (R) and release number (K). Based on this, the closing time of either the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S340-21)
If it is determined in step S340-18 that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening per round, the main CPU 110a determines that the winning prize opening / closing solenoid (first winning prize opening / closing solenoid 16c and The energization stop data of any of the two major winning opening / closing solenoids 17c) is set. Thereby, when the energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, the first big prize opening 16 is closed and the energization stop data of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. Then, the second big prize opening 17 is closed.
Also, in the above step S340-16, even when the value of the big winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number, the main CPU 110a performs the process of step S340-21.

(Step S340-22)
Subsequent to step S340-21, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the release count (K) storage area and clears the release count (K) storage area.

(Step S340-23)
Subsequent to step S340-22, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the winning prize opening number (C) storage area, and clears the winning entry (C) storage area.

(Step S340-24)
Subsequent to step S340-23, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum.

(Step S340-25)
If the round game number (R) is not the maximum in step S340-24, the main CPU 110a sets “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S340-26)
When it is determined in step S340-24 that the round game number (R) is the maximum, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area. .

(Step S340-27)
Subsequent to step S340-26, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and effects control the ending command according to the type of the big hit In order to transmit to the board | substrate 120, it sets to the transmission data storage area for productions.

(Step S340-28)
Following the above step S340-27, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is a big hit of “long win” or “short win” according to the stop symbol data, and sets the ending time according to the type of the big hit to the special game Set to timer counter.

(Step S340-29)
Following step S340-28, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. Even when it is determined in step S340-9 that the current ending is being performed, the main CPU 110a performs the process of step S340-29.
At this time, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated as it is.

(Step S340-30)
If it is determined in step S340-29 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets 5 in the special figure special electric processing data (this causes a special game end process to be described later to be executed. 26).

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

(Step S350-1)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening command has already been transmitted.

(Step S350-2)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that the opening command has not been transmitted, the main CPU 110a determines the small hit release mode determination table (FIG. 8C).

(Step S350-3)
If it is determined in step S350-1 that the opening command has already been transmitted, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening command is currently being opened.

(Step S350-4)
If it is determined in step S350-2 that the opening is currently in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the opening timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. Further, as will be described later, it is determined in step 350-8 that the first big prize opening 16 is being closed, and it is also determined whether or not the closing time set in step S350-14 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time.
As a result, when the set time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-5)
If it is determined in step S350-4 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets “1” to the current operation count (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area. Is added and memorized.

(Step S350-6)
Subsequent to step S350-5, the main CPU 110a starts energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c and opens the first big prize opening movable piece 16b.

(Step S350-7)
Subsequent to step S350-6, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and determines the number of releases (K). The opening time of the 1st big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-8)
If it is determined in step S350-3 that the opening is not currently in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big prize opening 16 is closed. At this time, if it is determined that the device is closed, the processing after step S350-4 is performed.

(Step S350-9)
When it is determined in step S350-8 that the special winning opening is not closed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress.

(Step S350-10)
If it is determined in step S350-9 that the current ending is not in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening entrance counter (C) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9). To do.

(Step S350-11)
When it is determined in step S350-10 that the number of winning prize entry counters (C) has not reached the predetermined number, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (special game timer counter = 0). Or not). At this time, if the set opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game processing is terminated.

(Step S350-12)
If it is determined in step S350-11 that the set release time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a has the maximum number of current operations (K) stored in the release count (K) storage area. It is determined whether or not. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8C, in the case of “small hit”, the maximum number of times of opening is 15.

(Step S350-13)
If it is determined in step S350-12 that the number of times of opening (K) is not the maximum number of times of opening, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data for the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

(Step S350-14)
Subsequent to step S350-13, the main CPU 110a refers to the small hitting release mode determination table (FIG. 8C) determined in step 350-2, and closes based on the number of times of opening (K). Set the time in the special game timer counter.

(Step S350-15)
In step S350-12, when it is determined that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening, or in step S350-10, it is determined that the big prize opening counter (C) has reached a predetermined number. If it is, the main CPU 110a sets energization stop data of the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c. As a result, the first grand prize winning opening 16 is closed.

(Step S350-16)
Following step S350-15, when the main CPU 110a determines that the number of times of opening (K) has reached the maximum, the main CPU 110a resets the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area.

(Step S350-17)
Subsequent to step S350-16, the main CPU 110a clears the winning prize opening number (C) storage area.

(Step S350-18)
Subsequent to step S350-17, the main CPU 110a sets an ending command in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the end of the small hit game to the effect control board 120.

(Step S350-19)
Subsequent to step S350-18, the main CPU 110a sets a counter corresponding to the ending time in the special game timer counter in the special game timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

(Step S350-20)
Following step S350-19 or in step S350-9, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

(Step S350-21)
If it is determined in step S350-20 that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special processing data (this causes the special symbol memory determination processing described above to be executed). 20).

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

(Step S360-1)
First, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

(Step S360-2)
Next, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game at the end of the jackpot. Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the flag storage area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is “02H”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

(Step S360-3)
Subsequent to step S360-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining variation number (X) storage area of the stochastic gaming state. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the game information in the game state buffer is “03H”, 10000 times is set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability game state.

(Step S360-4)
Following step S360-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, Processing to determine whether or not to set the short-time game flag in the game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “02” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H” or “01H”, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game in the game state buffer When the information is “02H” or “03H”, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

(Step S360-5)
Following step S360-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the gaming state. For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the data in the game state buffer is “00H”, 0 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. If the game information is not “00H”, 10,000 is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state.

(Step S360-6)
After step S360-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 6 and specifies the stop symbol data loaded in step S360-1 and the game information in the game state buffer. A predetermined number of times is set in the number of periods (T) storage area (specific period number setting process). For example, if the stop symbol data is “07” and the game state buffer data is “00H”, “50” is set in the number of times (T) storage area for a specific period.

(Step S360-7)
Subsequent to step S360-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S360-8)
Subsequent to step S360-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electric processing data (the special symbol memory determination processing is thereby executed, see FIG. 20).

  With reference to FIG. 27, the ordinary map normal power control process will be described.

(Step S401)
First, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second start port 15 is under open / close control. That is, it is determined whether or not the start port opening / closing solenoid is operating based on the second start port opening / closing control pattern data set in step S418 described later.

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the second start port 15 is not under open / close control, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped.

(Step S403)
If it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol stop display is not being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed.

(Step S404)
If it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the main CPU 110a determines that the normal symbol hold count (G) stored in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area is 1 or more. Determine if there is. When the number of holdings (G) is “0”, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed, and thus the normal map normal power control process is terminated.

(Step S405)
If it is determined in step S404 that the number of normal symbols held (G) is “1” or more, the main CPU 110a determines the value (G) stored in the special symbol holding number (G) storage area. The new number of holds (G) obtained by subtracting “1” is stored.

(Step S406)
Subsequent to step S405, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area.

(Step S407)
Subsequent to step S406, the main CPU 110a determines the winning random number value stored in the normal symbol holding storage area (win determining process). When a plurality of winning random numbers are stored, the winning random numbers are read in the stored order.
Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 4C, it is determined whether or not the extracted hit determination random number value is checked against the above table. For example, according to the above table, one hit determination random value of “0” out of the hit random numbers “0” to “10” is determined to be a hit in the non-short-time gaming state, and the short-time gaming state For example, ten hit determination random numbers from “0” to “9” out of the hit random numbers from “0” to “10” are determined to be wins, and the other random numbers are determined to be lost.

