JP6142015B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which an effect is executed by an effect device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine in which a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball launched into a game area enters a start area, and a variation pattern is determined based on the jackpot lottery result. In such a gaming machine, various effects are executed according to the determined variation pattern, and the player is given a sense of tension and expectation when notifying the lottery result.

JP 2010-234131 A

  However, there has been a demand for a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by enabling more various effects.

  An object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest of a game more.

The gaming machine of the present invention has an acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a predetermined condition, and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the determination information (special symbol lottery) Lottery means (main CPU 101a that performs step S235 or step S245), and symbol display means (special symbol display device 19, 20), a symbol variation pattern determining means for determining a symbol variation pattern (main CPU 101a performing step S313), and a symbol variation time which is a time during which the symbol display means variably displays the symbol based on the symbol variation pattern. Symbol variation time determining means for determining (special symbol variation time) and effect control for displaying effect symbols in a variable manner with the variation of the symbols The symbol variation pattern includes a plurality of first symbol variation patterns set with different symbol variation times and a plurality of second symbol variations set with different symbol variation times. The symbol variation time set by the second symbol variation pattern is set to be relatively longer than the symbol variation time set by the first symbol variation pattern, First symbol variation pattern determining means for determining the first symbol variation pattern based on determination information; and second symbol variation pattern determining means for determining the second symbol variation pattern based on the determination information. In addition, according to the first symbol variation pattern, the possibility that the special gaming state is increased by increasing the number of times of repeating the predetermined effect is increased. Configured to be able to execute an expectation increase effect to notify the player, and to be able to execute a second half effect to notify the player that there is a high possibility of entering the special gaming state according to the second symbol variation pattern. The combination of the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern includes an executable combination and an unexecutable combination, and the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern On the other hand, there are a case where the corresponding variation is executed together and a case where only the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern is executed among the variations corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern. , There is no case of executing only the variation corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern among the variations corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern, When performing the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern together, the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are determined, and the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are determined. The variation display is executed at the symbol variation time corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern, and the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern corresponds to the first symbol variation pattern. In the case of executing only the variation to be performed, the first symbol variation pattern is determined without using the symbol variation time corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern, although the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are determined. executing the variable display by the symbol variation time corresponding only to the pattern, the performance control unit, the second picture from the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern When switched to change corresponding to the change pattern, the performance symbol varies continuously displayed, the in variation corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern, than the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern, the performance symbols Can be variably displayed in a small pattern .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is the elements on larger scale of FIG. It is a block diagram of a control means. (A-1) is a figure showing the jackpot determination table for 1st special symbols, (a-2) is a figure showing the jackpot determination table for 2nd special symbols. (A) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for winning a big win, (b) is a diagram showing a special symbol determining table for winning a small winner, (c) is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for lose. (A) is a figure showing a long winning game big prize opening / closing control table, (b) is a figure showing a short winning game big winning opening / closing control table, and (c) is a figure showing a big winning game control table. (A) is a figure showing the big winning game opening / closing control table for small hit games, (b) is a figure showing the small hit game control table. (A) is a figure showing a reference data determination table, (b) is a figure showing a game condition determination table. It is a figure showing the scenario determination table with respect to a 1st starting port. It is a figure showing the scenario determination table with respect to a 2nd starting port. (A) is a figure showing a 1st fluctuation pattern determination table, (b) is a figure showing a 2nd fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a diagram representing a normal symbol hit determination table, (b) is a diagram representing a normal symbol determination table, (c) is a regular variation pattern determination table, (d) is a diagram representing an auxiliary game control table, (E) is a figure showing a 2nd starting opening-and-closing control table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start port detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the winning gate detection sensor input process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the special game completion | finish process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the common figure normal power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the auxiliary | assistant game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows to the middle of the command analysis process in an effect control board. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the command analysis processing of FIG. 36. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect pattern determination table determination process in an effect control board. (A) is a flowchart showing a first variation effect pattern determination process, (b) is a flowchart showing a second variation effect pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the scenario effect execution determination process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the production time management process in a production control board. (A) is the schematic which shows the variation production pattern determination table divided according to production mode, (b) is the schematic which shows the variation production pattern determination table for production mode A. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for the lose in production mode A. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for probability variation big hit in production mode A. FIG. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table for the large probability hit in production mode A. (A) is a figure showing a scenario effect execution determination table for scenario 4, (b) is a figure showing a scenario effect execution determination table for scenario 5, and (c) is a figure showing a scenario effect control table in effect mode A. is there. (A) is a figure showing the state of the fluctuating effect when reach is not established, and (b) is a diagram showing the stop display of the effect symbol when reach is not established and lost. (A)-(f) is a figure showing the state of the fluctuating effect when the pseudo continuous notice is performed three times and the reach is established, (g) the figure showing the state of the scenario effect, (h)-(i) The figure showing the state of the development effect, (j) is a diagram showing the stop display of the effect symbol when the reach is established and the jackpot is won.

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

(Embodiment 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a base frame 1A attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 1B attached to the base frame 1A. The base frame 1A is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 2A in which game balls flow down is formed. On the other hand, the glass frame 1B is provided with a glass plate that covers the game area 2A so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate is detachably fixed to the glass frame 1B.

  The glass frame 1B is connected to the base frame 1A via a hinge mechanism portion 1C on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the hinge mechanism portion 1C. Therefore, the inner part of the base frame 1A including the game board 2 can be opened and closed by rotating the glass frame 1B covering the game board 2 together with the glass plate like a door with the hinge mechanism 1C as a fulcrum. it can. A lock mechanism (not shown) for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 1B to the base frame 1A is provided on the other end side of the glass frame 1B. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released with a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 1B is provided with a door opening switch (not shown) for detecting whether or not the glass frame 1B is opened from the base frame 1A.

  The glass frame 1B has a game ball launching device 3 for launching a game ball toward the game area 2A by a turning operation, an audio output device 14 including a speaker, and an effect lighting having a plurality of lamps. A device 15 and a tray 50 for storing a plurality of game balls are provided.

  The game area 2 </ b> A is partitioned by a partition member 4 attached in a state of protruding from the surface of the game board 2. The partition member 4 includes a frame-shaped decorative frame 41, an outer rail member 42 having a curved shape, and an inner rail member 43. An image output device 13 composed of a liquid crystal display device is fitted inside the decorative frame 41, and a center accessory in which these are integrated is provided at the center of the game board 2. An inner rail member 43 is disposed outside the decorative frame 41, and an outer rail member 42 is disposed further outside the inner rail member 43.

  The game ball launching device 3 includes a launch handle 3b that is rotatably provided on the tray 50, a touch sensor 3a that is mounted in the launch handle 3b, and a launch volume knob 3d that rotates in conjunction with the launch handle 3b. And a firing solenoid 3c. When the player touches the launch handle 3b, the touch sensor 3a detects that a person has touched the launch handle 3b, and transmits a launch handle detection signal to the launch control board 106 (see FIG. 3).

  When the firing control board 106 receives the firing handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a, the firing control board 106 permits energization of the firing solenoid 3c. When the rotation angle of the firing handle 3b changes, the gear connected to the firing handle 3b rotates and the knob 3d of the firing volume connected to the gear rotates. A voltage corresponding to the detected angle of the firing volume knob 3d is applied to the firing solenoid 3c.

  When a voltage is applied to the firing solenoid 3c, the firing solenoid 3c operates in accordance with the applied voltage, and the strength (rotation angle of the firing volume knob 3d) of the firing handle 3b (strength according to the firing volume knob 3d) Hereinafter, the game ball is fired at “game ball launch strength”). A game ball that has been effectively (normally emitted at a predetermined game ball launch intensity) rises between the outer rail member 42 and the inner rail member 43 and falls (flows down) in the game area 2A. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably due to a collision with a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 2A.

  In the game area 2A, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning awards 11 are provided. Each general winning opening 11 is provided with a general winning opening detecting sensor 11a. When the general winning opening detecting sensor 11a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 gaming balls) is paid out. It is.

  The game area 2A is provided with a winning gate 10 through which game balls can pass. The winning gate 10 is provided with a winning gate detection sensor 10a for detecting a game ball. A lottery of normal symbols is performed on the condition that the winning gate detection sensor 10a detects a game ball.

  Below the game area 2A, on the downstream side of the winning gate 10, there is provided a first starting port 6 that is invariable and can always enter a ball. Between the winning gate 10 and the first start port 6, a series of game ball paths for guiding the game ball to the first start port 7 by a nail, a windmill or the like is formed. The first starting port 6 is provided with a first starting port detection sensor 6a for detecting a game ball, and the first special symbol lottery is performed on condition that the detection sensor 6a detects the game ball. .

  A variable second start port 7 is provided immediately below the first start port 6. A series of game ball paths are formed between the winning gate 10 and the second start opening 7 to guide the game balls to the second start opening 7 by nails, windmills, or the like. The second start port 7 is controlled by the second start port control device 70 to either the first mode in which no winning is possible or the second mode in which a winning is possible. The second start port 7 is also provided with a second start port detection sensor 7a for detecting a game ball, and a lottery of the second special symbol is performed on condition that the detection sensor 7a detects the game ball. .

  The second start port 7 is basically controlled in the first mode, but is controlled in the second mode only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The second start port control device 70 includes a normal movable piece 70b and is normally stopped (except when a predetermined condition is satisfied). In this stop state, the second start port 7 is controlled to the first mode in which a prize cannot be won by the entrance of the second start port 7 being blocked by the (non-actuated) normal movable piece 70b. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start port control device 70 goes straight forward, and the entrance of the second start port 7 is opened, so that the second start port 7 is controlled to the second mode in which a prize can be won. . Here, the predetermined condition is to win a prize in the above-described normal symbol lottery.

  When the first start port detection sensor 6a or the second start port detection sensor 7a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a variable prize winning opening 8 is provided on the right side of the first start opening 6 and the second start opening 7. The special winning opening 8 is controlled by the special winning opening control device 80 to either the third aspect in which no winning is possible or the fourth aspect in which a winning is possible. The big prize opening 8 is provided with a big prize opening detection sensor 8a for detecting a game ball. When the detection sensor 8a detects a game ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special prize opening control device 80 includes a special movable piece 80b, and the special movable piece 80b operates only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, normally (except when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the special movable piece 80b that is stopped (not actuated) blocks the entrance of the big prize opening 8, so that the big prize opening 8 cannot win. It is controlled in 3 aspects. On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening control device 80 is actuated to rotate the special movable piece 80b and the entrance of the special winning opening 8 is opened. It is controlled to the aspect. The predetermined condition here is a generic term for the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as both the lottery of the first special symbol and the lottery of the second special symbol). In the “special symbol lottery”), winning a special prize (big win and small win).

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect device for executing various effects. In the present embodiment, the effect device includes an image output device 13, an audio output device 14, an effect lighting device 15, and an effect accessory device 16.

  The image output device 13 performs various effects by displaying various still images and moving images. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the image output device 13. However, a plasma display, a projector, a reel made of an annular structure, a display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like is used. It can also be used.

  The effect accessory device 16 includes a movable part 16a and performs an effect by an operation by operating the movable part 16a. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 16a is disposed in front of the right end portion of the image output device 13 when viewed from the front, and swings simulating a hand having a dumpling.

  The audio output device 14 produces an effect by sound by outputting BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc., and the effect lighting device 15 determines the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp. By changing it, the lighting effect is performed.

  The saucer 50 is provided with an effect button device 17 and a selection button device 18 as input devices related to the effect. The effect button device 17 includes an effect button detection switch 17a that is connected to the operable effect button 17b and the effect button 17b and detects an operation of the effect button detection switch 17a. The effect button 17b is provided in a state of protruding from the tray 50 so as to be pressed. The effect button detection switch 17 a outputs an effect button detection signal to the effect control board 102 when detecting the operation of the effect button 17 b.

  The selection button device 18 includes a selection button detection switch 18a that is connected to an operable selection button 18b and a selection button 18b and detects an operation of the selection button 18b. The selection button 18b includes an upper button 181b, a left button 182b, a lower button 183b, a right button 184b, and an Enter button 185b. Each button 181b-185b is provided in the state which protruded from the saucer 50 so that pressing was possible. The selection button detection switch 18a is connected to the upper button 181b and detects an operation of the upper button 181b. The left button detection switch 18a is connected to the left button 182b and detects the operation of the left button 182b. A switch 182a, a lower button detection switch 183a connected to the lower button 183b to detect an operation of the lower button 183b, a right button detection switch 184a connected to the right button 184b to detect an operation of the right button 184b, and Enter An Enter button detection switch 185a is connected to the button 185b and detects an operation of the Enter button 185b. Each button detection switch 181a, 182a, 183a, 184a and 185a outputs a detection signal when detecting the operation of the corresponding button. Specifically, the upper button detection switch 181a outputs an upper button detection signal, the left button detection switch 182a outputs a left button detection signal, the lower button detection switch 183a outputs a lower button detection signal, and detects a right button. The switch 184a outputs a right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection switch 185a outputs an Enter button detection signal. The upper button detection signal and the left button detection signal are output, and the lower button detection signal, the right button detection signal, and the Enter button detection signal are collectively referred to as a “selection button detection signal”.

