JP6116620B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which effects are developed by operating means such as effect buttons.

  Conventionally, game machines have been executed with an operation effective effect in which the operation of the effect button is valid for a predetermined time. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a player is required to perform an operation on an effect button, and when the player operates the effect button, a further developed effect is executed.

  As described above, in Patent Document 1, by giving the player the opportunity to operate the effect button, the participation consciousness in the game is improved and the feeling of fatigue during the game is eliminated, thereby improving the effect effect.

JP 2009-195468 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the player is given an opportunity to operate the effect button, but there is room for improvement in terms of improving the willingness to participate in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the willingness to participate in a game in view of the above-described conventional situation.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a selection operation unit that allows a player to perform a selection operation, a determination information acquisition unit that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquisition unit. A determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player according to the acquired determination information, and an effect control unit that causes the effect unit to execute an effect according to the determination result by the determination unit When, wherein the presentation control unit may present the plurality of options corresponding to each of the presentation, each of the plurality of options has performed selectable selection effect by the selection operation to the selection manipulation unit , wherein the selection effect, perform a normal selection effect, anda specific selection effect likely to be executed when it is determined to execute the special games than the normal selection effect, the normal selection effect Each of the plurality of options is displayed in the first mode, and even if any option is selected by the selection operation, it is displayed in the first mode and the specific selection effect is executed. Sometimes, each of the plurality of options is displayed in the first mode, and when a specific option is selected by the selection operation, it can be displayed in a second mode different from the first mode. When an option other than the above option is selected, it is not displayed in the second mode .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the willingness to participate in the game.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a big hit determination table and a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern determination table of a special symbol. A variation production pattern decision table is shown, (a) shows a variation production pattern decision table, (b) is a figure showing a variation production pattern decision table (details of variation production pattern A2). It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production | presentation control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 1 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process 2 in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the change effect pattern determination process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification effect to the effect that the selection effect displayed on the effect display apparatus of a gaming machine and the option in the selection effect are selected, (a) and (b) shows a normal notification effect, (C) is the figure which showed the specific alerting | reporting effect. It is the time chart which showed the timing which demonstrates a specific alerting | reporting aspect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first special symbol display device 20 is for notifying a lottery result obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so.

  For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. In addition, energization control is performed on drive sources such as a solenoid 71 for a production button that operates the production button 35, a motor 72, and the like.

  The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described controls based on data transmitted from the effect control board 120.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the 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 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

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

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 3A-1 and FIG. 3A-2 are diagrams showing a jackpot determination table used for the “hit lottery”. 3A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 3A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. In the tables of FIG. 3 (a-1) and FIG. 3 (a-2), although the winning probabilities for the small hits are different, the jackpot probabilities are the same.

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

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

  Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 3 (a-1), the random number value for determining the special symbol is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the first special symbol display device, the random number value for the small hit symbol is referred to for the small hit, and if the random symbol value for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data is “08” (the special symbol B). (Small hit B)). Further, in the case of a loss, “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data without referring to any random value.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is “big hit” or “small hit”, the reach is always performed, and at this time, the reach determination random value is not referred to. It is configured.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board is related to “losing”, for example, when the gaming state is “non-short-time gaming state” and the number of held balls is “0 to 2”, the reach determination random number value is set. Based on this, “normal fluctuation” is determined with a probability of 90%. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

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

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

(Variation production pattern determination table)
FIG. 6 shows a variation effect pattern determination table, FIG. 6 (a) shows a variation effect pattern determination table, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a variation effect pattern determination table (details of the variation effect pattern A2). is there.
Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the change pattern designation command and the effect random number value received from the main control board 110 based on the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Determine the pattern.

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

  The “variation effect pattern” referred to in the present embodiment refers to the effect means (effect display device 31, audio output device 32, effect drive device 33, effect illumination device 34, effect button, etc. performed during the change of the special symbol. 35).

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

  In addition, the “reach” in the present embodiment means that a part of the combination of effect symbols 36 informing that the transition to the special game is in progress is stopped, the other effect symbols 36 are variable, and the end of the variable time. Sometimes, it means a state in which the other effect symbols 36 perform stop display.

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

  And sub CPU120a will transmit the variation production pattern designation | designated command corresponding to the determined variation production pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, if a variation production pattern is decided.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the variation effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the special pattern variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “00H (variation pattern 1)”, If the random number value is “1 to 39”, “variation effect pattern A2” is determined, and it is determined that “selection effect” in the effect button operation effective effect is executed.