(Step S408)
Subsequent to step S407, the main CPU 110a performs symbol determination processing.
In the symbol determination process, referring to the result of the determination of the winning random number in step S407, the winning symbol is set when it is determined to be a winning symbol, and the lost symbol is set when it is determined to be a losing symbol.
Here, the winning symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned on in the normal symbol display device 22, and the lost symbol is a symbol in which the LED is finally turned off without being turned on. The winning symbol set is to store a command for turning on the LED in the normal symbol display device 22 in a predetermined storage area. The lost symbol set is a command to turn off the LED in the normal symbol display device 22. Is stored in a predetermined storage area.

(Step S409)
Following step S408, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol variation time determination processing.
In the normal symbol variation time determination process, it is determined whether or not the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and if it is determined that the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the normal symbol time counter When the counter corresponding to 3 seconds is set and it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, the counter corresponding to 29 seconds is set to the normal symbol time counter. By this process, the time for displaying the normal symbols is determined. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. In addition, when the flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, the game state is in the short-time game state, and when the flag is not turned on, the game state is a non-short-time game state. When it is.

(Step S410)
Following step S409, the main CPU 110a starts normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 22. The normal symbol variation display is to flash the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22 and give the player an impression as if it is currently being drawn. The normal symbol variation display is continuously performed for the time set in the normal symbol variation time determination processing in step S409. When this process is finished, the ordinary power transmission control process is finished.

(Step S411)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S403 that the normal symbol variation display is being performed, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, the normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms, and it is determined whether the set normal symbol time counter is zero. As a result, if it is determined that the set variation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the variation display as it is, so that the normal symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

(Step S412)
If it is determined in step S411 that the set variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the variation of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol (hit symbol or lost symbol) set in the symbol determination process of step S408 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. As a result, the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

(Step S413)
Subsequent to step S412, the main CPU 110a sets the normal symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

(Step S414)
When the normal symbol stop display is started as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (1 second = 1500 counter) in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted by “1” every 4 ms in S110.

(Step S415)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the normal symbol stop display is in progress, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has ended (normal symbol time counter). = 0). As a result, if the set normal symbol stop time has not ended, the general-purpose power control process ends.

(Step S416)
If it is determined in step S415 that the set normal symbol stop time has expired, the main CPU 110a stops the normal symbol displayed in step S415 (set in the symbol determination process in step S408). It is determined whether or not the normal symbol) is a winning symbol. If the set normal symbol is a losing symbol, the ordinary symbol power control process is terminated.

(Step S417)
If the set normal symbol is a winning symbol in step S416, the main CPU 110a performs an opening / closing mode determination process.
In the opening / closing mode determination process, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, and the type of the normal symbol that has been hit (see FIG. 9A). Based on the second start port opening / closing control table shown in FIG. 9B, the opening / closing mode of the second start port is determined.
For example, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is turned on in the short-time game flag storage area, that is, when the current game state is the short-time game state, the normal symbol that has been hit is the normal symbol C (stop In the case of the symbol data 53), the open / close mode is determined such that the first and second times are 0.5 seconds, the third and fourth times are 1.1 seconds, and the fifth time is 0.5 seconds. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not turned on in the time-saving game flag storage area, that is, if the current gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, the normal symbol that has been hit is the normal symbol A ( In the case of the stop symbol data 51), the open / close mode is determined such that the first time is 0.1 second and the second time is 5.4 seconds.

(Step S418)
Subsequent to step S417, the main CPU 110a sets second start port opening / closing control pattern data based on the opening / closing mode determined in step S417. As a result, energization is started and stopped in the start opening / closing solenoid 15c, and the second start opening is controlled in a predetermined opening / closing mode.

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

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

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 120a, and the sub CPU 120a performs the following main processing.

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

(Step S1100)
Subsequent to step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c (such as effect random number values 1 to 5, effect design determining random value). Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.
The production random numbers 1 to 5 are composed of random numbers from 0 to 99, respectively.

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

(Step S1400)
First, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

(Step S1500)
Subsequent to step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

(Step S1600)
Subsequent to step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S1600.

(Step S1700)
Subsequent to step S1600, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35.

(Step S1800)
Subsequent to step S1700, the sub CPU 120a transmits various data set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

(Step S1900)
Subsequent to step S1800, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1400 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of production control board)
The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 30 and FIG. In the following, the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 30 is referred to as command analysis processing 1, and the command analysis processing shown in FIG. Command analysis processing 2 (processing after step S1613) is performed subsequent to command analysis processing 1.

(Step S1601)
First, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and determines whether or not the command is received. At this time, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis processing.

(Step S1602)
If it is determined in step S1601 that there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command.

(Step S1603)
If it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a demonstration designation command, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern.
Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. The data based on the demonstration effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1602 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1650)
When it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the starting winning designation command and holds the hold display on the effect display device 31. A display mode is determined, and a hold display mode determination process for transmitting hold display data corresponding to the determined hold display mode to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

In the hold display mode determination process, the hold display data is stored in the first storage area among the first storage area to the fourth storage area in the first hold storage area or the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area in the second hold storage area. The storage area that is vacant is searched in order from the storage area or the fifth storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the predetermined vacant storage area. Specifically, in the case of a start winning designation command corresponding to the first start port 14 (when MODE is “E6H”), storage areas that are sequentially vacant from the first storage area in the first reserved storage area Is searched, the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free storage area, and the start winning designation command corresponding to the second start port 15 (when MODE is “E7H”) Are searched for a free storage area in order from the fifth storage area in the second reserved storage area, and the determined hold display data is set in the start storage area in the free Nth storage area. Thereby, the present reservation number of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) is displayed on the effect display device 31.
Further, when the start winning designation command DATA is “02H”, that is, indicates a normal length, DATA is “02H” in the start storage area in the Nth storage area in which the hold display data is set. Data indicating that it exists is stored. The hold display mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1660)
Subsequent to step S1650, the sub CPU 120a performs a chance mode determination process. In this chance mode determination process, determination as to whether or not to shift to the chance mode provided as the effect mode, and processing for shifting to the chance mode are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1606)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1670)
If it is determined in step S1606 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a selects one of a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the received variation pattern designation command. A variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern is performed. Thereafter, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 are controlled based on the effect pattern. Note that the variation mode of the effect symbol 36 is determined based on the variation effect pattern determined here. This variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1608)
Subsequent to step S1670, the sub CPU 120a shifts the hold display data stored in the first hold storage area and the second hold storage area and the data corresponding to the start winning designation command, and the hold display data after the shift. The hold display mode update process for transmitting the information to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.
Specifically, in the order of the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area of the first reserved storage area, the data in the display storage area and the start storage area in the respective storage areas are stored. Shift to the previous storage area.
For example, the data in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area, the data in the third storage area is shifted to the second storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is shifted to the third storage area. Here, after shifting the data in the fourth storage area, blank data is set in the new fourth storage area, and the data in the fourth storage area is cleared. The hold display data in the start storage area of the first storage area of the first hold storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, that is, the start storage area of the 0th storage area.
As a result, the number of reservations of the first hold (U1) and the second hold (U2) after the shift is displayed on the effect display device 31.