  The effect device performs various effects according to the progress (state) of the game. The effect that is performed at a high frequency during the game is a lottery effect performed in response to a lottery of a special symbol based on an effective winning at the first start port 6 or the second start port 7 of the game ball. In the lottery effect by the image output device 13, basically, first, in response to the special symbol fluctuation display, the effect symbol fluctuation display in which the effect symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time in a predetermined manner is performed. Corresponding to the stop display, the effect symbol is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display indicating that the lottery effect ends.

  When the effect symbol is composed of a plurality of decoration symbols, the stop display of the effect symbol is the stop display of all the decoration symbols. For example, the decorative symbol variation display and the decorative symbol stop display are performed in the left region, the central region, and the right region of the screen of the image output device 13 or the like. In this case, the arrangement of the decorative symbols arranged on the predetermined effective line when the stop display of all the decorative symbols is completed can correspond to the result of lottery of the special symbols. However, although the lottery effect is performed corresponding to the lottery of the special symbol, since it is a `` rendering '' for the special symbol lottery, the arrangement of the decorative symbols on the active line when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is not necessarily It does not necessarily represent the result of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol stopped and displayed). When decorative symbols are displayed in the left, center, and right regions in this way, the decorative symbols displayed in the left region are displayed in the left symbol, and the decorative symbols displayed in the right region are displayed in the right symbol, center region. The decorated design is called the middle design.

  In the decorative display of each decorative symbol, a plurality of decorative symbols are regularly moved in the vertical direction (for example, from top to bottom) from the next to the predetermined time from the start of the variable display until the stop display is performed ( Scroll). This scroll display gives the player the impression that a lottery is currently being performed. It should be noted that while the display of the effect symbol is being performed, an effect by an image (landscape image or character image) other than the ornament symbol on the background side or labor side of the ornament symbol, or an effect by an effect device other than the image output device 13 Is also executed. That is, in the special symbol variable display, a comprehensive and complex variable effect including the dynamic symbol variable display is performed.

  There are various ways of displaying the effect symbols. For example, the decorative symbols may move at a high speed at the beginning and stop while gradually decelerating at the end, or may suddenly stop without decelerating. In addition, for example, there is a mode in which the left symbol, the right symbol, the middle symbol are stopped in this order, a left symbol and the right symbol are simultaneously stopped, a middle symbol is finally stopped, and a three effect symbols are simultaneously stopped. . When a special symbol lottery is not performed for a predetermined period of time, the demonstration effect is performed in an internal standby state (a so-called customer waiting state).

  Also, below the game area 2A, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, and a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol. A hold display device including a hold display device 23 and a normal symbol hold display device 24 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 19 is a variable display device that displays the result of the first special symbol lottery performed on the condition that a game ball wins at the first start port 6, and the second special symbol display device 20 This is a variable display device that displays the result of the lottery of the second special symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins at the second starting port 7. One or a plurality of special symbols are set in advance for the lottery results of each special symbol, and when the special symbol lottery is performed, the special symbols corresponding to the lottery results are stopped in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Displayed with status. That is, the special symbol stop display on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is a notification of the result of the special symbol lottery.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When the jackpot is won, a specific LED corresponding to the jackpot is turned on. LED lights up. In this way, external symbols such as characters, figures and patterns that appear when the LEDs included in the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 are lit constitute a special symbol. In this way, the special symbol always fluctuates for a predetermined time before it stops. That is, a special symbol display is performed for one special symbol lottery, and a special symbol variation display and a special symbol stop display are performed in one special symbol display.

  The normal symbol display device 21 is a variable display device that displays a result of a normal symbol lottery performed on condition that a game ball passes the winning gate 10. A normal symbol is set as the result of the normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 in a stopped state. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 21 is a notification of the lottery result of the normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 21 includes, for example, a plurality of LEDs. When winning, the specific LED corresponding to the winning is turned on, and when it is lost, the specific LED corresponding to the lost is displayed. Light. In this way, the appearances such as characters, figures, and patterns that appear when the LEDs of the normal symbol display device 21 are lit constitute a normal symbol. fluctuate. That is, the normal symbol display is performed for one normal symbol lottery, and the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol stop display are performed in one normal symbol display.

  By the way, during the special symbol variation display or during the special game in which the special winning opening control device 80 operates, even if a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, the special symbol variation display is immediately performed and the special symbol is displayed. The result of the lottery is not necessarily not notified. In this case, the special symbol variation display (definite notification of the result of the special symbol lottery) is put on hold under certain conditions. As a fixed condition, an upper limit is set for the number of special symbols that can be suspended. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value is set to “4” for each of the start ports 6 and 7. That is, it is possible to hold up to four special symbol variation displays, that is, special symbol lottery rights, for each of the start ports 6 and 7. The first special symbol hold display device 22 corresponds to the first start port 6, and the second special symbol hold display device 23 corresponds to the second start port 7, and each special symbol hold display device 22, 23 The current number of holds (U1, U2) is displayed in a predetermined manner. Similarly, for the normal symbol variation display, the upper limit number of reservations is set to four, and the number of reservations is displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 101, an effect control board 102, a payout control board 103, a power supply board 107, a game information output terminal board 108, and the like are provided. Further, the power supply board 107 is provided with a power plug for supplying power to the gaming machine 1 and a power switch (not shown).

(Internal structure of control means)
Next, the control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG.

  The power supply board 107 is provided with a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1, and monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 101. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 101a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 101a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The main control board 101 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 101 includes a main CPU 101a, a main ROM 101b, and a main RAM 101c. The main CPU 101a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 101b based on input signals from each detection sensor, timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device and display device, or results of the arithmetic processing In response to this, a predetermined command is transmitted to another substrate. The main RAM 101c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 101a.

  Connected to the input side of the main control board 101 are a first start port detection sensor 6a, a second start port detection sensor 7a, a big winning port detection sensor 8a, a winning gate detection sensor 10a, and a general winning port detection sensor 11a. The detection signal corresponding to each sensor is input to the main control board 101 via an input port (not shown).

  On the output side of the main control board 101, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c for operating the normal movable piece 70b of the second start port control device 70 and a special movable piece 80b for operating the special prize opening control device 80 are operated. A prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c is connected, and a signal for controlling each solenoid is output via an output port (not shown). Further, on the output side of the main control board 101, a first special symbol display device 19, a second special symbol display device 20, a normal symbol display device 21, a first special symbol hold display device 22, a second special symbol hold display device. 23 and the normal symbol hold display device 24 are connected, and a signal for controlling each display device is output via an output port (not shown).

  Further, a game information output terminal board 108 is connected to the output side of the main control board 101, and information relating to a predetermined game (hereinafter referred to as game information) is converted via an output port (not shown). Output as an external signal. The game information output terminal board 108 is connected to a game information display device 700 and a hall computer of the game store, and the predetermined game information (external signal) is transferred from the game information output terminal board 108 to the game information display device 700 and the hall. Sent to the computer. The predetermined game information is output (displayed) on the game information display device 700, so that the player is provided with a material for determining the game machine (unit) installed in the game store. On the other hand, predetermined game information is output (displayed / printed) by a display device or a printer connected to the hall computer, so that the game shop can grasp the operating status of each gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the game information output terminal board 108 and the game information display device 700 are connected and the game information display device 700 and the hall computer are connected, but the connection mode is limited to this. The game information output terminal board 108 and the hall computer are connected, and the hall computer and the game information display apparatus 700 are connected to both the game information display apparatus 700 and the hall computer. Direct connection may be possible.

  The effect control board 102 mainly controls various effects such as a game effect according to the game situation and a demonstration effect according to the customer waiting state. That is, the image output device 13, the sound output device 14, the effect lighting device 15, and the effect accessory device 16 that execute the effect are caused to execute the effect. The effect control board 102 includes a sub CPU 102a, a sub ROM 102b, and a sub RAM 102c, and is connected to the main control board 101 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 101 to the effect control board 102. . An effect button detection switch 17a and a selection button detection switch 18a are connected to the input side of the effect control board 102, and an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17b has been operated and the selection button 18b. A selection button detection signal indicating that the operation has been performed is input to the effect control board 102.

  The sub CPU 102a outputs a command output from the main control board 101, an effect button detection signal output from the effect button device 17, a selection button detection signal output from the selection button device 18, and an input signal from a timer (crystal oscillator). Based on the above, the program stored in the sub ROM 102b is read to perform arithmetic processing, and an effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 based on the processing. The sub RAM 102c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 102a performs arithmetic processing.

  The payout control board 103 performs game ball launch control and game ball payout control. The payout control board 103 includes a payout CPU 103a, a payout ROM 103b, and a payout RAM 103c. The payout control board 103 is connected to the main control board 101 and the launch control board 106 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  A payout ball counting switch 31a for detecting whether or not a game ball has been paid out is connected to the input side of the payout CPU 103a, and payout based on a payout ball detection signal from these and an input signal from a timer. The program stored in the ROM 103b is read out to perform arithmetic processing, and corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 101 based on the processing.

  On the output side of the payout control board 103, a payout driving unit 31 b of the payout device 31 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the storage tank 30 to the player is connected. The payout CPU 103a reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM 103b based on the prize ball request signal transmitted from the main control board 101, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout device 31 to give a predetermined game ball to the player. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 103c functions as a data work area during the calculation process of the payout CPU 103a.

  The launch control board 106 controls the energization of the launch solenoid 3c based on information contained in the launch handle detection signal from the touch sensor 3a and the input signal from the launch volume knob 3d, thereby launching the game ball. In the present embodiment, the reciprocating speed of the firing solenoid 3c is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 106. Since one game ball is fired every time the firing solenoid 3c reciprocates once, the number of game balls fired in one minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute).

  The lamp control board 104 includes a lamp CPU 104a, a lamp ROM 104b, and a lamp RAM 104c, as in the above-described boards. The lamp control board 104 controls lighting of the stage lighting device 15 provided on the game board 2, and controls the stage lighting device 15. Drive control for a motor for changing the light irradiation direction is performed. Further, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect accessory device 16. The lamp control board 104 is connected to the effect control board 102 and performs the above-described controls based on commands transmitted from the effect control board 102.

  The image control board 105 includes at least an image generation unit 105B that outputs a video signal related to an image such as a moving image or a still image displayed on the image output device 13 to a drive circuit of the image output device 13, and an audio that is output to the audio output device 14. A sound generation unit 105C that outputs the sound signal to the drive circuit of the sound output device 14, and a control unit 105A that controls and controls the image generation unit 105B and the sound generation unit 105C.

  The overall CPU 105Aa is connected to an overall ROM 105Ab in which a control program and the like are stored, and a control program necessary for the operation of the overall CPU 105Aa is read out. Upon receiving the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105Aa issues an instruction for an image to be displayed on the image output device 13 on the image generation unit 105B based on the effect control command, and also outputs a sound to the sound generation unit 105C. A sound instruction to be output from the output device 14 is issued.

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

  The VDP 105Ba is connected to the CGROM 105Bb in which image data is stored, and generates drawing data as a source of a video signal (RGB signal or the like) based on the image data based on an instruction from the overall CPU 105Aa. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the image output device 13, for example, a material image representing an individual image such as a background image such as a landscape, a character, and an item constituting a background of a decorative design image or a decorative design. It is data. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame configured by combining individual images.

  The sound generation unit 105C includes a sound processor 105Ca and a sound ROM 105Cb in which a large number of sound data is stored, reads out a predetermined program based on the effect control command transmitted from the effect control board 102, The sound output by the output device 14 is controlled.

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

  FIGS. 4A-1 and 4A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination is to determine the success or failure of acquiring the right to execute a special game (whether or not to win a special prize) based on the jackpot determination random number acquired based on the winning at the start ports 6 and 7. FIG. 4 (a-1) is a table that is referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the first special symbol that is performed when the first starting port 6 is won (hereinafter, “the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol”). It is said). On the other hand, FIG. 4 (a-2) is a table (hereinafter referred to as “a jackpot determination for the second special symbol” referred to in the jackpot determination in the lottery of the second special symbol performed in response to the winning at the second starting port 7. Table)).

  In any jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “low probability jackpot determination table”) referred to when the jackpot winning probability described later is relatively low (set to a standard value). And a jackpot determination table (hereinafter referred to as “high probability jackpot determination table”) that is referred to when the state is relatively high (set higher than the normal value). By collating the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined.

  In each jackpot determination table, a jackpot determination value and a determination result are uniquely associated and stored. In other words, by comparing the acquired jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination table, one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” is determined. When a winning other than “losing”, that is, “big win” or “small win” is won, a special game in which the big winning opening 8 is opened is executed.

  FIGS. 5A to 5C are diagrams illustrating an example of the special symbol determination table. The special symbol determination is to determine a special symbol mode (special symbol type: stop symbol data / effect symbol designation command) to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 based on the acquired special symbol determination random number. That is.

  The special symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of jackpot determination (big hit, small hit, and loss). That is, FIG. 5A is a table that is referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”, and FIG. 5B is the result of the jackpot determination that is “small hit”. 5C is a table referred to in the special symbol determination when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”.

  Furthermore, each of these tables is also classified according to the type of start opening that triggers the special symbol lottery. When the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the special symbol determination table is also classified according to the presence or absence of the reach effect. Each special symbol determination table stores special symbol determination values and special symbol types in association with each other. As the identification information of the special symbol type, special symbol stop symbol data and effect symbol designation command are set. That is, the stop symbol data is used in the process on the main control board 101, and the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 and used in the process on the effect control board 102.

  FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of the big winning opening / closing control table for the jackpot game that constitutes the special game. FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to in the long win game that constitutes the jackpot game, and FIG. 6B is a table that is referred to in the short hit game that constitutes the jackpot game.

  These tables are associated with jackpot types, that is, special symbol types (stop symbol data). In other words, which table to use in the jackpot game is selected based on the type of special symbol. Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the big winning opening 8 during the big hit game. As conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening 8, the round number (R) which is the number of the round game and the special electric action which is the operation of the big prize opening control device (opening of the big prize opening 8) in each round game The number (K) and the opening time / closing time (operation time / non-operation time) are set.

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of a jackpot game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the jackpot game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. And the ending time, which is the period until the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a big winning opening / closing control table for a small hit game that constitutes a special game. This table is associated with the type of small hits, that is, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). This table stores conditions for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening 8 during the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the small hit game, the special operation number (K) which is the operation (opening of the big winning opening) number of the big winning opening control device, and the opening time / closing time (operating time / each non-operating time) ) Is set.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of the small hit game control table. This table is also associated with the type of special symbol, similar to the special prize opening / closing control table. Each table stores conditions for controlling the small hit game. As conditions for controlling the jackpot game, the opening time, which is the period from the start of the jackpot game until the first opening of the big prize opening 8, and the final opening of the big prize opening 8 are completed. Then, an ending time, which is a period from the end of the small hit game, is set.

  FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a reference data determination table that is referred to when determining game condition data and period specifying data. The game condition data is identification information associated with the state of the game condition newly set (changed) after the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. The period specifying data is identification information associated with a specific period set for a predetermined period after the special game triggered by the big win and the small win.

  Any data is associated with the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery. That is, the table is divided according to the state of the winning probability of winning the jackpot (low probability state / high probability state), and in each divided table, the type of special symbol (stop symbol data), game condition data, and period specification Data is stored in a uniquely associated manner.

  The game condition data is composed of 2-byte data. The upper byte of the game condition data represents the status of the jackpot winning probability newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a high probability state after the jackpot game, and if it is “00H”, the winning probability of jackpot is set to a low probability state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, the lower byte of the game condition data represents the start opening winning ease state newly set by the jackpot winning. If it is “01H”, the start port winning easiness is set to an easy state after the jackpot game, and if “00H”, the start port winning easiness is set to a difficult state after the jackpot game.

  The period specifying data is composed of 1-byte data, and the status of the jackpot winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery and the result of the special symbol lottery based on the special symbol stop symbol data (big hit 1 to big hit 3, small hit, lose) Is associated.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of the game condition determination table. The game condition determination is to determine the state of the game condition that is newly set when the jackpot game ends (during the jackpot game end process). As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability game condition and the ease of winning a prize are set as the game conditions. The table shows the game condition data, the state of each game condition, that is, the ON / OFF of a flag (a high probability flag and a short time flag) indicating the state of the game condition described later, and a special symbol display according to the state of the game condition. The number of executions (X, J) is uniquely associated and stored. That is, the number of executions of the special symbol display means a special symbol lottery, in other words, a specified number of times of special symbol display that is a notification of the result.

(Special symbol variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 9 to FIG. 11 are diagrams showing an example of a table for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern associated with a time (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure fluctuation time”) required for the special symbol fluctuation display. 9 and 10 are diagrams for determining a scenario in which a probability of winning a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “hit reliability”) is associated, specifically, a scenario in which a predetermined range of jackpot reliability is set. FIG. 11 is a table for determining a special figure variation pattern based on the type of scenario.

  The table shown in FIG. 9 is used for the variable display of the first special symbol executed by winning at the first start port 6, and the table shown in FIG. 10 is executed by winning at the second start port 7. Used for the variable display of the second special symbol. That is, the scenario determination table for determining a scenario is classified according to the type of the start port. The scenario determination table is stored in the main ROM 101b.

  The scenario determination table is also classified according to the result of the special symbol lottery. That is, the scenario determination table related to the first start port 6 includes a scenario determination table for a special game symbol (losing), a scenario determination table for a special jackpot symbol 01, 02 (one jackpot), and a special jackpot symbol 03 (two jackpots) Scenario determination table for the jackpot, scenario determination table for the jackpot special symbol 04 (3 jackpots), scenario determination table for the jackpot special symbol 05 (4 jackpots), and scenario determination table for the small bonus special symbol. On the other hand, the scenario determination table related to the second start port 7 includes a scenario determination table for a special game symbol (losing), a scenario determination table for a special jackpot symbol 06, 07 (1 jackpot), and a special jackpot symbol 08 (2 jackpots). Scenario determination table for the jackpot, a scenario determination table for the jackpot special symbol 09 (3 jackpots), a scenario determination table for the jackpot special symbol 10 (4 jackpots), and a scenario determination table for the small bonus special symbol.

  Each scenario determination table categorized according to the type of the start opening and the result of the special symbol lottery includes a scenario determination value for determining a scenario determination random number, which is a random number to be acquired for determining a scenario, which will be described later, A scenario and a scenario designation command indicating the type of scenario are stored in association with each other.

  A scenario is a special figure fluctuation pattern associated with a special figure fluctuation time, and a condition classification for determining the type of fluctuation effect performed in response to a special symbol fluctuation display described later, in other words, It is a parameter for production. In each scenario (category), a range of jackpot reliability, which is the probability of winning the jackpot, is set. In this embodiment, five types of scenarios (scenario 1 to scenario 5) are provided. The scenario designation command is also associated with the type of start opening and the result of special symbol lottery (type of jackpot). As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the scenario designation command is composed of 2-byte data, the upper byte represents the type of the start port, and the lower byte represents the result of the special symbol lottery and the type of scenario. Represents a combination.

  A special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, which is a table for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern, is also stored in the main ROM 101b. One special figure variation pattern is composed of a combination of a first variation pattern and a second variation pattern, and is determined individually. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table includes a first variation pattern determination table for determining the first variation pattern, and a second variation pattern determination table for determining the second variation pattern determination table. Consists of. The variation pattern determination table (first variation pattern determination table, second variation pattern determination table) of each variation pattern is classified according to the start opening winning easiness state (non-short time state / short time state).

  The variation pattern determination table is further classified according to the above scenario. The variation pattern determination table divided according to the type of variation pattern, the state of ease of starting a prize and the scenario includes a first variation pattern determination value and a first variation pattern or second variation pattern determination value described later. And the second variation pattern are stored in association with each other.

  Each of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is associated with the rough contents of the variation effect such as presence / absence of reach and the aspect of reach and the jackpot reliability.

  Reach means, for example, that a decorative symbol stops in two regions of the left region, the central region, and the right region of the image output device 13 during the variation display of the effect symbol, and a predetermined effective line in the remaining one region It means a state where an arrangement of decorative symbols representing a big win is obtained if a predetermined decorative symbol stops. If the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the result of the jackpot determination is still “losing” even if this stunning specific state is reached. However, in the main lottery effects during the game, two of the three decorative symbols representing the jackpot win are aligned, creating the same situation as the “hit” win until the middle, and the player wins the jackpot Can expect the expectation for

  In the reach production, which is a fluctuating production where the reach state occurs, after the reach state is established, no other special production is performed, and finally the decorative design that does not show a big hit stops on the active line. In some cases, the lottery effect ends, or after the reach state is established, the development effect has a series of story characteristics.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the first variation pattern 01 to the first variation pattern 08 are stored in the first variation pattern determination table related to the non-short-time state. The first variation pattern 01 to the first variation pattern 03 are variation effects that do not reach a reach state, and include information that the jackpot reliability is 0%. In addition, the first variation pattern 08 includes information that the variation effect is a reach state in which the pseudo continuous notice is performed four times and the jackpot reliability is 50%. On the other hand, the second variation pattern A1 to the second variation pattern A5 are stored in the second variation pattern determination table related to the non-short-time state. The second variation pattern A1 includes information that the development effect after the reach state is not established and the jackpot reliability is 1%. Further, the second variation pattern A5 includes information that a development effect having a jackpot reliability of 99% is performed after the reach state is established. Thus, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern also function as effect information representing the content of the change effect.

  In the first variation pattern determination table related to the non-time-short state, the first variation patterns 01 to 03 for scenario 1, the first variation pattern 04 for scenario 2, the first variation patterns 05 to 07 for scenario 3, and the scenario 4 The first variation patterns 06 to 08 and the scenario 5 are associated with the first variation patterns 06 to 08, respectively. On the other hand, in the second variation pattern determination table relating to the non-time-short state, the second variation pattern A1 for scenario 1, the second variation pattern A1 for scenario 2, the second variation patterns A2 to A4 for scenario 3, and the second variation pattern 4 for scenario 4. The second variation patterns A3 to A5 are associated with the variation patterns A2 to A4 and the scenario 5, respectively. That is, a combination method of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is set in advance via a parameter called a scenario.

  As a result, when scenario 1 is reached in the non-time-short state, a variation pattern composed of a combination of the first variation patterns 01 to 03 and the second variation pattern A1 is generated. When scenario 2 is achieved, the first variation pattern 04 and the second variation pattern are generated. When a variation pattern composed of a combination with the pattern A1 is generated and the scenario 3 is reached, a variation pattern composed of a combination of the first variation patterns 05 to 07 and the second variation patterns A2 to A4 is generated. When a variation pattern composed of a combination of the first variation pattern 06 to 08 and the second variation pattern A2 to A4 is synthesized and becomes scenario 5, the variation pattern is composed of a combination of the first variation pattern 06 to 08 and the second variation pattern A3 to A5. A variation pattern is generated.

  Further, for example, there are special figure variation patterns generated in a plurality of scenarios, such as a variation pattern composed of a combination of the first variation pattern 06 and the second variation pattern A3. However, the allocation (probability to be selected) of each variation pattern (the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern) constituting the special diagram variation pattern is set for each scenario and is different. The probability of occurrence varies depending on the scenario. Here, the jackpot reliability is set for each type of the minimum unit variation pattern, ie, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern, and the allocation of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is set for each scenario. Therefore, it can be said that the scenario has a range of jackpot reliability, and the trend of the special figure fluctuation pattern that occurs is characterized.

  Further, the first variation pattern determination table and the second variation pattern determination table include the first variation within the range of the jackpot reliability indicated by the scenario associated with the first variation pattern determination table and the second variation pattern determination table. A pattern and a second variation pattern are stored.

  FIG. 12A to FIG. 12E show an example of a table used when controlling a normal symbol-based game based on winning to the winning gate 10.

  FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of the normal symbol lottery hit determination table. The winning determination is to determine at least success or failure of winning the right to execute the auxiliary game based on a winning determination random number acquired based on winning at the winning gate 10.

  The hit determination table is relatively high (easier) than the hit determination table (non-temporal hit determination table) that is referred to when the ease of starting a prize to be described later is relatively low (difficult). It consists of a hit determination table (short-time hit determination table) that is referred to in the state.

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

  FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an example of the normal symbol determination table. The normal symbol determination is an aspect of a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on a normal symbol determination random number acquired based on a winning at the winning gate 10 (type of normal symbol: normal symbol stop symbol) Data / ordinary performance designating data). The normal symbol determination table is largely classified according to the result of the hit determination (win and miss).

  FIG. 12C is a diagram showing a normal pattern variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as a “normal diagram variation pattern”) associated with the time required for displaying the variation of the ordinary symbol. It is. The common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time shortening common figure fluctuation pattern determination table) referred to in a non-time-short state and a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table referred to in a time-short state. (Temporal shortening common figure fluctuation pattern determination table).

  FIG. 12D is a diagram illustrating an example of the auxiliary game control table. This table stores conditions for controlling the auxiliary game. As a condition for controlling the auxiliary game, an opening time that is a period from the start of the auxiliary game until the first opening of the second start port 7 is performed, and the final opening of the second start port 7 are as follows. An ending time, which is a period from the end to the end of the auxiliary game, is set.

  FIG. 12E is a diagram illustrating an example of the second start opening / closing control table for winning. This table is a second start port opening / closing control table (second start port opening / closing control table for non-time reduction) that is referred to when the start port winning easiness is in a non-short-time state, and a second reference that is referred to in a time-short state. 2 start opening / closing control table (second start opening / closing control table for time reduction). The second start port opening / closing control table for the non-short-time state is further divided according to the type of normal symbol (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). That is, these tables are associated with the winning type, that is, the normal symbol type (ordinary symbol stop symbol data). Each table stores conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second start port 7 during the auxiliary game. The conditions for controlling the opening and closing of the second starting port 7 include the operation number of the second starting port control device (the opening of the second starting port 7), the normal operation number (D), and the respective opening times and closings. Time (operation time / non-operation time) is set.

(Explanation of special game types)
A special game will be described. In the present embodiment, the special game in which the big prize opening control device 80 is activated (the big prize opening 8 is opened) is executed when the “big hit” is won, and the “big hit game” in which the big prize opening 8 opens and closes. ”And“ Small Win Game ”which is executed when“ Small Win ”is won, and the special winning opening 8 is opened and closed. The jackpot game is divided into a “long hit game” and a “short hit game” mainly depending on the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 8.