  Then, when the “variable effect pattern A2” is determined and it is determined that the effect button operation effective effect is to be executed, as an example of the “selected effect” in the effect button operation effective effect, as shown in FIG. In addition, “selection effect A” to “selection effect S” and the like are set.

  In addition, when the information related to the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “variation pattern 6”, the sub CPU 120a refers to the rendering random value, and the rendering random value is “70 to 79”. ”Is determined, the“ variable effect pattern F2 ”is determined, and it is determined that the“ selected effect ”in the effect button operation effective effect is to be executed. When “variation effect pattern F2” is determined, “selection effect A” to “selection effect S” and the like are set in the same manner as when “variation effect pattern A2” is determined.

  When the information related to the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “variation pattern 7”, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect random number value, and the effect random number value is “1 to 39”. ”Is determined,“ variation effect pattern A2 ”is determined, and it is determined that“ selection effect ”in the effect operation effective effect is to be executed.

  The case where the information related to the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “variation pattern 2” to “variation pattern 5”, “variation pattern 8”, “variation pattern 9” will be described. Although a production random number is set, the “selected production” is determined with a predetermined probability.

  At this time, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a determines that the information related to the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is from “variation pattern 6” to “variation pattern 9”, that is, in the case of a loss. In the case of “variation pattern 1” to “variation pattern 4”, that is, in the case of jackpot, the “selective effect” is determined with higher probability.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a determines the presence / absence of the “selected effect” based on the information related to the variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the effect random number value, and selects the effect random number value for the effect effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the “selection effect” effect mode may be determined based on a random number for effect.

  As an example, when the information related to the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 is “variation pattern 1”, the production random number value is referred to, and the production random number value is “1 to 19”. If so, “selective effect A” may be determined, and if the random number for effect is “20 to 39”, “selective effect B” may be determined.

  Here, the “selective effect” in the present embodiment refers to presenting a plurality of options corresponding to each of the effects. The “selection effect” is set so that one option can be selected from a plurality of options by a selection operation to the effect button 35 by the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, as the “selective effect” effect mode, when “variable effect pattern A2a (selected effect A)” is determined, a specific notification mode counter is set. The specific notification mode flag is set to OFF. That is, when the “variation effect pattern A2a” is determined, the selection effect is demonstrated, but even if each option in the selection effect is selected by the player operating the effect button 35, a normal notification effect (for example, “ White display ") is demonstrated.

  On the other hand, when “variation effect pattern A2b” is determined, the specific notification mode counter = 00 is set, and the specific notification mode flag is set to ON between 0 and 3500 ms in the operation effective time.

  In other words, when the “variation effect pattern A2b” is determined, the selection effect is demonstrated, and when “forward” in the selection effect is selected by the player operating the effect button 35, a specific notification effect ( For example, “red display”) is demonstrated. At this time, when another option (“left”, “right”) is selected, a normal notification effect (for example, “white display”) is performed.

  When “variation effect pattern A2c” is determined, the specific notification mode counter = 00 is set, and the specific notification mode flag is set to ON between 2500 and 3500 ms in the operation effective time.

  That is, when this “variable effect pattern A2c” is determined, the selected effect is demonstrated, and the operation is valid when “previous” in the selected effect is selected by the player operating the effect button 35. If the time is between 0 and 2499 ms, the specific notification mode is not demonstrated, the normal notification mode is demonstrated, and if the operation valid time is between 2500 ms and 3500 ms, the specific notification mode is demonstrated.

  As described above, when “variable effect pattern A2c” is determined, when “previous” in the selected effect is selected by an operation on the effect button 35 by the player, 0 to 0 in the operation effective time. During 2499 ms, the specific notification mode is not demonstrated, and the specific notification mode is demonstrated after 2500 ms in the operation effective time.

  Therefore, when “variation effect pattern A2c” is determined, when “forward” is selected by the player operating the effect button 35 after 2500 ms in the operation effective time, the selected timing A specific notification mode will be demonstrated.

  That is, when the “variation effect pattern A2c” is determined, a specific notification mode is not demonstrated even if “Previous” is selected, as described above, between 0 and 2499 ms in the operation effective time. When “Previous” is selected again after 2500 ms in the operation effective time, a specific notification mode is demonstrated.

  In addition, when the “variation effect pattern A2c” is determined, a specific notification mode is not demonstrated between 0 and 2499 ms in the operation effective time even if “previous” is selected, and in the operation effective time. If “Previous” is selected as it is until 2500 ms or later, a specific notification mode is demonstrated.