(Step S1609)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1606 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1610)
Subsequent to step S1609, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol 36 to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command.
Specifically, the effect designating command is analyzed, the effect symbol data constituting the combination of the effect symbols 36 is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the determined effect symbol data is stored in the effect symbol storage area In addition, in order to transmit the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, information indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1611)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1609 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an effect symbol designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1612)
If it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a displays the effect symbol determined in step S1610 in order to stop the effect symbol 36. An effect symbol stop process is performed in which data based on the data and stop instruction data for stopping and displaying the effect symbol are set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1613)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1611 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. Determine whether or not.

(Step S1614)
If it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a sets the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area. Yes (game state setting process).

(Step S1615)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1613 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. Determine whether.

(Step S1616)
If it is determined in step S1615 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command and the effect symbol related to the hit (the effect symbol determined in the effect symbol determining process in step S1610), and the determined hit start effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern memory. In addition to setting the area, the information on the determined hit start effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and therefore data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1617)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1615 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an opening command, the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. It is determined whether or not.

(Step S1618)
If it is determined in step S1617 that the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a performs a big hit effect pattern determination process for determining a big hit effect pattern.
Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, data based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

(Step S1619)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1617 that the command stored in the reception buffer is not a big prize opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that the command stored in the reception buffer is not an ending command, the command analysis processing is terminated.

(Step S1620)
If it is determined in step S1619 that the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern.
Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

The hold display mode process will be described with reference to FIG. In this hold display mode determination process, the hold display mode is determined with reference to DATA of the start winning designation command. There are three types of hold display modes: normal hold display, special hold display, and chance hold display.
The normal hold display is a form of hold display that can be determined regardless of the content of the DATA. The special hold display is an aspect of the hold display that suggests that there is a high possibility that the DATA is other than 04H-07H, 14H-17H, that is, a case other than a loss. Therefore, it can be said that when the special hold display is in the hold display mode, the possibility of being at least lost is lower than the normal hold display.
The chance hold display is a form of hold display that is displayed when it is determined that the production mode is shifted to the chance mode.

As shown in FIG. 49 (a) and FIG. 49 (b), each of the normal hold display and the special hold display is displayed in an oval shape (referred to as “egg pattern”). In the normal hold display, the color of the egg pattern is blue, and in the special hold display, the color of the egg pattern is red.
As shown in FIGS. 49 (c) and 49 (d), the chance hold display mode is a display mode in which a face is formed on the egg pattern (referred to as “face pattern”). When displayed, the other hold display is also changed to this face pattern (chance hold display).

(Step S1651)
First, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not “DATA” of the received start winning designation command is “FFH”. Here, as shown in FIG. 12, “DATA” in the lower byte of the start winning designation command “FFH” means that the start opening overflows. Therefore, it is determined whether the received start winning designation command indicates a game ball that has overflowed or indicates a game ball that has acquired a special symbol determination random number or the like. At this time, when it is determined that “DATA” of the start winning designation command is “FFH”, the hold display mode determination process is ended.

(Step S1652)
If it is determined in step S1651 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is not “FFH”, the sub CPU 120a determines that the starting winning designation command “DATA” is “01H, 03H”, “11H, 13H”. It is determined whether or not any of the above. That is, it is determined whether or not a big hit (probability change win) is included as the prior determination information.

(Step S1653)
If it is determined in step S1652 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is any one of “01H, 03H” and “11H, 13H”, the sub CPU 120a performs the first hold display data determination process. Run. In this first hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 25.0%]
[Special hold indication ... 25.0%]
[Chance hold display 50.0%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1654)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1652 that the start winning designation command “DATA” does not correspond to any of “01H, 03H” and “11H, 13H”, the sub CPU 120a determines that the start winning designation command is “01H, 03H”. It is determined whether “DATA” is any one of “02H, 05H, 07H, 0AH, 0BH” and “12H, 15H, 17H, 1AH, 1BH”. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit (normal hit), the small hit, and the loss (with reach) are included as the prior determination information.

(Step S1655)
If it is determined in step S1654 that the start winning designation command “DATA” is any one of “02H, 05H, 07H, 0AH, 0BH”, “12H, 15H, 17H, 1AH, 1BH”, The sub CPU 120a executes a second hold display data determination process. In this second hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 50.0%]
[Special hold indication ... 25.0%]
[Chance hold display ... 25.0%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1656)
On the other hand, in step S1654, the start winning designation command “DATA” does not correspond to any of “01H to 03H, 05H, 07H, 0AH, 0BH” and “11H to 13H, 15H, 17H, 1AH, 1BH”. If it is determined, the sub CPU 120a executes normal hold display data determination processing. In this normal hold display data determination process,
[Normal hold display ... 95.0%]
[Special hold indication: 5.0%]
The lottery is performed according to the distribution, and the mode of the hold display is determined.

(Step S1657)
In step S1653, step S1655, and step S1656, when the hold display mode is determined, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the determined hold display mode is chance hold display data.
At this time, if it is determined that the data is not the chance hold display data, the process proceeds to step S1659.

(Step S1658)
In step S1658, the sub CPU 120a turns on a flag (chance mode start flag) in the chance mode start flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1659)
In step S1659, the sub CPU 120a sets the hold display data determined in step S1653, step S1655, and step S1656 in the hold mode display area in the hold display area 40. The hold display area 40 refers to a display area for displaying the number of holds provided in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31 shown in FIG. Further, the hold display mode display area refers to a display area in the hold display area 40 indicated by 40A to 40D in FIG. Note that the hold mode display areas 40A to 40D correspond to the hold display data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area, respectively. The hold display area 40 is also provided with hold mode display areas 40E to 40H (shown by dotted lines in FIG. 49B) corresponding to the hold display data stored in the fifth storage area to the eighth storage area. However, since it is the same as the hold mode display areas 40A to 40D, the description is omitted (the same applies to the following).
If the chance mode start flag is turned ON, in this step S1659, in addition to the above-described hold mode display area, the hold mode in which either the normal hold display or the special hold display has already been displayed. The chance hold display data is also set in the display area. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 49 (c) → FIG. 49 (d), the chance hold display is displayed in the hold mode display area in which the normal hold display is already displayed.

  The chance mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In this chance mode determination process, a process for shifting the effect mode to the chance mode is performed based on whether or not the chance hold display is to be displayed as the hold display mode.

(Step S1661)
In step S1661, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the chance mode start flag is ON in the chance mode start flag storage area.
At this time, if it is determined that the chance mode start flag is not turned on, the chance mode determination process ends.
(Step S1662)
In step S1662, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 1 updated in step S1100.

(Step S1663)
In step S1663, the sub CPU 120a determines the number of times to continue the chance mode. That is, the value of K stored in the chance mode continuation count (K) storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c is set. In the present embodiment, the total number of the hold display (see step S1653 and step S1655 in FIG. 32) determined to be the chance hold display and the number of holds processed before the chance hold display is the chance mode. The number of continuations (K) is set as the value of K stored in the storage area.
For example, when there are three holds including a hold display that has been determined to be a chance hold display, “3” is set as the value of K.

(Step S1664)
In step S1664, the sub CPU 120a turns off the chance mode start flag. Further, the flag (chance mode flag) in the chance mode flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c is turned ON.