  In the jackpot game, a round game in which the grand prize opening is opened at least once is executed a predetermined number of times. In each round game, the number of times that the game can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum number of times of release) and the total amount of time that can be released (hereinafter referred to as the maximum release time) are set in advance. The reason that it is “can be opened” is that the number of game balls that can be won in the big winning opening 8 during one round game is limited (for example, 9). Therefore, even if the grand prize winning opening 8 is not opened the maximum number of times of opening, the big winning prize opening 8 may be closed and the round game may end. Even if the maximum opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 8 is closed and the round game may end. It should be noted that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 8 in each round game may or may not be unified for each jackpot game.

(Description of game conditions)
Next, game conditions that are conditions when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the game is performed under a “low probability” state or a “high probability” state with respect to the jackpot winning probability, and the “short time” state or “non-short time” with respect to the ease of winning the game ball at the starting point. "" Under the condition. The game conditions at the initial stage (when the power is turned on) are set to a “low probability” state and a “non-short time” state, and the state of the game condition in which each game condition is relatively disadvantageous for the player is indicated. In the embodiment, it is referred to as “normal state”.

  In this embodiment, the “low probability” regarding the winning probability of the jackpot means winning the jackpot in the jackpot determination of the special symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port 6 or the second starting port 7 It means that the probability is set to 1/333, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Here, the winning of “big win” is to acquire the right to execute “long win game” or “short win game” in the big win lottery. On the other hand, “high probability” means that the winning probability of jackpot is higher than “low probability”, that is, it is set to 1/36 relatively advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the jackpot winning probability is “high probability”, it is easier to win the jackpot than when it is “low probability”, and the number of possible jackpots per unit time is relatively higher. It can be said that it is an advantageous state.

  “Non-temporal short” means that the time required for normal symbol change display corresponding to the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has won the winning gate 10 (hereinafter referred to as “normal time change time”) is 29. The total operating time of the second starting port control device 70 (the opening time of the second starting port 7) that is set to 0 seconds and is activated when “winning” is won in the normal symbol lottery is 5.6 seconds. Or it is set to 0.2 seconds. Here, “total” means that the second start port 7 may be opened several times for one hit, and the number of game balls that can be won for one hit is It is because it is restricted.

  On the other hand, “time reduction” means that the normal fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds, which is shorter than “non-time reduction”, and the operation time of the second start-up control device 70 is 6.0 seconds. It means that it is set longer than “short time”. Therefore, when the time is short, it is easier to win the second starting port 7 than when the time is not. As a result, the number of times that the special symbol lottery can be executed per unit time increases. Since the jackpot winning probability is constant, the winning of the jackpot is easier if the number of special symbol lotteries is increased. In other words, when the ease of winning is in the “short time” state, the number of wins per unit time is relatively large, so the “short time” state is more advantageous to the player than the “non-short time” state. It can be said that it is a state.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins at the start ports 6 and 7, three prize balls can be obtained. However, in the “non-short-time” state, the player can play the game by operating the appropriate launch handle 3. Even if the ball is fired, the number of game balls possessed by the player is likely to be reduced as compared to the time-short state. On the other hand, in the “short time” state, winning in the second start port 7 is easier than in the “non-short time” state, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery differs in any state (non-short-time state / short-time state) with respect to the ease of winning at the start opening.

  In this way, by winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot game (game per long / short game) and the state of the game condition newly set after the jackpot game (high probability state / low probability state and short time state / Non-time-short state). In view of this, the substantial jackpot type (the jackpot type based on the profits enjoyed by the player) is the type of jackpot game to be executed and the game conditions newly set after the jackpot game ends. It can be said to be a combination with the state. Therefore, hereinafter, apart from the type of jackpot based on the special figure stop symbol data, based on the combination of the type of jackpot game derived by the jackpot and the game conditions after the jackpot game, that is, based on the type of profit that the player enjoys The jackpot type can be classified. In other words, a long win game is executed by winning, and then the jackpot for setting the state of the game condition to “high probability” state and “short time” state is “long probability with high probability short time (probable change big hit)”, long hit by winning Execute a game, and then set the game condition state to a “low probability” state and a “short time” state. The game condition state is set to the “high probability” state and the “short time” state. The jackpot is set to “short chance with short time with high probability (surprise big hit)”, the short win game is executed by winning, and then the state of the game condition is changed. The jackpot set in the “high probability” state and the “non-short-time” state is referred to as “high probability short-time short hit (latent probability big hit)”.

  When the jackpot is won, the normal state is set when the jackpot game starts regardless of the state before the jackpot game. That is, the winning probability of the jackpot is in a low probability state, and the ease of winning at the starting port is always in a non-time-short state during the jackpot game. On the other hand, even if winning a small hit, the game condition does not change during the small hit game. That is, the state of the game condition is maintained as it is during the small hit game.

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

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

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

  In step S20, the main CPU 101a determines a special figure fluctuation pattern in a special symbol fluctuation display composed of a scenario determination random number, a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number, a second fluctuation pattern determination random number, and the like. Update random numbers.

  In step S30, the main CPU 101a updates an initial value random number including an initial value random number for jackpot determination, an initial value random number for special symbol determination, an initial value random number for hit determination, and the like. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S120, the main CPU 101a performs random number update processing for the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, and the hit determination random number value. Specifically, each random number counter is incremented by 1 to update the random number counter. When the addition result exceeds the maximum value in the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0. When the random number counter makes one round, the random number is updated from the initial random number value at that time.

  In step S130, the main CPU 101a performs an initial value random number update process of adding +1 to the jackpot determination initial value random number counter, the special symbol initial value random number counter, and the hit determination initial value random number counter to update the random number counter.

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

  In step S300, the main CPU 101a displays the first special symbol display device 19, the second special symbol display device 20, the first special symbol hold display device 22, the second special symbol hold display device 23, and the big prize opening control device 80. Special symbol special electric control processing (special symbol related processing) for performing the above control (control of the special symbol system device). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S400, the main CPU 101a performs a normal signal normal power control process (normal signal control) for controlling the normal symbol display device 21, the normal symbol hold display device 24, and the second starting port control device 70 (control of the normal symbol system device). Perform symbolic processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33.

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

  In step S600, the main CPU 101a displays external signal output control data for outputting information related to the game as an external signal to an external device such as the game information display device 700, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c, and the big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 80c. Drive control data for driving (start opening / closing solenoid drive data and winning prize opening / closing solenoid drive data), and predetermined symbols are displayed on the symbol display devices 19, 20, 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, 24. Display control data (special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display data, normal symbol hold display data) is created.

  In step S700, the main CPU 101a performs output control processing. In this process, first, a port output process for outputting a signal based on the external signal output control data and the drive control data created in S600 is performed. Subsequently, in order to light each LED of the symbol display devices 19, 20, and 21 and the hold display devices 22, 23, and 24, display device output processing is performed for outputting a signal based on the display control data created in step S600. . Finally, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 101c to another board is also performed.

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

  The input control process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S210, the main CPU 101a determines whether a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, that is, whether the game ball has won the general winning opening 11. When the main CPU 101a receives a detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 11a, the main CPU 101a updates the general winning opening prize ball counter used for winning balls by adding predetermined data.

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

  In step S230, the main CPU 101a determines whether the detection signal from the first start port detection sensor 6a has been input, that is, whether the game ball has won the first start port 6. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S250, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S233, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U1, also referred to as “first special figure hold number”) of the first special symbol hold number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U1) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the first special figure reservation number (U1) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the variable symbol display is obtained. In step S234, the CPU 101a adds “1” to the counter value (U1) of the first special symbol reservation number counter and updates it.

  In step S235, the main CPU 101a obtains game mediation information including a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special diagram variation pattern determination random number, and in step S236, the first special symbol hold storage area is obtained. Remember.

  In step S237, the main CPU 101a performs a first preliminary determination process based on winning in the first starting port 6, and in step S238, the main starting point winning designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area (transmission) of the main RAM 101c. Buffer). At this time, in order to update the first special symbol hold number (U1) displayed on the first special symbol hold display device 22, special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The first preliminary determination process will be described. In the first pre-determination process, the predetermined matters determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the first starting port 6 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S236 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a scenario determination random number, a first special figure variation pattern determination random number, and a second special determination random number) Jackpot determination, special symbol determination, scenario determination, first special diagram variation pattern determination, and second special diagram variation pattern determination are performed based on the random number for pattern variation pattern determination). That is, the main CPU 101a tentatively performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, scenario determination processing, first special diagram variation pattern determination processing, and second special diagram variation pattern determination processing in the first preliminary determination.

  In addition, the said determination result is reflected in the 1st start opening winning designation | designated command set in step S238. That is, the first start opening winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E6H” of the scenario designation command shown in FIG. 9 with “E4H”. The upper byte “E4H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the first start port 6, and the result of the prior determination is reflected by the lower byte.

  Next, the second start port detection sensor input process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S241, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the second start port detection sensor 7a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 7. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the start opening prize counter is updated by adding “1” in step S242, and the second start opening prize defining counter is set to “1”. In addition, the second starting port winning flag is turned ON in the second starting port winning flag storage area of the main RAM 101c. The second start opening prize prescribed counter is a device that counts the number of wins to the second start opening 7 in one auxiliary game. This is because in the present embodiment, the number of winnings to the second starting port 7 for one auxiliary game is limited.

  In step S243, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the counter value (U2) of the second special symbol holding number counter is smaller than 4 (upper limit value). If the counter value (U2) is 4 or more, the process is terminated. If the counter value (U2) is smaller than 4, the right to execute the special symbol variation display is obtained. Therefore, the second special symbol is suspended in step S244. The counter value (U2) of the number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  Then, the main CPU 101a steps the game mediation information including the jackpot determination random number, the special symbol determination random number, the scenario determination random number, the first special diagram variation pattern determination random number, and the second special diagram variation pattern determination random number. It acquires in S245, and memorize | stores in a 2nd special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage means in step S246.

  In step S247, the main CPU 101a performs a second preliminary determination process based on winning in the second starting port 7, and in step S248, sets the second starting port winning designation command in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do. At this time, in order to update the second special symbol hold number (U2) displayed on the second special symbol hold display device 23, the special symbol hold display data indicating the hold number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  The second preliminary determination process will be described. In the second pre-determination process, the predetermined items determined in the special figure special electric control process in step S300 are displayed as a definite special symbol variation display based on the winning to the second starting port 7 (the result of the special symbol lottery result). This is a process of tentatively determining before (notification).

  Specifically, the game mediation information related to the special symbol lottery stored in step S246 (a jackpot determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, a scenario determination random number, a first special figure variation pattern determination random number, and a second special determination random number) Jackpot determination, special symbol determination, scenario determination, first special diagram variation pattern determination, and second special diagram variation pattern determination are performed based on the random number for pattern variation pattern determination). That is, the main CPU 101a tentatively performs jackpot determination processing, special symbol determination processing, scenario determination processing, first special diagram variation pattern determination processing, and second special diagram variation pattern determination processing in the second pre-determination.

  The determination result is reflected in the second start opening prize designation command set in step S248. That is, the second start opening winning designation command is obtained by replacing the upper byte “E7H” of the scenario designation command shown in FIG. 10 with “E5H”. The upper byte “E5H” identifies the start port winning designation command by winning the second start port 7, and the lower byte reflects the result of the preliminary determination.

  Next, winning gate detection sensor input processing will be described with reference to FIG. In step S251, it is determined whether or not there is a valid detection signal from the winning gate detection sensor 10a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the winning gate 10. If there is no valid detection signal, the process is terminated. If there is a valid detection signal, the counter value (G, also referred to as “general figure reservation number”) of the normal symbol reservation number counter is 4 (upper limit value) in step S252. ) It is determined whether it is smaller. If the counter value (G) is 4, the process is terminated, and if the number of reserved symbols (G) is smaller than 4, it means that the right to execute the normal symbol variation display is obtained. In step S253, the counter value (G) of the normal symbol holding number counter is updated by adding “1”.

  In step S254, the main CPU 101a acquires game mediation information including a winning determination random number, a normal symbol determination random number, and the like, stores it in the normal symbol hold storage area in step S255, and ends the winning gate detection sensor input process. In step S254, the main CPU 101a updates the normal symbol hold number (G) displayed on the normal symbol hold display device 24 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to update the normal symbol hold number (G). set.

  The special figure special electric control process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S301, the value of the special figure special electricity processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302. If special figure special electric treatment data = 0, the special symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special power processing data = 1, the processing shifts to the special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special symbol special power processing data = 2, the processing shifts to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). If special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process shifts to jackpot game processing (step S340), and if special figure special electric processing data = 4, the process moves to small hit game processing (step S350). If data = 5, the process proceeds to the special game end process (step S360). Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The special symbol memory determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress, the process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 310-2.

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

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

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the data stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the variable storage unit (the 0th storage unit) common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, The data stored in the 0 storage unit is deleted. Thereby, the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the main CPU 101a determines in step S310-4 that the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the main CPU 101a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the first special symbol reservation number counter in step S310-5. In step S310-6, the data stored in the first special symbol storage area is shifted.