  In this embodiment, when any one of “Previous”, “Left”, and “Right” is selected by the player, red display, yellow display, and blue display are performed. The degree of expectation for the jackpot is not given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the degree of expectation for the jackpot may be higher when the yellow display is demonstrated than when the blue display is demonstrated.

  That is, when the “variable effect pattern A2” is determined, the blue display is difficult to demonstrate and the yellow display is easy to demonstrate. On the other hand, when the “variable effect pattern A2” is determined, the blue display is demonstrated. By making the yellow display difficult to perform, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation when the yellow display is performed rather than the blue display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when “variation effect pattern A2s” is determined from “variation effect pattern A2b” as the effect mode of the selection effect, any of “forward”, “to left”, and “to right” When one is selected by the player, red, yellow, and blue are being demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other “variable effect patterns” are prepared. ”,“ Left ”,“ Right ”, when selected, red, yellow, and blue may be demonstrated,“ Previous ”,“ Left ”,“ When any of “to the right” is selected, red display, yellow display, and blue display may be demonstrated.

  In the present embodiment, when any one of “Previous”, “Left”, and “Right” is selected by the player, rather than demonstrating red display, yellow display, and blue display, When any of "Previous", "Left", or "Right" is selected, it is better to demonstrate red display, yellow display, and blue display even if the expectation to jackpot is higher good.

  Furthermore, when any one of “Previous”, “Left”, or “Right” is selected, “Previous”, “Left” is displayed rather than demonstration of red, yellow, and blue. When both “to” and “to the right” are selected, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for jackpots by demonstrating red display, yellow display, and blue display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the “specific notification mode”, blue display, yellow display, and red display are demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other “variable effect patterns” are prepared. You may demonstrate the display.

  At this time, when selected by the player, it is better to perform the yellow display than to perform the blue display to increase the degree of expectation for the jackpot. In addition, when the player selects the red display, it is better to demonstrate the red win than the yellow display. In addition, when the player selects, it is better to demonstrate the zebra display than to demonstrate the red display.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the selection effect is not limited to “variation effect pattern A2b” to “variation effect pattern A2s”, and a specific notification mode when an option is selected by the player is also limited. The expected value for the jackpot is not limited, and can be set according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

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

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “time-short gaming state”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a main process in the main control board.

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

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

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board. In this timer interrupt process, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, so that the timer interrupt process described below is performed. Executed.

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing input control processing in the main control board.

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

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

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

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

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

When a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, first, predetermined data is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port. Then, a first start port winning designation command is generated, and the generated first start port winning specifying command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.
Next, if the data set in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area is less than 4, 1 is added to the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area, and the special symbol determination random value , The jackpot symbol random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value and the special symbol variation random number value are acquired, and the obtained various random number values are stored in the first special symbol random value storage area. After storing in the unit (the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit), the processing is moved to the next step.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 10, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board.

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

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

  In the special symbol memory determination process in step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining a jackpot and determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Here, the specific contents of the special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 10 to FIG. 11 once.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined that the game has been “lost” in the jackpot determination process (step S312), the lost symbol (special symbol 0) is determined with reference to the symbol determination table. Then, stop symbol data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in the stop symbol data storage area.

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

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

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

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

Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process shown in FIG. 10 will be returned.
In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Production control board main processing)
Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described. First, the main process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a main process in the effect control board 120.

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

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

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
Next, the timer interruption process of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 illustrates a timer interrupt process in the effect control board 120. A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control board 120, the timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer interrupt process of the effect control board is performed. Is executed.

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

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

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

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

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a checks the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a, and performs effect input control processing related to the effect button 35. The effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

(Sub-control board command analysis processing)
Next, command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. The command analysis process 2 in FIG. 16 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process 1 in FIG.

  In step S1601, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received. If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1610.

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

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

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1621, and moves to step S1630 if it is not a starting winning designation command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1671, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, data based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S1680, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big prize opening release designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S1681, and if not, it moves the process to step S1690.

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

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

  In step S1691, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, 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.

(Variation effect pattern determination process)
Next, the variation effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. This variation effect pattern determination process is to determine a variation effect pattern indicating what kind of control is performed on various effect devices such as the effect display device 31 during the variation display of the special symbol.

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

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

  In step S1641-2, the sub CPU 120a selects a variation effect pattern determination table. Note that the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6 is merely illustrated as an example of a characteristic table in the present embodiment. An illustrated table can be provided.