(Step S1665)
In step S1665, the sub CPU 120a displays the display pattern of “initial roulette R” to be displayed in the chance mode from the initial roulette display pattern determination table (see FIG. 43) and the start winning designation command and the effect disturbance acquired in step S1662. Select based on number 1.
This initial roulette / display pattern determination table shows a part extracted from FIG. 43. The display patterns that can be selected as the initial roulette R include “normal roulette 1”, “normal roulette 2”, “ There are three roulettes, “Expected High Roulette”.

The initial roulette R is a display pattern displayed in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 as an example of the image, a square with numbers “+1” to “+8” (referred to as “hit square”) and a square with “x” (referred to as “losing mass”). And a roulette-like display pattern in which a pattern imitating a star is arranged.
The appearance of the initial roulette R (a square that can be stopped) is either a winning square or a lost square, and the pattern imitating a star is not a square where the roulette's appearance stops, but merely a decoration. The initial roulette R is determined by a changing effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 34) to be described later, and the rotation of the roulette is started. Then, the rotation is stopped on the condition that the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted, and the outcome is confirmed.

For example, a square determined as an outcome (in this case, a square of “+2”) has a black color compared to other squares as shown in FIG. It can be recognized whether it was a symbol.
When the outcome stops at a winning box, a point value (T) is assigned corresponding to the number of the outcome (any one of “+1” to “+8”). This point value (T) is displayed in an elliptical display mode (“point display”) imitating an egg as shown in FIG. 49 in the acquired point display area 42 composed of ten display areas of the point display areas 42A to 42J. ”).

In the acquired point display area 42, the point display is lit in order from the point display area 42A to 42J by the number of the square that is the outcome of the initial roulette R. For example, when the outcome of the initial roulette R is “+8”, the point display lights up to the point display areas 42A to 42H.
In addition, when some point displays are already lit, the point displays are lit from the point display area in the next turn-on order by the amount corresponding to the number of the turn. For example, when the point display is lit up to the point display areas 42A to 42B and the outcome of the initial roulette R is “+2”, the point display is lit in the point display areas 42C to 42D. Will be.

  In the chance mode, when the initial roulette R is repeatedly rotated and stopped in this manner, the point display is lit in all of the point display areas 42A to 42J, that is, the initial roulette. When the total of the point values (T) acquired in R reaches “10 (10 points)” (FIG. 53A), a challenge right (C) is granted. This challenge right (C) has an elliptical shape imitating an egg as shown in FIG. 53 (b) in the acquired challenge right display area 43 composed of three display areas of challenge right display areas 43A to 43C. Are displayed in a display form (referred to as “challenge right display”).

  In the acquired challenge right display area 43, every time a point value (T) of “10” is acquired in the initial roulette R, a challenge right display is displayed in one challenge right display area. For example, when 10 points are first acquired in the initial roulette R, the challenge right display is displayed in the challenge right display area 43A. Thereafter, when the player obtains 10 points in the initial roulette R, the challenge right display is displayed in the challenge right display area 43B. After that, when the player further acquires 10 points in the initial roulette R, the challenge right display area 43C is challenged. The right display is displayed.

  In the chance mode in which the initial roulette R is displayed, the effect symbol 36 is reduced in the effect symbol display area 44 in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31, and the variable display and the stop display are performed. Made.

(Step S1666)
In step S1666, the sub CPU 120a sets the display pattern data of the initial roulette R selected in step S1665 in the initial roulette R storage area, and sets the display pattern data of the initial roulette R to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Information indicating the display pattern data of the initial roulette R is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This variation effect pattern determination process is executed when it is determined that a variation pattern designation command has been received (in the case of “YES” in step S1606, see FIG. 30).

(Step S1671)
In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the chance mode flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the chance mode flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1672, and if it is determined that the chance mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S16700. .

(Step S16700)
In step S16700, the sub CPU 120a executes roulette variation effect pattern determination processing. This roulette variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S16740)
In step S16740, the sub CPU 120a executes a chance mode end determination process. The chance mode end determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S1672)
In step S1672, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the chance game start flag is ON. The chance game start flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the chance game start flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.
At this time, if it is determined that the chance game start flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S16760, and if it is determined that the chance game start flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S16750. .

(Step S16750)
In step S16750, the sub CPU 120a executes normal variation effect pattern determination processing. The normal variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S16760)
In step S16760, the sub CPU 120a executes a chance game variation effect pattern determination process. The chance game variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The roulette variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16701)
First, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 2 updated in step S1100.

(Step S16702)
In step S16702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the extra roulette flag is ON. The extra roulette flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the extra roulette flag storage area provided in the sub-RAM 120c.
At this time, if it is determined that the extra roulette flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S16703, and if it is determined that the extra roulette flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S16708. .

(Step S16703)
In step S16703, the sub CPU 120a sets an initial roulette variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, the variation effect pattern for the initial roulette includes a variation effect pattern in which a notice effect of a downfall notice, an aura notice and a step-up notice (hereinafter referred to as “SUP notice”) is performed.

Among the notice effects, the wing notice is, for example, a notice effect with contents indicating that the white feathers WH are falling in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31, as shown in FIG. FIG. 50 (a) shows the LEVEL1 for the wing notice, FIG. 50 (b) shows the LEVEL2 for the wing notice, FIG. The number of coming feathers is increasing. In addition, the LEVEL 3 wing notice indicates that the white wings are mixed with black wings BH (FIG. 50 (c)), and the number of wings falling is shown in FIG. 50 (c). The content (not shown) showing that only white feathers are all falling is included.
In addition, the downfall notice is performed after the production symbol 36 starts the variable display.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (a) → FIG. 51 (b), an aura notice is generated when an effect symbol 36 starts to be displayed in a variable shape around each effect symbol 36. It is a notice effect of the content showing how to do. FIG. 51 (b) shows a state where a black aura (black aura BO) is generated around the effect symbol 36, and FIG. 51 (c) shows a white aura (white aura WO) around the effect symbol 36. The appearance of the occurrence is shown.

For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a) → FIG. 52 (b) → FIG. 52 (c), the SUP notice is a notice of the content in which a character appears in the lower right of the display area 31a and some message is displayed. Production.
Note that the SUP advance notice is performed after the production symbol 36 starts to be changed.

The SUP notice is developed in stages: SU1 (first stage of step-up notice) → SU2 (second stage of step-up notice) → SU3 (third stage of step-up notice) This is a notice effect.
FIG. 52A shows the effect of SU1, and the message “Still More” is displayed when the character GA appears.
52A to 52B, a new character CS appears next to the character GA and a message “Good luck” is displayed.
Further, when developing from FIG. 52B to FIG. 52C, a new character GF appears next to the character CS and a message “Looks good” is displayed.
The SUP notice is shown in FIG. 52 (a) → FIG. 52 (b) → FIG. 52 (c), and in FIG. 52 (a) → FIG. 52 (d) → FIG. 52 (e). There is a black SUP notice.
FIG. 52 (d) shows the content developed from FIG. 52 (a), the effect of SU2 of the black SUP notice. Next to the character GA, a new character ZD appears and a message “...!?” Appears. Is displayed.
Then, when developing from FIG. 52 (d) to FIG. 52 (e), that is, developing to the effect of SU3 of the black SUP notice, a new character FM appears next to the character ZD and “There is something good. Is displayed.