  For example, the data stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is also shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. In addition, the data stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol storage area is shifted to the change storage unit (the 0th storage unit), and the data stored in the 0th storage unit is deleted. Is done. As a result, the jackpot determination random number, special symbol determination random number, scenario determination random number, first special figure variation pattern determination random number, and second special diagram variation pattern determination random number used in the previous game are deleted. . Further, the stop symbol data, game condition data, and period specifying data used in the previous game are also erased from the corresponding storage areas.

  In addition, in order to update the 1st special figure reservation number (U1) or the 2nd special figure reservation number (U2) with the data shift process (the suspension digestion process) in step S310-6, specifically, Sets the first and second special symbol hold display data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to change the display contents of the special symbol hold display devices 22 and 23 corresponding to the type of the start port related to the data. The hold display data includes information on the type of the special symbol hold display device and information on the special symbol hold number (U1 or U2).

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in priority to the first special symbol storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In Step S310-4, when it is determined that the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not 1 or more, the processing is shifted to the customer waiting state setting processing in Step S319-1 to Step S319-3. First, in step S319-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. When the demonstration determination flag “01H” is set in the demonstration determination flag storage area, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and when the demonstration determination flag “01H” is not set in the demonstration determination flag storage area. The process moves to step S319-2.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 101a sets the demo determination flag “01H” in the demo determination flag storage area so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S319-3 described later.

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

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

  Here, the jackpot determination process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S311-1, the main CPU 101a determines which start opening the winning jack determination process is based on. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number (game mediation information) related to the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 6.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S311-4 that the flag is turned on in the high probability flag storage area, in step S311-5, the main CPU 101a determines that the contents of the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. Then, the “first high probability jackpot determination table” or the “second high probability jackpot determination table” is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not turned on in the high-probability game flag storage area, in step S311-6, the main CPU 101a further selects from the table selected in step S311-2 or step S311-3. The “first low probability jackpot determination table” or the “second low probability jackpot determination table” is selected.

  In Step S311-7, the main CPU 101a shifts the jackpot determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit in Step S310-6 to the “high probability jackpot” selected in Step S311-5 or Step S311-6. The determination is made based on the “determination table” or the “low probability jackpot determination table”, and the jackpot determination process ends.

  When the big hit determination process ends, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the special symbol determination process in step S312. In the special symbol determination process, the mode of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20 is determined based on the result of the jackpot determination process. Here, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S312-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “jackpot”. If it is determined that the game is a “hit”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a jackpot in step S312-3. If it is not determined that it is a “hit”, step S312— The process is moved to 2.

  In step S312-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is “small jackpot”. When it is determined as “small winning”, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for winning a small winning in step S312-4. On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit in step S312-2, the main CPU 101a selects a special symbol determination table for loss in step S312-5.

  In step S312-6, the main CPU 101a confirms the start port related to the processing based on the flag turned on in the start port winning flag storage area (first start port 6 or second start port 7), and step S312. At -7, based on the type of the start port, either the special symbol determination table for the first start port or the special symbol determination table for the second start port is selected.

  In step S312-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special symbol determination for collating the special symbol determination random number in the 0th storage unit that has been shifted in step S310-6 with the selected special symbol determination table. In step S312-9, an effect symbol designation command is determined based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-8, and the determined effect symbol designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Next, in step S312-10, the main CPU 101a determines stop symbol data related to the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol stop symbol data”) based on the result of the special symbol determination in step S312-9, that is, the special symbol. The type is determined, and the determined special figure stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  As will be described later, when the special figure change pattern is determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process of FIG. 23, the determined special figure stop symbol data is determined to be “special bonus special symbol” or “small hits” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. When determining the “special symbol”, it is also used when determining the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening 8 in the big hit game process of FIG. 26 or the small hit game process of FIG.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 101a sets game condition data to be referred to when setting the game condition after the jackpot, based on the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special condition stop symbol data is checked against the selected reference data determination table to determine the game condition data, and is set in the game condition data storage area of the main RAM 101c. This process is not performed when the result of the big hit determination is a small hit or a loss.

  Next, in step S312-2, the main CPU 101a sets the period specifying data based on the special figure stop symbol data, and ends the special symbol determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 101a confirms the high probability flag storage area, and selects a reference data determination table according to the current status of the jackpot winning probability. Next, the special reference stop symbol data is collated with the selected reference data determination table to determine the period specifying data and set in the period specifying data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  When the special symbol determination process is completed as described above, the main CPU 101a returns to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 20, and performs the special symbol variation pattern determination process in step S313. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, based on the result of jackpot determination and the result of special symbol determination, the time required for the fluctuation display of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as special symbol variation time) and jackpot A special-figure variation pattern including information related to a variation effect to be described later, such as reliability, is determined.

  The special figure variation pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S313-1, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of the start port related to the process based on the start port winning flag. This is because, in the present embodiment, the scenario determination table, which is a table for determining the special figure variation pattern, is divided according to the type of the start port related to the special symbol lottery.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 101a confirms the special symbol stop symbol data set in step S312-10, that is, the special symbol lottery result. This is because, in the present embodiment, the scenario determination table is also divided according to the special symbol lottery result (special symbol type).

  In step S313-3, the main CPU 101a selects a scenario determination table based on the type of start port and special figure stop symbol data, and performs scenario determination in step S313-4. In the scenario determination, the main CPU 101a collates the scenario determination random number shifted to the 0th storage unit in step S310-6 with the scenario determination table selected in step S313-3.

  In step S313-5, the main CPU 101a sets a scenario designation command indicating the scenario determined in step S313-4 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S313-6, the main CPU 101a refers to the period specifying flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area, and confirms the type of the current period, that is, the state of the gaming condition (game state). As will be described later, the period specifying flag indicates that it is during a predetermined period after the special game is executed, and is stored (ON) in the period specifying flag storage area. The type of specific period is associated with the flag that is turned ON in the period specific flag storage area. That is, the specific period consisting of a predetermined period after the special game includes the type of special prize that generates the specific period, and the state of the game condition and the type of jackpot that are newly set after the big hit game when the special prize type is a big hit Associated with. In the present embodiment, when winning a promising jackpot, the flag “F1” is turned on after the jackpot game. Similarly, when winning a normal jackpot, the flag “F2” is turned on, and when winning the winning jackpot, the flag “F3” is turned on. Then, when winning the winning big hit, the flag “F4” is turned ON, and when winning the jackpot game while the winning probability of the big win is low, the flag “F5” is turned ON. Thus, checking the type of period means checking the gaming state.

  The length of the specific period is set by the number of executions of the special symbol variable display, and after the specific period, the special symbol variable display (special award) without winning a special prize (big hit or small hit) When the lottery results are announced), the specific period ends. Note that no flag is stored in the period specifying flag storage area after power-on (restoration) or in a normal period that is not a specific period.

  In step S313-7, the main CPU 101a selects the first special figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to the start port winning easiness confirmed in step S313-6. In the present embodiment, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is divided into a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-short-time state and a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a short-time state. Therefore, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-short-time state is selected in the normal period, the specific period related to the large probability probability, and the specific period related to the small hit in the low probability state, and the first special figure fluctuation for the short-time state. The pattern determination table is selected for a specific period related to a probable jackpot, a specific period related to a normal jackpot, and a specific period related to a sudden jackpot.

  In step S313-8, the main CPU 101a determines the first special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the selected first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. In step S313-9, the main CPU 101a sets a first variation pattern designation command indicating the first variation pattern determined in step S313-8 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S313-10, the main CPU 101a selects the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the start port winning easiness state confirmed in step S313-6. In the present embodiment, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is the same as the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the non-short-time state and the first special-figure pattern determination table. It is divided into a figure variation pattern determination table.

  In step S313-11, the main CPU 101a determines the second special figure variation pattern. Specifically, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is collated with the selected second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. In step S313-12, the main CPU 101a sets a second variation pattern designation command indicating the second variation pattern determined in step S313-11 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c.

  The main CPU 101a calculates the special figure fluctuation time in step S313-13. Specifically, the first special figure fluctuation time associated with the first special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S313-9 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S313-12 are associated with each other. And the second special figure variation time. In step S313-14, the main CPU 101a sets the total special figure variation time calculated in step S313-13 in the special game timer counter, and returns the process to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the gaming condition at the start of variable display of the special symbol, and sets a gaming state designation command reflecting the state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 101c. To do.

  Then, in step S310-8, the main CPU 101a sets special symbol variation display data to perform special symbol variation display on the first special symbol display device 19 or the second special symbol display device 20, and once the special symbol variation display data is displayed. The symbol variation process is terminated. The special symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the special symbol display device to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

  In step S310-9, the main CPU 101a sets the flag “00H” in the demonstration determination flag storage area, that is, clears the demonstration determination flag storage area, and sets special figure special electric processing data = 1 in step S310-10. Then, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

  Next, the special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special figure variation time set in step S313-14 has elapsed (whether special game timer counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the set time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the set special symbol variation time has elapsed, in step S320-2, the effect symbol stop designation command is sent to the effect control board 102 to inform the effect control board 102 that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. Is set in the production transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 101a displays special figure stop display data based on the special figure stop symbol data set in step S312-10 in order to stop and display the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19 and 20. Set. Thereby, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified to the player. In step S320-4, the main CPU 101a sets the time required for the special symbol stop display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure stop time", for example, 0.8 seconds) to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S320-4 has elapsed, it determines in step S330-2 whether or not a flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area. The fact that the flag is ON in the time reduction flag storage area means that the current state is the time reduction state. If the flag is turned on in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-3. If the flag is turned off in the time reduction flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 101a sets the calculated value (J-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation counter in the short-time state indicating the remaining fluctuation number (J) in the short-time state as a new short-time. Stored as the number of remaining state fluctuations (J).

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

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the time reduction flag storage area. When the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the short time state is “0”, the special symbol fluctuation display in the short time state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “short time” state ends. Means that.

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

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 101a newly calculates an operation value (X-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining probability counter in the high probability state indicating the remaining number of changes (X) in the high probability state. This is stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (X) in the high probability state.

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

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the high probability flag storage area. Note that the number of remaining fluctuations (X) in the high probability state is “0”. This means that the special symbol fluctuation display in the high probability state is performed a predetermined number of times, and the special symbol fluctuation display in the “high probability” state. Means to end.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 101a stores a period specifying flag (probability big hit specific period flag “F1”, normal jackpot specific period flag “F2”, sudden hit big specific period flag “F3”, latent probability big hit in the period specifying flag storage area. It is determined whether or not the specific period flag “F4” or the small hit specific period flag “F5”) is ON. If the flag is turned on in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-11. If the flag is turned off in the period specifying flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-14.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 101a newly determines a calculated value (T-1) obtained by subtracting "1" from the counter value of the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specific period indicating the remaining fluctuation count (T) for the specific period. Stored as the remaining number of fluctuations (T) of the period.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations (T) in the specific period is zero. If it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) = 0 in the specific period, the process proceeds to step S320-13, and if it is determined that the number of remaining fluctuations (T) in the specific period is not 0, The process moves to step S330-14.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 101a turns off the flag stored in the period specifying flag storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, and sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-15, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination related to the special symbol stop process is “jackpot”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 10). If it is determined that the jackpot special symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-18. If the jackpot special symbol is not determined, the process proceeds to step S330-16.

  In step S330-16, the main CPU 101a similarly determines whether or not the “small hit”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol data stored in the special symbol stop symbol data storage area relates to the small hit special symbol (stop symbol data = 11 to 20). Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a small hit special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-21. If it is not determined to be a small bonus special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-17.

  In step S330-17, the main CPU 101a sets 0 to the special symbol special electric processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-21, the main CPU 101a sets 4 to the special figure special electricity processing data. In step S330-22, the main CPU 101a performs the operation when the winning probability of winning the jackpot is “low probability”. It is determined whether or not it has been broken. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the period specifying data is “35H”.

  Here, if it is determined that the process is performed in the “low probability” state, in step S330-23, the main CPU 101a clears the period specific flag storage area and the specific period remaining fluctuation count counter ( Reset. If it is determined that the processing is not performed in the “low probability” state, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S330-24.

  In step S330-18, the main CPU 101a sets 3 to the special figure special electric processing data. In step S330-19, the game condition flag storage area, the remaining variation counter in the high probability state, and the remaining variation count in the short-time state. Reset the counter. In step S330-20, the main CPU 101a clears (resets) the period specifying flag storage area and the remaining fluctuation count counter for the specified period.

  In step S330-24, the main CPU 101a sets an opening command corresponding to the type of the special prize in the effect transmission data storage area in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the opening time corresponding to the type of the special prize is set in the special game timer counter according to the main CPU 101a and the special figure stop symbol data. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this process is finished, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The jackpot game process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently opening. The term “opening” as used herein refers to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game (first opening of the big winning opening 8). If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S340-6.