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

  In step S1641-4, the sub CPU 120a determines the presence / absence of an effect button operation effective effect based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1641-3.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the determination information is an effect button operation effective effect, the process proceeds to step S1641-5.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not the determination information for performing the effect button operation effective effect, the process proceeds to step S1641-8.

  In step S1641-5, the sub CPU 120a determines the selected effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern determined in step S1641-3.

  In step S1641-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an operation valid time in which the operation of the effect button 35 is regarded as valid in the sub RAM 120c. For example, when the operation effective time is 0 to 3500 ms after the start of the variable effect, the counter value corresponding to 0 ms is stored in the sub-RAM 120c as the operation effective start time, and the counter value corresponding to 3500 ms is operation effective. It is stored in the sub RAM 120c as the end time.

  In step S1641-7, the sub CPU 120a starts timer measurement. In this process, the sub CPU 120a resets the timer value to measure the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation time.

  In step S1641-8, the sub CPU 120a sets the variable effect pattern command in the transmission storage area in order to transmit the variable effect pattern command determined in step S1641-3 to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Thereby, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the change effect pattern command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, the effect display device 31, the sound output device 32, and the like based on the change effect pattern command. The effect drive device 33, the effect illumination device 34, and the effect button 35 are controlled.

(Production input control processing)
Next, the effect input control process will be described with reference to FIG. This effect input control process is performed for various effect devices such as the effect display device 31 in relation to a notification mode for the press operation due to a press operation to the effect button 35 by the player during the special symbol variation display. The notification mode pattern indicating what kind of control is to be performed is determined.

  In step S1700-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an effect button detection signal has been input. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that an effect button detection signal has been input, it moves the process to step S1700-2. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the effect button detection signal has not been input, the process proceeds to step S1700-4.

  In step S1700-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation of the effect button 35 is currently within an operation effective time. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a starts timer measurement in step S1641-7, and the counter value of the timer updated in step S1500 is the operation effective time set in step S1641-6. It is determined whether it is in.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is within the operation valid time, it moves the process to step S1700-3. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that it is not within the effective operation time, it moves the process to step S1700-4.

  In step S1700-3, the sub CPU 120a performs an operation counter (Z) update process. Specifically, in this process, when the production button 35 is operated, the sub CPU 120a sets “+1” to the operation counter (Z) = 00 when the operation counter (Z) = 00 (“forward”). The operation counter (Z) = 01 (“to the left”).

  That is, in this process, the sub CPU 120a selects “to the left” when the effect button 35 is operated within the effective time when “forward” is selected.

  Similarly, in this process, when the operation counter (Z) = 01 (“to the left”), the sub CPU 120a performs “+1” on the operation counter (Z) = 01 and the operation counter = 02 (“to the right”). )

  In this process, when the operation counter (Z) = 02 (“to the right”), the sub CPU 120a performs “+1” on the operation counter (Z) = 02, and the operation counter = 00 (“previous”). It becomes.

  In step S1700-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation counter (Z) updated in step S1700-3 matches the set operation counter (Zx) that has been set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “operation counter (Z)” is set in the range of 00-02. Then, 00 to 02 of the “operation counter (Z)” are set to the options “Previous”, “Left”, and “Right”.

  That is, when “Operation Counter (Z)” is “00”, “Previous” option is selected and displayed. When the signal from the production button 35 is input, “1” is added to the “operation counter (Z)” to be updated, so that “operation counter (Z)” becomes “01”, and the option “left” Select "".

  If “operation counter (Z)” is “02”, the option “to the right” is selected and displayed. Then, when the signal from the production button 35 is input, “1” is added to the “operation counter (Z)” to be updated, the “operation counter (Z)” becomes “00”, and the option “Previous” is displayed. Select to display.

  Further, the “setting operation counter (Zx)” in the present embodiment is one piece of information on the variation effect pattern determined based on the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b). The “setting operation counter (Zx)” is set in the range of 00-02. Then, 00 to 02 of the “setting operation counter (Zx)” are set to the options “Previous”, “Left”, and “Right”.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation counter (Z) matches the setting operation counter (Zx), the process proceeds to step S1700-5.

  On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation counter (Z) does not match the setting operation counter (Zx), the process proceeds to step S1700-7.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation counter (Z) and the setting operation counter (Zx) match, the specific notification mode is determined based on the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. Turn on the flag.