  In this way, the notice effect can be developed step by step or color differences can occur. For this reason, for example, when winning a big hit, the ratio of “SUP notice up to SU3” being selected is higher than “notice effect up to SU1”, while when winning a big hit, “ By associating, for example, the ratio of selecting “notice effect until SU3” to “notice effect until SU1” is reduced, the expectation degree of winning a big hit may be suggested depending on the content of the notice effect that was performed. It is possible.

  50 to 52 show an example of the notice effect that is performed when not in the chance mode, but even during the chance mode, the down notice or SUP is superimposed so as to be superimposed on the image of the initial roulette R. A notice is to be made. Further, the aura notice in the chance mode is performed in the effect symbol display area 44.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 44, the initial roulette variation effect pattern is given a point value (T) according to the content of the notice effect, and when the effect button 35 is pressed, the point value (T ) Is also included.
The point value (T) that can be obtained by the notice effect here is, for example, a change effect pattern in which a downfall notice (LEVEL 3) is performed as the notice effect as shown in pattern 4 of FIG. When the pattern 4 is determined as a pattern, “3” points are given as the point value (T).
The point value (W) that can be acquired by pressing the button is the point value (W) that is given when the effect button 35 is pressed. Specifically, it corresponds to the numbers “+1” to “+8” displayed in the winning squares in the initial roulette R.
That is, when the variation effect pattern to be performed is determined in the initial roulette / variation effect pattern determination table, the point value (T) given in the notice effect and the points given when the button is pressed The value (T) will be determined.

Further, in the initial roulette variation effect pattern determination table, as shown in the variation effect pattern 9 and the variation effect pattern 12, in the roulette type, a variation effect in which two roulette games of the initial roulette R and the extra roulette U can be performed. A pattern is provided.
For example, since the variable effect pattern 12 has a point value (T) that can be obtained in the notice effect in the initial roulette R is “10”, the right to challenge the additional roulette game (C) in one initial roulette game. “1” is given. That is, when the variation effect pattern 12 is selected, one challenge right (C) can be acquired. Further, in the variation effect pattern 12, since the point value (W) that can be obtained by pressing the button is also "10", if this button is selected when the variation effect pattern 12 is selected, the point value (T ) And the point value (W) can be obtained as “20” (point value).
In addition, since the variable effect pattern 9 has a point value (T) that can be obtained in the notice effect in the initial roulette R is “8”, this alone gives “1” as the right to challenge the extra roulette game (C). The condition (“T ≧ 10”) is not satisfied. However, in the variation effect pattern 9, the point value (W) that can be obtained by pressing the button is “2”. Therefore, if this variation effect pattern 9 is selected and the button is pressed, the point value (T ) And the point value (W) can be summed to obtain “10” (point value). Therefore, when the variation effect pattern 9 is selected, “1” is given as a challenge right (C) to the extra roulette game in one initial roulette game on the condition that the button is pressed. This means that an additional roulette game will be played following the initial roulette game.

Further, when the variation effect pattern 9 and the variation effect pattern 12 are developed into an additional roulette game, a challenge right (Z) can be further acquired by pressing a button in the developed additional roulette game.
As shown in FIG. 44, in the extra roulette game developed from the variation effect pattern 9 and the variation effect pattern 12, if there is no button pressing operation, it is assumed that a further challenge right (Z) cannot be acquired or has been acquired. However, only the minimum number of challenge rights (Z) can be acquired.

(Step S16704)
In step S16704, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect random number value 2 acquired in step S16701 based on the table determined in step S16703, and determines one variation effect pattern.

(Step S16705)
In step S16705, the sub CPU 120a subtracts “1” from the value of the chance mode continuation number (K), and updates the value “K−1” calculated as a result of the subtraction as a new chance mode continuation number (K). At the same time, the chance mode continuation count (K) is stored in the storage area.
The chance mode continuation count (K) is overwritten and stored in the chance mode continuation count (K) storage area every time it is updated.

(Step S16720)
In step S16720, the sub CPU 120a performs point addition processing. This point addition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S16706)
In step S16706, the sub CPU 120a sets the initial roulette game execution flag to ON. The initial roulette game execution flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the initial roulette game execution flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S16707)
In step S16707, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S16704 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Thus, the initial roulette variation effect pattern determination process is completed. When the variation effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, the effect display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 based on the change effect pattern command. Is controlled.

(Step S16708)
In step S16708, the sub CPU 120a sets an extra roulette variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, the additional roulette variation effect pattern includes a variation effect pattern in which a challenge right (Z) can be obtained when the effect button 35 is pressed.
Note that the variation effect pattern for the extra roulette does not include the variation effect pattern in which the notice effect is performed.

In addition, in the variation effect pattern for the extra roulette, the challenge right (Z) can be further acquired by pressing the button in the extra roulette game.
As shown in FIG. 46, in the added roulette game developed from the variation effect pattern 2, the challenge right (Z) cannot be acquired even if there is a button press operation, but the addition roulette game developed from the variation effect pattern 6 In, two challenge rights (Z) can be acquired with or without a button press operation.
In addition, in the extra roulette game developed from the variation effect pattern 3, one challenge right (Z) can be acquired only when the button is pressed. In the extra roulette game developed from the variation effect pattern 4, the button press. When there is no operation, only the minimum number of challenge rights (Z) associated with the variation effect pattern can be acquired.

This challenge right (Z) corresponds to the number of “egg symbols” displayed on the winning square in the extra roulette U. In other words, if a hit square with two egg symbols comes out, it means that you have won two challenge rights (Z), and a hit square with one egg symbol comes out. You have earned one challenge right (Z).
Therefore, when the variation effect pattern to be performed is determined in the added roulette variation effect pattern determination table, whether or not the challenge right (Z) is granted depending on whether or not the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted. It will be decided.

(Step S16709)
In step S16709, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect random number value 2 acquired in step S16701 based on the table determined in step S16708, and determines one variation effect pattern.

(Step S16710)
In step S16710, the sub CPU 120a subtracts “1” from the value of the chance mode continuation number (K), and updates the value “K−1” calculated as a result of the subtraction as a new chance mode continuation number (K). At the same time, the chance mode continuation count (K) is stored in the storage area.

(Step S16730)
In step S16730, the sub CPU 120a performs a challenge right addition process. This challenge right addition process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S16711)
In step S16711, the sub CPU 120a turns on the extra roulette game execution flag. This extra roulette game execution flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the extra roulette game execution flag storage area provided in the sub-RAM 120c.

(Step S16712)
In step S16712, the sub CPU 120a sets a variable effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the variable effect pattern determined in step S16709 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. As a result, the additional roulette variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  The point addition process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16721)
In step S16721, the sub CPU 120a checks the point value (T) and the point value (W) acquired so far. That is, a process of reading the value of the point value (T) stored in the point value (T) storage area and the value of the point value (W) stored in the point value (W) storage area (described later). Do.

(Step S16722)
In step S16722, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a point value (T) (whether T> 0). In step S16722, the sub CPU 120a determines whether there is a point value (W) (W> 0). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a point value (T) that can be acquired by a notice effect or a point value (W) that can be acquired by pressing a button.
At this time, if it is determined that there is no acquired point (T = 0 and W = 0), the process proceeds to step S16724, and there is an acquired point (T> 0 or W> 0). If so, the process moves to step S16723.