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

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 101a confirms which jackpot is based on the special figure stop symbol data, selects a jackpot opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of jackpot, and selects a predetermined value in the main RAM 101c. Set to area. Specifically, the long winning game winning prize opening / closing control table or the short winning game winning prize opening / closing control table is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in accordance with the special figure stop symbol data. Next, the main CPU 101a adds “1” to the value (round number (R)) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the value. Since the round game has not been executed at the time of step S340-3, the main CPU 101a stores “1” in the round game count storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the value stored in the special figure operation number storage area (special electric operation number (K)) and stores it. Then, the main CPU 101a energizes the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c and sets the special prize opening / closing solenoid energization start data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c in order to open the special prize opening 8. Here, the main CPU 101a refers to the special winning opening / closing control table determined in step 340-3, and based on the round number (R) and the special operation number (K), the opening time ( Set the special game timer counter). The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, the main CPU 101a sets a round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. This is because information indicating that the round game starts is transmitted to the effect control board 102. For example, at the first release of the first round game per long game, “1” is set in the round game number storage area and “1” is set in the special figure operation number storage area. A round designation command indicating the first round is set in the effect transmission data storage area. On the other hand, if “1” is not set in the special figure operation number storage area, the big hit game process is terminated without setting the round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, the main CPU 101a transmits a round designation command only at the start of the round. When the effect control board 102 receives the round designation command in the long hit game, an effect display such as “ROUND1” is performed on the image output device 13.

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

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

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the special winning opening closing process, the energization stop data of the special winning opening / closing solenoid 80c is set in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 102c in order to close the special winning opening 8, and the opening / closing of the special winning opening determined in step 340-3 is performed. Referring to the control table, based on the current round number (R) and special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

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

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

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 101a clears the special figure operation number storage area and clears the counter value of the round winning counter to “0”.

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

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 101a adds "1" to the current round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area and stores the result.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 101a resets the round number (R) stored in the round game number storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 101a confirms the type of jackpot according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sends the ending command associated with the type of jackpot to be transmitted to the effect control board 102 to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. Next, the main CPU 101a sets an ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot in the special game timer counter.

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

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

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

  First, in step S350-1, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently open. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S350-2. If it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S350-5.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, if the opening time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S350-3.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 101a performs a small hit game start process. In the small hit game start processing, a special winning opening opening / closing control table corresponding to the type of small hit is selected according to the special figure stop symbol data. Specifically, the big winning game opening / closing control table for the small hit game is determined according to the special figure stop symbol data.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening opening process. In the big prize opening process, first, “1” is added to the value stored in the special figure operation number storage area (special operation number (K)) and stored. Then, in order to open the special prize opening 8, energization start data of the special prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set, and the current special electric operation is performed with reference to the special prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3. The opening time of the special winning opening 8 based on the number (K) is set in the special game timer counter, and the small hit game is ended.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here means the period from the end of opening of the last big winning opening 8 to the end of the small hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-13 when it is determined that it is currently ending, and moves to step S350-6 when it is determined that it is not currently ending.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special winning opening 8 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is not open, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-10, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the big prize opening 8 is open, in step S350-7. Then, it is determined whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening 8 is satisfied. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value (C) of the round winning counter has reached a specified number (for example, nine), or the opening time of one time of the big winning opening 8 has passed (special game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-8, and if it determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S350-8, the main CPU 101a performs a special winning opening closing process. In the big prize opening closing process, the energization stop data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 80c is set to close the big prize opening 8, and the big prize opening / closing control table determined in step 350-3 is referred to. Based on the current special operation number (K), the closing time of the special winning opening 8 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the special winning opening 8 is closed.

  In step S350-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. The small hit end condition is that the special winning action number (K) is set to the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 8 or the counter value (C) of the round winning counter reaches a specified number (for example, 9). It is that. When the main CPU 101a determines that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-11, and when determining that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the small hitting game process. To do.

  In step S350-11, the main CPU 101a sets “0” in the special figure operation number storage area and sets “0” in the counter value (C) of the round winning counter. That is, the special figure operation number storage area and the round winning counter are cleared.

  In step S350-12, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command according to the type of small hits in the transmission data storage area for presentation according to the special figure stop symbol data, and sets an ending time according to the type of small hits. Set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S350-10, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S350-8 has elapsed. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when the main CPU 101a determines that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the small hit game process, and when it determines that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S350-4. .

  In step S350-13, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a proceeds to step S350-14 and passes the ending time. If it is determined that the game is not done, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S350-14, the main CPU 101a sets “0” to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and moves the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  The special game end process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 101a loads special figure stop symbol data.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the special game to be ended is a jackpot game. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data is 01-10. If the main CPU 101a determines that the game is a jackpot game in step S360-2, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S360-3, and if the main CPU 101a determines that the game is not a jackpot game, moves the process to step S360-8.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 101a loads the game condition data. In step S360-4, the main CPU 101a checks the game condition data against the game condition determination table and turns on the high probability flag in the high probability flag storage area. Judgment is made. When the “high probability” state is set after the jackpot game, the high probability flag is turned ON in the high probability flag storage area, and in step S360-5, a predetermined number of times (this embodiment) Then, set 100 times). Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 01H00H, 100 is set in the remaining fluctuation counter in the high probability state.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 101a collates the gaming condition data loaded in S360-3 with the gaming condition determination table, and determines whether or not the hourly flag is turned on in the hourly flag storage area. When the “short time” state is set after the jackpot game, the short time flag is turned on in the short time flag storage area, and in step S360-7, the remaining fluctuation number counter in the short time state is set a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). ) Is set. Note that, regardless of whether the game condition data is 01H01H or 00H01H, 100 is set to the remaining fluctuation count counter in the short-time state.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 101a loads period specifying data. In step S360-9, the main CPU 101a collates the loaded reference data with a period specifying flag determination table (not shown), and sets the period specifying flag (F1 to F1). F5) is turned ON, and in step S360-10, a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) is set in the remaining variation counter of the period specifying flag corresponding to the period specifying flag. However, when the period specifying data is “36H”, “45H”, or “46H”, nothing is substantially performed in steps S360-9 and S360-10.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 101a confirms the state of the current game condition, sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data in step S360-12. Then, the process moves to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 29, the ordinary power control process will be described.

  First, in step S401, the value of the ordinary map electric power processing data is loaded, and the branch address is referred to from the loaded ordinary electric power processing data in step S402. The process is shifted to the process (step S410). If the normal figure normal power process data = 1, the process moves to the normal symbol fluctuation process (step S420). The process moves to step S430), and if the ordinary power transmission process data = 3, the process moves to the auxiliary game process (step S440), and details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol hold count counter (ordinary symbol hold count (G), hereinafter referred to as "general symbol hold count (G)") is 1 or more. When the number of held general symbols (G) is “0”, the normal symbol variation display is not performed, so the normal symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S410-2 that the number of common figure reservations (G) is “1” or more, the value stored in the normal symbol reservation number storage area in step S410-3 ( G) is updated by subtracting “1”, and the new number of reserved drawings (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 101a performs a shift process on the data stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each data stored in the 0th storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit with the previous number. At this time, the data stored in the previous storage unit is written into a predetermined processing area and is erased from the normal symbol holding storage area. Here, in order to change the display content of the normal symbol hold display device 24 in accordance with the data shift (digestion of the hold), specifically, to display the current general symbol hold number (G), the normal symbol is displayed. The hold display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 101a performs a hit determination, that is, a determination of a hit determination random number stored in the normal symbol holding storage area. Specifically, the main CPU 101a collates the hit determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in step S410-4 with the normal symbol hit determination table stored in the main ROM 101b. Judgment is made. In the present embodiment, the winning determination table is associated with the start opening winning easiness state (short time state / non-short time state) (see FIG. 12A), so the short time flag storage area is confirmed. Then, the hit determination table for the normal symbol related to the current start port winning easiness state is selected.

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

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 101a determines a normal effect symbol designation command based on the result of the normal symbol determination, and sets the determined normal effect symbol designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In step S410-8, the main CPU 101a determines the stop symbol data related to the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol stop symbol data”), that is, the type of the normal symbol, based on the result of the normal symbol determination. The normal stop symbol data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 101c.

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

  The hit normal symbol is a symbol (for example, a circle with an intermediate coating) expressed by the final lighting for a certain period of time by the LED of the normal symbol display device 21, and the lost normal symbol is the final LED. It is a symbol (blank) expressed by turning off the light for a certain period of time.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 101a performs a common map variation pattern determination process. Specifically, since the general-purpose variation pattern determination table is based on the start opening winning ease state, the general-purpose stop symbol data, and the general-purpose variation pattern determination value, the main CPU 101a first stores the time flag flag. It is determined whether a flag is turned on in the area. The case where the flag is ON in the time-short flag storage area is when the ease of winning at the start port is in the short-time state, and the case where the flag is not ON is easy when winning at the start port. This is when sex is in a non-temporal state.

  When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is turned on, the main CPU 101a selects the time reduction common figure variation pattern determination table. When the main CPU 101a determines that the time reduction flag is not ON, the main CPU 101a selects the non-time reduction common use flag. A figure variation pattern determination table is selected (see FIG. 12C).

  Next, the main CPU 101a compares the random number value for determining the normal pattern fluctuation pattern in the 0th storage unit after being shifted in the above-described step S410-4 with the selected normal pattern fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the normal pattern fluctuation pattern ( Decide the normal map change time).

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 101a sets the base map change time determined in the base map change pattern determination process in the auxiliary game timer counter. By the process of this step, the time for normal symbol variation display is determined. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 101a sets the normal symbol variation display data to display the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 21, and in step S410-12, sets “1” to the normal diagram normal power processing data. "Is set, and the normal symbol variation process is terminated. The normal symbol variation display data includes information such as the type of the normal symbol display device 21 to be operated, the variation display mode, and the variation time.

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

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 101a sets the general map stop display data to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 based on the general symbol stop symbol data set in step S410-8. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the lottery of the normal symbol. In step S420-4, the main CPU 101a sets a normal symbol stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) in the normal game counter. The auxiliary game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

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

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

  If the main CPU 101a determines that the time set in step S420-3 has elapsed, in step S430-2, whether or not the result of the hit determination related to the normal symbol stop process is “win”. Determine. More specifically, it is determined whether or not the general symbol stop symbol data stored in the normal symbol stop symbol data storage area is related to a normal symbol. Here, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-4. If it is not determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S430-3.

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

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

  The auxiliary game process will be described with reference to FIG. The main CPU 101a first determines in step S450-1 whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S450-2, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to S450-5.

  In step S450-2, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not a preset opening time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, and when the auxiliary game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the opening time has elapsed. As a result, when the opening time has not elapsed, the auxiliary game process is terminated, and when the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S450-3.

  In step S450-3, the main CPU 101a performs an auxiliary game start process. In the auxiliary game start process, the main CPU 101a first selects the second start port opening / closing control table based on the start port winning easiness state (short-time state / non-short-time state), and further displays the normal stop symbol data. Accordingly, the second start port opening / closing control table corresponding to the hit type is selected. Specifically, in accordance with the general-purpose stop symbol data, the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the hit 1 or the auxiliary game second start port opening / closing control table according to the win 2 is determined. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 101c.

  In step S450-4, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port opening process. In the second opening opening process, first, “1” is added to and stored in the value stored in the general power open number storage area (the general power operation number (D)). Then, in order to operate the normal movable piece 70b, the energization start data of the second start opening / closing solenoid 70c is set, and the current start opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is referred to The opening time of the second start port 7 based on the general electric operation number (D) is set in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S450-5, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to the period from the end of the last opening of the second start port 7 to the end of the auxiliary game. Therefore, if the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-12. If the main CPU 101a determines that the current ending is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S450-6.

  In step S450-6, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the second start port 7 is being opened. If the main CPU 101a determines that the second start port 7 is open, whether or not the “open end condition” for ending the opening of the second start port 7 is satisfied in step S450-7. Determine. As the “opening end condition”, the counter value of the starting opening prescribed winning counter has reached a prescribed (maximum) number (for example, 10), or that the opening time of one opening of the second starting opening 7 has elapsed ( Auxiliary game timer counter = 0) is adopted. If the main CPU 101a determines that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-8, and determines that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, ends the small hit game process. To do.

  In step S450-8, the main CPU 101a performs a second start port closing process. In the second start port closing process, energization stop data of the second start port opening / closing solenoid 70c is set to close the second start port 7, and the second start port opening / closing control table set in step 450-3 is set. The closing time of the second start port 7 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter on the basis of the current general electric operation number (D). As a result, the second start port 7 is closed.

  In step S450-9, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not an auxiliary game end condition is satisfied. The auxiliary game end condition is that the number of times the second start opening 7 is opened with a preset number of power transmission operation (D), or the counter value of the start opening prescribed winning counter is the maximum number (for example, 10). It has been reached. When the main CPU 101a determines that the auxiliary game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-10, and when it determines that the auxiliary game end condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process. .

  In step S450-10, the main CPU 101a sets "0" in the general electric operation number storage area and sets "0" in the second start opening prize prescribed counter. That is, it clears the public telephone open number storage area and the second starting opening prescribed winning counter.

  In step S450-11, the main CPU 101a sets an ending command in accordance with the normal stop symbol data in the effect transmission data storage area, and sets an ending time in accordance with the normal stop symbol data based on the auxiliary game control table. Set the auxiliary game timer counter.

  If the main CPU 101a determines in step S450-6 that the second start port 7 is not open, it determines in step S450-13 whether or not the closing time set in step S450-8 has elapsed. To do. Note that the closing time is also determined by whether or not the auxiliary game timer counter = 0 as in the opening time. As a result, when determining that the closing time has not elapsed, the main CPU 101a ends the auxiliary game process, and when determining that the closing time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-4.

  Next, in step S450-12, the main CPU 101a determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. If the main CPU 101a determines that the ending time has elapsed, the main CPU 101a moves the process to step S450-14, If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated.