  At this time, the sub CPU 120a turns on the specific notification mode flag according to the timer value reset in step S1641-7, that is, the elapsed time from the start of the variation time.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a identifies the “change effect pattern A2b” based on the change effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B if it is between 3500 ms from the start of the change time. Set the notification mode flag to ON.

  In addition, when the “variation effect pattern A2c” is determined, the sub CPU 120a sets the specific notification mode flag to ON if it is between 2500 ms after the start of variation and 3500 ms.

  In step S1700-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the specific notification mode flag set in step S1700-4 is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific notification mode flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1700-6. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the specific notification mode flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1700-7.

  In step S1700-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a specific notification mode pattern. Here, the “specific notification mode pattern” in the present embodiment refers to setting the option selected by the player to a specific notification mode (for example, red display) (see FIG. 19C).

  In step S1700-6, the sub CPU 120a sets a normal notification mode pattern. Here, the “normal notification mode pattern” in the present embodiment means that the option selected by the player is set to a normal notification mode (for example, white display) (FIGS. 19A and 19). (See (b)).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when “variable effect pattern A2b” is determined), the player operates the effect button 35 to “Previous”. When “” is selected, the “previous” display mode is displayed in red.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, an effect mode of the selected effect displayed on the effect display device 31 of the gaming machine 10 and an operation mode of the effect button 35 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a selection effect displayed on the effect display device 31 and a notification effect indicating that an option in the selection effect has been selected. 19 (a) and 19 (b) show a normal notification effect, and FIG. 19 (c) shows a specific notification effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19A, in the present embodiment, when the sub CPU 120a determines that there is an effect button operation effective effect in step S1641-4, the selection determined in step S1641-5. An effect pattern is presented on the effect display device 31. At this time, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is lit.

  The effect display device 31 displays “traveling direction” as the effect mode of the selected effect, and “forward” is selected. That is, the operation counter (Z) = 00 is set.

  In this embodiment, since the operation counter (Z) = 00 is set at the start of the selection effect, “Previous” is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection effect starts. The operation counter (Z) at the time may be set at random, and further, the operation counter (Z) at the start of the selection effect and the setting operation counter (Zx) may be set differently.

  As an example, when “variable effect pattern A2b” is determined, a specific notification mode is demonstrated on the condition that “previous” is selected by the player operating the effect button 35. However, in this case, even if the operation counter (Z) is set to 01 at the start of the selection effect, “traveling direction” is displayed, and “to the left” is selected is displayed. good.

  In addition, when the “variation effect pattern A2b” is determined, a specific notification mode is demonstrated on the condition that “forward” is selected by the player operating the effect button 35. In this case, as described above, “Previous” is selected at the start of the selection effect, but the specific notification mode is not demonstrated, and the player performs “Previous” again during the selection effect demonstration. When "" is selected, a specific notification mode may be demonstrated.

  Here, when a specific notification mode is performed at the time of starting the selection effect, there is a possibility that the willingness to operate the effect button 35 may be reduced. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even when an option that is a condition for demonstrating a specific notification mode is selected at the time of starting the selection effect, the specific notification mode is not demonstrated again, and a specific When an option as a condition for demonstrating the notification mode is selected, a specific notification mode is demonstrated, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the willingness to operate the effect button 35.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19B, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a selects “to left” when the player presses the effect button 35. That is, the operation counter (Z) = 01 is set.

  As illustrated in FIG. 19C, in this embodiment, the sub CPU 120a selects “to the right” when the player presses the effect button 35. That is, the operation counter (Z) = 02 is set.

  At this time, in this embodiment, when the operation counter (Z) matches the setting operation counter (Zx), the display mode is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode. As an example, the selected option is displayed in white during normal times, whereas the selected option is displayed in red during specific times.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a causes the effect button 35 to pop out when the operation counter (Z) matches the set operation mode counter (Zx).

  In the present embodiment, when the operation counter (Z) and the setting operation counter (Zx) match, the selected option is displayed in red, or the effect button 35 pops out. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selected option may be displayed in red, or the effect button 35 may be popped out.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation counter (Z) and the setting operation counter (Zx) match, the selected option is displayed in red, or the effect button 35 pops out. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound may be output from the audio output device 32. At this time, only the sound may be output, the selected option is displayed in red, the sound may be output, the effect button 35 pops out, the sound may be output, or the selection The selected option may be displayed in red, the effect button 35 pops out, and the sound may be output.