(Step S16723)
In step S16723, if there is a stored total point value (X) in the total point value (X) storage area, the sub CPU 120a adds the acquired point value (T) to the total point value (X). The acquired point value (W) is added and updated as a new total point value (X).
At this time, if the total point value (X) is not stored (that is, X = 0), the sub CPU 120a adds the acquired point value (T) and the acquired point (W) to the point value (T + W). ) As a new total point value (X).

(Step S16724)
In step S16724, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the total point value (X) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (“10” in the present embodiment). That is, it is determined whether or not “X ≧ 10”.
At this time, if it is determined that the total point value (X) is less than “10” (X <10), the point addition process is terminated, and the total point value (X) is equal to or greater than “10” (X If it is determined that ≧ 10), the process proceeds to step S16725.

(Step S16725)
In step S16725, the sub CPU 120a updates the value of the challenge right (C) stored in the challenge right (C) storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c by adding “1”.
At this time, if the challenge right (C) is not stored (that is, C = 0), the sub CPU 120a stores “1” as the value of the challenge right (C) in the challenge right (C) storage area. .
In the present embodiment, when “X ≧ 10” is satisfied in steps S16724 to S16725, the total point value (X) is added when “1” is added to the value of the challenge right (C). ) Is cleared (X = 0).

(Step S16726)
In step S16726, the sub CPU 120a turns on the extra roulette start flag. The extra roulette start flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the extra roulette start flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

  The challenge right addition process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16731)
In step S16731, the sub CPU 120a confirms the challenge right (Z) acquired so far. That is, a process of reading the value of the challenge right (Z) stored in the challenge right (Z) storage area is performed.

(Step S16732)
In step S16732, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not there is an acquired challenge right (Z) (whether or not “Z> 0”). That is, a pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted, and it is determined whether there is a challenge right (Z) acquired by this operation.
At this time, if it is determined that there is no acquired challenge right (Z = 0), the challenge right addition process is terminated, and it is determined that there is an acquired challenge right (Z) (Z> 0) In step S16733, the process proceeds to step S16733.

(Step S16733)
In step S16733, if there is a cumulative challenge right (C) stored in the cumulative challenge right (C) storage area, the sub CPU 120a includes the acquired challenge right (Z) in the cumulative challenge right (C). Is added and updated as a new cumulative challenge right (C).

  The chance mode end determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16741)
In step S16741, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the chance mode continuation count (K) stored in the chance mode continuation count (K) storage area is “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not “K = 1”.
At this time, if it is determined that it is not “K = 1”, the process proceeds to step S16745, and if it is determined that “K = 1”, the process proceeds to step S16742.

(Step S16742)
In step S16742, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the value of the challenge right (C) is “1” or more. That is, it is determined whether “C ≧ 1”.
If it is determined that “C ≧ 1” is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S16744. If it is determined that “C ≧ 1”, the process proceeds to step S16743.

(Step S16743)
In step S16743, the sub CPU 120a turns on the chance game start flag. The chance game start flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the chance game start flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S16744)
In step S16744, the sub CPU 120a turns off the chance mode flag. The extra roulette flag is also turned off.

(Step S16745)
In step S16745, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the extra roulette start flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the extra roulette start flag is not ON, the chance mode end determination process is terminated, and if it is determined that the extra roulette start flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S16746. Move processing.

(Step S16746)
First, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 3 updated in step S1100.

(Step S16747)
In step S16747, the sub CPU 120a turns off the extra roulette start flag. At this time, the extra roulette flag is turned ON.

(Step S16748)
In step S16748, the sub CPU 120a displays the display pattern of “superior roulette U” to be displayed as the superscript roulette based on the rendering random number value 3 obtained in the above step S16746 from the superscript roulette display pattern determination table (see FIG. 45). select.
As shown in FIG. 45, this additional roulette display pattern determination table includes three roulettes “normal roulette 1”, “normal roulette 2”, and “expected high roulette” as display patterns that can be selected as the additional roulette U. It is prepared.

The added roulette U is a display pattern displayed in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31 as in the case of the initial roulette R. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, an example of the image is a roulette-like display pattern in which a pattern imitating a hit square, a lost square, and a star is arranged in the same manner as the initial roulette R.
In the added roulette U, a cell in which a symbol imitating an egg (referred to as an “egg symbol”) is a winning cell, and a cell in which an “x” is allocated is a lost cell. The added roulette U is determined by the roulette variation effect pattern determination process (see FIG. 35), and the turn of the roulette is started. Then, the rotation is stopped on the condition that the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted, and the outcome is confirmed. At this time, the square determined as the outcome is the same as that described with reference to FIG. 49, and the square of the square becomes black compared to other squares, so that the player can recognize which square the outcome was. It has become a thing.

Then, when the outcome stops at the winning box (egg symbol), the challenge right display is displayed in one of the challenge right display areas 43A to 43C in the acquired challenge right display area 43. It has come to be.
In other words, when the player wins a game in the extra roulette U, one new challenge right (C) is acquired.

  Even during the chance mode in which the extra roulette U is displayed, the effect symbol 36 is reduced in the effect symbol display area 44 in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31, and the variable display and the stop display are performed. Made.

(Step S16749)
In step S16749, the sub CPU 120a sets the display pattern of the added roulette U selected in step S16748 in the added roulette U storage area, and displays the display pattern data of the added roulette U on the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. In order to transmit, information indicating the display pattern data of the extra roulette U is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  The normal variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16751)
First, the sub CPU 120a obtains the effect random number value 4 updated in step S1100.

(Step S16752)
In step S16752, the sub CPU 120a sets the normal variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47, in the normal variation effect pattern determination table, similar to the initial roulette variation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 44), the variation in which the notice effect of the downfall notice, the aura notice, and the SUP notice is performed. A production pattern is included. However, the point value (T), the point value (W), and the challenge right (Z) are not associated with each other. No point value (T), point value (W), or challenge right (Z) is granted.
Therefore, when the variation effect pattern to be performed is determined in the normal variation effect pattern determination table, the conventional variation effect (see FIG. 48A and the like) is performed.

(Step S16753)
In step S16753, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect random number value 4 obtained in step S16751 based on the table determined in step S16775, and determines one variation effect pattern.

(Step S16754)
In step S16754, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S16753 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Thus, the normal variation effect pattern determination process is completed.

  The chance game effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S16761)
First, the sub CPU 120a acquires the effect random number value 5 updated in step S1100.

(Step S16762)
In step S16762, the sub CPU 120a sets a chance game variation effect pattern determination table (not shown). This chance game variation effect pattern determination table is a table for determining an effect to be performed after the end of the chance mode on condition that at least one challenge right (C) is acquired.

The variation effect pattern for the chance game is a variation effect pattern in which a mini game is performed as shown as an example in FIG. In the chance game, the number of pressing operations of the effect button 35 is set according to the number of challenge rights (C) acquired during the chance mode.
For example, FIG. 54A shows a state where a chance game is started after three challenge rights (C) have been acquired.
When the chance game is started, a message “Call a friend !!” is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 54 (b), an effect display that prompts the user to press the effect button 35 is performed.
Then, when there is an operation of pressing the effect button 35, 3 in FIG. 54 (c) → FIG. 54 (d), FIG. 54 (e) → FIG. 54 (f), or FIG. 54 (g) → FIG. The production develops in one of the two.