  In step S450-14, the main CPU 101a sets the ordinary power transmission process data = 0, and ends the ordinary electric accessory control process.

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

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

  First, in step S1001, the sub CPU 102a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 102b, and the sub RAM 120c in which flags and commands are stored is initialized.

  In step S1002, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 102a performs a random number for rendering stored in the sub RAM 102c (a first variation rendering pattern determination random number, a second variation rendering pattern determination random number, a rendering symbol determination random number, and a rendering mode determination random number). Etc.) is updated. The sub CPU 102a waits for a predetermined interrupt process while repeatedly performing the process of step S1002.

(Timer interrupt processing of production control board)
A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 102, whereby the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 35 is executed.

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

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

  In step S1300, the sub CPU 102a performs command analysis processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 102a performs processing for analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 102c. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 102 receives the command transmitted from the main control board 101, the effect control board 102 performs a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 102 (not shown) and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, processing for analyzing the received command is performed in step S1300.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 102a performs effect time management processing. In this process, the main CPU 101a performs an effect time management process for managing a time related to a scenario effect described later. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 102a performs data output processing for transmitting various effect control commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105.

  In step S1600, the sub CPU 102a restores the information saved in step S1100 to the register of the sub CPU 102a.

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

  In step S1301, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not a newly transmitted command is stored in the reception buffer. If there is no command, the sub CPU 102a ends the command analysis processing, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 102a shifts the processing to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the sub CPU 102a determines 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 demo designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1303, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S1304.

  In step S1303, the sub CPU 102a turns on the demonstration effect standby flag in the demonstration effect standby flag of the sub RAM 102c as a pre-process for executing the demonstration effect, and the time until the demonstration effect is started (demonstration standby time). Is set in the demonstration effect timer counter, and the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1304, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start slot winning designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening prize designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1305, and if it is not the starting opening prize designation command, moves the process to step S1306.

  In step S1305, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the start port winning designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the start port winning designation command, and determines the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A pending number addition process to be added is performed, and the command analysis process ends.

  In step S1306, the sub CPU 102a determines 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 symbol designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S13307, and if it is not an effect symbol designation command, moves the process to step S1309.

  In step S1307, the sub CPU 102a performs an effect symbol pattern determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the image output device 13, that is, a combination of decorative symbols, based on the information included in the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect designating command to determine a combination (pattern) of the decorative symbols according to the presence / absence of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the effect symbol data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols Is set in the effect symbol storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and an effect symbol effect control command indicating the combination of effect symbols is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Further, in step S1307, the sub CPU 102a analyzes the effect symbol designation command, confirms the type of the start port related to the effect symbol designation command, and sets the counter value of the holding number counter provided for each type. A hold number subtraction process for subtracting “1” is performed. When the sub CPU 102a finishes the effect symbol pattern determination process and the hold number subtraction process in step S1307, the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1308, the sub CPU 102a acquires the above-described effect mode determination random number, determines the effect mode based on the acquired effect mode determination random number, the effect symbol designation command, and the like, and the effect indicating the determined effect mode An effect mode determination process for setting the mode flag in the effect mode flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c is performed, and the command analysis process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode is a classification mode (category) of effects performed by the effect device including the image output device 13 corresponding to the special symbol lottery (or the special symbol variation display), It is associated with the state of game conditions and the type of period. For example, as the effect mode of the fluctuating effect by the image output device 13, various elements constituting the effect such as the scene by location, situation, time, etc., the main characters and angles that appear, etc. are appropriately set.

  In step S1309, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a scenario designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a scenario designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1310, and if not the scenario designation command, moves the process to step S1311.

  In step S1310, the sub CPU 102a performs a variation effect pattern determination table selection process for selecting a variation effect pattern determination table for determining a variation effect pattern which is a mode of the variation effect based on the scenario indicated by the scenario designation command. Then, the command analysis process ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1311, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is the first variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the first fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1312, and if not the first fluctuation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1313.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a performs a first variation effect pattern determination process for determining a first variation effect pattern that constitutes the variation effect pattern of the entire variation effect, and ends the command analysis process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1313, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a second variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is the second fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1314, and if not the second fluctuation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S1316.

  In step S1314, the sub CPU 102a performs a second variation effect pattern determination process for determining a second variation effect pattern that constitutes the variation effect pattern of the entire variation effect. In step S1315, the sub CPU 102a determines whether to execute a scenario effect described later. A scenario effect execution determination process is performed to determine whether or not the command analysis process ends. The second variation effect pattern determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 39B, and the scenario effect execution determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1316, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect symbol stop designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1317, and if it is not an effect symbol stop designation command, moves the process to step S1318.

  In step S1317, the sub CPU 102a sets an effect symbol stop command indicating that the effect symbol is to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the command analysis processing.

  In step S1318, the sub CPU 102a 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 102a moves the process to step S1319 to end the command analysis process, and if not a gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S1320. In step S1319, the sub CPU 102a 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 S1320, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1322 and ends the command analysis process. If not, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1321.

  In step S1321, the sub CPU 102a performs a special game effect pattern determination process for determining a special game effect pattern that is an aspect of the special game effect that is an effect related to the special game. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines the special game effect pattern based on the opening designation command, sets the special game effect data indicating the determined special game effect pattern in the special game effect data storage area of the sub RAM 102c, A special game effect control command indicating the determined special game effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1322, the sub CPU 102a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a round designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1323 to end the command analysis process, and if not a round designation command, moves the process to step S1324.

  In step S <b> 1323, the sub CPU 102 a performs a round effect pattern determination process for determining a round effect pattern that is an aspect of the round effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines a round effect pattern based on the round designation command, sets round effect data indicating the determined round effect pattern in the round effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined round effect pattern. The round effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1324, the sub CPU 102a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1325 to end the command analysis process, and if not a ending designation command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S1325, the sub CPU 102a performs an ending effect pattern determination process for determining an ending effect pattern that is an aspect of the ending effect. Specifically, the sub CPU 102a determines an ending effect pattern based on the ending designation command, sets ending effect data indicating the determined ending effect pattern in the ending effect pattern storage area, and indicates the determined ending effect pattern. The ending effect control command is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

(Change control pattern determination table determination processing of the effect control board)
The variation effect pattern determination table determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub CPU 102a confirms the effect mode in step S1310-1, confirms the scenario designation command stored in the reception buffer in step S1310-2, and changes the effect pattern determination table based on the effect mode and the scenario designation command. Is selected, the variation effect pattern determination table is loaded into a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 102c, and the variation effect pattern determination table determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 42 (a), the variation effect pattern determination table is roughly classified according to the effect mode. Further, as shown in FIG. It has been.

(First variation effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
The first variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1312-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the first variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer, and in step S1312-2, based on the first variation pattern designation command, the first variation effect pattern. Select a judgment table. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table divided according to the effect mode and the special symbol lottery result is further divided according to the type of the first variation pattern designation command (see FIGS. 43 to 45).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, one or more first variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value for each first variation pattern designation command. . The first variation effect pattern is identification information that represents an aspect (specific content) of a portion related to the first variation pattern designation command of the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “first variation effect”). The aspect of the effect performed by the apparatus 13, the audio | voice output device 14, the illumination device 15 for an effect, the effect-use accessory device 16, and the effect button device 17 is matched. Therefore, the first variation effect pattern includes information regarding the specific content (variation effect image mode) of the image displayed on the image output device 13. Specifically, the first variation effect pattern includes the time of the first variation effect, the decoration pattern variation mode, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the notification effect, the mode of the notification effect, the background of the decorative pattern composed of scenes and characters. The composition of the variation production such as the type and variation mode is set. As will be described later, the first variation effect is composed of the entire variation effect in which reach is not established or the portion until the reach state is established in the variation effect in which the reach state is established.

  In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a acquires a random number for determining the effect pattern, and performs a first variation effect pattern determination that is checked against the first variation effect pattern determination table selected in step S1312-2. In step S1312, the sub CPU 102a sets the first variation effect control command corresponding to the determined first variation effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 102c, and ends the first variation effect pattern determination process. .

(Second variation effect pattern determination process of effect control board)
The second variation effect pattern determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1314-1, the sub CPU 102a checks the second variation pattern designation command stored in the reception buffer, and in step S1314-2, based on the second variation pattern designation command, the second variation effect pattern. Select a judgment table. This is because the variation effect pattern determination table divided according to the effect mode and the special symbol lottery result is further divided according to the type of the second variation pattern designation command (see FIGS. 43 to 45). .

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, one or a plurality of second variation effect patterns are stored in association with the variation effect pattern determination value for each second variation pattern designation command. . The second variation effect pattern is identification information that represents a mode (specific content) of a portion related to the second variation pattern designation command of the variation effect (hereinafter referred to as “second variation effect”). The aspect of the effect performed by the apparatus 13, the audio | voice output device 14, the illumination device 15 for an effect, the effect-use accessory device 16, and the effect button device 17 is matched. Accordingly, the second variation effect pattern includes information on specific contents (variation effect image mode) such as an image displayed on the image output device 13 as in the first variation effect pattern. Specifically, the second variation effect pattern includes the time of the second variation effect, the decoration pattern variation mode, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the notification effect, the mode of the notification effect, the background of the decorative pattern made up of scenes and characters. The composition of the variation production such as the type and variation mode is set. Note that, as will be described later, the second variation effect is composed of an expansion effect that is performed after the reach is established in the change effect where the reach is established, or a development effect that is not executed in the variation effect where the reach is not established.

(Scenario effect execution determination process of effect control board)
The scenario effect execution determination process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1315-1, the sub CPU 102a confirms the scenario with reference to the scenario designation command stored in the reception buffer, and in step S1315-2, the first fluctuation pattern designation command and the second fluctuation pattern designation command In step S1315-3, a scenario effect execution determination is made as to whether or not to execute the scenario effect.

  The scenario effect is a supplementary effect due to the low jackpot reliability indicated by the combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command with respect to the scenario indicated by the scenario designation command. A combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command that can occur even in a scenario where the jackpot reliability is lower than that scenario, even though the scenario with a relatively high jackpot reliability was selected in the scenario judgment When this occurs, the player cannot enjoy the benefit of the scenario determination. Therefore, a player's disadvantage can be reduced by supplementary scenario production. A specific example of scenario production will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, the scenario effect execution determination table for determining whether or not the scenario effect can be executed is divided according to the type of scenario. A combination of the variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command and whether or not the scenario effect can be executed are stored in association with each other. As shown in FIGS. 46 (a) and 46 (b), when the combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command associated with “◯” is executed, the scenario effect is executed. Determined.

  In step S1315-4, if the sub CPU 102a determines that the result in step S1315-3 is execution of the scenario effect, the sub CPU 102a moves the process to step S1315-5, and determines that the scenario effect is not executed, executes the scenario effect. The determination process ends. In step S1315-5, the sub CPU 102a confirms the current effect mode, and in step S1315-6, the scenario effect is based on the effect mode, the scenario, and the combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation effect pattern designation command. Select the pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 46C, the scenario effect pattern determination table for determining the scenario effect pattern associated with the specific contents of the scenario effect includes the effect mode, the scenario, and the first variation pattern designation. This is because the command and the second variation effect pattern designation command are hierarchically divided in the order of combination.

  In the present embodiment, only one type of scenario effect pattern is stored in the scenario effect pattern determination table divided by the combination of the effect mode, the scenario, and the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation effect pattern designation command. Absent. Accordingly, in step S1315-7, the sub CPU 102a determines the scenario effect pattern based on the effect mode, the scenario, and the combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation effect pattern designation command.

  In step S1315-8, the sub CPU 102a temporarily sets a scenario effect control command indicating the scenario effect pattern determined in step S1315-7 in the scenario effect control command temporary set area of the sub RAM 102c, and in step S1315-9. The scenario presentation standby time associated with the scenario presentation pattern determined in step S1315-7 is set in the scenario presentation timer counter, the scenario presentation standby flag is turned on in the scenario presentation standby flag storage area of the sub RAM 102c, and the scenario presentation standby is performed. The execution determination process ends. The scenario effect standby time is a time for waiting until the scenario effect in the variation effect is started. The scenario effect timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1200.

(Production time management process)
The effect time management process by the effect control board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S1401, the sub CPU 102a determines whether or not the scenario effect standby flag is turned on. When determining that the scenario effect standby flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect time management process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the scenario effect standby flag is ON, it is determined in step S1402 whether the scenario effect standby time set in the scenario effect timer counter = 0, that is, whether the scenario effect standby time has elapsed. Determine whether or not.

  If the sub CPU 102a determines that the scenario effect standby time has not elapsed, the sub CPU 102a ends the effect time management process. If the sub CPU 102a determines that the scenario effect standby time has elapsed, in step S1403, the provisional scenario effect control command is set. Is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 102c, the scenario effect standby flag is turned OFF in step S1404, and the effect time management process ends.

  Then, the sub CPU 102a transmits the effect control command set in the transmission buffer to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 in the data output process of step S1500.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 will be briefly described.

  When the lamp control board 104 receives the production control command from the production control board 102, the lamp control board 104 reads out the production lighting device control program based on the received production control command, performs the light emission control of the production lighting device 15, and performs the production. The accessory device operation program is read and the operation of the effect accessory device 16 is controlled.