  Next, the timing for demonstrating a specific notification mode when an option that is a condition for demonstrating the specific notification mode is selected by the player will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a time chart showing the timing for demonstrating a specific notification mode.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20A, when “selection effect F” is determined, a specific notification mode is demonstrated when an option “to the right” in the selection effect is selected by the player. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 20B, when “selection effect G” is determined, a specific notification mode is selected when the option “to the right” in the selection effect is between 0 s and 2.4 s in the operation effective time. Is not demonstrated, and a specific notification mode is demonstrated at the timing selected by the player after 2.5 s.

  Specifically, when “selection effect G” is determined, a specific notification mode is not demonstrated and operation is effective even if “to the right” is selected between 0 and 2.4 s in the operation effective time. A specific notification mode is demonstrated when “to the right” is selected again after 2.5 s in time.

  As illustrated in FIG. 20C, when “selection effect G” is determined, a specific notification mode is selected when the option “to the right” in the selection effect is between 0 s and 2.4 s in the operation effective time. Is not demonstrated, and if “to the right” is selected as it is until 2.5 s or later, a specific notification mode is demonstrated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the same option in the selection effect is selected, a specific notification mode is demonstrated when selected, and a specific notification is immediately performed even when selected. There are cases where the aspect is not demonstrated and is demonstrated after a predetermined time.

  Thereby, in this embodiment, it becomes possible to change the selected option from a normal notification mode to a specific notification mode, and it is possible to attract the player to the game, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be made.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of options corresponding to each of the effects are presented, and selection that allows one option to be selected from the plurality of options by the player's selection operation on the effect button 35 Demonstrating the production.

  And in this embodiment, the notification effect which alert | reports that the option is selected by selection operation to the effect button 35 by a player is demonstrated regarding each option in a selection effect.

  Here, conventionally, the player is given an opportunity to operate the effect button 35, and when the effect button 35 is operated, the developed effect is demonstrated. It depends on whether or not.

  For this reason, conventionally, even if the opportunity to operate the effect button 35 is given, it remains depending on whether or not the effect button 35 is pressed, and does not cause the player to pay attention to the effect related to the game. Therefore, conventionally, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the willingness to participate in games.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, a selection effect is demonstrated, and a notification effect for notifying that an option has been selected by the selection operation on the effect button 35 is demonstrated for each option in the selection effect. Therefore, when the opportunity to operate the effect button 35 is given, the player can be watched for the selected effect.

  In this embodiment, when “variation effect pattern A2s” is determined from “variation effect pattern A2b”, when notifying that at least one option in the selection effect has been selected, the user is notified that the option has been selected. Demonstrates specific notification effects.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is established, a specific notification effect is demonstrated when notifying that an option has been selected. It becomes possible to watch.

  In addition, since a specific notification effect different from the normal notification effect is demonstrated, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the game, and the interest in the game can be improved. That is, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game by improving the willingness to participate in the game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 constitutes the “selection operation means”, but is not limited thereto, and may be any one that can select each option in the selection effect, for example, with a cross key, a touch panel, or the like. It may be configured.

  In the present embodiment, the input control process of the main CPU 110a when the passage of the game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a constitutes a “determination information acquisition unit”. The command analysis processing of the sub CPU 120a constitutes “production control means”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, based on the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6, the variation effect pattern determination process of the sub CPU 120a and the effect input control process of the sub CPU 120a are “selection effect execution control means” and “option notification effect execution”. "Control means".

  In this embodiment, “−” of the setting operation counter (Zx) in the setting operation counter (Zx) of the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B constitutes “first option notification mode setting means”. , Setting operation counter (Zx) = 01 to 03 (“forward”, “left”, “right”) constitutes “second option notification mode setting means”.

10 gaming machine 35 production button 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM

Claims (1)

A selection operation means that a player can select,
Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player in accordance with the determination information acquired by the determination information acquiring means;
Effect control means for causing the effect means to execute an effect according to the determination result by the determination means,
The production control means includes
Presents a plurality of options corresponding to each of the presentation, running each selectable selection effect of the multiple-choice by selection operation to the selection operation means,
The selection effect includes a normal selection effect and a specific selection effect that is more easily executed when it is determined to execute the special game than the normal selection effect.
When executing the normal selection effect, each of the plurality of options is displayed in the first mode, and even if any option is selected by the selection operation, it is displayed in the first mode.
When executing the specific selection effect, each of the plurality of options is displayed in the first mode, and when a specific option is selected by the selection operation, the second mode is different from the first mode. When an option other than the specific option is selected, it is not displayed in the second mode .
A gaming machine characterized by