For example, when the production develops as shown in FIG. 54 (c) → FIG. 54 (d), a state in which the production button 35 is pressed but no friend appears is displayed (FIG. 54 (c)). A message “Chance is twice!” Is displayed (FIG. 54D). That is, in this case, it is notified that the chance game has not ended yet and two more challenge rights (C) remain.
Then, the effect of FIG. 54 (b) is performed again, and the player is prompted to press the effect button 35.
In addition, when the effect develops as shown in FIG. 54 (e) → FIG. 54 (f), the appearance of the fellow character GA is displayed by pressing the effect button 35 (FIG. 54 (e)). ), The message “Done!” Is displayed (FIG. 54 (f)). That is, in this case, it is notified that the player has won the big hit.
In addition, when the production develops as shown in FIG. 54 (g) → FIG. 54 (h), when the production button 35 is pressed, the appearance that the enemy character BZ appears without the fellow character appearing is displayed. Then, a message “sorry ...” is displayed (FIG. 54 (h)). That is, in this case, it is notified that the player has not won the big hit.

(Step S16763)
In step S16763, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect random number value 5 acquired in step S16761 based on the table determined in step S16762, and determines one variation effect pattern.

(Step S16764)
In step S16764, the sub CPU 120a sets a chance game execution flag to ON. The chance game execution flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the chance game execution flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S16765)
In step S16765, the sub CPU 120a sets a variation effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to transmit the variation effect pattern determined in step S16763 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. Thus, the chance game variation effect pattern determination process ends.

  Next, the effect input control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

(Step S1701)
In step S1701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the initial roulette game execution flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the initial roulette game execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1706. If it is determined that the initial roulette game execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1702. Move.

(Step S1702)
In step S1702, the sub CPU 120a sets an initial roulette rotation start command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, an initial roulette rotation start command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the initial roulette R starts to rotate in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31.

(Step S1703)
In step S1703, the sub CPU 120a sets the rotation time of the initial roulette R, and moves the process to step S1704. This rotation time is set to 10 seconds, for example.

(Step S1704)
In step S1704, the sub CPU 120a turns off the initial roulette execution flag. At this time, the initial roulette rotation flag is turned ON. The initial roulette rotation flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the initial roulette rotation flag storage area provided in the sub-RAM 120c.

(Step S1705)
In step S1705, the sub CPU 120a starts a timer counter to measure the rotation time set in step S1703 and step S1709 described later.

(Step S1706)
In step S1706, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the extra roulette game execution flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the additional roulette game execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1710. If it is determined that the additional roulette game execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1707. Move.

(Step S1707)
In step S1707, the sub CPU 120a sets an extra roulette rotation start command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, an extra roulette rotation start command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the extra roulette U starts to rotate in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31.

(Step S1708)
In step S1708, the sub CPU 120a sets the rotation time of the extra roulette U and moves the process to step S1709. This rotation time is set to 10 seconds, for example.

(Step S1709)
In step S1709, the sub CPU 120a turns off the extra roulette execution flag. At this time, the additional roulette rotation flag is turned ON. The extra roulette rotation flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the extra roulette rotation flag storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c.

(Step S1710)
In step S1710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the extra roulette development flag is turned on. This extra roulette development flag is a flag that is turned ON / OFF in the extra roulette development flag storage area provided in the sub-RAM 120c.
At this time, if it is determined that the extra roulette development flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1707. If it is determined that the extra roulette development flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1711. .

(Step S1711)
In step S1711, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the chance game execution flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the chance game execution flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1713. If it is determined that the chance game execution flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1712. .

(Step S1712)
In step S1712, the sub CPU 120a performs a chance game execution process. In this chance game execution process, various setting processes (such as setting of the effect time of a chance game and management of button pressing operations) for the above-described chance game (see FIG. 54) are performed.

(Step S1713)
In step S1713, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the initial roulette rotation flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the initial roulette rotation flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1721, and if it is determined that the initial roulette rotation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1714. Move.

(Step S1714)
In step S1714, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the rotation time of the initial roulette R has ended. At this time, if it is determined that the rotation time has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1717. If it is determined that the rotation time has ended, the process proceeds to step S1715.

(Step S1715)
In step S1715, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial roulette rotation end process. This initial roulette rotation end process is a process that is performed when the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is not accepted during the rotation time of the initial roulette R. Specifically, even if the variation effect pattern has a point value (W) that can be acquired by pressing the button, a process that does not assign the point value (W) that can be acquired by pressing the button is performed.

(Step S1716)
In step S1716, the sub CPU 120a executes an extra roulette development process. In this additional roulette development process, first, a variable effect pattern in which two roulette games of the initial roulette R and the additional roulette U are performed in one change effect pattern (the change effect pattern 9 and the change effect pattern 12 shown in FIG. 44). ).
When it is determined that the two roulette games are performed in one variation effect pattern including the variation effect pattern 9 and the variation effect pattern 12, the sub CPU 120a sets an additional roulette development flag. Turn it on.
However, since the process in step S1716 is a process that is performed when the rotation time of the initial roulette R has ended without the pressing operation of the effect button 35 being accepted in the initial roulette game, like the variable effect pattern 9 In addition, in the case of a conditional variation effect pattern, the extra roulette development flag is not turned ON.

(Step S1717)
In step S1717, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not the player has pressed the effect button 35. At this time, if it is determined that the press operation of the effect button 35 has not been accepted, the effect input control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the press operation of the effect button 35 has been received, step S1718 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1718)
In step S1718, the sub CPU 120a sets an initial roulette rotation stop command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, an initial roulette rotation stop command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the initial roulette R stops rotating in the display area 31 a of the effect display device 31.

(Step S1719)
In step S1719, the sub CPU 120a performs a point value (W) determination process. In this point value (W) determination process, when the variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern having a point value (W) that can be acquired by pressing the button, and the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted, The point value (W) is stored in a point value (W) storage area provided in the sub RAM 120c. That is, it is determined that the point value (W) associated with the variation effect pattern is given.

(Step S1720)
In step S1720, the sub CPU 120a executes an extra roulette development process. In this extra roulette development process, the same process as step S1716 described above is performed.
However, since the process in step S1720 is a process performed when an operation of pressing the effect button 35 is accepted in the initial roulette game, in the case of a conditional change effect pattern such as the change effect pattern 9, Also, the extra roulette development flag is turned ON.

(Step S1721)
In step S1721, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the extra roulette rotating flag is ON.
At this time, if it is determined that the initial roulette rotation flag is not ON, the effect input control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the additional roulette rotation flag is ON, step S1722 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1722)
In step S1722, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the rotation time of the extra roulette U has ended. At this time, if it is determined that the rotation time has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1724, and if it is determined that the rotation time has ended, the process proceeds to step S1723.

(Step S1723)
In step S1723, the sub CPU 120a performs an extra roulette rotation end process. This extra roulette rotation end process is a process that is performed when the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is not accepted during the rotation time of the extra roulette U. Specifically, even if the challenge right (Z) that can be acquired by pressing a button is a variation effect pattern, a process that does not grant the challenge right (Z) that can be acquired by pressing this button is performed.