  When the image control board 105 receives the effect control command from the effect control board 102, the overall CPU 105 </ b> Aa reads the animation control program from the overall ROM 105 </ b> Ab based on the received effect control command, and performs image output control of the image output device 13. At the same time, the audio output device control program is read from the general ROM 105Ab, and the audio output control of the audio output device 14 is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48, description will be given of variation effects and scenario effects by a combination of the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command.

  First, the fluctuating effect in the case where the result of the special symbol lottery is a losing (losing special symbol) and the result of the scenario lottery is the scenario 1 will be described. In this case, in the main control board 101, as a result of the scenario 1 being determined, in the variation pattern determination process, the first variation pattern designation command (for example, E8H01H in FIG. 11A) associated with the effect mode of no reach is associated. And the 2nd fluctuation pattern designation | designated command (for example, E8HA1H of FIG.11 (b)) matched with the production | presentation aspect of no development effect is selected, and it transmits to the effect control board 102 with a scenario specification command.

  Then, the effect control board 102 sends the first change effect control command (for example, A1H01H in FIG. 43) representing the effect form that the reach state does not occur based on the first change pattern designation command to the lamp control board 104 and the image control. Transmit to the substrate 105. As a result, the first variation effect including the variation display of the effect symbol is executed by the effect device such as the image output device 13. For example, as shown in FIG. 47A, the first variation effect is executed in the image output device 13. In addition, when the first variation effect ends, the effect control board 102 associates with the second variation effect control command (for example, FIG. 43) associated with the effect form that the development effect is not executed based on the second variation pattern designation command. A1HA0H) is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. As a result, the second variation effect is executed by the effect device such as the image output device 13 or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 47B, the image output device 13 displays the stop of the effect symbol without executing the development effect. Is executed. As described above, in the scenario 1 where there is no reach, the first variation effect constitutes the entire variation effect.

  Next, a fluctuating effect in the case where the result of the special symbol lottery is a probable big hit (big hit special symbol 01) and the result of the scenario lottery is scenario 4 will be described. In this case, in the main control board 101, as a result of the scenario 4 determination, in the variation pattern determination process, for example, the first variation pattern designation command (for example, FIG. ) E8H07H) and the second variation pattern designation command associated with the effect mode in which the development effect low indicating that the jackpot reliability is 10% is executed (for example, E8HA2H in FIG. 11B) Is selected and transmitted to the effect control board 102 together with the scenario designation command.

  Then, the effect control board 102 sends the first change effect control command (for example, A1H0CH in FIG. 43) representing the effect mode of three pseudo continuous notices based on the first change pattern designation command to the lamp control board 104 and the image control. Transmit to the substrate 105. As a result, the first variation effect is executed by the effect device such as the image output device 13. For example, in the image output device 13, as shown in FIG. 48A to FIG. Once done, the reach state is established. In addition, when the first variation effect ends, the effect control board 102 displays the second variation effect representing an effect aspect of the development effect low indicating that the jackpot reliability is 10% based on the second variation pattern designation command. A control command (for example, A1HA3H in FIG. 43) is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105. As a result, the second variation effect is executed by the effect device such as the image output device 13. For example, as shown in FIGS. 48 (h) to 48 (i), the image output device 13 is a big hit as the second variation effect. The development effect low indicating that the reliability is 10% is executed. Then, the second variation effect ends, and as shown in FIG. 48 (j), a stop display of the effect symbol representing the big win is executed. In this way, the variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is composed of the first variation effect and the second variation effect.

  Further, as described above, the scenario effect execution determination is executed based on the scenario designation command, the first variation pattern designation command, and the second variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, when a scenario designation command related to scenario 4 is transmitted to effect control board 102, the first variation pattern designation command related to three pseudo-sequential notices and the second variation pattern designation command related to development effect weakness Is transmitted to the effect control board 102, it is determined to execute the scenario effect, and is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 when the first variation effect is finished. As a result, the scenario effect is executed by the effect device such as the image output device 13. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (i), the image output device 13 is associated with the scenario 4 and has a jackpot reliability range of 10 The live-action image of the character “A” indicating that the percentage is 50% to 50% is cut in (interrupt display).

  Thus, according to the gaming machine 1, the overall variation effect pattern related to the variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (special symbol lottery) is a combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to increase the types of variation effects and execute various variation effects while suppressing the type (number) of variation patterns provided in advance. In addition, the combination pattern of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is appropriately set via an effect parameter called a scenario instead of being combined with a dark cloud, for example, an effect design in which a reach state does not occur After the change is displayed, the reduction in the effect due to the production trouble such as the execution of the production effect is reduced.

  The type of the first variation pattern stored in the first variation pattern determination table and the selection probability thereof, and the type of the second variation pattern stored in the second variation pattern determination table and the selection probability thereof are different for each scenario. The scenario is determined based on the result of the special symbol lottery, and the scenario determination pattern differs depending on the result of the special symbol lottery. Therefore, since the tendency of the combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern determined by the result of the special symbol lottery, that is, the variation effect tends to be different, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  The range of jackpot reliability is set for the scenario, and the jackpot reliability is also associated with the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern. The first variation pattern determination table and the second variation pattern determination table provided for each scenario include the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern associated with the jackpot reliability within the range of the jackpot reliability related to the scenario. A variation pattern is stored.

  In the present embodiment, for the first variation pattern, the first variation pattern 01 to 03 (first variation pattern designation command (E8H01H to E8H03H)) related to no reach and the first variation pattern 04 (first variation related to normal reach). 1 fluctuation pattern designation command (E8H04H)), first fluctuation pattern 05 related to normal reach (first fluctuation pattern designation command (E8H05H)), and first fluctuation pattern 06 related to two pseudo continuous notices (first fluctuation pattern designation command ( E8H06H)), the first fluctuation pattern 07 (first fluctuation pattern designation command (E8H07H)) related to the three pseudo continuous notices, and the first fluctuation pattern 08 (first fluctuation pattern designation command (E8H08H) related to the fourth pseudo continuous notices ) In the order of jackpot reliability.

  On the other hand, for the second variation pattern, the second variation pattern A1 (first variation pattern designation command (E8HA1H)) relating to no development effect, and the second variation pattern A2 (second variation pattern designation command (E8HA2H) relating to the weak development effect. )) The second variation pattern A3 (second variation pattern designation command (E8HA3H)) related to the development effect, the second variation pattern A4 (second variation pattern designation command (E8HA4H)) related to the development performance, and the development performance height The jackpot reliability increases in the order of the second variation pattern A5 (second variation pattern designation command (E8HA5H)).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the first variation pattern or the second variation pattern having a higher jackpot reliability as the expected value (representative value) of the jackpot reliability associated with the scenarios 1 to 5 increases. Is easier to select. However, when the jackpot reliability according to the combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern or one of the variation patterns is low with respect to the jackpot reliability related to the scenario (for example, in scenario 4 as described above, On the other hand, there is a combination of the first variation pattern related to the three pseudo continuous notices and the second variation pattern related to the development effect indicating that the jackpot reliability is 10%. In this case, the player can not appreciate the performance corresponding to the jackpot reliability related to the scenario, that is, suffers the disadvantage that the scenario lottery does not receive the benefits for winning the scenario. Therefore, a supplementary scenario effect is executed to reduce the disadvantage.

  In the present embodiment, scenario effects are executed in the case of scenario 4 and scenario 5. In the case of scenario 4, the first variation pattern related to two pseudo continuous notices that are easier to perform in scenario 3, or the second variation pattern related to weak development effects that are easier to perform in scenario 3 The scenario effect is executed on the condition that any one of these is included in the variation effect pattern. Further, in the case of scenario 5, the first variation pattern related to two pseudo-continuous notices, the first variation pattern related to three pseudo-continuous notices, or the scenario 3 is easier in the case of scenario 3 or 4 The scenario effect is executed on the condition that any one of the second variation patterns related to the development effect that is more easily performed is included in the variation effect pattern. Whether or not the scenario effect can be executed is determined for each scenario, and the contents of the scenario effect differ depending on the type of scenario. Therefore, it is possible to benefit from scenario lottery.

  In addition, the first variation pattern includes information on the presence / absence of reach and the reach mode (the number of pseudo-variable display times of pseudo continuous notice). On the other hand, the second variation pattern includes information on the development effect performed after the reach is established. That is, the first variation pattern is associated with the entire variation effect (in the case of no reach or in the case of normal reach in which the development effect is not executed), or the content of the effect until the reach state is established. Is associated with the contents of the effect of the part (development effect) after the reach state of the change effect is established. As described above, the variation pattern related to the entire variation effect is divided into the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern based on the structural division of the variation effect that the reach state is established. Therefore, various variation effects can be performed while preventing the malfunction of the effect due to the combination of the first variation pattern and the second pattern.

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In Embodiment 1, the variation pattern related to the entire variation effect is a combination of two variation patterns, the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern. However, the variation pattern constituting the entire variation pattern is limited to two. I can't. The number of variation patterns constituting the entire variation pattern only needs to be plural, and can be composed of three or more variation patterns. Further, it is not necessary to configure all the variation patterns with a plurality of variation patterns, and some variation patterns can be configured with a plurality of variation patterns. Further, when the variation pattern related to the entire variation effect is composed of a plurality of variation patterns, a certain variation pattern is composed of two variation patterns, and the other variation pattern is composed of three variation patterns. For each variation pattern, the number of variation effect patterns to be configured can be set and varied.

  In the first embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 102 when the variation display of the special symbol is started. The time when the command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 is not limited to this. For example, the second variation pattern designation command can be transmitted when the first variation effect relating to the first variation pattern is finished. Similarly, the second variation effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 when the second variation effect is started, but the second variation effect control command is transmitted to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board. The timing for transmission to 105 is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to transmit to the lamp control board 104 and the image control board 105 when the variation effect is started.

  In addition, the second variation effect related to the second variation pattern is started when the first variation effect is finished, but may be started in the form of being interrupted in the middle of the first variation effect related to the first variation pattern. . In this case, for example, information regarding the time for interrupting the second variation effect can also be included in the second variation pattern designation command. In addition, by making the variation effect complete only with the first variation effect, and determining whether to interrupt the second variation effect, that is, whether to transmit the second variation pattern designation command, The variation of the variation can be increased.

  Further, in Embodiment 1, the scenario effect is configured by cut-in of a live-action image, but the specific mode of the scenario effect is not limited to this. Moreover, although scenario production is performed after reach state establishment power, the execution time of scenario production is not restricted to this. Furthermore, when the combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is specific for a certain scenario, the scenario presentation is always executed. In this case, whether or not to perform the scenario presentation is selected. If it is determined that the scenario lottery is to be performed, the scenario effect can be executed. In the first embodiment, the same scenario effect is executed for each scenario regardless of the combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern, but the combination of the first variation pattern and the second variation pattern is performed. It is also possible to execute different scenario effects for each.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 6 1st starting port 7 2nd starting port 10 Winning gate 13 Image output device 14 Audio | voice output device 15 Illumination device 16 for production Effect-use device 19 1st special symbol display device 20 2nd special symbol display device 21 Normal symbol display device 101 Main control board 101a Main CPU
101b Main ROM
101c Main RAM
102 Production control board 102a Sub CPU
102b Sub ROM
102c Sub RAM

Claims (1)

An acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a predetermined condition;
Based on the determination information, lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
A symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol, and then stopping and displaying a symbol indicating the result of the lottery by the lottery means;
A symbol variation pattern determining means for determining a symbol variation pattern;
Based on the symbol variation pattern, a symbol variation time determining unit that determines a symbol variation time that is a time during which the symbol display unit variably displays the symbol; and
An effect control means for variably displaying the effect symbol in accordance with the variation of the symbol,
The symbol variation pattern is composed of a plurality of first symbol variation patterns set with different symbol variation times and a plurality of second symbol variation patterns set with different symbol variation times,
The symbol variation time set by the second symbol variation pattern is set to be relatively longer than the symbol variation time set by the first symbol variation pattern,
A first symbol variation pattern determining means for determining the first symbol variation pattern based on the determination information;
A second symbol variation pattern determining means for determining the second symbol variation pattern based on the determination information;
In accordance with the first symbol variation pattern, it is configured to be able to execute an expectation increasing effect for notifying the player that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is increased by increasing the number of times a predetermined effect is repeated,
In accordance with the second symbol variation pattern, the second half effect of notifying the player that the possibility of entering the special gaming state is high is configured to be executable.
The combination of the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern has an executable combination and an unexecutable combination,
A case in which a variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are executed together, and a variation in the first symbol variation among variations corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern. And executing only the variation corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern among variations corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern. I have no case
When both the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are executed, the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern are determined, and the first symbol variation pattern and The variation display is executed at the symbol variation time corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern,
When executing only the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern among the variations corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern, the first symbol variation pattern and the second symbol variation pattern However, the variation display is executed at the symbol variation time corresponding only to the first symbol variation pattern without using the symbol variation time corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern,
The effect control means continuously displays the effect symbol when the change corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern is changed to the variation corresponding to the second symbol variation pattern, and the second symbol variation pattern is displayed on the second symbol variation pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that, in a corresponding variation, the effect symbol can be variably displayed with a symbol smaller than the variation corresponding to the first symbol variation pattern .

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