(Step S1724)
In step S1724, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not the player has pressed down the effect button 35. At this time, if it is determined that the press operation of the effect button 35 has not been accepted, the effect input control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the press operation of the effect button 35 has been received, step S1725 is performed. Move processing to.

(Step S1725)
In step S1725, the sub CPU 120a sets an extra roulette rotation stop command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, an extra roulette rotation stop command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, and the extra roulette U stops rotating in the display area 31a of the effect display device 31.

(Step S1726)
In step S1726, the sub CPU 120a performs a challenge right (Z) determination process. In this challenge right (Z) determination process, when the change effect pattern is a change effect pattern with a challenge right (Z) that can be acquired by pressing a button, and the pressing operation of the effect button 35 is accepted, The challenge right (Z) is stored in the challenge right (Z) storage area. That is, it is determined that the challenge right (Z) associated with the variation effect pattern is given.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a transition is made to a special performance mode (chance mode), a game (initial roulette) for acquiring a challenge right to challenge a chance game that can be performed after the end of the chance mode. R, extra roulette U). By configuring in this way, even after shifting to a special production mode, it is possible to eliminate the situation where a monotonous production is repeated until the end (result) of the production mode as before, and the production mode starts. The player's expectation can be maintained from the end to the end.

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

  When the effect display device 31 is controlled on the image control board 150, the sound CPU reads out the sound output device control program from the sound ROM based on the received data, and controls the sound output in the sound output device 32. When data is transmitted from the effect control board 120 to the image control board 150, the image CPU reads a program from the image ROM and controls the image display on the effect display device 31 based on the received effect command.

  In the lamp control board 140, the effect actor device operation program is read based on the received data to control the operation of the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device control program is executed based on the received effect data. Read out and control the lighting device 34 for effect.

  In the present embodiment, the total sum of the hold display determined to be the chance hold display and the number of holds processed before the chance hold display is stored in the chance mode continuation count (K) storage area. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a value less than the total number may be set as the value of K. In this way, when K = 1 is set from the beginning, it is possible to perform an effect such as a so-called pseudo-continuous effect. That is, it is possible to shift to the chance mode in the one change, and to perform an initial roulette game, an additional roulette game, and a chance game.

In this embodiment, in the point addition process (see FIG. 36), when the total point value (X) is “10” or more, one challenge right (C) is given, and this challenge right ( After C) is given, the total point value (X) is cleared (“X = 0”), but is not limited thereto. For example, when the total point value (X) exceeds “10”, only the excess may be carried over as the next total point value (X).
Further, when it is determined whether or not the total point value (X) is equal to or greater than “10”, if the total point value (X) is already “20” or “30”, the challenge right (C ) May be given “two” and “three” respectively.

In the present embodiment, after the challenge right (C) is acquired by the initial roulette R, the super roulette U is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the initial roulette R may be continuously performed until a predetermined number of challenge rights (C) is obtained, or “challenge right (C) acquisition → addition roulette U → initial roulette R → challenge right (C The initial roulette R and the additional roulette U may be alternately performed every time the challenge right (C) is acquired, such as “) Acquisition → Additional roulette U.
Further, the challenge right (C) can be increased by the extra roulette U, but is not limited thereto. For example, the roulette U may be performed by betting the challenge right (C) acquired in the initial roulette R. In this case, if there is a possibility that the challenge right (C) bet on the extra roulette U will be lost (confiscated), it is possible to give a thrill to the player.

In the present embodiment, the point value (T) is given when a specific notice effect is performed during the chance mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the performance is performed in both the chance mode and other than the chance mode, it is not limited to the notification effect, and may be a reach effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, or the like. Furthermore, the point value (T) may be given by a change in the background image or a specific effect symbol being stopped.
Also, the point value (W) that can be obtained by pressing the effect button 35 is also given a constant point value (W) when there is no pressing operation of the effect button 35, but this constant when there is a pressing operation. It is good also as what gives the big point value (W) exceeding this point value (W). For example, if the press operation of the effect button 35 is not accepted, only “4” points are given, and if the push operation is accepted, “8” points are given, and the game is performed in the chance mode. It is possible to actively participate in the production that prompts the user to press the production button 35.

  By the way, as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-29233, when the types of effect modes are increased, dedicated effects performed within the effect modes are prepared corresponding to the respective effect modes. Since it is necessary, there is a risk of compressing the capacity of the memory for production. In order to solve such a conventional problem, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment stores an acquisition unit that acquires special information when a predetermined start condition is established, and stores the special information acquired by the acquisition unit as reserved storage. Holding determination means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the holding storage means is special determination information for executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a determination result by the determination means Based on the special determination information, when a predetermined display is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display by the variable display means, the variable display means for performing the variable display of the symbol for notifying the determination result A special game control means for executing the special game, and a determination as to whether or not the special information acquired by the acquisition means before the determination by the determination means is the special determination information. Pre-determining means, and effect control means for controlling various effects including predetermined effects as the game progresses, and the effect control means is based on the determination result by the prior determining means. And a point giving unit for giving a predetermined point based on the fact that the predetermined effect is performed during the execution of the special effect mode by the effect mode executing unit. And a result suggesting effect that suggests whether the determination result by the prior determination unit is the special determination information based on the fact that the point granted by the point grant unit has reached a specific point Suggesting execution means, and the predetermined effect is that the determination result of the determination means in the variable display is the special determination information. The effect control means can execute the predetermined effect regardless of whether the special effect mode is executed, and the point grant means When the predetermined effect is performed during the variation display in which the effect mode is not executed, the predetermined point is not given, while the predetermined effect is performed during the variation display in which the special effect mode is performed. In the case where it is, the predetermined point is given. By doing in this way, even if it increases the kind of production | presentation mode, the game machine which does not press the capacity | capacitance memory for production as much as possible can be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 6 Game area | region 13 Normal symbol gate 14 1st starting port 14a 1st starting port detection switch 15 2nd starting port 15a 2nd starting port detection switch 16 1st grand prize port 17 2nd grand prize port 31 Effect display device 32 Audio output device 33 Effect drive device 34 Effect illumination device 35 Effect button 35a Effect button detection switch 36 Effect symbol 39 Cross key 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
130 Discharge control board 140 Lamp control board 150 Image control board 155 Sound control circuit 160 Launch control board 170 Power supply board

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring special information when a predetermined start condition is established;
And SL憶means you store specials acquired by the acquisition unit,
Determining means for determining special information stored in the storage means whether a special determination information to execute a favorable special game for the player,
Fluctuation display means for executing a variable display of symbols for notifying the determination result of the determination means;
When a predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display, and special game control means for executing a pre-SL special game,
Prior determination means for determining whether the special information acquired by the acquisition means before the determination by the determination means is the special determination information;
Effect control means for controlling various effects including a predetermined effect as the game progresses,
With
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, execute a special effect mode over one or more of the variation display,
Based on the fact that the predetermined effect is performed during the execution of the special effect mode, a predetermined point is given,
When the given point reaches a predetermined point, a result suggesting effect that suggests a determination result of the special information during execution of the variable display corresponding to the special information that triggered the execution of the special effect mode While running
A gaming machine characterized by restricting execution of the result suggesting effect when the assigned point does not reach the predetermined point.